Meeting Santa may be at the top of many clients’ holiday wish lists, but there’s another guy vying for their attention: the Grinch. Each year, the “mean one” tries to steal thunder from Christmas’ main man, so here are four Grinchy experiences clients can add to their Who-liday plan.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas Musical
Dr. Seuss’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!” musical retells the holiday tale from the perspective of Max the dog, and features favorite songs from the 1966 animated television special — including “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”— along with original toe-tapping tunes such as “Who Likes Christmas?"
The Old Globe theater puts on an annual production of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!“ in San Diego, California.
Credit: 2025 The Old Globe
Each November and December, the production is performed across the U.S., including for 28 years at The Old Globe theater in San Diego, California.
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“Once again, this magical and transporting show will be meaningful and fun for the entire family,” said Barry Edelstein, Erna Finci Viterbi artistic director of The Old Globe.
The theater offers sensory-friendly and ASL-interpreted performances.
Who-liday Teas
Clients traveling in Canada can attend the Grinch-inspired Humbug Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Winnipeg, featuring a menu of green-hued, sweet-and-savory bites and Grinch-themed beverages.
The Humbug Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Winnipeg
Credit: 2025 Fairmont WinnipegThe Grinch himself — along with Cindy-Lou Who — crashes Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s annual Tea With Santa as the pair joins Santa and his elves for festive holiday fun, including cookie decorating and a special Build-A-Bear workshop that is included with children’s tickets.
Fork n’ Film
Fork n’ Film, a pop-up film and dining company, offers December screenings of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” starring Jim Carrey, in several cities this season, including Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.
The immersive dining and cinema experience pairs the 2000 film with a prix-fixe multicourse menu inspired by key moments onscreen — anyone for Who Hash?
Grinchmas
Annual Grinchmas celebrations are included with theme park admission at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Annual Grinchmas celebrations are included with park admission at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort.
Credit: 2025 Universal Orlando Resort“There are multiple ways to experience the story of the Grinch at Universal Orlando Resort,” said Lora Sauls, assistant director of creative development and show at Universal Orlando Resort. “In Seuss Landing, guests can meet the mean one himself, plus step into Who-Ville with the stage show, ‘The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular.’ New this year is the Who-ville Tree Lot, with a collection of whimsical trees themed to various Dr. Seuss characters.”
Clients visiting Orlando can get extra facetime with the Grinch at The Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast or Universal Holiday Tour. Both commissionable experiences require pre-booking.
Who-ville comes to life in Hollywood for the Who-tacular Celebration where clients make crafts, meet Whos — as well as the Grinch and Max — and listen to Cindy-Lou Who read the beloved Dr. Seuss story. The centerpiece of the celebration is the Dr. Seuss-inspired Grinchmas tree, which is illuminated nightly and accompanied by a Southern California “snowfall.”