You will be pampered like a Hollywood star with exclusive behind-the-scenes privileges to Universal Studios' movie and production facilities, where many of the most famous movies and television shows in the history of Hollywood have been - and continue to be - filmed.

Plus, you'll get preferential treatment and special access to all attractions and shows in the park.

The unique VIP Experience offers:

• All day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood, plus . . .
• Valet Parking
• All You Can Eat Pass
• Explore the Universal production backlot, including Universal's world-famous Prop Warehouse, sound stages and sound mixing rooms.*
• Walk through a working sound stage*
• See legendary movie sets and award-winning production locations closed to the general public
• Tours of the Set Lighting department, the Staff Shop, the Mill, the Metal Shop and the Sign Shop
• Visit to the functioning television studio 'House' set
• Receive VIP front-of-the-line and reserve-seating privileges at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park attractions and shows
• 5 x 7 Souvenir Photograph

The VIP Tour has limited availability, and reservations are required.

* Subject to availability and production restrictions. Prop Warehouse available Monday - Friday only.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Universal Studios Hollywood is closed on the following dates:

• Thanksgiving Day (27 November)
• Christmas Day (25 December)

Departure Point:

You must exchange your voucher at the VIP Window of Universal Studios Hollywood, located next to the Guest Services Window at the right side of the entrance to the park

Departure Time:

Regular Park Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Weekends: 9:00am - 7:00pm

All times are subject to change

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is not provided

Itinerary:

Rides and Attractions:

Studio Tour:
Get thrust into an explosive new special effects rehearsal at The Fast and the Furious: Extreme Close-Up. Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how your favorite movies and TV shows are made on the Studio Tour. With Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg as your new virtual guide, see more sets than ever before like The War of the Worlds, Crossing Jordan, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, along with hundreds of facades on Hollywood's most famous backlot. See authentic Skull Island set pieces from Universal Pictures' King Kong.

Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride:
Universal Studios® Hollywood's famous psychological thrill coaster, "Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride" features an all-new 'More Shocking" experience that will leave you breathless! If you dare, face heart-pounding special effects and unexpected twists at every turn as you escape the Mummy's revenge in life-like horror. It WILL change you . . . forever!

Shrek 4-D:
Take adventure to the next dimension in the all-new Shrek 4-D - the attraction that puts you in the action with hair-raising, eye-popping, and butt-busting effects so real, all your senses will be on ogre-time.

Jurassic Park - The Ride:
Universal Studios® Hollywood's most thrilling water ride, Jurassic Park - The Ride has transformed into an even "wetter and wilder" adventure. As you are terrorized by raptors, spitters and the infamous 70-foot T-Rex, you will also be bombarded with a colossal surge of water coming at you from every side. Be prepared to get soaked . . . all the way down to your "bones"!

Fear Factor Live:
Put yourself to the test at the most extreme audience participation show ever - Fear Factor Live at Universal Studios® Hollywood. Perform gravity-defying stunts live in front of thousands as you compete head to head against other guests. Come eye-to-eye with creatures from your nightmares as they creep and crawl across your skin. Or, pulverize contestants from your seat with unexpected audience-induced mayhem. It's unscripted, unpredictable, and unlike anything you've ever seen before. Don't try this at home!

Terminator 2: 3D:
Jump forward into the future - to the chilling, machine-controlled world of the Terminator. Inside Cyberdyne Systems Corporation, you'll witness the unveiling of the new Terminator robots - until a live, human rebel strike erupts around you in an all-out cyber war that'll have you ducking for cover!

Waterworld
The hit motion picture comes surging to life in a spectacular tidal wave of death-defying stunts, awesome explosions and an ocean of thrills!

Nickelodeon Blast Zone:
Get wild wet thrills, meet the Rugrats, unleash flying foam lava balls and more in a wild play zone just for kids...and just for excitement! At The Wild Thornberry's Adventure Templeyou can join the excitement inside an ancient temple filled with thousands of foam lava balls, but beware of waking the temple idol! At Nickelodeon Splash, soak up the thrills of a 500-gallon water dump, with soakers, sprayers, targets and all-around water chaos!

