Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience! Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family. Explore Universal Studios backlot on the legendary Studio Tour. Then face the action head on in heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. End your day with the energy and excitement of Universal CityWalk. All this and much more. Only at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.
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noxywoxy
Derry, UK8 contributions
Far too many in the park . Creates a rude everyone for themselves mentality . Too many shops . On a Tuesday . Even the popcorn stand has a line of 10+ people .
Written 6 June 2023
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Totoo Ito
San Pablo, CA757 contributions
Went here to see the latest attraction - Super Nintendo World and what a sensory overload. It was awesome! We ended up buying Mario and Luigi hoodies even if we didn’t them. Oh well. We were kids again!
Written 4 June 2023
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Jo P
Brough, UK401 contributions
Positives - the rides were amazing so well put together, Water World show was fantastic and the studio set tour was also very good
Not so good - we got there at opening time and managed to get on a few rides straight away but after that the queuing started, we weren't prepared to wait over 3 hrs for Mario world so we didn't bother, we would of liked to go on Simpsons ride but again due to queues we ran out of time, the food was very expensive but to be expected.
My advice is download the app and it gives live updates of queuing times which helped a lot.
Not so good - we got there at opening time and managed to get on a few rides straight away but after that the queuing started, we weren't prepared to wait over 3 hrs for Mario world so we didn't bother, we would of liked to go on Simpsons ride but again due to queues we ran out of time, the food was very expensive but to be expected.
My advice is download the app and it gives live updates of queuing times which helped a lot.
Written 4 June 2023
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Plainville
Plainville, MA6 contributions
Went on a Thursday, and the only ride that had a long wait was the Simpson's. The Harry Potter experience has a size restriction. There's a test seat, and if you are too tall or wide, you can't secure the safety latch and you can not ride
Written 3 June 2023
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Stan
15 contributions
May 2023 • Family
I believe I need to speak for consumers, there were four major rides that a taller person or person with thicker thighs cannot fit into the safety restraints. These rides all apart of express ticket. The Harry Potter, the hippogriff ride,the Mummy and some may not fit New Mario kart ride. This makes purchasing a express pass irrelevant for those truly looking forward to these rides.
Written 2 June 2023
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Cas S
Sheffield, UK53 contributions
May 2023
Firstly our host Danny B was amazing, his enthusiasm and knowledge were on another level. We got to go on all the big rides and then the bus tour was great. Danny listened to what films and tv everyone In the group liked and made sure we spent time in those area's. It was 7 hours of non stop action. I would highly recommend the VIP experience.
I would say though I was extremely disappointed with the food as a vegetarian and I have given four stars just on the basis of this otherwise I would have given 5. I asked the chef whether they had vegetarian just got a yes, then said which are vegetarian and was told some of them. It was actually really rude and I didn’t feel welcome at all, so I left lunch hungry. I ended up buyin food later in the day which was annoying as I had paid for it with the ticket. It really upset me how rude they were in the restaurant.
I would say though I was extremely disappointed with the food as a vegetarian and I have given four stars just on the basis of this otherwise I would have given 5. I asked the chef whether they had vegetarian just got a yes, then said which are vegetarian and was told some of them. It was actually really rude and I didn’t feel welcome at all, so I left lunch hungry. I ended up buyin food later in the day which was annoying as I had paid for it with the ticket. It really upset me how rude they were in the restaurant.
Written 30 May 2023
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Michael A
Little Rock, Arkansas6 contributions
Mario World is poorly designed and can’t handle any crowd. We stood in several lines for hours just to perform silly activities after paying $40 for each wristband. Bowser’s Castle- the signature activity, was 30 seconds of shadow boxing. After all the hype- a major disappointment.
Written 29 May 2023
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Patrick T
Inwood, NY3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
I had a wonderful time on this trip with my wife. We shared so many laughs. The Transformer’s ride was excellent!!! Nostalgia was in the air heavily at this very cool place.
Written 28 May 2023
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RoyaltyC
Calgary, Canada401 contributions
Apr 2023
I came on a Monday. Arrived just after 9 am and got on the 2 Harry Potter rides with a few minutes wait. The forbidden journey ride was magical. There were lots of places to eat with plenty of options. I had the ramen at Hollywood Diner for lunch. It was nice and warm on a cold day. Finally made it to the three Broomsticks for a hot butterbeer which was good. I was very impressed with Harry Potter's land. Super Nintendo World's was super busy. It's a beautiful land but long lines for rides and restaurant was full. Jurassic ride and Waterworld were as fun as I remember. The Simpsons ride was over an hour wait so I didn't get to go. I found the app convenient to look up wait time. I spent about 9 hours there and enjoyed my 2nd visit.
Written 26 May 2023
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katepride926
18 contributions
May 2023 • Family
After traveling across the country for Super Mario, the ride was down for maintenance or shut down for other reasons on and off throughout the day. Though some people were able to ride it, we never made it through the queue before it closed. The secret life of pets ride stopped three times during the ride. Kung Fu Panda was had to be closed for technical difficulties. This place was a total flop with no way to get your money or time back. The worst part was my crying and disappointed kid.
