Grinchmas 2014

[Allen The Actor]

That looked like a really nice celebration and kick off for the event! Better than the technically challenged one last year...aha.

I hope/wish they'd do celebrity readings this year still and offered more than just the little interactive "kid" stuff. Also cool seeing fireworks in the middle of the park! Wish they could do that as a part of Grinchmas every day!

 

[William]

The fireworks gave me chills. Can't get over how much I love this, and it seems they've really improved Universal Plaza this year. A much improved backdrop, lots of more decor hanging around, and it looks like they've improved the activities and Who interactions.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Probably won't happen, but I wonder if they can make the fireworks a daily thing for Grinchmas? They seem to be low elevation fireworks similar to what WaterWorld uses, just more extravagant. Would be so nice to see them nightly.

 

[ItsAtrap]

They'll never do it. They don't like spending money on stuff like that. But I agree, it would be great if they did those fireworks every tree-lighting. Or even half of what they did for the press event. It was beautiful!

 

[Jon Fu]

Our opening ceremony article is up: http://insideuniversal.net/2014/12/grinchmas-2014-opening-ceremony/

 

[JaySalahi]

Had a good time last night, I was hoping for fireworks and thankfully we got them!

 

[Miss Betty Juice]

Meanwhile at Grinchmas...

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[BernardMesa]

Meanwhile at Grinchmas...

Am I the only one that can't see this?

 

[Allen The Actor]

Am I the only one that can't see this?

I can't either.

Saw this on Facebook, and it gave me a good laugh. So pathetic haha! Top 5 things? More like the ONLY 5 things!

 

[Ryan]

Haha that's literally what Adri posted.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Ohhhh haha! Well great minds think alike :P It shows that I don't have permission to view her attachment.

 

[Miss Betty Juice]

Whoops. Sorry. I'm usually on mobile so I'm not sure what the restrictions are. But yes, I tweeted that with almost the exact same sentiments. That's why I'm going to Merry Farm tomorrow instead.

 

[William]

*Grinchmas fanboy awkwardly stands in corner*

 

[Allen The Actor]

Was at the Disneyland Resort today for the holidays again. Saying it was beautiful, magical, and busy is an understatement. Overwhelming amount of holiday offerings. I love Grinchmas and am simply disappointed at the underwhelming offerings.

 

[Ryan]

Kind of awkward DCA is receiving snow play, too...

 

[Allen The Actor]

Ahahaha yeah! Mind you, it'll be towards the end of the holiday event (December 20th), as the biggest reason they're having it is to have something new but temporary for guests while all the massive refurbishments are happening before the 60th anniversary.

But yes, very awkward. Not sure why they couldn't make The Globe or Castle Theatre into an indoor Grinchmas wonderland with a snow play area for the holidays...

 

[William]

They even utilize the Globe Theatre during Grinchmas. Shame.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Is it a possibility that they're purposely scaling down Grinchmas' potential during the construction so that the event isn't that popular and to manage the crowds? Either way it's silly, because they should spread out the festivities to other areas!

 

[Allen The Actor]

IOA puts on a fantastic Grinch musical for Grinchmas in one of their soundstages. Why can't we do the same for SES during Grinchmas? Or better yet, have it take over Shrek which is right next door during Grinchmas? :/

 

[NYG]

Okay so I'm planning on going this Saturday night, but I won't get there until around 5:45 pm. Will the tram tour and Waterworld show still be operating since the park is open until 10 pm? I've been wanting to do both of those so bad in the dark!