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BEFORE THE TRIP:

1. Check hours to the park

2. Get tickets ahead of time

   • Online specials through Universal Studios Hollywood Homepage

   • Order in advance and print ticket at home using Viator

   • City Pass- 5 attractions for 50% more than admission to Universal Studios only. Can get discounted city pass through Viator or travelocity

3. Pack up

   • sunscreen

   • hats

   • sunglasses

   • walking shoes

   • backpack to carry essentials

   • toys

   • jacket

   • shorts

   • cameras

ONCE AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD:

1. Check the local show times, as most of Universal Studios Hollywood attractions are shows- plan your day around the shows.

2. Some rides like the Revenge of the Mummy and Jurassic Park allow for child switch. While one adult stays with a young adult, the other adult can go on the ride and then they can switch without waiting in line.

3. Upper Level Shows

   • Fear Factor Live - Based on the reality show where the audience participates in extreme stunts testing your fears.

   • Universal Animal Actors- Here pets perform and do tricks.

   • Waterworld- Actors do many stunts and it can get extremely wet!

   • The Blues Brothers - This is a musical blues band that performs on weekends only.

   • House of Horrors - This is a scary walk-through maze.

4. Upper Level Rides

   • World Famous Studio Tour - Universal Studios is a live movie set. This tram goes through various movie sets recently used.

   • Terminator 2:3D - Based on the movie Terminator 2, as you guessed from the title!

   • Shrek 4D - A multi sensory ride that makes you feel like you are part of the animation.

5. Lower Level Shows

   • Special Effects Stage - You can learn the secrets behind special effects used for major movies.

   • Backdraft - Walk through attractions with many special effects and pyrotechnics.

6. Lower Level Rides

   • Revenge of the Mummy - It’s one of the fastest indoor rollercoasters.

   • Jurassic Park the Ride - A water ride with an 84 foot drop.

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