The Christmas Tribute Store opened today in Universal Studios. It’ the first ever they’ve done for the holiday! It’s wonderful and very well done! All of the team members working there are extra friendly and in the holiday spirit.

Right in the entryway are Easter eggs. You’ll see each of the parks made from blocks.

Here’s a little HHN tribute.

The first room is a traditional German Christmas. It’s full of snow and wonder. It’s really beautiful. You’ll find collections of Universal merchandise here.

The second room is Seuss, more specifically How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The sights and sounds in this room are fun!

There’s a great photo opportunity in the Seuss room. My little Grinch has been a big hit!

There’s a longer hallway to the rest of the store and it’s covered in holiday posters. It’s a walk down memory lane.

Next you’ll enter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This room was going to be themed after the Yule Ball. Warner Brothers nixed that two weeks before opening and after much of the room had been come. They thought it was going to be on a much larger scale and didn’t approve of the small room. Even though we’re not getting the Yule Ball, the room is quite lovely. You can have personalized embroidery done here.

I’m not sure if this is an Easter egg.

Get ready for some amazing holiday treats in Earl’s Tree Farm. They’re almost too beautiful to eat.

The case line has a variety sure to have something for everyone.

Remember the gummy hearts from Halloween Horror Nights? They have gummy Christmas lights.

They’ve also got sticky buns and roasted nuts.

Need something to perk up your holiday spirit? They’ve got alcoholic and non-alcoholic Earl’s Nutty Nog with a Latin spin. You can also get a hot chocolate with marshmallow bomb that’s shaped like an ornament!

There are two souvenir was machines. I loved doing these as a kid. They had some in the HHN tribute Store and I’m glad to see them for Christmas.

There’s a photo opportunity at the end by the registers. Do it and share your pics with me!

You’ll see Earl the Squirrel once more on your way out.

After the way this year has gone, this is definitely the store you didn’t know you needed before Thanksgiving. It’s joyous, fun, and magical. A real smile for your soul. I’m very glad they opened it.

So come eat, drink, and be merry!