Where In The Park Podcast - Discovering the Details of your Favorite Theme Parks
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Where In The Park Podcast - Discovering the Details of your Favorite Theme Parks
The History of Grinchmas at Universal Studios Parks
In this festive episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, we’re going from storybook to snow-filled Who-bilations as we unwrap the full story behind Grinchmas at Universal Studios.
Amanda traces the Grinch’s journey from:
- Dr. Seuss’s original 1957 story and its surprising inspirations
- The iconic 1966 TV special with Chuck Jones, Boris Karloff, and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
- The wild ride of film and TV rights changing hands over the decades
- Universal’s deal to bring Dr. Seuss into the parks and the creation of Seuss Landing
- The launch of Grinchmas alongside the 2000 live-action film—and how the event has evolved on both coasts
We’ll talk about early Grinchmas offerings like snow play areas, sledding hills, Whoville shows, and movie props, how the celebrations shifted over time, and why today’s Grinchmas still leans heavily on the Jim Carrey film’s aesthetic—even after new adaptations.
If you’ve ever taken a photo with the Grinch, watched the tree lighting, or heard “Where Are You, Christmas?” drifting through the park, this episode will give you a whole new appreciation for how it all came to be.
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