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The Whoville sets have been demolished at Universal Studios Hollywood. Created for How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carey, the iconic sets were torn down this week.
As seen here from the World-Famous Hollywood Tour tram, guests could snap photos of the massive sets. Universal Studios Hollywood even painted the asphalt around with Seussian patterns.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas, a Ron Howard blockbuster film, used nearly all of the soundstages in the Universal backlot. This massive production brought the colorful world of Dr. Seuss to life without the need of elaborate digital effects. In fact, the set pieces helped score an Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction in a film.
However, the Whoville set pieces haven’t looked very good in recent years. By the start of 2020, the once-vibrant set pieces looked dull and dirty. While we hoped that Universal might recolor these sets, the theme park chose to remove them instead.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas opened in November of 2000. The movie received mixed reviews from both audiences and critics. However, Jim Carey’s elaborate appearance won the film an Academy Award for best makeup.
Though this piece of Dr. Seuss-inspired art is gone, Universal still owns an iconic land based on the author. Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Florida is a beautiful escape. With colorful buildings, rides based on his books, and even bent palm trees, the experience is unforgettable.
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