Universal Studios

Los Angeles simply won’t be complete without Hollywood and the Universal Studios. This absolute “must” for tourists takes at least one whole day or more. Entertainment and action, thrilling rides, breathtaking shows and the real life of the film studio make the Universal Studio and Hollywood an experience for visitors of all ages.

Entertainment by Universal Studios

Universal Studios Hollywood produced its first film, a war movie, in 1914. A little later the studio got opened for public visiting. TV shows and film producing began with MCA around 1960. Some famous films like Spartacus, The Phantom of the Opera, and Jaws were made here. It became the largest entertainment center in the world and today it is a million dollar business. Universal Studios is also known for its Special Sound Effects NBC is the owner now and the Universal Studio “city” provides an own hospital, fire department and zip code. Foreign visitors are often impressed about the huge size, around 230 acres. There are giant screens, live shows, restaurants, parades and lots of action everywhere. The opening hours can vary, but normally it should be open between 9 am and 8 pm every day. The well trained staff is friendly and helpful.

Jurrasic Park Ride and other attractions

More than 16 movie-related rides and attractions are available, like Terminator or Revenge of the Mummy for example. Nickelodeon and The Simpsons are the theme of live shows. The roller coasters are so thrilling and emotioning that the queue is huge. The Jurassic Park ride with its vertical raft plunge of 30 meters is the most famous. In order to safe time in the park the tickets should be bought in advance. Up to 15 % discount is possible for members and groups. There are various different passes available, like frontline passes, second day free passes, VIP passes, city passes, combo passes (combined with Sea World) and all-you-can-eat-passes. Frequent returners could think about the really interesting 6 or 12-month-passes. Shuttle buses are available, as well with price reductions.

Universal Studios Hollywood

A visitor could begin the day with a Universal City Walk, face Shrek, and learn how King Kong was made. Later get into frightening 3 D experiences like King Kong, Jurassic Park or Revenge of the Mummy where you will also experience an earthquake. International Café, Simpsons ride. Today`s visitors can get a glimpse how to make a film. A one hour Studio tour includes the water tank, flood simulation, the psycho house and exploding bridges in the Midway setting. Taking a look behind the scenes is really worth it. The four tour gives a better idea of the inside of the studios. Perfectly offered services include tours like city walk, shopping tours, and nightspots like the Hard Rock Cafe. Complete information is given as well at the entry as by the internet site. It is no problem to obtain further info or tickets about cinema, dining, shopping or parking. The Universal Studios Hollywood are located a little north of downtown LA, close to the highway number one. Visitors should not forget water, sunscreen and a camera to have a lot of fun in LA.