Areas and attractions[edit]

See also: List of former Universal Studios Hollywood attractions

Universal Studios Hollywood is split into two areas on different levels, connected by a series of escalators called the Starway. These
areas are known as the Upper lot and Lower lot. As of 2021, Universal Studios Hollywood contains ten rides, seven shows, and two
play areas. Each lot features a collection of rides, shows and attractions as well as food, beverage, and merchandise shops. [44][45][46][47]

Upper Lot[edit]
The Upper Lot consists of a variety of family-based attractions. The theming of the Upper Lot includes a Mission Revival entrance
pathway, known as Universal Boulevard, that features the large Universal Plaza that opened in 2013. There are not as many fully
themed lands as there are small environments linked together with a common Art Deco theme that reflects the glamour of Old
Hollywood. Universal Boulevard is home to Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular, and the DreamWorks Theatre, the latter which
currently serves as the main location for Kung Fu Panda Adventure, a slightly modified version of Kung Fu Panda: Unstoppable
Awesomeness from Motiongate Dubai.
In a small area north of Universal Boulevard called Production Plaza, there are two of the park's longest-running shows
called Universal's Animal Actors and Special Effects Show.
The Upper Lot is also home to the Streets of the World, which opened in 1989 and currently contains six streets within. One of the
first streets - 1950s America - is next door to Universal Plaza, and is a dining area home to Palace Deli & Market and Mel's Diner,
the latter being a replica of the Mel's Drive-In that was featured prominently in the Universal classic American Graffiti. The next two
streets are French Street (a French-themed avenue with quick service dining), and the cozy cobblestone-paved Parisian
Courtyard. Minion Way is themed after the Universal Pictures and Illumination's Despicable Me franchise, and features Despicable
Me Minion Mayhem, a motion simulator ride that takes you into the world of minions. Next door is a play area that contains a large
outdoor dry and wet play area for children named Super Silly Fun Land, in addition to an aerial carousel named Silly Swirly Fun
Ride. Minion Café and Despicable Delights are the two themed eateries in the street. The newest street to be included in Streets of
the World is Pets Place, a colorful version of Manhattan that is based on The Secret Life of Pets franchise and is home to the dark
ride The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!. The final street is Baker Street, which was originally set in old England as seen by the
fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. However, between 2018 and 2021, a great majority of the area has been rethemed as the
Manhattan-inspired Pets Place, while the remaining facades of Baker Street (between Pets Place and Universal Boulevard) are left
untouched as of 2021.[48][49][50]
Springfield, U.S.A. is themed to The Simpsons. This area contains The Simpsons Ride, a motion simulator ride, along with multiple
eateries themed to the show, a gift shop themed after Kwik-E-Mart, and several character meet and greets.
Right past the Studio Tour Plaza, the Studio Tour attraction is a 45 to 60 minute ride which uses tram vehicles to take the visitors
from the Theme Park's Upper Lot to the back-lot where actual filming of many shows and movies take place. The tour is the
signature ride at the theme park and the wait time varies by day and seasons. The tour begins with a video introduction by Jimmy
Fallon and a trip down the hill into the Front Lot. After drifting through the sound stages of the Front Lot and transitioning into the
Metropolitan Sets of the back lot. The tram then takes the guests to Courthouse Square section and then other buildings in the back
lot. Afterwards, the tram enters a tunnel leading to the attraction: King Kong: 360 3-D. Then the tram travels through sets
from Jurassic Park and encounter Dilophosauruses. Following that, the tram travels to the Flash Flood attraction. The tram
continues through Old Mexico, Six Points Texas, a miniature model of the SS Venture from King Kong, and Little Europe before
experiencing Earthquake: The Big One attraction, movie sets themed as Amity Island from Jaws, Whoville from How the Grinch
Stole Christmas, Bates motel from  Psycho, and the crashed plane set from War of the Worlds, before leading to the final attraction
on the tour, Fast & Furious: Supercharged based on the Fast & Furious film franchise.

Attraction
Attraction Description Height requirements
type

Minimum 40" (102 cm).

Guests are transformed into minions and undergo
Children 40-48″ (102-122 cm)
Despicable Me Motion training by navigating an obstacle course. Meanwhile,
must be accompanied by
Minion Mayhem simulator Gru's daughters try to give Gru a present to
supervising companion (14
commemorate the anniversary of their adoption.
years or older)

Children under 48" (122 cm)

Silly Swirly Fun Aerial Family-friendly carnival ride spins to give guests a 360-
must be accompanied by a
Ride carousel degree view of "Super Silly Fun Land".
supervising companion
 Attraction
Attraction Description Height requirements
type

A large outdoor wet and dry play area themed to

Super Silly Fun
Play area the Despicable Me franchise. It replaced the Coke Soak None
Land
attraction in 2012.

Themed to The Secret Life of Pets franchise, guests are Minimum 34" (86 cm). Children
The Secret Life
transformed into lost puppies as they go on a journey under 48″ (122 cm) must be
of Pets: Off the Dark ride
through the streets of New York City in search of a new accompanied by supervising
Leash
home.[51][52] companion

The tour of the Universal Studios back lot, which features

backdrops and sets used in many of their films, including
Studio Tour Tram ride NBC shows. Also includes attractions King Kong: 360 3- None
D, Fast & Furious: Supercharged, Jaws
Encounter and Earthquake: The Big One.

Themed around characters featured in films

DreamWorks
Film from DreamWorks Animation. Currently showing Kung None
Theatre
Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest.

