Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal City, CA 90068
Phone: (800) 864-8372
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Editorial Review for Universal Studios Hollywood – by David E. Brady
Overview
Some of the world's most memorable movies and television shows have been shot at this sprawling San Fernando Valley site. Since the 1960s, an eager public has been invited in to see how it's done and become part of the action.
The Experience
The once-supreme Studio Tour of famous facades now takes a back seat to attractions cut from the traditional theme-park cloth. Standouts include Jurassic Park: The Ride, a plunging dinosaurs-on-the-loose boat trip and Mummy: The Ride, a hair-raising, twist-and-turn ride based on the popular movie. Newer thrill-a-minute shows include the live version of popular gross-out TV show "Fear Factor," Shrek 4-D, a mind-blowing special-effects show, and a vampire spectacular called Van Helsing: Fortress Dracula. If rampaging dinosaurs, vampires and ogres sound too scary, pay a visit to Animal Planet Live (an updated version of the longtime favorite Animal Actors Stage), or the Nickelodeon Blast Zone, a water play area based on the "Rugrats" and "Blue's Clues."
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Insider Tips
Save TimeMaking your way up and down the enormous Starway escalators can be time-consuming. Exhaust the lower Studio Center area before returning to the Entertainment Center.
User Reviews for Universal Studios Hollywood
01/05/2009 Posted by grabtrees
this place is great, they have so much to do inside, but i wouldn't expect any super scarey rides, more adventure like, but still a great time!! the food of coarse is over priced, but what theme park's aren't? admission isn't too bad either.
11/21/2008 Posted by UniversalFan1
If you are ever looking for something fun and exciting to do in LA... go to Universal Studios Hollywood! In all my years of visiting Universal each time gets better and better. My kids are 10 and 15 and they always have a blast riding the movie themed rides. They especially like the Revenge of the Mummy ride. Overall, this is a great time for both family and those of all ages!
