Universal Studios Hollywood Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go
Things YOU need to know before you visit Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles California. Universal Studios Hollywood is a combination of a working movie studio and a theme park. It is the only Universal Studios location to have the studio tour, which is a must see attraction. Riding the studio tour you'll get to see attractions like the shark from Jaws, the Bates Motel, and Whoville from Dr. Seuss. EXPAND FOR MORE.
1 - Tickets
- The front gate is the worst place to buy them
- Buy them in advance, Costco, AAA
- Demand pricing - $100-120
- Express Pass - $250 in the summer
- VIP Experience - $400
2 - Getting to Universal Studios
- Parking: $25
- Uber/Lyft is a good option
- Even better is the LA Subway (Metro) --
- Shuttles from Anaheim hotels
3 -When to go
- Avoid summer if possible - Crowded, hot, and expensive
- Weekdays are the least busy
- Use one of the “crowd tracker” sites to gauge how busy it will be
- One day is good enough, it’s a small park
4 - Shortest Lines
- At park opening (one hour before if you buy tix online)
- Plan for extra time to park, go thru security, etc
- And park closing
- Park Visit Plans
5 - Single Rider Lines
- Best way to get on rides quick
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Jurassic Park - The Ride
Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride
Transformers: The Ride 3D
6 - Universal Studios App
- Park Map
- Show times
- Wait times
- Wait time alerts
7 - Starway
- Escalators that connect the Upper lot and lower lot
- Can take 10 minutes or more and peak times
- Minimize your time going back and forth
8 - Shows
- Plan your visit around the shows
- Water World, Special Effects, Animal Actors, Walking Dead
9 - Rides
= Studio Tour
- The most iconic ride here. 45 mins long.
- Ride it in the late afternoon or early evening for shortest waits
- Pay attention to the closing time
- Avoid the back row of the cars, thats where the engine is
= Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
- motion-based simulator ride through a replica of the interior of Hogwarts castle.
= The Walking Dead
- Walkthru Maze -- PG-13 -- not for the squeamish
10 - Universal Studios Citywalk
- 30 stores, 30 restaurants,6 Nightclubs
- 19 screen movie theater with a 7-story IMAX
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A Walk Around Paradise Cove Beach, Malibu, California
Paradise Cove in Malibu is a public beach in front of a privately-owned facility by the same name. The property and the restaurant has surfboards all around and the outside seating area has wooden lounge chairs, palm trees, and thatched umbrellas that almost has a Hawaiian feel. Ironically though with all the surfboards around the owners banned surfing for years until the California Coastal Commission forced them to allow it. The CCC also forced the owners to quit charging fees for visitors who park outside the property and walk in to the beach, but they still charge for parking on-site. If you are here for under four hours and eat at the Paradise Cove Cafe, the parking fee is cheap or free depending on the day of the week, but all-day parking at any time of the year is quite steep (see the Paradise Cove website for current parking rates). But this is a nice place and it’s worth the price of admission to use this wide sandy beach with lifeguards, clean facilities, and a private pier.
With such a name you’d expect a pretty stunning spot. It lives up to it’s name and has even been the setting for many beach scenes in Hollywood movies. Paradise Cove is a great starting point for long beach walks. Heading east you’ll walk below some Malibu mansions and find some private beaches. Heading west you can walk below steep sandstone cliffs all the way to Little Dume Beach and Big Dume Beach in Point Dume State Beach. The entrance to Paradise Cove is clearly signed at the address 28128 Pacific Coast Highway.
21 Road Trip Stops From Los Angeles to Las Vegas
21 Road Trip Stops From Los Angeles to Las Vegas
The drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is one that most Southern California residents have done at least once. While many times you just want to make it there, this video shows you 21 of the best stops if you want to make your trip a little longer.
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Amtrak's Coast Starlight: Los Angeles to Seattle
Climb aboard Amtrak's Coast Starlight for a trip through some of the most spectacular scenery in the western United States. We'll follow the train on its 1,377 mile long journey from Los Angeles, California to Seattle, Washington along the Pacific Ocean, through river valleys, and up over forested mountain ranges. Along the way, we'll make a few brief side trips to some notable landmarks. The Coast Starlight is one of Amtrak's premiere long distance passenger trains and this video gives you just about the most complete coverage of the train you can find anywhere. Don't miss your ticket for the Coast Starlight! All aboard!
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Natural Beauty Of Southern California Mountains To Sea
Photos and Video taken at the following locations: Mount Rubidoux City Park Riverside California, Santa Ana River Riverside California, Box Springs Mountain Park between Riverside and Moreno Valley California, Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park Riverside Ca., Onofre State Beach San Clemente California, Oceanside California main beach, Crystal Cove State Beach Newport Beach California, Corona Del Mar California, Dana Point California, and Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Perris California. LAST.
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Top 25 Coolest Things to do in Newfoundland and Labrador | TRAVEL THERAPY
From following in the footsteps of a new hit Broadway Musical, to chasing icebergs in Iceberg Alley, to seeing how the award-winning Fogo Island Inn is paying it forward, to helping to save the endangered Newfoundland Pony, there has never been a better time to visit Newfoundland and Labrador in Atlantic Canada!
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Where to Fly a Drone in Los Angeles | Best Places to Practice in the City
Are you a new drone operator in Los Angeles who is looking for a place to practice? Are you frustrated with the lack of open spaces? Do you need a place where you can fly and master the controls? If so, you’re in luck. In this video, we share our top two spots in LA where you can safely fly and practice using your drone without fear of citation.
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Things to do in Laguna Beach, California: Look Who's Traveling
Visiting Laguna Beach , California (00:07). With stops at Laguna Art Museum (00:50), Slap Fish (01:29), and Pacific Marine Mammal Center (01:59).
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