The Simpsons visit Krustyland to try out the new roller-

The Simpsons Motion
coaster but things go wrong as Sideshow Bob tries to Minimum 40" (102 cm)
Ride simulator
sabotage the ride.[53]

A woman arrives with news of a "Dryland", but rival

Waterworld: A
"smokers" attack on jet skis and boats until a Mariner
Live Sea War Stunt show None
arrives to fight them off. Jet-skiers and boats, stunt fights,
Spectacular
a crashing plane, pyrotechnics. [54]

Universal's A 20-minute show showcasing stunts and tricks from a

Live show None
Animal Actors variety of animals.

Special Effects A demonstration of some of the special effects used in

Live show None
Stage film making.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter[edit]

Main article: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Hollywood)
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter soft-opened February 12, 2016, and officially opened April 7, 2016, and is the largest
themed area in the Upper Lot, featuring the animatronic and screen-based thrill ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, which
is housed in a replica Hogwarts castle, featuring actual props from the films in the queue. In addition, this area includes the family-
friendly roller coaster Flight of the Hippogriff, and the interactive Ollivander's Wand Show where a wand picks a witch or a wizard.
Two live shows, Frog Choir and Triwizard Spirit Rally, are featured on the outdoor stage. In addition to attractions, the themed area
features multiple shops, a Hogwarts Express train picture spot, The Three Broomsticks restaurant, and a variety of outdoor vending
carts selling food and drink. Souvenirs and food based on the books and films are sold in the area too. [55]
 Attraction
Attraction Description Height requirements
type

Learn the proper way to approach a Hippogriff Minimum 39" (99 cm). Children
Flight of the before you take off on a family-friendly coaster between 39"- 48" (99-122 cm)
Roller Coaster
Hippogriff that spirals and dives around the pumpkin patch, must be accompanied by a
and swoops past Hagrid's hut. [56] supervising companion.

Make your way through the classrooms of

Harry Potter and Hogwarts. Then soar above the castle grounds on
the Forbidden Dark ride a ground breaking new ride that lets you join Minimum 48" (122 cm)
Journey Harry Potter and his friends on an unforgettable
thrilling adventure.[56]

Step inside this small, dusty shop and choose

Interactive
Ollivander’s from an array of Ollivanders wands, or purchase
experience and None
Wand Show replicas of the Harry Potter film characters'
gift shop
wands, Collectible wand sets and more.

This outdoor live show features students of

Frog Choir Live show None
Hogwarts with their singing frogs.

Sharing a stage with the Frog choir, this themed

Triwizard Spirit
Live show show features men performing martial arts moves None
Rally
and gymnastics with sticks.

Lower Lot[edit]
The Lower Lot is the smaller of the two lots. There are three thrill rides at this section of the park that each have height restrictions. It
is home to Jurassic World: The Ride, Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride and Transformers: The Ride 3D.[29][57][47]
Jurassic World: The Ride, is a water adventure ride that takes visitors through the events of the film Jurassic World, ending with an
84-foot drop. Outside the ride stands the Raptor Encounter, a show that happens throughout the day, and the Dino Play jungle gym
area for children too small to ride. Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride is a high speed indoor roller coaster transporting guests
through moments reminiscent of the 1999 Mummy franchise. Transformers: The Ride 3D uses high tech technology to simulate a
battle between the Autobots and Decepticons with 4K-3D screens and flight simulator ride vehicles. The Lower Lot also features
several gift shops and quick service restaurants.[44]

Attraction
Attraction Description Height requirements
type

Minimum 42" (107 cm). Children

Jurassic World: A water adventure ride that takes guests 42-48" (107-122 cm) must be
Shoot the Chute
The Ride through the events of Jurassic World. accompanied by a super
companion.

Revenge of the An indoor steel roller coaster that accelerates to

Enclosed roller
Mummy: The 45 miles per hour. Features forward motion and Minimum 48" (122 cm)
coaster
Ride backwards motion.
 Attraction
Attraction Description Height requirements
type

A dark ride where the rider's task is to protect Minimum 40" (102 cm). Children
Transformers: the AllSpark from the clutches of Megatron and 40-48″ (102-122 cm) must be
3D dark ride
The Ride 3D his cohorts as the car travels through the accompanied by a supervising
streets and skyscrapers of Chicago.[58] compansion.

Live performance A live show performed outside the Jurassic

Raptor Encounter and character World attraction featuring a "raptor handler" and None
photos a velociraptor.[59][60]

An interactive play area with fossils, cargo nets,

DinoPlay Play area None
ladders and slides.

Character appearances[edit]
As with the other Universal parks, characters roam the park grounds, representing many different genres. Some are portrayals of
Hollywood icons while others are based on Universal's media library.[61][62][63]

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Public transportation[edit]

Universal Studios Hollywood is served by the Metro B line at Universal City/Studio City.

Universal Studios Hollywood can easily be accessed by public transportation at Universal City/Studio City. The Metro B line subway
train runs between Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles, Westlake, Koreatown, East Hollywood, and Hollywood.
Passengers can also arrive at the entrance of the theme park entrance by several Metro bus routes. Metro Local lines 150, 155,
224, 240, and Metro Rapid line 750 stop at Lankershim Blvd & Universal Center Drive (front entrance). Metro Local line 165 and
Metro Shuttle line 656 Owl stop farther away from the entrance, at Ventura and Lankershim Boulevards. At the front entrance
(Universal Center Dr. & Lankershim Blvd), there is a free shuttle tram which takes the passengers directly towards the theme park
entrance.