Holiday concert series brings merriment to Universal Orlando’s Grinchmas

Grinchmas returns to Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure, where the popular Dr. Seuss book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is brought to life with a live stage show featuring an original recorded musical score by Mannheim Steamroller. During the show, six songs are performed by The Grinch and The Whos from Whoville. As a part of the Grinchmas celebration, guests will also have the opportunity to meet The Grinch.

The show times for Grinchmas 2009 are December 5 – 25 at 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30p.m., 5:30p.m. and on December 26 – January at 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:30p.m., 6:30p.m., 7:30p.m.

At the neighboring Universal Studios theme park, there will be a holiday concert by Mannheim Steamroller on Dec. 5. Chris Isaak performs on Dec. 12 and Natalie Cole performs on Dec. 19. Each concert begins after that night’s Macy’s Holiday Parade. The performances will take place at the new Music Plaza – a brand-new, state-of-the-art, outdoor permanent concert venue located in the heart of the Universal Studios theme park.

The Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios features the world-renowned balloons and floats from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. In addition to the parade, Universal Studios guests can enjoy performances by marching bands from across the country, a nightly Christmas tree lighting, and special holiday shows.