Fascinating Universal Studios Hollywood in California
In the slide show above, you're viewing pictures of the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. Doesn't it look fun and exciting? It IS! Learn more about this fun Los Angeles theme park...and see still MORE pictures...on the rest of this page!
What is Universal Studios Hollywood?
It's a unique theme park that takes you behind-the-scenes of film-making!
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At Universal Studios Hollywood in California, you'll learn all the interesting details about Hollywood movie-making...and behind-the-scenes secrets of special effects production! The reason this theme park can do this so well is simple---it IS a Hollywood film studio! Real movies that you see at your local cinema are made here. And, movies were being made here at Universal Studios in Hollywood, California long before the theme park was ever added.You'll take a tour of actual studio sets used in making your favorite films. You'll adventure on thrilling rides themed to smash cinema hits. You'll see REAL Hollywood stunt men, women, and animals strut their stuff in LIVE shows that'll leave you gasping (or make you ready to begin your OWN career in stunt work, if you're a more daring type of person!)
On this page (and the following pages, too) you'll see pictures of Universal Studios Hollywood, and get an overview of the attractions you may enjoy when you visit.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES STUDIO TOUR
What you're seeing in the photo above is a picture of real movie sets at Universal Studios Hollywood---sets that you'll get to see up close when you drive through them on your tram tour of the Universal Studios Back Lot.
These sets are ACTUALLY used in the production of feature films, television shows, advertisements and videos that you see both at home on TV as well as in the theaters. (Of course, these movie sets are "customized" with different signs, props and decorations each time they're used in a production, so you may not easily recognize them while watching a movie---even AFTER you've taken your Universal Studios backlot tour!) The sets in the picture above are only a SMALL part of what you'll see on the Universal Studios tour, so be sure to head to the Universal Studios Tour page of this website to get the whole scoop!
MOVIE-THEMED RIDES
To your left, you're looking at a photo of the entrance to "Jurassic Park the Ride" at Universal Studios California. This very popular ride winds through dinosaur infested waters, and ends in a thrilling drop down into a splash pool!
The Revenge of the Mummy--The Ride is the park's fastest thrill ride. You won't know if you're most scared most by the twists, turns, and drops of this roller coaster in-the-dark or by its in-your-face special effects inspired by the Revenge of the Mummy movie! You've just gotta "see it to believe it!"
To discover info about fun rides at Universal Hollywood (including the new Simpsons Ride which opened in 2008,) check out the "Universal Studio Rides" page of this site to find out the details!
EXHILARATING SHOWS
It's one thing to watch an action movie with stunt men dropping from planes and falling off buildings throughout the show. Ho hum... These are just everyday occurrences on TV & at the movies. But it's ANOTHER matter altogether when you see LIVE human beings risking their lives because "the show must go on!" You'll gasp and gape at the stunt shows in Universal Studios California...and hope that the actors come out safe and sound from the performance.
The photo here is of the Water World show, where the stunts performed involve...of course...water, plus fire and explosions galore!
For more information about Universal Studio's other live shows, movies, walk-through shows, and special effects demonstrations, please visit the "Universal Studios Shows" page of this site, and get the lowdown!
SCADS OF RESTAURANTS
Universal Studios California has as many restaurants as some parks twice its size do. You won't go hungry here! Plus,the decor and the atmosphere of the restaurants, cafes and snack bars here...well, they're all just plain cute! For example, to your right, you can see a picture of the restaurant near "Jurassic Park the Ride." Called the Cove Cafe, you'll enjoy dining under attractive umbrellas and surrounded by beautiful flowers. If you're seated on the second story patio, you'll also get a good view of the Universal theme park's lower lot.
To view photos of the different dining facilities in Universal Studios Hollywood, plus get info on their menu offerings, you may visit the "Universal Studios restaurants" page of this website.
MERCHANDISE GALORE
The shops and stores at Universal Studios California are a souvenir-hunter's delight! As you can tell by the picture of Sponge Bob slippers and stuffed animals to your left, you'll find all sorts of merchandise that may be difficult to come across in other places.
You can find shops selling themed-items related to---
*Universal Studios (of course)
*Movie making
*Silver Screen legends
*Nickelodeon characters
*Marvel Comics characters
*Rides & attractions, such as the Terminator 2--3D, Jurassic Park and Revenge of the Mummy movies and rides
For the complete "411" on Universal's unique shopping opportunities, please head to the "Universal Studios Shopping" page of this website...and start your shopping list before ever leaving home!
TICKETS & DISCOUNTS; Address; Hours of operation
You'll need to know about Universal Studio California's ticket options and pricing before you take your family getaway vacation at the park. What's even more exciting, though, is the array of fabulous discount offers that Universal Studio has! You'll find out about season passes, deluxe annual passes, single-day discounts, and even multi-park discount tickets!
You can also find out about the special programs that Universal has...such as the "front of the line pass" and joining the VIP Studio Tour, (which takes you 'WAY behind the scenes, touring sets, sound stages and prop rooms that the general public doesn't see.)
Find out about all these great offers by Universal Studios California, by clicking to the "Universal Studios Discount Ticket info" page!
Do you love scary Halloween chills and excitement? Then you'll love Universal Studios Hollywood's annual Halloween Horror Nights. You'll wander through haunted mazes, meet monsters, and actually get to spend some time in Universal's Back Lot on foot (in a terrorizing Halloween version of the Back Lot Tour!) For details on Universal's movie-themed Halloween festivities, check out the Universal's Horror Nights page of this site.
Are you a Harry Potter fan? Some readers have wondered if Universal Studios Hollywood is getting a new Harry Potter attraction. The answer, unfortunately, is NO. While there IS a Universal theme park that's getting a huge Harry Potter addition, it's Universal's "Islands of Adventure" park in Orlando, Florida. If you'd like to get an idea about the Harry Potter attraction opening in 2010 at Islands of Adventure, here's an interesting website with info, updates and pictures of the Harry Potter theme park-within-a-theme-park that's currently under construction.
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