Written 25 May 2023
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ermy l
Denver, CO
i bought a magic wand last year and i want to bring it back this year. will they let me take it in and will it work on the special stuff? (sorry i do not have a better way of explaining it)
ermy l
Denver, CO
i bought a butterbeer mug last year and i want to bring it back this year, will they let me take it in, will they let me refill it with butterbeer and will there be a discount for the butterbeer?
sternerjenn
Prince Rupert, Canada4 contributions
Hello - We are trying to plan a visit to universal studios the week of July 2-8,
how busy does the park get during this time? Would it be smarter to go to the park after July 4th? We would purchase the fast track to help with the lines.
EEH5191
Surrey, Canada6 contributions
I see tickets on trip website for general admission and you get a second day free. People confirm online that this is true. The other option is to buy the express pass direct from universal or lajollamom ($90 cheaper than universal site). I plan to go August 28, a Monday (and then the 29th if I choose the general admission option). It is about half price for the general admission option for the 2 days as compared to a 1 day express pass. How much waiting in line will there be at that time of year? Is the express pass worth it? Thanks.
jpjpjpjpj
270 contributions
Oh, the express pass is very much worth it. For the most popular rides, you can wait 45 + minutes or more with the general admission. With the “UNLIMITED” fast pass, you are on the same ride in 5-20 minutes. So you ride 2-3x the rides per day. (I point out Unlimited because there are two types of fast passes. Unlimited allows you to go on any ride with a fast pass lane as often as you wish. The regular pass only allows you to ride each with the lane one time per day.) Hardly worth the difference in price. It may also be the fast passes you’ve found so cheaply are the once-per-day one.
One great option, if you can, is to stay at one of the premium resorts and the hotel rates include the unlimited fast pass for each day of your stay for everyone staying in the room. Taking the price of the passes we would buy anyway makes the room rates seem reasonable.
There is a calendar on the universal Orlando site where you can see how busy those days will be. August should be very busy. Mondays aren’t bad Tuesday and Wednesday are best. So if you only get one day of the fast pass you probably want that on Monday.
Also, note the one day per park vs two parks per day, if you haven’t already. If you only go one day definitely get the two parks per day if you can. It allows you to go in the Harry Potter train and, more importantly, the Universal Studios side is much better if you like the rides. Islands of Adventure have fewer for us.
I don’t know about buy one day and get second free but we bought three days with two free so I assume it is there.
Have fun!
ermy l
Denver, CO
how far is the park entrance from super nintendo land?
DadFromMaine
Maine409 contributions
About eight to ten minutes depending how fast you walk (there are four huge escalators that you have to take…..those take up four minutes or so of the walking time).
Sharon M
28 contributions
If I buy a ticket in advance for a certain date , can I use it for another date?
Sid
New York549 contributions
I am not sure about this.
We had booked a ticket for the specific date and we went the same day.
You need to check their website. Most likely they won't allow, as when we were leaving they stamped on our hand and said now you cannot re-enter today unless you buy the ticket. So they are strict.
Sharon M
28 contributions
If I buy a ticket in advance for a certain date , can I use it for another date?
Hi!Anybody knows the wating times of the lines on weekdays in september? We are going in september(thursday 14th) And I am really considering the express pass. But we are with a family of 9 so...that will cost us. But if the lines are still half an hour I do think it is worth it. Anybody who can help me with this question?
We would appreciate recommendations/feedback on hotels, tickets & our tentative itinerary (5 days at Univ Studios Calif & Disneyland ) …
* 2 Adults, 2 kids (almost 13 & 10 yo)
* 2 days at US + 3 days at Disney
* First-time visitors
* Traveling in mid-June ‘23
To avoid driving in traffic … is it better to fly into the Burbank airport, stay a couple of nights near US, then drive to Anaheim to see Disney & depart from Long Beach airport? Or stay at a hotel in between US & Disney?
Is it worth buying express tickets with this 5 day itinerary?
Is it better to stay near the theme parks & walk to & from the hotel VS driving & parking each day? If so what are some good mid-range hotel options?
Feel free to add any suggestions/tips that would make our visit more convenient & less stressful!
Thank-you in advance! 💖
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD (Los Angeles) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Universal Studios Hollywood admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost RM 501.93, while a popular guided tour starts around RM 77.09 per person. See all 13 Universal Studios Hollywood tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Universal Studios Hollywood can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 13 Universal Studios Hollywood tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Universal Studios Hollywood:
- Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket (From RM 501.93)
- Los Angeles: City Sightseeing Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour (From RM 225.64)
- Hop On Hop Off Los Angeles & Hollywood Celebrity Homes Tour (From RM 423.65)
- Private and Small Group Universal Studios LA Tour from San Diego (From RM 2,302.43)
- Los Angeles Private Transfer to or from Universal Studios. (From RM 640.08)
- Hotels near Universal Studios Hollywood:
- (0.48 km) Hilton Los Angeles / Universal City
- (0.62 km) Sheraton Universal Hotel
- (1.66 km) The Garland
- (1.86 km) The Tangerine
- (1.79 km) EL Royale Hotel
- Restaurants near Universal Studios Hollywood:
- (0.14 km) Lard Lad Donuts
- (0.08 km) Three Broomsticks
- (0.13 km) Krusty Burger
- (0.17 km) Starbucks
- (0.16 km) Starbucks