---
title: Universal Studios Hollywood
slug: universal-studios-hollywood-los-angeles
type: attraction
sub_type: theme parks
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/universal-studios-hollywood-los-angeles
city: Universal City
state: CA
country: US
address: 100 Universal City Plaza
geo:
  lat: 34.13786
  lng: -118.35286
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T21:46:40.303Z
price_from:
  amount: 104.36
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4.5
  count: 35
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: 1 Day Park Admission
        price: 137.87
        regular_price: 144
        savings: 6.13
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (10+ yrs)
            min_age: 10
          - name: Child (3-9 yrs)
            min_age: 3
            max_age: 9
      - name: 1 Day Park Admission  Universal Express
        price: 262.29
        regular_price: 279
        savings: 16.71
        ticket_types:
          - name: All Ages  (3+ yrs)
            min_age: 3
      - name: 2 Day Park Admission
        price: 176.17
        regular_price: 184
        savings: 7.83
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (10+ yrs)
            min_age: 10
          - name: Child (3-9 yrs)
            min_age: 3
            max_age: 9
---
## Overview

Get the best deals on Universal Studios Hollywood tickets. Enjoy the Studio Tour, thrilling rides, attractions, and shows at LA's must-visit destination!

Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood movie experience! Go behind the scenes on the world-famous Studio Tour, explore real film sets, and experience heart-pounding rides, shows, and attractions based on popular movies and TV shows.

## What's Included

- Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood theme park
- Access to the world-famous Studio Tour
- Entry to rides and attractions such as Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™, Jurassic World™ – The Ride, TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D, The Simpsons Ride™, WaterWorld, and more
- Access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
- Character sightings including Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, The Minions, The Simpsons, Shrek, Scooby-Doo, and others

## What's Not Included

- Early park admission
- Parking fees
- Stroller, ECV, or wheelchair rentals (available for a surcharge)
- Lockers (fees range from $8 to $15 depending on size)

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## Ticket Options

- **1 Day Park Admission** — $137.87 (regularly $144.00, save $6.13)
  A 1-day Universal Studios Hollywood ticket provides general admission access to this famous California movie-based theme park and studio tour on your selected date, plus Universal CityWalk®—an entertainment, shopping and dining complex.
  - Adult (10+ yrs)
  - Child (3-9 yrs)
- **1 Day Park Admission  Universal Express** — $262.29 (regularly $279.00, save $16.71)
  Enjoy general admission access on your selected date to California's Universal Studios Hollywood, PLUS Express access to each ride, attraction, and seated show, and one-time reservation-free entry to Super Nintendo World.
  - All Ages  (3+ yrs)
- **2 Day Park Admission** — $176.17 (regularly $184.00, save $7.83)
  Enjoy two days of general admission access to this famous California movie-based theme park and studio tour, PLUS Universal CityWalk®—an entertainment, shopping and dining complex.
  - Adult (10+ yrs)
  - Child (3-9 yrs)

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## Good to Know

* Located in Universal City, California, just north of downtown Los Angeles.
* Parking is available on-site for an additional fee, with general, preferred, valet, and RV/oversized vehicle options.
* Studio Tour tram rides conclude an hour before park closing.
* Coolers are not permitted in the park.
* Strollers, ECVs, and wheelchairs are available to rent for a surcharge.
* Locker facilities available; fees range from $8 to $15, depending on locker size and location.
* Large coolers and large bags are prohibited; soft-sided insulated bags no larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep are allowed.
* Outside food and beverages generally not allowed, except bottled water, small snacks, medical or baby food/formula.
* Service Animals are welcome; pets prohibited.
* Children 2 years old or younger enter free.
* Child Switch program available at attractions for families.
* Universal Express ticket offers one-time priority access at each attraction and priority seating at shows.
* Studio Tours are offered in Spanish and Mandarin daily.
* Smoking and vaping, including marijuana, are prohibited in the park.
* Parking fees range from $10 to $75 depending on parking type and time.
* Overnight parking is not allowed.
* Tickets are nontransferable.
* Park hours vary by season.

## Cancellation Policy

Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### Where is Universal Studios Hollywood?

Universal Studios Hollywood is located off the 101 (Hollywood) Freeway, approximately 10 minutes north of Downtown Los Angeles. You can exit either Universal Studios Boulevard or Lankershim Blvd. The address is 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608.

### Can you bring food into Universal Studios Hollywood?

Universal Studios Hollywood offers a variety of fresh and delicious dining options throughout the park. Therefore, they generally don't allow outside food and beverages. However, they will allow guests to bring bottled water, small snacks, any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements, baby food/baby formula and soft-sided insulated bags no larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep. Please note glass containers, open containers, alcohol and marijuana are prohibited.

