Universal Studios Hollywood Vacations & Packages

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Part film and TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park with full-throttle fun at every turn.

As one of the oldest working studios in Hollywood, Universal Studios Hollywood™ gives you every chance to glimpse movie-making in action, but the star attractions are the adrenaline-pumping rides.

Many of the rides are based on favorite family films and television shows from theUniversal Studios® stable. Give gravity the slip and get your bones rattled on the Revenge of the Mummy® roller coaster. Hollywood doesn’t do small and the rides fuse pyrotechnics, state-of-the-art technologies, big budgets and even bigger imaginations.

The heart of the park is the Studio Tour®, a tram ride through one of Hollywood’s most famous back lots. Here, you’ll visit the birthplace of many movie classics, and experience earthquakes, floods, fires and all the special effects that the TV and movie industry can throw at you.

An encounter with Jaws is still a Universal Studios® favorite, but one of the most memorable experiences is a face-to-face confrontation with an even bigger beast. King Kong 360® 3-D is a spectacular and immersive ride created by multiple Academy Award winning writer and director Peter Jackson that pitches you into the middle of a battle between the giant ape and a pack of hungry dinosaurs.

When you’re ready to turn down the “exhilaration” dial, make your way to Universal’s CityWalk® where you’ll find three blocks of entertainment, shopping and dining adjacent to the park.

Universal Studios® opened its doors to paying guests in 1915 when enterprising studio founder Carl Laemmle charged people 25 cents to watch silent movie scenes being filmed. Not surprisingly, it became a popular destination and remains so today, all year round. Get a jump on the lines and turn up before the gates open, or purchase tickets beforehand.Universal Studios® is located 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

For more details on interesting local attractions and activities, check out our things to do in Los Angeles page.

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Reviews of Universal Studios Hollywood

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 1, 2020

Be at the entrance when they open, start with one of the most popular rides like Harry Potter ride, then venture down to the lower lot before going through the upper lot. We were able to do almost everything this way - only missing one ride by the time they closed. We saw all the shows too.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 28, 2020

We didn't go here. Would not let me remove it.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Feb 18, 2020

Universal is fun, but the lines for every ride can exceed 60-100 minutes on holiday weekends, spring/winter break, and all summer. I highly recommend purchasing the Express Pass during those times or you won't get to see more than 4-5 rides a day.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jan 6, 2020

Very nice park. A little bit far from the parking lot.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Dec 19, 2019

closes at 6 pm.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Dec 10, 2019

Birthday weekend, I wanted to do something for my birthday and decided to spend it at universal studios. Even though was raining we had a blast especially with all the holiday festivities!!!

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