House of Horrors:
Universal Studios® Hollywood's House of Horrors is a frightening, scream as you go, walk through experience inspired by some of the greatest Universal Studios® horror movies of all time. The most feared characters - like Dracula, Frankenstein, Chucky among many others -- will take you by surprise while you attempt to navigate your way through an ever-changing, terrorizing maze. Be afraid...be very, very afraid!

Special Effects Stages:
Learn the secrets behind King Kong, The Mummy, The Klumps and other big Hollywood blockbusters revealed at the new Special Effects Stages. You may even get your very own starring role!

Universal's Animal Actors:
Come see what happens when the world's most talented animal stars take over the show! Your're sure to laugh and be amazed at this live performance. Who knows, you may even co-star!

Backdraft:
Endure the hit movie's blazing inferno of heart-pounding heat and fury in a 10,000 degree blast furnace of searing pyrotechnics and special effects excitement.

Lucy - A Tribute:
It's Lucy, Desi, Fred and Ethel! Trace the career of TV's First Lady of Comedy in this interactive, walk-through museum.

The Wardrobe Department:
Ever wonder what happens to the wardrobe worn by some of your favorite stars on hit television shows? Well, wonder no more, the new Wardrobe Dept. retail store at Universal Studios® Hollywood invites you to stroll along its very own fashion catwalk in search of a piece of Hollywood. The Wardrobe Dept. features a broad selection of eclectic clothing and unique collectibles from popular TV programs such as "Law and Order," "Passions," "American Dreams," "Crossing Jordan" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and the "Dennis Miller Show" to name a few.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Admission into Universal Studios Hollywood in California
• VIP Experience
• All You Can Eat Pass
• All rides
• Entry to all attractions
• Valet Parking
• 5 x 7 Souvenir Photo

Exclusions:

• Beverages
• Sideshow games
• Movie tickets for Universal City Cinemas

Additional Info:

• This ticket must be booked at least 7 days in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this ticket will be received at time of booking

Please Note: In order to maintain the safety of guests, modified operating procedures have been put in place. Guests visiting the park will have their bags inspected by staff. Large bags and coolers will not be permitted in the park. Outside food is not permitted inside the park with the exception of bottle water, fruit and baby food.

World's First-Ever Theme Park Guaranteed Rain Check


All guests visiting Universal Studios® Hollywood on a day when the park receives over 1/16" of rainfall will be offered a rain check good any time in the following 30 days! Please see staff at the time of your visit for further details.

Directions:

From the Los Angeles International Airport:
Follow signs from the terminal to the 105 Freeway. Take the 105 Freeway East to the 110 Harbor Freeway North. After passing through the downtown area, get onto the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Follow the 101 Freeway to the Universal Center Drive exit. Turn right on to Universal Center and follow signs to Universal Studios® parking areas.

From The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport: Exit the terminal and go South on Hollywood Way. Follow signs to the 134 Freeway. Take the 134 Freeway West and exit at Cahuenga Blvd. Turn left and head South on Cahuenga. Cahuenga will dead-end at Lankershim Blvd. Turn Left on Lankershim and follow the signs to Universal Studios&reg.

From Hollywood: Take the 101 Hollywood Freeway North to Universal Center Drive and follow signs to Universal Studios® Hollywood. Freeway entrances in Hollywood include Highland Blvd near the Hollywood Bowl, Sunset Blvd near the KTLA Studios, Hollywood Blvd approx. 3 miles east of Mann's Chinese Theater, and Franklin Avenue and Vine Street.

From Beverly Hills: Take either Wilshire Blvd or Santa Monica Blvd west to the 405 Freeway. Take the 405 Freeway North to the 101 Ventura Freeway East/South. (Signs to Los Angeles.) Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit on Lankershim Blvd. Turn right and follow the signs to Universal Studios® Hollywood.

From Santa Monica: Take the 10 Santa Monica Freeway East to the 405 Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Ventura Freeway East/South. (Signs to Los Angeles.) Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit on Lankershim Blvd. Turn right and follow the signs to Universal Studios® Hollywood.

From Anaheim Area: Take the 5 Golden State Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit at Universal Center Drive. Turn right on to Universal Center and follow the signs to Universal Studios® and the parking areas.

Public Transport:
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
There is a subway station at Universal City, on the Metro Red Line. Also, numerous public bus routes stop at Universal City.

Terms and Conditions:

All sales are final and attract 100% cancellation penalties

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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