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™
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™
- Hellraiser
- Hellraiser - Express
- Jurassic World - The Ride
- Kill-Ceanera - Express
- Killceañera: Music by SLASH
- Killer Klowns - Express
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space
- Kung Fu Panda Adventure
- Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge
- Ollivanders™
- Ozzy Osbourne - Express
- Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness
- Power-Up Band™ Key Challenges
- Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride
- Silly Swirly
- Sinners
- Sinners - Express
- Stranger Things - Express
- Stranger Things 5
- TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D
- The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
- 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
- Bowser's Castle
- Dino-Play
- Princess Peach's Castle
- Ted
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
- Halloween Horror Nights
- Grinchmas
Places to eat
- Antojitos Cocina Mexicana
- Ben & Jerry's
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
- Bucca di Beppo
- Bumblebee Man's Taco Truck
- Cinnabon
- City Snack Shop
- Cletus' Chicken Shack
- Cocina Mexicana
- Despicable Delights
- 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
- Isla Nu-Bar
- Jamba
- Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
- Jurassic World-The Ride
- KFC Express/Pizza Hut Express
- Krusty Burger
- Luigi's Pizza
- Mel's Diner
- Mercado
- Minion Cafe
- Moe's Tavern
- Mulligan's Irish Pub
- Mummy Eats
- NBC Sports Grill & Brew
- Palace Deli & Market
- Panda Express
- Phineas Q. Butterfat's Ice Cream Parlor
- Pink's Famous Hot Dogs
- Power Up Cafe
- Sierra Ballroom
- Silly Swirly Fun Ride
- Slice House
- Springfield
- Starbucks
- Studio Café
- Studio Scoop
- Subway
- Suds McDuff's Hot Dog House
- 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
- 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
- Sheraton Universal
- Hilton Universal City
- Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
- Sheraton
- BLVD Hotel & SPA
- Tilt Hotel Universal/Hollywood, Ascend Hotel Collection
- El Royale Hotel
- Showtime Motel
- Best Western Plus Media Center Inn and Suites
- The Tangerine
- Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood
- El Patio Inn
- Nite Inn at Universal City
History
- Opened
- 1964
- Park opened
Nearby
- Dave & Buster's