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Universal Studios Hollywood

100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 91608 (Central L.A)
800 864 8377
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Ranked #14 of 334 attractions in Los Angeles
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Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Owner description: Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience! Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: thrilling theme park rides and... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Should go on weekday to avoid crowd. 3D animation must not miss. Water world is cool.Tram ride is a must to cover the whole place. House of Horror is disappointed.

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Levis, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

You must go there at least once. Studio tour was a little disappointing (did not change in more that 10 years). Cool for first time visitors. Transformers and Simpsons were cool. Jurassic park was a little...wet but we enjoyed it. The mummy is a fast speed roller coaster in the dark...we enjoyed it Don't bother with house of horrors. Animal... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

If you're short on time, the US$129 option (vs $80 regular) is a timesaver. We were able to get into the attractions at the front of the queue instead of waiting under the sun. There are now tours in Mandarin (普通話) and Spanish.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

I went to all the attractions except the roller-coaster type. We went to Shrek in 4D, Transformers in 3D, and the studio tour which includes King Kong, Jaws, outdoor studios (won't tell all not to spoil the surprise) and other action settings. Disabled accessibility is excellent (even including parking and it was no obstacle not to have the local disabled... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

I was not sure what to expect when visiting Universal Studios! I must recommend the studio tour which I must say was the highlight of my experience. Some of the rides are a bit overrated but overall, a wonderful place to visit for fun!

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Kiev, Ukraine
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Great experience of Transformers 3D. Great experience of Studio Tour, and different shows how movies are shooting. You should visit while you are in LA.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

... because it was so good, now we can't see any way of visiting Universal Studios in the normal manner any more! And let's face it, this is one seriously expensive way of visiting. However it is a brilliant day's entertainment, which is very carefully and cleverly organised. Donna was our guide for the day and she was brilliant: attentive,... More

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Brian S, Manager at Universal Studios Hollywood, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Universal Studios Hollywood. I am glad that you like the tour and the VIP lunch we provide. I will certainly be thanking the VIP department for their service and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards, Guest Communications More

Colne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

This is the best attraction in LA, and it always makes me smile. If you are visiting Universal Studios do your home work, which will put you one step ahead of the rest, its a fantastic day out, and you really need two days, to see everything. It well worth the money, and you will never forget your time here.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

I had very high expectations about Universal. I was in Orlando a few years ago and I really enjoyed my time there. This place is completely different, in a bad way. First, $80 bucks per person is still cheaper than Disney, but a lot of money for any park that doesn´t offer much. If you´ve been to universal Orlando, don´t... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

We bought the two day pass thinking it would be the size of the same park in Florida. It's not. One day is enough to cover it. A member of our party had never been so I thought it might be fun. The back lot tour was amazing and being a Halloween fanatic I loved the haunted house. Not as... More

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