Universal Studios Hollywood, or USH, is the theme park that started it all.
It started in 1915 with the Universal Studios Tour, the first movie-themed attraction in America. Today, that tour still exists, but now there is a world-class theme park built around it and just about everyone who comes to LA, Hollywood, or just about anywhere in the Los Angeles, California, area should plan on visiting.
Universal Studios Hollywood by Kelly Monaghan is your complete guide to this astonishing attraction and nearby CityWalk, an urban streetscape packed with restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Every ride, every show, every display is reviewed. There is also guidance on your dining and shopping choices at Universal Studios.
CityWalk restaurants like Hard Rock Café, Buca di Beppo, Bubba Gump, Tony Roma’s, Karl Strauss, Wolfgang Puck’s Bistro, and many more are reviewed.
This in-depth guidebook is completely unofficial and tells it like it is – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Fortunately, most of it falls into the “good” category. Every attraction is covered – in detail.
Remember, this guide is exclusively to Universal Studios LA. It does NOT cover Knotts Berry Farm or Disneyland in Anaheim!
Here is a partial Table of Contents.
Chapter One: Planning Your Escape
• What is Universal Studios Hollywood
• Los Angeles Tourist Traffic
• The Best day of the Week to Visit
• Los Angeles Weather
• Getting to Universal Studios Hollywood
• Directions to the Back Entrance
• Buying Tickets (with discount information)
• Ticket Options
• The Front of the Line Pass
• The VIP Experience
• Annual Passes
Chapter Two: Universal Studios Hollywood
• Good Things To Know
• Your Day At Universal Studios Hollywood (USH)
• What To Expect
• The Best Attractions
• Universal’s House of Horrors
• The Blues Brothers
• Universal’s Animal Actors
• The Simpsons Ride
• Shrek 4-D
• WaterWorld
• The Studio Tour
• Transformers
• Revenge of the Mummy
• Jurassic Park, The Ride
• Coming Attractions: Despicable Me & Harry Potter
Chapter Three: CityWalk
• Orientation
• Good Things To Know
• Transportation (taxis, valet parking and more)
• Restaurants at CityWalk
• Fast Food at CityWalk
• Entertainment at CityWalk
• Shopping at CityWalk
Chapter Four: Staying Near The Park
• On-Property Hotels
• Nearby Hotels
Kelly Monaghan is the author of “Universal Orlando: The Ultimate Guide To The Ultimate Theme Park Adventure.” His guide to Universal Studios Hollywood employs his trademark wit to make sure you get the very best possible experience out of your visit.
It started in 1915 with the Universal Studios Tour, the first movie-themed attraction in America. Today, that tour still exists, but now there is a world-class theme park built around it and just about everyone who comes to LA, Hollywood, or just about anywhere in the Los Angeles, California, area should plan on visiting.
Universal Studios Hollywood by Kelly Monaghan is your complete guide to this astonishing attraction and nearby CityWalk, an urban streetscape packed with restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Every ride, every show, every display is reviewed. There is also guidance on your dining and shopping choices at Universal Studios.
CityWalk restaurants like Hard Rock Café, Buca di Beppo, Bubba Gump, Tony Roma’s, Karl Strauss, Wolfgang Puck’s Bistro, and many more are reviewed.
This in-depth guidebook is completely unofficial and tells it like it is – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Fortunately, most of it falls into the “good” category. Every attraction is covered – in detail.
Remember, this guide is exclusively to Universal Studios LA. It does NOT cover Knotts Berry Farm or Disneyland in Anaheim!
Here is a partial Table of Contents.
Chapter One: Planning Your Escape
• What is Universal Studios Hollywood
• Los Angeles Tourist Traffic
• The Best day of the Week to Visit
• Los Angeles Weather
• Getting to Universal Studios Hollywood
• Directions to the Back Entrance
• Buying Tickets (with discount information)
• Ticket Options
• The Front of the Line Pass
• The VIP Experience
• Annual Passes
Chapter Two: Universal Studios Hollywood
• Good Things To Know
• Your Day At Universal Studios Hollywood (USH)
• What To Expect
• The Best Attractions
• Universal’s House of Horrors
• The Blues Brothers
• Universal’s Animal Actors
• The Simpsons Ride
• Shrek 4-D
• WaterWorld
• The Studio Tour
• Transformers
• Revenge of the Mummy
• Jurassic Park, The Ride
• Coming Attractions: Despicable Me & Harry Potter
Chapter Three: CityWalk
• Orientation
• Good Things To Know
• Transportation (taxis, valet parking and more)
• Restaurants at CityWalk
• Fast Food at CityWalk
• Entertainment at CityWalk
• Shopping at CityWalk
Chapter Four: Staying Near The Park
• On-Property Hotels
• Nearby Hotels
Kelly Monaghan is the author of “Universal Orlando: The Ultimate Guide To The Ultimate Theme Park Adventure.” His guide to Universal Studios Hollywood employs his trademark wit to make sure you get the very best possible experience out of your visit.
