Universal Studios Hollywood

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Address: 1000 Universal Center Drive, Universal City, CA
Hours: Hours vary throughout the year, check their Park Hours Calendar
Admission: Adult: starting at US$77, Children (under 48

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Film & Cinema, Good for Kids, Must-Do Experience, Theme Park

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One of the world’s oldest continuously operating movie studios, Universal Studios Hollywood presents an entertaining mix of thrill rides, live action shows, and a tram ride. It’s also one of the largest theme parks, and it cleverly integrates the shows and rides with behind-the-scenes presentations on movie-making.

First-timers should head straight for the tram, which takes you around the soundstages in the front lot, then heads to the back lot past the crash site from War of the Worlds, vehicles from Jurassic Park, and the spooky Bates Motel from Psycho. Also prepare to face down King Kong, brave a flash flood, and survive a shark attack, a spitting dinosaur, and an 8.3 magnitude earthquake.

The best thrill ride is Jurassic Park, a gentle float through a prehistoric jungle. Revenge of the Mummy is a satisfying indoor roller coaster romp through “Imhotep’s Tomb.” Fans of the Simpsons should not miss the Simpsons Ride, where you’ll join Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie as they soar high above the fictional "Krustyland" theme park in a "virtual roller coaster.” Of the live shows, Terminator 2:3-D combines live-action stunts with digital imaging, while Spider-Man Rocks is a cutesy, fast-paced musical show with aerial acrobatics.

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Review by Sheila C, February 2013
Doing what: Southern California 2-Park Flex Ticket: SeaWorld and Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal was fun and exciting specially the rides and the Universal tram tour. SeaWorld is more educational and fun too. I like the animal shows from Shamu Show, Sea Lion, Dolfins and all other animals in the park. The Flex ticket is worth spending for and its discounted.

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Review by briddle5243, June 2012
Doing what: Southern California CityPASS

Worked very easily and was convenient for Disneyland and SeaWorld.

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Review by Stephy, November 2010

I'm from LA, I always take visitors here. It's great for adults and kids, unlike Magic Mountain which is more popular with kids. I haven't bought a skip the line pass, but I'll consider it after reading some of these reviews.

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Practical Info

Universal Studios is located in Universal City, west of Griffith Park. To get there, take the Hollywood Freeway and get off at either the Universal Center Drive or Lankershim Boulevard exits.

Snack food and drinks, including beer and margaritas, are available throughout the park. The best choices, though, are at the adjacent Universal CityWalk, a commercial fantasy promenade of restaurants, shops, bars, and entertainment venues.

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