Universal Studios Hollywood

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1 PAGE 1 Universal Studios Hollywood The bright lights of Hollywood surround this theme park built around TV and movie-making. The theme park is but a small part of this sprawling working studio, where some of Hollywood s most popular shows and movies continue to be made. Along with the Studio Tour, Universal Studios Hollywood is known more for its shows than its attractions, although The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has changed that. For this reason, we frogs recommend at least some basic planning before your visit. We ve outlined the key attractions and entertainment for you to experience along with detailed information such as the location and the best time of day to visit. There is a predictable pattern of guest movement at Universal Studios Hollywood. Knowing what that is can help you to hit the rides and attractions at the right times to drastically reduce your wait time and maximize your time in the park. If you and your family are a huge Harry Potter fans and are most excited about visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but also want to visit the whole park, here is our best advice: Get to the park before park opening. Go straight to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at the back of the Wizarding World. Do not stop and enjoy the Wizarding World in the morning. Put those wands away and save them for the afternoon. Save the perusing and shopping and enjoying all details for the afternoon when the ride times are high. It s hard, we know. You have waited so long for this, but your patience will pay off. Your goal is to get on the ride for the shortest wait time and then make your way to the Lower Lot attractions right away for their incredibly short morning wait times (this can shave over three hours off of waiting compared to long afternoon wait times in the Lower Lot). Do everything in the Lower Lot you want to do in one trip before coming back up to save travel time or multiple journeys on the StarWay. In terms of shows, Universal Studios Hollywood does not publish the show times in advance, so be sure to grab a map and show times guide when you enter the park. You can also find show times (and wait times) on the digital directories around the park. Generally the shows begin in the afternoon and have multiple showings running into the evening, so if you can focus on getting on as many rides as possible in the morning, you can insert the shows you want to see in the afternoon as they fit into your schedule. Your show order may vary based on available times. Other factors that can reduce your wait times include Universal Express, Child Switch (so adults can take turns riding without waiting twice) and Single Rider Lines. Universal Studios Hollywood Attractions with a Single Rider s Line Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride Transformers : The Ride 3D

2 PAGE 2 Universal Studios Hollywood 1-Day Park Plan We ve created this one-day park plan so you can experience the most popular attractions with the lowest waits, prioritizing rides that should be visited within the first hour, and within the first two and last two hours. This plan assumes you are starting within the first hour of park opening and finishing in the late afternoon, which leaves time to visit other attractions, characters, shops and evening entertainment. 1 Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey 2 Transformers : The Ride 3D 3 Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride 4 Studio Tour 5 The Simpson s Ride 6 Have lunch (We highly recommend The Three Broomsticks) in The Wizarding World 7 The Special Effects Show 8 Despicable Me Minion Mayhem 10 Return to The Wizarding World for shopping and shows 11 Ollivanders 12 Flight of the Hippogriff 13 Universal s Animal Actors 14 The Walking Dead Attraction 15 DreamWorks Theatre Featuring Kung Fu Panda 16 WaterWorld 17 Have dinner in the park or at Universal CityWalk 9 Super Silly Fun Land (bring swimsuits for water play if you have small children) VISIT ANYTIME VISIT WITHIN FIRST HR VISIT IN FIRST OR LAST 2 HRS QUICK RESTAURANT VISIT AFTER NOON

3 PAGE 3 Universal Studios Hollywood 1-DAY TOURING PLAN MAP 2 LOWER LOT UPPER LOT 12 THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER 16 ENTRANCE UNIVERSAL CITYWALK TABLE SERVICE DINING QUICK RESTAURANTS RESTROOMS FIRST AID SMOKING AREA VISIT ANYTIME VISIT WITHIN FIRST HR OR WITH FASTPASS+ VISIT IN FIRST OR LAST 2 HRS VISIT AFTER 11 AM

4 PAGE 4 Universal Studios Hollywood GENERAL MAP Transformers The Ride 3D Revenge of the Mummy The Ride The NBC Universal Experience LOWER LOT Special Effects Stage The Simpsons Ride Super Silly Fun Land Universal's Animal Actors Studio Tour King Kong D Fast & Furious Supercharged Palace Theater Cafe Despicable Me Minion Mayhem The Walking Dead Attraction Universal Plaza Cinnabon Universal Box Office UPPER LOT DreamWorks Theatre Starring Kung Fu Panda THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER Saddle Ranch Chop House ENTRANCE WaterWorld Flight of the Hippogriff Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood at... Camacho s Cantina Wasabi at CityWalk Panda Express Buca di Beppo Universal CityWalk Johnny Rockets Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. UNIVERSAL CITYWALK Jamba Juice EXTRA at Universal Studios Hollywood Tony Roma s TABLE SERVICE DINING QUICK RESTAURANTS RESTROOMS FIRST AID SMOKING AREA VISIT ANYTIME VISIT WITHIN FIRST HR OR WITH FASTPASS+ VISIT IN FIRST OR LAST 2 HRS VISIT AFTER 11 AM

5 PAGE 5 FAMILY Packing List Documents Park tickets MagicBands Cash/Credit cards Driver s license Emergency Numbers Medical information/cards Copy of your tickets Undercover Tourist order confirmation number: Flight confirmation number: Rental car confirmation number: Hotel confirmation number: Medical Immodium Antacid Band-Aids Benadryl Anti-itch cream Moleskin Laxative Ibuprofin, Tylenol Prescriptions Vitamins Sunscreen Infants /children s pain medication Infants /children s allergy medication Electronics Cell phone + charger Laptop + charger ipad + charger Camera bag + Camera Camera battery + Charger Camera accessories SD cards Portable Charger Miscellaneous Sunglasses Bacterial wipes and gel Small sewing kit/safety pins Keys Q-Tips Umbrella Ponchos Tweezers/Nail clippers Water Bottles Backpacks Autograph Book Fat Pin for Autograph Book Zip-top bags

6 PAGE 6 FROG AIRLINES HIS Vacation Packing List Toiletry Bag Tooth brush + Tooth paste + Floss Razor + Shaving Cream Comb Deodorant Hair products Pajamas Swimsuit Underwear Socks Short-sleeve/Long-sleeve Shirts/ T-shirts Jeans/Pants/Shorts Light jacket/sweatshirt Tennis Shoes Loafers Flip-flops Hats Watch HERS Vacation Packing List Makeup Bag + Makeup Toiletry Bag Lotion Brush Face wash Moisturizer Deodorant Tampons/Pads Razors + Shaving Cream Hair products + Styling tools Bathing suit + Cover-up Hat Bras + Underwear Socks Pajamas Jewelry + Accessories Shirts/T-shirts/Tank tops Light jacket/sweatshirt Shorts/Jeans/Pants/Skirts Sandals/Dressy shoes Flip-flops Tennis shoes Hair accessories INFANTS /CHILDREN S Vacation Packing List (checkboxes for multiple children) Diaper Bag (Change of clothes, Diapers, Wipes etc.) Bottles Baby food Sippy cups Bibs Diapers Swim diapers Swim goggles Stroller Car seat Blanket Favorite plush or small toy Backpack Handheld games Coloring books/drawing Pad/ Journal Pens/Pencils/Crayons/Markers Snacks for the plane Kid s toothbrush Kid s toothpaste Kid s hairbrush/comb Bathing suit/suits Hat Underwear Socks Pajamas Shirts/T-shirts/Tank tops Sweatshirt Shorts/Jeans/Skirts Sandals/Flip flops Tennis shoes