Universal Studios Hollywood
Description
Universal Studios Hollywood is reputedly the world’s largest film studio and theme park, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles. The park opened to the public in 1964, allowing the public to see behind the scenes of the film world. Today, a visit to the park, which attracts around 35,000 visitors per day, begins with an exciting behind-the-scenes tram tour of famous film sets, with a simulated earthquake, a collapsing bridge, and several surprise attacks from key Hollywood film characters, such as the shark ‘Jaws’ and the famous giant gorilla ‘King Kong’. The park features the latest in state-of-the-art video and audio technology, and uses impressive special effects and stunt shows to entertain visitors. It also provides musical entertainment and a variety of thrill rides, such as Back to the Future, Jurassic Park and Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride. Guests can also see TV shows being filmed for free by obtaining tickets from the Audiences Unlimited Ticket Booth, which is located next to the Wild, Wild, Wild West Stunt Show. Universal Studios has other theme parks around the world, including Universal Mediterránea, Universal Studios Japan and Universal Orlando.
Air: Los Angeles International Airport, Burbank Airport. Airport buses operate from Los Angeles International Airport to Universal Studios Hollywood. Rail: Metro: Universal City (Red Line). Road: Bus: Public services. There is also a free shuttle bus from hotels in Anaheim on presentation of a Universal Studios Hollywood ticket.
Contact Addresses
Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
Tel: (818) 622 3735 or (800) 8648 37725 (24-hour recorded information line; toll free USA and Canada only)
Website: www.universalstudios.com
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