Overview
- Universal Orlando’s Grinchmas Holiday Spectacular is running at Islands of Adventure through January 4, 2026, with performances staged indoors at Seuss Landing.
- Professional trainers and animal rescue organizations select each Max from rescues, prioritizing a friendly demeanor and comfort with crowds, bright lights and loud sounds.
- Dogs spend several days rehearsing with the Grinch and the Whos to learn cues, blocking and onstage interactions for safe, consistent live performances.
- Audience response to Max’s entrance is immediate and emotional, often drawing smiles, laughter and audible gasps.
- Assistant director Lora Sauls says retired Max performers are typically adopted by their trainers or by Grinchmas cast members.