From $109. Express Pass: from $209. VIP Tour: from $399. Under 3 free. Prices vary by day
Weekdays much less crowded than weekends. Park opening is best (shorter lines). Summer and holidays very busy. Express Pass cuts wait times in half.
Metro Red Line to Universal/Studio City, then free shuttle. By car — parking $30-60. Located 15 minutes from Hollywood.
Movie-based rides: Hippogriff flight, Hogwarts Express, Jurassic World with dinosaurs. Studio Tour by tram through sets and special effects (Jaws shark, King Kong 3D). CityWalk — free zone with restaurants.
Hogsmeade with Hogwarts castle. Park entrance with Universal globe. Studio Tour sets. Characters in CityWalk.
Hours vary seasonally. Summer 9 AM-10 PM, winter 10 AM-6 PM. Check website
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On weekends and summer — definitely yes, saves 2-3 hours. Weekdays you can manage without it if you arrive at opening.
Useful tips for visiting Universal Studios Hollywood
Do Studio Tour first — line grows toward lunch. Lasts 1 hour.
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