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Universal Studios Hollywood is the original Universal park, set on the working studio backlot in Los Angeles. I cover the rides, the Studio Tour, seasonal events including Halloween Horror Nights and the Christmas season, the closest hotels, and how to fit a visit into a wider LA trip.
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While LA enjoys year-round sunshine, that doesn’t mean you won’t experience bad weather on a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood. In fact, as an annual passholder, I’ve visited the theme park during bad weather on several occasions. Universal Studios Hollywood will open when it rains, with rides in full operation. However, outdoor rides and shows…
Are you thinking of visiting Universal Studios Hollywood on Thanksgiving? Well, there’s a couple of things you should know. First, Universal Studios Hollywood is open on Thanksgiving. The opening hours are typically from 9am until 10pm, but this is subject to change. Second, Thanksgiving is one of Universal Studios Hollywood’s busiest days. The theme park…
Are you thinking of visiting Universal Studios Hollywood on Christmas Day? Well, there’s a couple of things you should know. First, Universal Studios Hollywood is open on Christmas Day. The opening hours are typically from 9am until 10pm, but this is subject to change. Second, Christmas Day is one of Universal Studios Hollywood’s busiest days….
The World Famous Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s best attraction. This one-hour tram tour takes you around the backlot of one of the oldest active movie studios in the world. This is a real, live, working movie studio. As such, you’ll see some of Hollywood’s most famous filming locations and sets from your favourite…
There are currently two different pick-up and drop-off locations at Universal Studios Hollywood. Rideshare drivers, friends and family can use any drop-off location at Universal Studios Hollywood for free. No special ticket or permission is required. Just follow the signs at Universal City. You can select either of the Universal Studios Hollywood locations on the…
Before you visit Universal Studios Hollywood, I highly recommend researching each ride at the theme park. That way, you can get a better understanding of to: This will help you decide which rides you want to go on during your visit and which you’re happy to skip. Then, using this knowledge, you can then decide…
One of the worst things about visiting any theme park is having to wait in line for rides. To combat this, Universal Studios Hollywood introduced the Express Pass. In my experience, an Express Pass cuts your wait time for rides at Universal Hollywood by about 85%. That means, if the wait time for a ride…
I have been a Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Passholder on and off for eight years. In fact, the only time I’ve not been a Passholder is between my Annual Pass ending and my next visit to the theme park. There’s a misconception that a Universal Annual Pass is so expensive that it’s only worthwhile for…
There are four different parking options available at Universal Studios Hollywood: After 5pm, General Parking is reduced to $10 and Preferred Parking is reduced to $20. Given the dramatic difference in price it’s worth researching each parking option. That way you can easily navigate to the correct parking lot upon arrival at Universal. General Parking…
I’m a Universal Studios Hollywood annual passholder and visit the theme park often. Universal Studios Hollywood is a small theme park when compared to Universal Orlando. In my opinion, you only need one day at Universal Studios Hollywood. This should be enough time to go on experience all the attractions and go on all the…
A trip to Universal Studios Hollywood can be expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. As someone who has visited Universal Studios more times than I can count, I’ve found several ways to save money. Not all of these money-saving hints and tips will be for everyone, but implementing just one or two could save…