Universal Studios Hollywood

We visited Universal Studios during Thanksgiving 2024 with my husband, our baby, and myself, and overall it was a very magical experience. The park was beautifully decorated for Christmas, which made everything feel extra special for the holidays. Grinch story time was very enjoyable, especially for families, and the studio tour of the movie sets was super entertaining and a must-do. This was our second time visiting—our first was back in 2018—and this time they had Super Nintendo World, which was hands down the best thing the park offers. Mario World was incredible and definitely the highlight of our trip. One downside for us was the food. During our first visit, we tried the Simpsons burgers and they had no flavor at all. This time we tried the Mexican bowl and unfortunately had the same experience. We also got hot chocolate, which wasn’t good either. The food is definitely not the park’s strong point. Other than that, everything else was wonderful and very well done. It did get very busy in the afternoon since it was a holiday, but we still enjoyed our time and the festive atmosphere. Overall, it was a great experience and very memorable for our family. 🎄🎬🍄

What a great experience!!! Visited for my son's 18th bday and it was a vacation to remember. Make sure to visit olivanders first thing to get into a smaller wand ceremony. Mario World was a blast. Had fun on the studio tour learning about the park and more about the studio. Got tons of souvenirs and memories to take home with us. The food in the park was great and well priced.

Has a great time. Highly recommend getting tickets beforehand, otherwise you may end up waiting in line for over an hour so we were told. For those requiring mobility scooters or wheelchairs, you have to wait until you are actually inside the location and immediately on your right. I paid $75 for the day, better that than suffering. Visited the Harry Potters area and enjoyed the ride. If you have a bad back or neck, dont do it. If you do the ride, the graphics are most excellent. Highly recommend the studio tour, learn a bit about behind the scene and how studio stages are created. If you like the Minions, try the ride. Dont do it if you have a bad back or neck. Again, the graphics are outstanding. For movie enthusiast, highly recommend this place.

An awesome place that I have been when I visited the Los Angeles. Exciting and breadth taking rides, themes and so much. Loved all the sites including the Studio tour with Rrramen. It is worth visiting. We finished all the lower basement rides before the first half. Then, had lunch and moved to the other parts in the second half. Covered all except the Simpson's place. The good feeling comes from the fact that even when you are waiting in the queue inside a studio or park, you are not bored because the theme keeps you busy. And the theme is literally more and enough to keep you occupied inside till you reach the ride. The actual scene or play vs the theme and the make is so accurate and promptly made. Loved every bit of it. All the facilities are available inside and enough coolers and refreshers are present to make us feel freshed the entire day.

Universal Studios is a mixed bag that really depends on how much you enjoy movies and how much you can tolerate crowds. If you are a Harry Potter fan, it is almost a non-negotiable experience. Walking into Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley for the first time is genuinely impressive because the scale and the detail make you feel like you have actually stepped onto a film set. The rides themselves are high-tech but can be repetitive. Universal relies heavily on 3D screens and motion simulators. After the third or fourth ride where you are being shaken in front of a giant screen, it can start to feel a bit samey, and if you get motion sickness easily, you might have a rough afternoon. That said, the newer additions like the VelociCoaster in Orlando or the Mario Kart ride in Hollywood are massive steps up in terms of physical thrills and interactivity. One of the biggest frustrations is the cost of everything once you are inside. Between the ticket price, parking, and a twenty dollar burger, your wallet takes a hit before you even get to a ride. The Express Pass is almost a necessity on weekends if you actually want to see the whole park, but it often costs as much as a second ticket. If you are going to the Hollywood location, the Studio Tour is the clear standout. It is the one thing you cannot get at any other theme park and it gives you a real look at working backlots. In Orlando, the experience is much more spread out across different parks, which feels more like a full vacation destination but requires a lot more walking.