Harry Potter Fans Rejoice!
 
Legendary Design Studio MinaLima Arrives at Universal Studios Hollywood with the House of MinaLima Pop-Up, Opening Today, Monday, November 25
 
The Famous Designers Behind the Memorable Graphics for the Harry Potter Film Franchise Debut Merchandise at the Universal Studio Store Inside the Theme Park

Beginning today, Monday, November 25, Universal Studios Hollywood guests can visit a pop-up shop from legendary designers MinaLima at the Universal Studio Store within the theme park.

Founded by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, Studio MinaLima designed some of the most renowned and loved film props from the Harry Potter Film Franchise such as the Hogwarts Acceptance Letter, The Marauder’s Map, The Daily Prophet and the Black Family Tapestry.
 
At House of MinaLima in Universal Studios Hollywood, fans can shop an extensive range of authentic, magical keepsakes including stationery, home décor, accessories and more. The pop-up will also have a curated collection of limited-edition art prints, featuring MinaLima-created graphic designs.
 
House of MinaLima shops have delighted fans around the globe with its flagship headquarters in London, UK, along with pop-up stores in Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, New York City and Orlando.

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From Tasty Treats to Gift-Giving Must-Haves,
Including a Coveted Annual Pass with a Savings of Up to $50 When Purchased Online,
Universal Studios Hollywood Unwraps a Variety of Seasonal Favorites
Just in Time for the Festive Holiday Season
 
From Friday, November 29 through Monday, January 6, Universal Studios Hollywood
Celebrates the All-New Addition of Joyful Holidays in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
Along With “Grinchmas” and “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”
 
Holidays Extend to Universal CityWalk with Nightly Tree Lightings
and an Array of Shopping and Dining Options

Universal City, California, November 21, 2024 – ‘Tis the season and Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk ‘tis the place to make unforgettable holiday memories. 

From Friday, November 29 through Monday, January 6, 2025, guests can experience the magic of the season with SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ which features an all-new holiday celebration, while enjoying such family traditions as “Grinchmas™” and “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.™” 
 
Plus, with so much to see and do at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2025, an Annual or Season Pass with a savings of up to $50 now through April 23, 2025, when purchasing online, is the ideal stocking stuffer for guests of all ages. Blockout dates and restrictions apply. Visit UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for details.
 
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD joins this year’s festivities with holiday décor, inviting guests to celebrate alongside Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad within the Mushroom Kingdom. Guests can shop for new, exclusive holiday-themed merchandise, including a holiday sweater featuring a snowman adorned in a Mario cap and scarf, a Mario snowman plush and a Mario snowman headband, along with apparel, drinkware and more. Toadstool Cafe™, located within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, also sweetens up their menu with an all-new holiday treat as a complement to its popular menu items.
 
The spirit of the Who-lidays will shine brightly this “Grinchmas” season with an assortment of fun holiday favorites, including an “Always Naughty” Grinch Spirit Jersey® and a “Dashing through the Nope!” women’s boxy fit t-shirt along with pins, key chains, blanket, home décor and other apparel.
 
This year, Grinchmas serves up an array of tempting items available at the “Who-bilicious Treats” venue located within Universal Plaza. Highlights include such whimsical favorites as Who Pudding, Whoville Present Cookie, Cocoa Cookie, Grinch Donut, 2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake, Who-bilicious Cinnamon Roll, Heart Grew 3 Sizes Sugar Cookie and The Grinch™ Heart Lemonade.
 
“Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” spellbinds with a collection of treasures and treats offering unique magical gifts for friends and family, from a new line of sherpa items, including a blanket, backpack and trapper hat, to bespoke ornaments, stationery, apparel and home décor inspired by the Wizarding World.
 
With an opportunity to personalize gifts for all the special witches and wizards in one’s life, items such as robes, key chains, wands, scarves, journals and hats can be engraved with individual names and is available at select locations within “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and at the Universal Studio Store inside the theme park. Holiday-themed fare, including the English Holiday Meal and Pumpkin Pasty, plus a selection of Butterbeer™ – hot, cold or frozen – will further enhance the overall Harry Potter experience.
 
For other theme park holiday merchandise favorites, guests can visit Super Silly Stuff, the Animation Studio Store, Jurassic Outpost and the Universal Studio Store for a wide selection of collectables primed for holiday gift giving and stocking stuffers. Additionally, select items can be personalized to “Make It You-niversal,” from engraving and embossing to embroidery and embellishment at the Universal Studio Store.
 
Universal CityWalk joins in on the holiday festivities with nightly tree lighting ceremonies, dining and shopping. In particular, the all-new and very-popular Hello Kitty® and Friends Cafe features a selection of delicious menu items, including a 50th Cookie Sandwich, a 50th Anniversary Cake and a Sparkling 50th Drink, offered now through the end of the year to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary. At the Sanrio Smile Shop, located next door, offers a variety of Hello Kitty merchandise and exclusive holiday-themed items from ornament to apparel and a must-have holiday glass tumbler.
 
