Happy Wholidays from Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Seuss Landing is easily the most festively decorated spot in all of the Universe (Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, that is). Sure, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is always snow-covered and stocked with snowmen and steam engines, but all of the greenery and red-trimmed wreaths just add a special sparkle to the Seussical air of Seuss Landing.

The Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular at Islands of Adventure is a magical journey of music by Mannheim Steamroller, singing and dancing courtesy of the Whos of Whoville, and gallons of Grinchy-ness that should not be missed. I have to admit that I am not generally one for shows – I like to get right to the ride action – however, I’m grinchishly glad I made time for this one. Yes, there will be a lot of “Grinchisms” sprinkled throughout this post. It’s just fun.

As you enter Seuss Landing, this is the scene you will see. Bear to the right and get in line for the Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular, featuring everybody’s favorite green-skinned grouch and a whole bunch of happy Whos.

Seuss Landing in all of its festive finery.

As I’m sure you already know the story, I’ll let you experience the show through the following photos.

The Whos.

The Grinch.

Enter Cindy Lou Who.

Peek-A-Boo Mr. Who.

The Grinch looks down on the Whos of Who-Ville.

Mr. Grinch.

“…and the Grinch thought up a lie…”

And the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes that day.

Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.

Happy Wholidays.

And, yes, Max is a real dog.

Merry Grinchmas from Max the dog.

Merry Grinchmas.

And we, we ourselves, got to meet the grouchy, green one himself. F.Y.I., this Grinch is very much in character. Think Jim Carrey. This was the funniest meet-n-greet I’ve ever had.