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Universal Studios Hollywood

Theme park · CA, US

Universal Studios Hollywood in CA, US. Operated by Universal.

About

Test seats sit outside Revenge of the Mummy, Forbidden Journey and near the Mario Kart single-rider entrance; Forbidden Journey has modified seats for larger guests. Try the test seat before queuing.

Rides and attractions

  • Bowser Jr. Challenge
  • Dead Deader Deadest
  • Dead, Deader, Deadest - Express
  • Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
  • DinoPlay
  • Evil Dead Burn
  • Evil Dead Burn - Express
  • Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
  • Flight of the Hippogriff™ minimum height 39 in · Lap bar
  • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ minimum height 48 in · Over-the-shoulder
  • Hellraiser
  • Hellraiser - Express
  • Jurassic World - The Ride amusement ride · minimum height 42 in · Lap bar
  • Kill-Ceanera - Express
  • Killceañera: Music by SLASH
  • Killer Klowns - Express
  • Killer Klowns from Outer Space
  • Kung Fu Panda Adventure
  • Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge minimum height 40 in · Lap bar
  • Ollivanders™
  • Ozzy Osbourne - Express
  • Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness
  • Power-Up Band™ Key Challenges
  • Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride minimum height 48 in · Lap bar
  • Silly Swirly
  • Sinners
  • Sinners - Express
  • Stranger Things - Express
  • Stranger Things 5
  • TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D minimum height 40 in · Lap bar
  • The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash minimum height 34 in · Lap bar
  • The Simpsons Ride™
  • DreamWorks Theatre
  • Dunk & Flunk
  • Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift-2026
  • Meet Mario, Luigi & Princess Peach
  • Mount Beanpole
  • Sideshow You
  • Silly Swirly Fun Ride
  • Universal CityWalk Hollywood

At the park

  • Super Silly Fun Land splash pad
  • Bowser's Castle exhibit
  • Dino-Play play area
  • Princess Peach's Castle exhibit
  • Ted scenic feature

Shows and experiences

  • Halloween Horror Nights
  • Ollivanders Wand Experience
  • Private VIP Experience
  • VIP Experience
  • Studio Tour
  • Terror Tram starring Art the Clown
  • 5 Towers Stage
  • The World-Famous Studio Tour
  • WaterWorld

Events

  • Lunar New Year
  • Fan Fest Nights select nights
  • Halloween Horror Nights select nights, separately ticketed
  • Grinchmas included; exact dates TBD

Places to eat

  • Antojitos Cocina Mexicana
  • Ben & Jerry's ice_cream
  • Bubba Gump Shrimp Company seafood
  • Bucca di Beppo italian
  • Bumblebee Man's Taco Truck
  • Cinnabon
  • City Snack Shop
  • Cletus' Chicken Shack chicken
  • Cocina Mexicana
  • Despicable Delights ice_cream
  • Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem
  • Drinks & Snacks
  • Duff Brewery Beer Garden
  • Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift-2026
  • Firehouse Subs
  • Flight of the Hippogriff
  • French Street Bistro
  • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
  • Hello Kitty Café
  • Hogs Head
  • Hollywood & Dine american
  • Isla Nu-Bar
  • Jamba
  • Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
  • Jurassic World-The Ride
  • KFC Express/Pizza Hut Express
  • Krusty Burger burger
  • Luigi's Pizza pizza
  • Mel's Diner american
  • Mercado
  • Minion Cafe
  • Moe's Tavern
  • Mulligan's Irish Pub
  • Mummy Eats
  • NBC Sports Grill & Brew
  • Palace Deli & Market american
  • Panda Express chinese
  • Phineas Q. Butterfat's Ice Cream Parlor ice_cream
  • Pink's Famous Hot Dogs
  • Power Up Cafe american
  • Sierra Ballroom
  • Silly Swirly Fun Ride
  • Slice House
  • Springfield
  • Starbucks coffee_shop
  • Studio Café american
  • Studio Scoop ice_cream
  • Subway sandwich
  • Suds McDuff's Hot Dog House hot_dog
  • Taco Bell
  • The Habit Burger Grill
  • The Secret Life of Pets: Off The Leash
  • The Simpsons Ride
  • The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
  • The World-Famous Studio Tour
  • Three Broomsticks
  • Toadstool Cafe
  • Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
  • Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar
  • Universal Tower Snack Bar american
  • and 3 more

Before you go

Outside food
Universal generally does not allow outside food except small snacks, plus medical and baby needs; no coolers. Confirm.
Bag policy
Bags are screened at entry; thrill rides require storing loose items in lockers.
Loose articles
No loose items on Mummy and the coasters; free short-term lockers at the entrances.
Lockers
Free short-term lockers at the major ride entrances; paid lockers near the front.
Mobility
Wheelchairs and ECVs rent near the entrance; the park has an Upper Lot and Lower Lot linked by the Starway escalators, with an elevator for mobility needs.
Disability access
Guest Assistance Pass (via Guest Relations) — Universal Studios Hollywood offers a Guest Assistance Pass at Guest Relations; the process differs from Orlando's IBCCES card, so confirm current details.
Sensory
Sensory guides are available; confirm current quiet-space options at Guest Relations.
First aid
Upper Lot, near Guest Services at the park entrance. — First aid staff during park hours; basic wound care; OTC remedies; quiet rest area; help arranging transport to a hospital or urgent care if needed. — Available throughout the park; ask a team member for the nearest unit. — Multiple urgent care and emergency facilities in the Universal City / North Hollywood area.
Tip
Arrive early for ECVs; they're limited and not reservable here.
Tip
Get an elevator route map from Guest Relations to move between the Upper and Lower Lots.
Quiet spot
Upper Lot terrace area — Open terrace overlooking the backlot and LA skyline — shade and calm away from the main queues.
Quiet spot
Springfield area benches — Quiet alcoves with relatively light foot traffic.
Quiet spot
Lower Lot when not crowded — The lower lot is contained and quieter outside of Jurassic World rush periods.

Facilities on the park map

5 arcade, 2 first aid station, 4 interactive play, 27 restroom, 16 shade zone, 20 water fountain.

Where to stay

  • The Garland Closest indie favorite, free shuttle
  • Sheraton Universal On the hill by the gate
  • Hilton Universal City Walkable to CityWalk
  • Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
  • Sheraton Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Step-free access · Non-smoking
  • BLVD Hotel & SPA Wi-Fi
  • Tilt Hotel Universal/Hollywood, Ascend Hotel Collection
  • El Royale Hotel
  • Showtime Motel
  • Best Western Plus Media Center Inn and Suites Wi-Fi
  • The Tangerine
  • Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood 132 rooms · Internet access · Air conditioning · Step-free access · Non-smoking
  • El Patio Inn
  • Nite Inn at Universal City

History

Opened
1964
  • Park opened

Nearby

  • Dave & Buster's

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