Universal Studios Hollywood

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.

Featured Attractions

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

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

“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.

Studio Tour

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.

Featured Shows

WaterWorld - A Live Sea War Spectacular

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.

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Featured Events

Halloween Horror Nights

"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.

Holiday at Universal Studios Hollywood

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.

EVE at Universal Studios Hollywood

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.

Featured Dining

Cocina Mexicana

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.

Moe’s Tavern

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.

Hollywood & Dine

Dine on some of Hollywood’s best entrees including:

  • 1/2 Lb Premium Burger
  • Asian Stir Fry Bowl
  • Salads
  • Pizzas

Also come back for a Freshly Made Funnel Cake with Strawberry & Ice Cream toppings!

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Latest Universal Epic Universe Updates

Take a look at the latest updates from Universal Epic Universe, which is currently under construction at Universal Orlando Resort.
October 17, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort's Much-Anticipated New Theme Park, Universal Epic Universe, Officially Opens on May 22, 2025

The countdown to Epic has officially begun! Universal Orlando Resort’s highly anticipated fourth theme park – Universal Epic Universe – will officially open on May 22, 2025, unlocking the portals to five astounding worlds.
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September 1, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort Shares First-Ever Details About Universal Helios Grand Hotel Opening at Universal Epic Universe in 2025

Today, Universal Orlando Resort shares brilliant new details about Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel – a spectacular 500-room resort located at the much-anticipated Universal Epic Universe theme park opening in 2025.
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July 31, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort Unveils New Details About The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – Coming to Universal Epic Universe in 2025

In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will debut its third captivating installment of its wildly popular Harry Potter-themed lands with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – one of five worlds coming to Universal Epic Universe in 2025.
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June 20, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort Unveils New Details About Dark Universe - Coming to Universal Epic Universe in 2025

“It’s Alive! It’s Alive!” Next year, Universal – the pioneer of the horror genre – will bring its timeless monsters to the present day with the debut of Dark Universe – one of the five immersive worlds featured at the all-new Universal Epic Universe opening in 2025.
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May 2, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort Unveils Exciting New Details About SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Coming To Universal Epic Universe In 2025

Next year, guests can jump into the action of their favorite video games when SUPER NINTENDO WORLD makes its much-anticipated debut at Universal Orlando Resort as one of five imaginative worlds at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park.
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March 28, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort Reveals New Details About How To Train Your Dragon – Isle Of Berk Coming to Universal Epic Universe in 2025

Universal Orlando Resort invites guests of all ages to soar with dragons in a colorful, fully-alive world filled with Viking adventures in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk – one of the five worlds featured at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park opening in 2025.
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January 31, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort Shares First Official Look and Details About Its Highly Anticipated New Theme Park, Universal Epic Universe

In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will unveil its next gamechanger for theme park entertainment with the debut of its most ambitious theme park yet: Universal Epic Universe.
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March 3, 2021

Construction Set To Resume On Universal’s Epic Universe

Work is resuming on Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe – the widely anticipated theme park that will create an entirely new level of theme park entertainment.
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