Shoot for the Stars of Universal Studios Hollywood® from San Diego! Welcome to the heart of Hollywood and see how and where the movies are made. There are dozens of shows and attractions ranging from the Jurassic Park and Ride to The Wild West and amazing Waterworld shows. You can see how the special effects are created by being in the production yourself.

At Universal Studios Hollywood® you don't just "watch" movies - you live them.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Wednesday and Saturday

Unavailable Dates:

• New Years Day (1 January)
• Thanksgiving Day (27 November)
• Christmas Eve (24 December)
• Christmas Day (25 December)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from most La Jolla and San Diego area hotels

Departure Time:

7:30am

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 8:30pm (depart Universal at 6:00pm)

Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from most La Jolla and San Diego hotels (please click on the "View Map" icon above for full list). Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.

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! You'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:

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood®
• Fuel Surcharge

Exclusions:

• Meals and beverages
• Gratuity (optional gratuities)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated

Hotel pick up is available from most La Jolla and San Diego hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.

 

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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