UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD

Description

Essentials about Universal Studios Hollywood in brief

On a trip to Los Angeles, the home of Hollywood, a visit to a Hollywood movie studio is of course an absolute must. Most visitors are drawn to Universal Studios. This is not only due to the world-famous name of Universal, but also because, unlike the other major film studios in LA, at Universal you not only get to see the sets and props of numerous films, but also visit an action-packed amusement park with a variety of different shows and animated rides. With nearly ten million visitors annually, Universal Studios is one of the most popular attractions in the entire United States. If you want to combine movies, fun and action, you will have a spectacular day here.

The grounds of Universal Studios Hollywood

General information about the grounds

The huge grounds of Universal Studios Hollywood are divided into two areas, the Upper Lot and the Lower Lot. The two lots are connected by the world’s largest and tallest escalator structure, which extends over several levels. Since the themes in the two lots change every few years, depending on which new blockbusters are released by Universal and how well they are received by the public, you can discover something new every year when you visit Universal Studios.

The Lower Lot

In the Lower Lot there are only a few attractions. These include Transformers the Ride 3D (a ride on a ride simulator with 3D glasses, where you save the world together with the Transformers), Revenge of the Mummy (a roller coaster ride in the dark through the dark world of the pharaohs) and Jurassic Park – The Ride (a boat ride through the famous dinosaur world, which starts harmlessly and then turns into a fast-paced whitewater ride).

The Upper Lot

In the Upper Lot, visitors take the actual tour of the so-called “backlot,” the area where many outdoor scenes from movies and television series were filmed. On the minibus ride, visitors can expect many action-packed highlights from famous Universal productions, such as an encounter with Jaws, the dinosaurs from Jurassic Park as well as King Kong, a look at the creepy Bates Motel from the movie Psycho and a crashed plane from War of the Worlds, and finally a furious finale from The Fast and the Furious.

The action-packed themed worlds based on the world-famous blockbusters from Universal are also in the upper range. Harry Potter fans will be drawn to the relatively new and highly detailed Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Among other things, you can marvel at the imposing Hogwarts Castle, visit The Three Broomsticks Pub or take a look around Ollivander’s wand store. In addition, lovers of the Wizarding World can look forward to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, a fast-paced 3D ride through Harry’s magical world, such as Hogwarts, Quidditch Field and the Forbidden Forest.

For those in need of an even higher dose of action, the Waterworld Stunt Show is a must-see. Based on the movie of the same name, the show is one of the best of its kind in the world due to its elaborate technology and numerous action and stunt interludes. Fans of the legendary animated family The Simpsons should not miss The Simpsons Ride, a driving simulation through a 3D Simpsons movie. You can also stop by Moe’s Tavern and Krusty Burger at Simpsons World. And for Minion fans, the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem motion simulator awaits, where you can join Gru and his daughters as they train the crazy Minions.

In addition, the Upper Lot features an animal show called Universal’s Animal Actors, in which furry friends of various species demonstrate their impressive acting skills. And if you’re into special effects, you should visit the Special Effects Stage, where special effects in film are demonstrated and explained.

The Universal CityWalk

Incidentally, visitors who want to grab a bite to eat or do some shopping before or after their visit to Universal Studios Hollywood can do so at Universal CityWalk, a shopping and entertainment center located between the parking lot and Universal Studios. At Universal CityWalk, more than 30 restaurants, several bars and more than 30 stores await hungry, thirsty and shopping-crazed guests.