Universal Studios Hollywood is "The Entertainment Capital of L.A." and the only movie and television-based theme park to offer guests the authenticity of a working movie studio, bringing the magic of Hollywood to life.
Located at the heart of Hogwarts castle is the land’s signature ride, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.” Guests soar high above Hogwarts alongside Harry and Ron and partake in a number of the movie’s most memorable scenes that include a Quidditch match and narrowly escaping a dragon attack to experiencing close encounters with Dementors and the Whomping Willow.
“Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” is an original adventure that brings outrageous and heartfelt fun of the blockbuster movie to Universal Studios Hollywood as scores of Minions descend upon the entertainment destination.
The Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood signature attraction taking millions of guests behind the scenes of the world’s largest movie and television production studio.
Transformed into the eerie-futuristic, mist-shrouded netherworld, "WaterWorld—A Live Sea War Spectacular" represents the most complex combination of high-tech special effects, pyrotechnics, flame and human stunt work ever attempted anywhere in the world. The attraction puts studio guests in the middle of the exciting action that involves hundreds of stunts and fiery special effects. Highlights include giant fireballs rising 50 feet in the air and cascading to earth in a spectacular wall of fire and a seaplane that swoops in directly above the audience, skidding across the water and coming to an explosive crash landing just inches away from startled spectators.
"Halloween Horror Nights" at Universal Studios Hollywood is Southern California's premier Halloween event that brings together the sickest minds in horror to immerse guests in a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of terror.
Featuring a slate of unrivaled film production quality mazes and frightful scare zones – all uniquely themed to today’s most definitive horror properties, “Halloween Horror Nights” taunts, terrorizes and torments guests during Southern California’s most extreme Halloween event.
The whimsical spirit of the holidays transforms Universal Studios Hollywood into a winter wonderland bringing merriment and cheer to families and friends as the theme park ushers in seasonal favorites, “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas.”
An annual family tradition, “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” adds holiday warmth and cheer to this beloved land as the quaint town of Hogsmeade village is enchanted with seasonal décor uniquely themed to each of the individual storefronts and a dazzling light projection spectacular brings the iconic Hogwarts™ castle to life.
Be part of Hollywood’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood’s EVE event. Fill your day with heart-pounding rides and attractions, then party the night with music, dancing and a special midnight countdown celebration with fireworks.
Craving Mexican food? If so, we have a new restaurant for you, Cocina Mexicana. Savor the Chicken Tinga Tacos, Wet Chicken Burrito, Taco Salad, Ground Beef Tacos and more while enjoying one of our three refreshing frozen margaritas: mango, strawberry or classic lime.
Step inside Springfield’s most recognizable pub and cozy up to the bar where you can enjoy a real Duff Beer, locally brewed exclusively for Universal Studios™. Take a selfie alongside the bar’s resident customer, Barney Gumble. Try a famous Flaming Moe or two and be sure to give the Love Tester machine a yank. You’re sure to fall in love with Moe’s Tavern where the jukebox is just as broken down as most of Moe’s regulars.
Dine on some of Hollywood’s best entrees including:
Also come back for a Freshly Made Funnel Cake with Strawberry & Ice Cream toppings!
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