Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood is a working movie studio and theme park at 100 Universal City Plaza in Universal City, California, just north of Hollywood in Los Angeles County. The park is split between an Upper Lot, which holds most of the major rides and attractions, and a Lower Lot connected by a series of long escalators. The signature Studio Tour is a tram ride through active backlots, including sets from War of the Worlds, Jaws, Fast and Furious and Jurassic World, with a King Kong 360 3-D experience on the way. Super Nintendo World brings Mario Kart, Yoshi's Adventure and interactive power-up bands to the park, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter recreates Hogsmeade and Hogwarts with the Forbidden Journey ride. Thrill rides include Revenge of the Mummy and The Secret Life of Pets, plus live shows such as WaterWorld and animal shows. One-day tickets start around 140 dollars depending on the date, and parking costs about 35 to 40 dollars. A visit needs a full day, as lines for headline attractions can exceed an hour. Crowds are largest on weekends, school holidays and summer, when the park may stay open late; weekdays outside school breaks are best. Arriving at opening and heading first to the most popular rides shortens waiting. Front of Line passes reduce queues for an extra cost. Food is available throughout the park, and the adjacent CityWalk offers dining and shopping outside the gates. The Metro B Line stops at Universal City/Studio City station, from which a shuttle or short walk reaches the park entrance.