Welcome to Disney's California Adventure park info, complete with all you need to know to visit the park. Note: Information subject to change without notice.
Address
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Phone Numbers
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Prices, Directions and Park Info: 1-800-UNIVERSAL
Group Tour Information: 1-800-UNIVERSAL
Spanish Tour Information: (818) 622-3801, Option 1
Special Events: (818) 622-3036
Group Sales (over 20 people): (818) 959-9688, Ext. 2
Specialty Order Merchandise: (800) 447-0373
Annual Pass Information Line: (888) 309-9625
VIP Experience Office Booking and Information: (818) 622-5120
Directions
Park Info • May 10, 2008
From The Los Angeles International Airport: Follow signs from the terminal to the 105 Freeway. Take the 105 Freeway East to the 110 Harbor Freeway North. After passing through the downtown area, get on the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Follow the 101 Freeway to the Universal Studios Blvd. exit. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios and the parking areas.
From The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport: Exit the terminal and go South on Hollywood Way. Follow signs to the 134 Freeway. Take the 134 Freeway West and exit at Cahuenga Blvd. Turn left and head South on Cahuenga. Cahuenga will dead-end at Lankershim Blvd. Turn Left on Lankershim and follow the signs to Universal Studios.
From Hollywood: Take the 101 Hollywood Freeway North to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.
From Santa Monica: Take the 10 Santa Monica Freeway East to the 405 Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Ventura Freeway East/South. (Signs to Los Angeles.) Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit on Lankershim Blvd. Turn right and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.
From Disneyland: Take the 5 Golden State Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit at Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios and the parking areas.
Park Hours
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Universal Studios Hollywood is open everyday except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Admission Prices
Park Info • May 10, 2008
2 Days For The Price Of 1: General: $61
Under 48": $51
One-Day Pass PLUS Free Anaheim Shuttle: Adult (ages 8 and up): $61
Child (ages 3-7): $51
One-Day Front Of The Line Pass:
All day admission and skip lines. Limited daily supply.
All Guests: $109.00
One-Day VIP Experience Pass:
Exclusive guided tour of Studio Backlot and Front of Line privileges in the park.
Ages 6 And Up: $199
2-Park Flex Ticket:
Save and Enjoy Two Great Theme Parks: Universal Studios Hollywood and SeaWorld San Diego.
Adult (ages 10 and up): $99
Child (ages 3-9): $89
Southern California CityPass:
Includes Disneyland 3-Day Park Hopper; Universal Studios Hollywood and SeaWorld San Diego 1-day Passes. Plus your choice of 1-day admission at either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park.
Adult (ages 10 and up): $235
Child (ages 3-9): $189
Southern California Residents One-Day Pass (Buy A Day Get A Year Free):
Black-out dates apply to regular Annual Pass. However, black-out days do NOT apply on your first visit. Black-out dates only apply on your second visit and thereafter.
Everyone (ages 3+): $61
Annual Pass:
12 full months of admission, exclusive offers & invitations to events throughout the year, 15% off general admission for up to 6 guests, 10% off merchandise, and 10% off food & beverages. Black-out dates apply to regular Annual Pass. However, black-out days do NOT apply on your first visit. Black-out dates only apply on your second visit and thereafter.
All Ages: $71
Deluxe Annual Pass
12 full months of admission, exclusive offers & invitations to events throughout the year, 15% off general admission for up to 6 guests, 10% off merchandise, and 10% off food & beverages. No blackout dates.
All Ages: $84
Premium Annual Pass
12 full months of admission, exclusive offers & invitations to events throughout the year, 15% off general admission for up to 6 guests, 10% off merchandise, and 10% off food & beverages. No blackout dates. Free parking during box office hours (free parking is NOT valid for your first visit. Free parking is valid from your second visit onward). Front of the line access at Studio Tour
All Ages: $129
Annual Passport Blackout Dates
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Black-out dates are for Annual Passes and 2007 Passes. Premium and Deluxe Passes have no black-out dates.
April 2007: No Blackout Dates
May 2007: No Blackout Dates
June 2007: 30
July 2007: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
August 2007: 4, 5, 11, 12
September 2007: 1, 2
October 2007: No Blackout Dates
November 2007: 22, 23, 24
December 2007: 25, 26 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
January 2008: No Blackout Dates
February 2008: No Blackout Dates
March 2008: No Blackout Dates
Re-Entry
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Guests may exit and re-enter the Park on the same day if they have their hand stamped as they exit and have a ticket or annual pass valid for that day.
