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Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles

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Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles | Journest 2026

Universal Studios Hollywood

Famous theme park and working film studio. Movie-themed rides: Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Transformers, Simpsons. Famous Studio Tour through filming locations. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter zone.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 7, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum12.5 days

Recommended20 days

Entrance Fee

Adult

109 USD

Child

103 USD

Student

109 USD

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From $109. Express Pass: from $209. VIP Tour: from $399. Under 3 free. Prices vary by day

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays much less crowded than weekends. Park opening is best (shorter lines). Summer and holidays very busy. Express Pass cuts wait times in half.

How to Get There

Metro Red Line to Universal/Studio City, then free shuttle. By car — parking $30-60. Located 15 minutes from Hollywood.

What to Expect

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.

Best Photo Spot

Hogsmeade with Hogwarts castle. Park entrance with Universal globe. Studio Tour sets. Characters in CityWalk.

Working Hours

Monday10:00 — 18:00

Tuesday10:00 — 18:00

Wednesday10:00 — 18:00

Thursday10:00 — 18:00

Friday10:00 — 20:00

Saturday09:00 — 22:00

Sunday09:00 — 20:00

Note

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.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Universal Studios Hollywood

Do Studio Tour first — line grows toward lunch. Lasts 1 hour.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

31°

31%14 м/с

Today

36°18°

Tomorrow

32°14°

Fri

35°12°

Sat

30°21°

Sun

29°21°

Mon

30°21°

Tue

31°21°

19°

9°Jan

19°

10°Feb

20°

11°Mar

21°

12°Apr

22°

14°May

24°

16°Jun

27°

18°Jul

28°

18°Aug

27°

18°Sep

25°

15°Oct

22°

11°Nov

19°

9°Dec

Water temperature

15°

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What else to see

Interesting places nearby

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Universal Studios Hollywood

Practical Information

Visit Duration

Entrance Fee

Best Time to Visit

How to Get There

What to Expect

Best Photo Spot

Working Hours

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Travel Tips

Reviews

Questions & Answers

Weather

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