Universal in December question...

[Sally_fan]

We will be in California in nearly December & plan to spend 1 of our days at Universal Studios. If you had to chose between Sunday (hours are 10-6) or any weekday (10-5) which would you chose? We originally thought Sunday as there is 1 extra hour but would that just be offset by a heavier weekend crowd? Also, does anyone know if there is anything Christmas-y that goes on either there or in City Walk on weekends in December that might influence our decision? Thanks!

 

[Sally_fan]

Just read on their Facebook page that "Grinchmas" will start on Saturday the 11th. That makes me sad. I love the Grinch, it's one of my all time favs.
Anyhow, now I am wondering if that would mean that the weekend before (4th & 5th) would just be like any other regular weekend? Is there alot more going on on the weekends in the park & in City Walk than through the week?
Also, do they decorate the park for Christmas? And if so, does anyone know when?

 

[samsmainla]

I would for sure pick the weekday even with the one hour less. Every attraction should be close to a walk on, and you should easily be done everything by about 3:30-4:00. From what I recall, there are a few decorations, but nothing even close to Disneylands. A giant sized Nut Cracker Doll is all I remember.

 

[Sally_fan]

Thank you for your reply!!!
I am am pretty sure that is what we will do. We also want to have dinner in City Walk after the park closes & I am assuming that it will be less crowded there on a week night as well.
A giant nutcracker sounds rather amusing! Can't say I have ever seen that before! We haven't been in a few years so there is alot of new stuff for us to see (The Simpsons Ride, King Kong 3D the the rest of the rebuilt backlot sets) so I am really looking forward to it!!

 

[samsmainla]

A giant nutcracker sounds rather amusing! Can't say I have ever seen that before!

HaHa yes, the only reason it stands out is that we have a photo of our 7 year old(at the time) sitting under him with her arms streched upwards, it was so funny.

I highly reccomed the Saddle Ranch Chop House at the Citywalk. Everything was so delish!

 

[Sally_fan]

HaHa yes, the only reason it stands out is that we have a photo of our 7 year old(at the time) sitting under him with her arms streched upwards, it was so funny.

I highly reccomed the Saddle Ranch Chop House at the Citywalk. Everything was so delish!

Well, if he's still there, we'll have to get a picture of him for sure!

Is the Chop House kid friendly? We have an 11 year old & a 9 year old. They will pretty much eat anything so menu isn't an issue.....just wondering if kids are welcome?

 

[samsmainla]

Yes, it is. We had DD with us and most tables were families. I think they get a lot of kids while Universal is open, and turns more into a party atmosphere much later. They even gave us a free dessert which was the biggest most delicious apple crumble I have ever had.

 

[Sally_fan]

Mmmmmm....I love apple crumble! Thanks for the advice!!!! MUCH appreciated!!!