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📝 1. Overview
Universal City is the beating heart of movie-themed fun, with epic rides, live shows, and shopping just steps from Hollywood.
🧭 Perfect for: Families, movie buffs, international tourists, thrill seekers
🌟 2. Highlights
🟢 Universal Studios Hollywood – Behind-the-scenes tours & blockbuster rides 🎥
🟢 CityWalk Hollywood – Open-air mall with neon lights, dining, & street vibes 🛍️
🟢 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ride a broomstick & drink butterbeer 🪄
🟢 Jurassic World Ride – Water thrill ride with roaring dinos 🦖
🟢 Super Nintendo World – Enter Mario’s world with interactive adventures 🍄
🟢 Universal Cinema – Luxe movie theater experience 🎬
🟢 Studio Tour Tram Ride – Classic tour of real movie sets 🚋
💡 3. Tips
🕐 Best time = Arrive at opening for shorter ride wait times
📱 Use the “Universal Hollywood App” for wait times & maps
🎒 Bring ponchos for water rides & power banks
🅿️ General parking: $30+, preferred $50+
🧼 No outside food; bag check at entrance
🎟️ 4. Tickets & Info
| 🎫 Category | Price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Day General Admission | $109–$149 | Prices vary by date |
| Express Pass | +$80–$120 | Skip most lines |
| VIP Experience | $369+ | Private tour, sets access, meals |
| Parking (General) | $30 | More for preferred/valet |
🍽️ 5. Nearby Eats
🍔 Toothsome Chocolate Emporium (CityWalk) – Steampunk vibes + over-the-top desserts 🍫
🍣 Sushi Katsu-Ya (CityWalk) – Stylish Japanese with creative rolls 🍣
🍕 VIVO Italian Kitchen (CityWalk) – Family-friendly Italian classics 🍝
🚗 6. Access
📍 Location: Just north of Hollywood, off US-101
✈️ From LAX: ~30–45 min by car
🚐 Metro Red Line: Exit “Universal City/Studio City,” walk 10 min or use shuttle
🅿️ Parking garage + valet available
🚌 Shuttle connects Metro + park entrance (free)
🧘♀️ 7. Vibes & Add-ons
📸 Best photo = In front of the spinning Universal globe 🌐
🌇 Evening glow = CityWalk at night, live music, neon lights
🛍️ Best buys: Studio merch, wand replicas, Minion gear
🏨 8. Recommended Hotels
Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City 🏨🎢
– Closest to park, great for families
– 💰 $$$
– 📍 Right at Universal entrance
Sheraton Universal Hotel 🏨🎬
– Retro-modern, walking distance to park
– 💰 $$–$$$
– 📍 Universal Hollywood Dr
The Garland 🏨🌴
– Stylish retro retreat near North Hollywood
– 💰 $$
– 📍 Vineland Ave (shuttle available)
📞 9. Contact / Info
📍 Universal Studios Info Line: (800) 864-8377
📍 CityWalk Guest Services: (818) 622-9841
📍 Metro Shuttle Info: (323) 466-3876
📍 Universal Parking Office: (818) 622-7275