Universal Studios Hollywood

Pros: 3D, 4D shows; great rides; tons of movie props; lots of fun
Cons: few things closed; can only do so much in 1 day; everything gets you wet

Last week was the first time I had been to Universal Studios Hollywood. As a native California I feel that’s almost shameful to admit but no matter – I’ve been! My family (a party of 5 – me, my in laws, husband and 7 year old son, ...

Pros: Get a taste of what goes on in Hollywood, decent food
Cons: Short on the rides, expensive, gets boring

WARNING: This is a slightly long and descriptive review of my experiences at Universal Studios Hollywood! Grab a drink and some popcorn if desired...

Universal Studios Hollywood is the world's largest movie studio...

Pros: E.T., Studio Tour, Real working Studios
Cons: Terminator 3-D Show, Animal Actors Stage Show

I decided that along with writing about my experience with Universal Studios in Hollywood, I would also compare it with the Universal Studios in FL so that you were aware of the MAJOR differences in both parks!

To get to the Main Gate of...

Pros: Shows are good, rides are fun
Cons: Not enough rides

I was twenty four years old the first and last time I went to Disneyland. I bullied a reluctant friend into joining me with bribes, threats, pathetic pleas, and promises of recapturing our childhoods. We drove an hour south to Anaheim, paid our $100 or ...

Pros: So much to see
Cons: The park closes at 6:00 p.m.

I just returned from an incredible trip through California, and Universal Studios was certainly a highlight of our tour. My friends Dentist had recently returned from his own trip to California, and had nothing but praise for the Universal Studios VIP ...

Pros: Jurassic Park ride, Water World, Cinemagic, Studio tour, and more.
Cons: Expensive.

Universal Studios Hollywood is like experiencing the movies as if you were really in them. We went to Universal Studios and had a total blast. Yes, More fun then I thought we would. We definitely werent bored. There were so many attractions that we...

Pros: fun attractions
Cons: not many attractions

When visiting my cousins in Los Angeles over Thanksgiving weekend, we had one day scheduled for one and only one amusement park. We debated and discussed. We hemmed and we hawed. We finally agreed on Universal Studios instead of Disneyland. The...

Pros: A place where you can share in the fantasies of film making.
Cons: A little cheesy.

Ever wanted to look straight into the mouth of a man-eating shark named JAWS? Ever wanted to see how they do all that crazy stunt stuff they do in the movies? Ever wonder how those movie stars look like such beautiful people? Naw, me either.
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Pros: A few fun rides, behind-the-scenes look at movies, CityWalk, cheap food deals...
Cons: ...not enough attractions, expensive ticket price, children will be bored to death (read review)

During my Spring Break this year, a friend and I (actually, one of the friends whom I went to Disneyland with last summer) decided to drive down to LA for a few days and spend some time at the nearby beaches. Unfortunately, Mother Nature decided ...

Pros: run a lot of ticket specials; the CityWalk is right nearby
Cons: Not a lot of rides

As many of you know, I am an actress. I have worked on a variety of televisions shows and films. Some of the TV shows I've worked on were filmed in the back lot of Universal Studios, located in Hollywood, CA. So, I have had the opportunity to ...

Pros: A place you "must" visit in LA
Cons: Overcrowded, overly expensive old stuff. New shows are weak.

I’ve been to Universal Studios in LA few years ago and I remembered two things from that trip: Terminator 2-3D and $45 ticket… This time it was even worse! Getting There Universal Studious are INCONVENIENTLY located on Ventura blvd in ...

Pros: Great look at the magic of film and some great attractions.
Cons: May not have enough rides for some hardcore park fans.

When in Hollywood, visitors should make their way to one of the most unique theme park experiences in the nation, Universal Studios. Combining traditional theme park attractions and shows with a functioning ...

Pros: Animal Actors Stage, Studio Tour, Aquazone (Fun for kids)
Cons: Loud Music, Not enough "kid shows", child admission is too much for what is offered

Good question, right? I mean everybody takes their small children to Disneyland and, for some, Universal Studios is the next natural stop when in the Los Angeles area. I recently spent four days in this area and after seeing Disneyland for two of them...

Pros: Terminator, E.T., Animal Planet Live, the adjacent (and free) CityWalk
Cons: Lengthy waits, cost of food/drink, escalators between upper and lower lots

If you're headed for Hollywood and looking to do some of the more touristy activities, you can't go wrong with a CityPass (http://www.citypass.com). For $59, you gain admission to 7 Hollywood attractions (including an otherwise expensive tour of...

Pros: Great entertainment for children
Cons: Height restrictions on some rides and a lot of walking and waiting

I just visited Universal Studio's Hollywood and I found it much different from when I first attended, which was almost ten years ago. They have some new attractions plus additional sightings. Universal is not like any other theme park, it's a park that...