Universal Studios Hollywood: Background:
Universal Studios Hollywood is a movie-based theme park in Los Angeles, California, with exciting attractions based on Shrek, Revenge of the Mummy, Jurassic Park, and other blockbuster movies.0
What's Special about Universal Studios Hollywood:
Universal Studios Hollywood is a working movie studio, a role that goes back to the early days of Hollywood and the start of the "Universal film Manufacturing Company". Today's theme park features the "Studio Tour", transporting guests through 415 acres of working soundstages and movie sets.
Guests get an inside look at movie landmarks as varied as Who-Ville and the Bates Motel; they may also see current filming going on. (Desperate Housewives' Wisteria Lane is in the backlot.)
Keep in Mind:
- this theme park appeals more to older kids
- unlike Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood doesn't have its own resorts, though it does have a CityWalk shopping and entertainment area
Tips for Visiting:
Front-of-the-Line Pass: bypass the line-ups for popular attractions, plus get perks such as reserved seating at shows.
Price by Height: on some types of the Universal Studios Hollywood tickets, discounts are offered according to height. This is because certain park attractions have a minimum-height restriction, so guests of any age who are under 48 inches tall get a lower admission price. (About height requirements: make sure your child is tall enough to ride the attractions she's excited about!)
VIP Experience: see the park on a guided tour, with priority-entrance privileges at all rides and attractions
Halloween Horror Nights: definitely not for the young or sensitive! But a very popular annual event; keep it in mind for Halloween fun.
Grinchmas, during the Holiday Season, is another time of year with extra fun at Universal Studios Hollywood.
This brief profile is meant to introduce this destination to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person.
