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.
Attractions (14)
11 rides · 3 shows
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
- DreamWorks Theatre Featuring Kung Fu Panda Adventure
- Flight of the Hippogriff
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- Jurassic World — The Ride
- Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
- Revenge of the Mummy — The Ride
- Silly Swirly Fun Ride
- The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle
- The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
- The Simpsons Ride
- TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D
- WaterWorld
- World-Famous Studio Tour
Retired attractions (2)
Parks are always evolving, always innovating, always improving. When it's time to make room for new amazement, saying goodbye to old favorites is never easy. Here's a look back at some beloved rides, shows and attractions from the past.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Universal Studios Hollywood?
- Universal Studios Hollywood is in Universal City, CA, USA.
- How many attractions does ParksLog list for Universal Studios Hollywood?
- ParksLog lists 14 attractions for Universal Studios Hollywood. Counts can change when park data is updated.
- Can I track a day at Universal Studios Hollywood in ParksLog?
- Yes. On the home screen, choose Universal Studios Hollywood, pick your visit date, then mark each ride or show as visited, unavailable that day, or skipped.