Parking
Park Info • May 10, 2008
$10 for general parking
$20 for preferred parking
Transportation
Park Info • May 10, 2008
There is a subway station at Universal City, on the Metro Red Line. Also, numerous public bus routes stop at Universal City. For rail and bus schedules and more information, call MTA at (800) COMMUTE, or (213) 626-4455 or visit http://www.mta.net/. Across the street from the subway station and the bus stop is a free Universal Studios shuttle bus. This free shuttle will conveniently take you to Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk Hollywood. Shuttles run approximately every 15 minutes during the following hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Restrooms
Park Info • May 10, 2008
In the Upper Lot, restrooms are located:
Outside the main entrance, next to the Amphitheatre Gate
Next to WaterWorld
Across from T2: 3D
Animal Planet Live! entrance
Next to Shrek 4D
Studio Tour entrance
In the Lower Lot, restrooms are located:
Next to Jurassic Cove Cafe
Parking
Park Info • May 10, 2008
In the Upper Lot, water fountains are located:
Outside the main entrance, next to the Amphitheatre Gate
Next to WaterWorld
Across from T2: 3D
Animal Planet Live! entrance
Next to Shrek 4D
Studio Tour entrance
In the Lower Lot, water fountains are located:
Next to Jurassic Cove Cafe
Pay Telephones
Park Info • May 10, 2008
In the Upper Lot, pay telephones are located:
Outside the main entrance, next to the Amphitheatre Gate
Next to WaterWorld
Across from T2: 3D
Animal Planet Live! entrance
Next to Shrek 4D
Studio Tour entrance
In the Lower Lot, pay telephones are located:
Next to Jurassic Cove Cafe
Smoking Areas
Park Info • May 10, 2008
In the Upper Lot, smoking areas are located:
Outside the main entrance, next to the Universal Globe
Next to WaterWorld on patio
Across from T2: 3D entrance
Studio Tour unload
Snacks To The Future cart
In the Lower Lot, smoking areas are located:
Across from Jurassic Park Splash Zone
Security
Park Info • May 10, 2008
There are two security offices to serve you: in the Upper Lot near Hats Off to Hollywood, and in the Lower Lot in the Jurassic Park Visitors Center.
First Aid
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Located in the Upper Lot next to Animal Planet Live! and also located in the Jurassic Park Visitors Center in the Lower Lot.
Medications
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Over the counter medications and basic first aid items are available for purchase at the Universal Studio Store or Jurassic Park Outfitters.
Disabled Access
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Many rides, shows, attractions, escalators, and parking structures are designed to comfortably accommodate guests in a wheelchair or guests with other special needs. In addition, for a list of all attractions and their specific requirements, please consult the Rider's Guide. To request a copy of the Guide or if "additional accommodations" are needed please stop by the Guest Relations desk located at the front entrance to the park or please contact Guest Relations at 1-800-UNIVERSAL, or write to:
Universal Studios Hollywood
Attn: Guest Relations
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
With two weeks notice sign language interpreting services will be made available in Universal Studios Hollywood at no charge. To arrange for sign language interpreting services please contact Guest Relations at 1-800-UNIVERSAL or e-mail guestrelations@universalstudioshollywood.com. Any cancellations made within 72 hours are subject to a fee.
In addition to sign language interpreting services, closed captioning and assistive listening devices can be made available for your visit. For guests with hearing impairments, Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDDs) and TTY telephones are located at Guest Relations. Pay telephones with amplification devices are also located throughout the park. Please see the Rider's Guide at Guest Relations for more information.
For your enjoyment and convenience, Universal Studios Hollywood's shopping and dining facilities are designed to be wheelchair accessible. Also, outdoor stage shows have areas reserved for guests with disabilities. These areas are clearly marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility. If you need access to these areas please notify the Universal Studios personnel at the venue who will assist you.
Service Animals are welcome in all of the restaurant and merchandise locations, attraction queues and most other locations throughout Universal Studios Hollywood. Additionally, there are specific entry/boarding requirements for each attraction to assist the service animal's owner in making an informed decision about their animal's safe admission. Please consult the listing for each ride and attraction in the Rider's Guide or the designated entrance signs for more information.
Due to the dramatic movement of the ride vehicles and certain special effects at Universal Studios Hollywood, oxygen tanks are not permitted at the following locations - Back to the Future: The Ride, Jurassic Park River Adventure, Revenge Of The Mummy: The Ride, Backdraft, and the Studio Tour. For Water World, Shrek 4-D and Terminator 2-3D please find an attraction attendant for assistance.
Wheelchair Rentals
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Rentals are located in the Upper Lot.
Stroller Rentals
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Rentals are located in the Upper Lot. Stroller check-ins are located in two convenient spots; at the Backlot Tram Tour and in the Lower Lot near the base of the Starway.
Pregnant Guests
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Universal advises expectant mothers not to ride The Studio Tour, Back To The Future: The Ride, Jurassic Park: The Ride, Van Helsing: Fortress Dracula, and Revenge Of The Mummy: The Ride. Pregnant guests should speak with a cast member at Backdraft, Shrek 4-D and Terminator 2: 3D prior to experiencing the attraction and they will be placed in special stationary seats.
Baby Products
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Bottles, diapers, and pacifiers are available for purchase at the Universal Film Company or the Backlot Store.
ATMs
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Quick and easy cash machines are located at the main entrance to the right of the ticket booths and in the Lower Lot near the Jurassic Cove Cafe.
Forms Of Payment
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Cash (American Money only)
Traveler's Checks (with proper identification)
Credit Cards (with proper identification)
Personal checks are NOT accepted
Currency Exchange
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Not available on the property. Guest Relations has directions to local exchange facilities.
Package Delivery Service
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Buy merchandise in the park and pick up your package before you leave. Located near the exit at Universal Film Co. Ask store cast members for details.
Lockers
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Lockers are located just inside the park. Lockers are limited to availability. Lockers accept both cash and credit cards.
Kennel
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Universal Studios Hollywood provides a complimentary Kennel Service for park guests. Visit the Guest Services window at the park entrance, and your pet will be escorted by one of the Guest Service Representatives to the facility. For more information and exact operating hours in advance: 1-800-UNIVERSAL.
Mailbox
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Located at the front gate lockers. Stamps may be purchased at the front gate lockers or the Backlot Store.
Lost And Found
Park Info • May 10, 2008
Located at Guest Relations, near the entrance to the park. Guests inquiring about a lost item should contact Guest Relations at (818) 622-3522.
