Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Parks · Universal City, CA
About this park
A working movie studio and theme park in the Hollywood Hills, combining the world-famous Studio Tour with immersive lands including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, and Jurassic World. The Upper and Lower Lots are connected by steep hills and escalators, creating a unique multi-level park experience.
Highlights
- World-Famous Studio Tour through real backlots and soundstages
- Super Nintendo World with Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with Forbidden Journey and Flight of the Hippogriff
- Major thrill rides on the Lower Lot: Jurassic World, Transformers, and Revenge of the Mummy
- WaterWorld and other live shows for mid-day breaks
Fun facts
- Universal Studios Hollywood began as a studio tram tour in 1964, making it one of the oldest continuously operating theme park experiences in the world.
- The park's split-level Upper and Lower Lot design is unique among major theme parks, built directly into the Hollywood Hills terrain.
- Super Nintendo World at Hollywood was the first to open in the United States, debuting in 2023.
- The Studio Tour passes through real working backlots where major films and TV shows are actively produced — guests may encounter live filming.
- Universal Studios Hollywood is both a theme park and a working production studio, one of the only major parks in the world that serves dual purposes.