I got invited to the blogger/influencer day during the holiday season at Universal Studios Hollywood, and of course the best way to enjoy the holiday season is with family, so I invited my two nephews and one of my niece's friends to celebrate together. To see the happiness in their faces, is the best gift one can get, so if you have a chance don't hesitate to visit Universal Studios, because you will be mesmerized and will cherish those moments forever. I captured some of those moments, just so you can get an idea of what you can experience with your own family.

During the holidays, Universal Studios is fully decorated with the holiday spirit. As you enter the amusement park, you're quickly detoured with so many activities. We wanted to take advantage of every minute and kicked out the fun with one of everyone's favorites; the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, then we went to see the special effects show, the animal actors show. We got on to some of the rides and of course in between rides, we made several stops to eat (it's hard to decide where, because there are so many options).

We saved the Heart-Pounding Rides tour like The Mummy, Transformers and Jurassic Park to last, so at the end we could sit down and enjoy the studio tour along with comedian Jimmy Fallon, the video host of the Studio Tour. As soon as we got off, we were really pumped up to head to the Universal Christmas Activities.

As the night approaches, everything looks even more impressive with all the Christmas Lights, and as we approached the Hogwarts castle, we were hypnotized. I watched my nephews and niece's friend's reaction, they were dazzled, they just couldn't believe what their eyes were seeing.

So you don't miss out on anything, I will list a variety of activities available during the Holiday season at universal studios.

Highlights Include:

• "The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle" dazzling light show
• A cappella Frog Choir where Hogwarts students entertain guests with their harmonized holiday themed songs
• Holiday-themed fare including hot Butterbeer will be available at "Three Broomsticks"
• Meet n greets with The Grinch, his faithful dog Max and a roster of Who-ville Whos
• Topsy-turvey "Grinchmas" tree, twisting and turning over 65 feet in height
• Nightly tree lighting ceremonies at "Grinchmas" accompanied by a snowfall flurry
• Story Time with Cindy-Lou-Who
• Visit the Who-ville Post Office

Beginning at dusk each night, "The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle" dazzles with stunning imagery and animation as the impressive light projection show illuminates Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, bringing the iconic Hogwarts castle to life and infusing the land with the sounds of an arrangement of music from the Harry Potter film series. It is absolutely captivating as you watch images of Christmas carolers, candles light up the castle and party goers dance about.

At The Three Broomsticks, enjoy holiday-themed dishes and delicious hot butterbeer. As a matter of fact, we picked up a cup of hot butterbeer while waiting for the light show at Hogwarts Castle.

The Universal plaza, centers the topsy-turvy 65-foot-tall "Grinchmas" tree, adorned with hundreds of ornaments and thousands of LED lights, so charge your phone because you don't want to miss capturing those moments. The dazzling tree lighting ceremony is accompanied by a snowfall flurry every evening and you will also be able to enjoy Cindy-Lou too, Who shares her favorite holiday stories, while residents of Who-ville will be strolling around the circle, spreading holiday cheer with Grinchmas carols.

And, you'll have the opportunity to visit with the Grinch, himself, and snap a fun family photo. This was one of our favorite parts, because The Grinch is crazy fun and can surprise you, so watch out!

TIP: Do this early! There is quite a long line to meet the Grinch, you can even take photos with Max too!

As you can see, Universal Studios has so much to offer from rides, to shows, and entertainment, and since universal holiday's is happening right now, do not hesitate to experience it yourself with your own family. The festive atmosphere during "Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, followed by The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle, started Friday, November 25 and will be running daily through Sunday, January 1, 2023. Families will love the holiday festivities, which are included in the price of admission. Additionally, annual passes offer year-round fun for all.

Adding to the theme park activities, Universal CityWalk will be dressed for the holiday season with spirited décor and a 40 foot-tall Christmas tree featuring more than 200,000 LED lights. The infamous Voodoo Doughnut will tempt guests with delicious seasonal flavors to celebrate the holiday spirit.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.