When watching movies or cartoons, people often ask themselves: ‘How Hollywood magic really happens?’ Universal Studios Hollywood is the best place to find a full answer to this question. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, in the charming state of California, this amazing getaway is billed to be the largest working studio and movie-based theme park in the world, promising a unique experience for the whole family.
Only here you can experience cutting-edge rides, and attractions based on your favorite blockbuster films and television series. Only here you can indulge in a vibrant theme park shopping, taking a piece of movie magic back home. And only here you can dine at your heart’s content in the parks numerous restaurants and eateries. Whether you plan your day inside the Universal Studios among adrenaline-rushing rides or find unexpected excitement in the Universal CityWalk with live music, movies, clubs, great food and always something new to discover, be sure that Universal Studios Hollywood will awaken your senses. So, welcome to this fascinating world of fun to enjoy the ultimate Hollywood movie experience!
Top Rides Not to Be Missed
Universal Studio Tour: The tour takes you through real movie sets both old and new. You will first spend a few minutes on Amity Island where you will get acquainted with Jaws. Then the tram will take you through Jurassic Park, back to the Future and Psycho sets. You will experience flash floods, and a new 3-D King Kong encounter as well as the airplane crash set from ‘War of the Worlds.’ The tour offers something for everyone, so children are also welcomed.
Jurassic Park: The Ride – Considered one of the best rides of the park, this water ride has opened its gates in 1996. Come face-to-face with ‘living’ dinosaurs, a 50-foot T-Rex, and a thrilling drop straight down an 84 death-defying raft plunge. Be prepared to get soaked.
Universal’s House of Horrors – Test your nerves in a terrifying maze of haunted houses and scare zones at Universal’s House of Horrors. Meet with Frankenstein, Chucky, Wolf Man and several of the scariest characters from some of the best-known horror movies of all time. Indulge in this walk-through attraction and get ready to scream your head off at House of Horrors.
Transformers: The Ride – Another biggest ride that is highly appreciated by thrill-seeking tourists, Transformers: The Ride – 3-D represents the ultimate in technology and theme park adventures. The ride is available both for adults and kids and includes simulated drops, intense motion and loud special effects. Note that the ride is wheelchair accessible.
King Kong: 360 3-D – Created by Peter Jackson, this is the world’s largest and most intense 3-D experiences that takes guests to the next generation of theme park excitement. The ride has guests sit in a tram wearing 3D glasses as they ride through a sound-stage surrounded by screens. Just get ready to be caught in the middle of a terrifying struggle between a 35-foot T-Rex and the 8th wonder of the world – King Kong.
Revenge of the Mummy is a truly amazing ride that creates a heavily themed, immersive experience. It is a thrilling indoor roller coaster that brings the successful Mummy franchise to life. You will pass through several dark ride style rooms and encounter several Mummies. Get ready to experience a series of dips and high-speed turns, as well as darkness.
The Simpsons Ride – Based on the long-running Fox TV animated series debuted in the old ‘Back to the Future’ building in May 2008, this ride will bring you close to some of the Simpsons charactersgoing about their crazy business. This ride is truly entertaining and combines a motion simulator with a film projected on an 80-foot-wide domed screen. Prepare to fall off of a roller coaster and then drop into different rides.
VIP Experience
For those who want to be pampered like a star, Universal Studios offers a VIP tour, with exclusive backlot access, and personal tour guide with light breakfast and nice lunch, and a whole range of experiences that the average guest would not be able to experience.
To reserve tickets, visit the official website of Universal Studios Hollywood, www.universalstudioshollywood.com.
How to Get There?
Once you reach the Union Station in L.A., the best way to get to Universal Studios is to take the subway (Metro Red Line) from Union Station to Universal City. Across the street from the Universal City subway station you will find a free shuttle bus, running every 15 minutes, which will take you to CityWalk Hollywood and Universal Studios Hollywood. For subway schedules and information, make sure to visit www.metro.net.