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen introduces a new seasonal milkshake, the Wintermint Spice Shake, available both at the Foundry milkshake bar and in the dining room. Voodoo Doughnut will feature all-new, seasonal doughnuts such as the Candy Cane, Grandma’s Hot Cocoa, Peppermint Chocolate Bar and Snowball to celebrate the holiday season. Antojitos Cocina Mexicana serves up a variety of festive-themed drinks, including Champurrado, Chestnut Horchata, Mistletoe Mule and Apple Cider Margarita. NBC Sports Grill & Brew cheers to the holidays with a tasty Peppermint Mocha Martini, while VIVO Italian Kitchen presents a new dish, Aranci, which is comprised of crispy-fried risotto, sun-dried tomatoes, pancetta, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, Grana Padano® cheese, marinara, balsamic glaze and oregano.
 
Guests must be 21 years or older and have a valid photo ID to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages.
 
More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
 
Admission to Universal CityWalk is free.

LOS ANGELES (November 8, 2024) – LA’s leading immersive holiday event, Holiday Road, is back for the 5th year and promises to be brighter and more enchanting than ever. Welcoming over 100,000 people, Holiday Road includes an immersive mile-long walking trail, larger-than-life holiday installations, thousands of Christmas lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus and all the holiday cheer year after year. Greater Los Angeles area residents, families, celebrities and influencers are expected to return to King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas for the annual holiday tradition. Holiday Road opens Friday, November 29 during Thanksgiving weekend and takes place through Saturday, December 28. Tickets are now on sale at HolidayRoadUSA.com.

New upgrades this season include new projection mapping and light technology, and more to be announced. Holiday Road also includes interactive photo moments, festive souvenir shop, premium holiday bars, top food trucks and more. Guests will be transported into a winter wonderland complete with everything from the North Pole, Elf Village, Gingerbread Lane, impressive light tunnels, Christmas tree forests and countless candy canes! Kids can also take their photo with live Santa and sing with carolers on select dates.
 
"We are thrilled to be celebrating our 5th annual Holiday Road this year," said Holiday Road co-founder, Ben Biscotti. "We look forward to bringing the holiday cheer to Los Angeles again this year, with new surprises for the whole family!”
 
Also new for this season, Suntory Global Spirits will be introducing Maker’s Mark and Minus One Nine Six Vodka Seltzer activations, highlighting some of the best spirits to enjoy this holiday season.
 
Main Attractions:

• Immersive Walking Trail – near mile-long walking trail filled with immersive scene after immersive scene
• New Projection Mapping & Light Technology – details coming soon
• Photos with LIVE Santa – stop by and take your photo with Santa
• LIVE Christmas Carolers – listen to some of your favorite holiday songs by our LIVE Carolers as you stroll through our winter village scene
• Face Painting - stop by our face painting booth and have your child’s face painted with themed and festive options for all ages
• Souvenir Shop - pick up a gift full of holiday magic for the kids such as light-up toys and branded merchandise
• Winter Market – check out local vendors who specialize in selling holiday gifts, decorations and apparel
• Holiday Bars – stop by one of our premium holiday bars, where the grown-ups get to enjoy a savory cocktail to jumpstart their holiday spirit, lush wine to help them unwind and craft beer to keep up the cheer
• Food Trucks – presenting some of the best food trucks every night

Details:

• Dates: Holiday Road will be open to the public November 29 – December 28
  • 11/29 - 12/1
  • 12/5 - 12/8
  • 12/11 - 12/15
  • 12/17 - 12/24
  • 12/26 - 12/28
• Live Santa Dates – every Friday and Saturday night, and nightly beginning December 20 through Christmas:
  • 11/29
  • 11/30
  • 12/6
  • 12/7
  • 12/13
  • 12/14
  • 12/20
  • 12/21
  • 12/22
  • 12/23
  • 12/24
• Live Caroler Dates – every Friday and Saturday night before Christmas:
  • 11/29
  • 11/30
  • 12/6
  • 12/7
  • 12/13
  • 12/14
  • 12/20
  • 12/21
• Time: 5:00pm – 9:30pm
• Location: King Gillette Ranch: 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302
• Tickets: https://holidayroadusa.com/
  
• Price – ticket prices start at $24.99 and up
  • 2 years and under are free admission
  • Each ticket will grant you access to the event at the day and time of selected slot

Holiday Road is also available for private events and corporate sponsorships and features a private 100-person VIP bar that can be closed off for private parties. What began as a drive-thru experience during the pandemic has grown significantly into the premiere holiday attraction and immersive holiday experience in LA.

Holiday Road is committed to ensuring the safety of all patrons and staff. To see what health and safety measures the staff will be taking, visit here.


ABOUT HOLIDAY ROAD
Holiday Road is a holiday event tailored for all ages. The immersive experience showcases thousands of festive lights as well as iconic holiday scenes situated throughout the stunning property at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, CA. The team behind this holiday happening is a partnership comprised of television and event producer veteran Ben Biscotti, Co-Founder & President of 1iota Productions, and award-winning event producer & designer Tony Schubert of Event Eleven.

To learn more and join the conversation, use the hashtag #HolidayRoad and follow Holiday Road on social media:

Facebook: @HolidayRoadUSA
Instagram: @HolidayRoad