If you’ve ever dreamed of being in the movies, there’s nothing quite like visiting Universal Studios Hollywood. Exciting rides and movie-inspired adventures lie around every corner, and movie fans of all ages can enjoy peeking behind the scenes of movie sets. Live action, animation, and computer graphics come together in living color to thrill and delight tourists at this exciting attraction.
Explore the Back Lot
One of the most exciting adventures at Universal Studios Hollywood is the Studio Tour. This tour takes guests behind the scenes of the world’s largest working movie studio. The historic studio covers the area of 13 city blocks and was built in consultation with Steven Spielberg. Guests riding in the trams are entertained by comedian Jimmy Fallon, new host of The Tonight Show. Other exciting attractions on the Studio Tour include King Kong 360 3D, created by Peter Jackson; the plane crash from War of the Worlds; a tour of Wisteria Lane from the hit ABC series Desperate Housewives; the Bates Motel from Psycho; and an encounter with Jaws.
Movie-Inspired Rides
In addition to the world’s most famous backlot, Universal Studios Hollywood features several thrilling rides inspired by the movies. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and The Simpsons Ride are two of the newest thrills located in the park. Other popular attractions include Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride, Shrek 4-D, Jurrassic Park: The Ride, and WaterWorld.
Other Attractions
During an excursion at Universal Studios Hollywood, guests can rub shoulders with movie and television characters from their favorite shows. Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona greet kids of all ages. The minions from Despicable Me 2 wander the park spreading cheer and mischief. Other characters occasionally sighted here include Megatron, Curious George, and Scooby-Doo and the gang.
Shows at the park include music spectaculars at the Blues Brothers attraction. The Special Effects Stage shows visitors how the movies are made, and true movie aficionados will be entranced by the collection of props and artifacts from the movies on display at the NBCUniversal Experience.
Visiting Universal Studios Hollywood
Hours of operation vary by date. You can learn more by visiting the official website and checking the days you’d like to visit. Single day passes are available, and two-day passes can be purchased for just a few dollars more. For those wishing to spend even more time at this amazing park, annual passes can be purchased. To make more of a short visit, you can purchase a “front of the line pass” that allows you to limit your time spent waiting in lines. Exclusive VIP passes and combination passes that also provide entry to other local attractions can be purchased online as well.