### Can I bring a cooler into Universal Studios Hollywood?

Large coolers and any large bags are prohibited. Soft-sided insulated bags no larger than 8.5" wide x 6" deep are acceptable. However, any hard-sided coolers and soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep are also prohibited.

### Do Universal Studios tickets expire?

Yes, the expiration date is listed on the ticket. Tickets are only valid for entrance for either peak or non-peak days, please refer to the ticket description for details.

### How does my E-Ticket work?

It’s easy! Shortly after purchase, you will receive an updated admission ticket by email. Simply take your E-Ticket and click on the link to access your tickets to scan at the front gate/turnstile for entrance into the park.

### Are tickets transferable? Can I give them to someone else?

No. Universal tickets are nontransferable and must be used by the same person on the reservation.

### How much is parking at Universal Studios Hollywood?

Parking fees for Universal Studios Hollywood are as follows. General Parking Before 5pm: $35 General Parking After 5pm: $10 Preferred Parking Before 5pm: $55 Preferred Parking After 5pm: $20 Front Gate Parking: $75 RV or Oversized Vehicle Parking: $45 Valet Parking: $25 for first 2 hours; $60 after 2 hours \*Parking fees are subject to change without notice.

### Are there parking restrictions for RVs or oversized vehicles?

If your vehicle is higher than 6'5" or if items are carried on the top or back of the car, you will be directed to outdoor, uncovered parking. Parking fees for oversized vehicles are the same as general parking. RVs, buses, limos and other commercial vehicles will be charged an additional fee. Please note that overnight parking is not allowed.

### How long does it take to see the entire park?

If you don’t want to miss anything, we recommend that you spend a full day visiting the park and Universal CityWalk Hollywood in the evening.

### Does Universal Studios Hollywood have locker facilities?

Yes, lockers range from $8 to $15 depending on the size of the locker.

### Can I bring my pet to the park?

Service Animals are welcome in all restaurant and merchandise locations, attraction queues, and most other locations throughout Universal Studios Hollywood. Please stop by Guest Relations to register your Service Animal and obtain a Riders Guide. Pets, however, are prohibited from the park and CityWalk.

### Can I rent strollers and/or wheelchairs?

Yes, strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent for an additional fee just inside the park, across from the Universal Studios Store.

### Do I have to purchase a ticket for my baby?

Children 2 years old or younger are allowed to enter the park for free.

### What is child switch? How does it work?

Universal Studios Hollywood offers a “child switch” program at each of its attractions. If any child in your party cannot ride an attraction, one or two adults can wait with the child in the attraction’s Child Switch room. When the rest of your party returns, they switch with those who were waiting with the child, without having to wait in line again. Please ask any team member at the entrance of the attraction and they will be happy to assist you.

### Is there a way to skip the attraction line?

Yes, Universal Express ticket provides you with one-time priority access at each attraction and priority seating at each show, in addition to all day admission to the park.

### Is the studio tour offered in foreign languages?

Yes. The Studio Tours are offered in both Spanish and Mandarin every day. Please visit Guest Relations for times.

### Does this admission ticket include the early park admission?

No, the tickets offered on this site do not include the early park admission.

### Does the park have smoking restrictions?

At this time, the park's designated smoking area is closed and tobacco smoking is not permitted in the park. Please note that e-cigarettes and vaporizers are treated the same as tobacco. Additionally, marijuana is prohibited.

### What time does Universal Studios Hollywood open / close?

Park hours vary throughout the year. View the operating calendar in the ticket section above for operating hours during your selected date range.

## Reviews

> "Better then disneyland. Tip: There is a water park for kids to enjoy at no extra cost, might want to bring the kids some water shoes or towels. The studio tour helps your feet get a break, while your having fun at the same time."
> — Delyne Steele, March 2026

> "Low price tickets."
> — Yogesh Chawla, December 2025

> "Excellent time spent for our birthdays! Tip: Go to the park when it first opens if you want to avoid lines! We went on every ride we wanted, without a long wait (maybe 10 minutes). Lines started forming around 2 pm!"
> — Chera S., October 2025

> "Park was pretty great but lines were a bit long."
> — David S., October 2024

> "Fun Day At USH. Tip: Comfortable shoes."
> — Sandra Giron, January 2024

> "So Much Fun!"
> — Katherine K., October 2023

> "Easy to use, great service! Tip: Tripster accepts Affirm which is a way to make payments on your trip if needed."
> — Tripster Customer, July 2022

> "Amazing Day at Universal with my new Husband. Tip: You do currently need proof of vaccination or test to get in. The lines for the Halloween event are very long, so be prepared to wait but the event is worth it."
> — Cerise Martel, October 2021