Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Parks · Universal City, CA

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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 is split into an Upper Lot and a Lower Lot on different levels of the hillside, linked by the Starway escalators.
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 (15)

12 rides · 3 shows

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.