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Experience life behind-the-scenes of moviemaking at this world-famous theme park connected to an actual working film and television studio lot, plus enjoy hotel stays at one of many exceptional properties! Plus, package your tickets with hotel stays!
Best Days to Visit
Visit Universal Studios Hollywood during fall or late winter for its most spectacular experiences, when crowds are lower, temperatures are cooler, and special events occur – such as their Lunar New Year festival featuring unique food, decor and meet and greets!
For optimal viewing conditions visit in February for their Lunar New Year festivities with special decor, meet-and-greets and unique food!
At these times, tickets can also be found discounted through aRes Travel. As an authorized Universal Studios Hollywood ticket provider, we have access to special deals not available at the front gate – providing our clients with great value in vacation packages and Universal Studios Hollywood tickets.
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of California’s largest and most complex theme parks. Comprised of two primary areas – upper lot and lower lot.
This theme park houses many attractions including: Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Springfield USA from Simpsons comic strip and World-Famous Studio Tour in the upper lot while Revenge of Mummy Revenge of Mummy TRANSFORMERS 3-D Ride Ride Jurassic World The Ride can all be found within its lower lot area.
As one of the premier ways to experience Universal Studios Hollywood, taking the World-Famous Studio Tour is one of the best ways to discover its magic.
This tram excursion gives guests an exclusive look behind-the-scenes and through legit working sound stages and movie sets; visitors will get to visit classic movie landmarks such as Bates Motel from Psycho or War of the Worlds alien invasion destruction as well as witness mind-boggling effects in Fast and Furious movies!
Universal Express passes are an additional way to experience Universal Studios Hollywood. Offering one-time, priority access to rides, shows and attractions (excluding Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge), they’re ideal for visitors with children or teenagers and who wish to make the most of their visit to the park.
When traveling with children, make sure that Universal Studios Hollywood height restrictions are kept in mind. Most rides have minimum height requirements; otherwise you could end up disappointed when reaching the front of the line and discovering that your child doesn’t meet them.
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Grinchmas
Universal Studios Hollywood transforms during Grinchmas into an oasis of festive activities and decorations, from unique photo opps to holiday crafts and games – there’s something fun for everyone at the park!
Plus there are delicious seasonal food offerings as well as merchandise items perfect for giving to loved ones as gifts!
Universal Studios Hollywood presents this event from November through January as part of their general admission ticket, featuring Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and fans of Jim Carrey’s 2000 movie featuring him.
Don’t miss this must-see event for fans of Dr. Seuss and Jim Carrey alike!
In the story, The Grinch lives high atop Mount Crumpit and watches Whoville inhabitants celebrate Christmas with great disapproval.
Determined to stop them from celebrating it in any way possible, he steals their gifts, food for their holiday meal, and decorations they are using on their tree – but is eventually stopped by Cindy Lou Who, an adorable Who who has a heart “two sizes too small”.
Although The Grinch detests Christmas and all it stands for, its spirit manages to change him. He discovers that Christmas isn’t about stuff but about love and kindness towards one another.
Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular takes place six to eight times daily at Seuss Landing near Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous. This musical blends elements from both book and cartoon with elements from 2000 film into one fantastic performance featuring first-rate cast and set design – perfect for families!
To optimize your experience, it is best to visit on weekdays if at all possible. Weekends tend to draw larger crowds that may require additional time navigating attractions and lines.
If visiting during a weekend visit we advise arriving prior to 4:00 PM as this should help avoid peak crowded times – check the official website for updates regarding opening hours as well as to secure tickets early and save money and avoid long lines at the park.
Halloween
Universal Studios Hollywood offers more than just movie making; it’s also a thrilling theme park filled with thrilling rides, live entertainment and immersive lands that transport visitors directly into some of today’s bestselling films and TV shows.
As such, this unique attraction should be at the top of any Southern California vacation itinerary.
Through out the year, this resort features thrilling rides and attractions like its world-renowned Studio Tour which provides guests with access to real film sets where blockbusters are produced.
Movie and TV fans alike can get into action on heart-pounding rides such as Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D that transport you directly into some of their favorite scenes from popular films.
At Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), you’ll truly feel free to let loose and experience some thrilling frights.
Happening select nights between September and October, this event brings stories of monsters and villains from horror flicks and novels to life through haunted houses, terrifying mazes, and terrifying tales that become all too real in an unnervingly realistic fashion.
HHN features more than just terrifying scares; it offers an exciting evening full of food and beverage specials, short wait times for select rides, live entertainment with an eerie twist, and exclusive merchandise that will help preserve memories long after returning home.
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Christmas
Universal Studios Hollywood vacation packages offer a convenient way to save on holiday travel. Included with these packages are everything necessary for a fun and enjoyable visit, from hotel accommodations and tickets to the park to airfare and car rental options – and there are plenty of ways you can personalize your experience further by adding on extras!
Upgrade your package by purchasing the Universal Express pass, which allows you to skip lines at all of the rides and attractions, or add other options like a VIP Behind the Scenes tour, which gives visitors access to filming of films and television productions taking place within the park.
There are a few Universal Studios Hollywood Vacation Packages that include this tour; be sure to look for those when planning your visit.
An Universal Studios Hollywood Vacation Package can provide families with plenty of excitement and enjoyment during their time at the park, as well as providing couples and friends with some much-needed relaxation time and alone time.
Visit Universal Studios Hollywood during the holidays or any time of year and you are sure to have an incredible experience, from thrilling roller coasters and incredible shows, to unforgettable roller coasters and other attractions. Don’t miss this incredible park for unforgettable family fun.
With Universal Studios Hollywood Vacation Packages, making your dream vacation easier than ever is now possible!
No matter if you are an aRes Travel Guest or Travel Advisor, creating the vacation of your dreams has never been simpler – all it takes to start is clicking on the Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations logo at the upper left corner of our website and being directed to their booking engine.
Once in the booking engine, select one of the Universal Studios Hollywood Vacation Packages tabs to select a package and enter dates for your trip.
Next, you will be taken directly to Universal Hotels and Tickets page which lists any tickets included with your package as well as additional ones available to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
For optimal results, plan your visit at least six months in advance in order to secure the best hotels and ticket options.
You’ll experience what life behind-the-scenes of moviemaking is like at this theme park, with attractions like Wizarding World of Harry Potter and World-Famous Studio Tour available to visitors.
Fall or late winter months offer lower crowds, cooler temperatures, and special events such as Lunar New Year festivities in February.
Discount tickets may be found through aRes Travel, an authorized ticket provider offering special rates that cannot be found at the front gate.
