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 Waterworld show by tomhoward
Was expecting a little more from both.
Firstly, Universal Studios only has 2 decent rides - The Revenge of the Mummy, a slow ghost train with animatronics, turning into a pitch black roller coaster, with operators that clap and whoop like demented sea-lions with the arrival and departure of every kart, and Jurassic Park, which is your typical log-flume style ride but with unfortunately only ONE proper drop. All the other rides are BOBBINS - inc the much celebrated Back To The Future which would be even an embarrassment to most UK theme parks. As for the shows - Terminator is fairly good, Shrek is a similar style but for kids. The best is by far Waterworld which has some awesome effects - including a full size plane being thrown over the set towards the audience. Whoops, I've just ruined it.
The second part is the famous (but predictable) studio tour.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Most of Universal's attractions are shows, so check the daily show schedule first. We saw Waterworlds last performance and it was a sell-out. Try to arrive at the theatre at least 15 mins before the show time listed in the handout.
Sit on the left (drivers side) of the tour bus for better views.
Do the lower lot first. Most people start at the Upper Lot and you can see them go "downstairs" massively in the afternoon. The lower lot typically opens an hour or so after the park, so use that first hour to visit the most popular of the upper attractions.
To avoid the crowds, try not to visit on weekends, school vacations, and Japanese holidays.
If you're willing to pay extra money to save the hassle of standing in line, the park offers a "Front of Line" pass, as well as VIP passes (private tours). You can also purchase and print your tickets online. Although the park wasn't that busy, we had the front of line passes and it meant we got on The Mummy about 12 times. Buy normal tickets on-line, and then if the park is busy, buy the FOL separately at their in-park ticket booth. Leave a Comment
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 Fantastic show by K.Knight
This is a high paced live show that uses jet skis, explosions, a seaplane crash, stunt work and just about anything else you can think of to keep you entertained.
Be on the lookout when choosing a seat though because there are "wet" and "dry" zones and choosing what best suits you can be a good idea
The cast is really impressive and they are introduced at the end of the show. Leave a Comment
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 Jurassic Park by K.KnightLeave a Comment
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 Jurassic Park The Ride by cheap_tourist
USH is not only a theme park; it is also a working studio where movies and television shows are produced. The Studio Tour gives you a glimpse of some movie-making magic. For example, you'll see a typical cowboy movie set where some doors are scaled smaller to make the average-sized stars look bigger.
The theme park is relatively smaller than most theme parks. Its attractions can be described as eclectic. There's a stunt show (Waterworld). There's also a 3D show (Terminator 2) and a 4D show (Shrek). Jurassic Park The Ride is still popular. There's a new ride called Revenge of the Mummy. Back To The Future The Ride is still going strong.
After your tour of Universal Studios Hollywood, explore Universal CityWalk which is just outside the park. It has many shops and restaurants. It also has many movie theatres. They say that the place really rocks at night. Leave a Comment
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 subway earthquake scene by K.KnightLeave a Comment
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Everyone must go to Universal studios in LA. It's much better than the one at universal studios in Florida. With rides like Jurrasic Park, Back to the future and terminator you won't be bored! I also reccomend the universal studios film tour which is a tour on a train around where movies such as Scorpion King and the tv programme 'Providence' are filmed. Everyone should try this because it's the experience of a lifetime!! Leave a Comment
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The Universal Studios in Universal City is one of the many attractions in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The primary attraction here is a "sneak peak" into the production backlot of famous old and new movies and tv series like Psycho, Moonlighting, War of the Worlds, Terminator, A Team, etc with corresponding special effects. Universal has hosted spectators at its studios since the 1920s, and began tram tours in the 1960s. In the late '80s, it opened its lower lot, expanding Universal Studios Hollywood to a full-fledged theme park with many branches like in Florida, Tokyo, South Korea and dubai. Other than the popular backlot tours, it also have fun rides like the Jurassic park, terminator, The Mummy, Van Helsing and Waterworld included in the ticket.
General Admission for Universal Studios Hollywood is $64.00. However those under 48 inches tall are admitted for $54.00, and children 2 years and under are admitted for free.
Opens: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm everyday. Address: 70 Universal City Plz, Universal City, CA 91608Phone: (818) 622-3801Directions: 70 Universal City Plz, Universal City, CA 91608Website: www.universalstudioshollywood.com
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 Entrance to Universal Studios by JanPeter74
Great rides and great shows!
When you get there I would suggest to take the tour on the filmsets first before you visit the shows and rides (e.g. Waterworld, western, Backdraft, The Mummy, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, etc.). Leave a Comment
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If you are holidaying in LA, then a trip to Universal Studios for the day is a must.
We took the advice of doing the lower lot first. Most people start at the upper lot and work their way down in the afternoon. The lower lot opens an hour after the upper, so use this time to visit the most popular of the upper attractions. We used that time to go on the studio tour so we didn’t miss out on it later on. The narrated tram tour takes you through the studio's active back-lot, and demonstrations of special effects such as an earthquake, Jaws, King Kong, a flash flood, car crashes, and takes you through famous movie sets and TV shows from Universal movies. Sit on the left hand side of the tram for the best views.
As for the rides, The Revenge of the Mummy was the best by far. It’s a slow ghost train that turns into a flat-out roller coaster ride in the dark. The Jurassic Park ride was okay too. It’s your typical flume type ride with one big drop at the end. All the other rides were pretty lame. I suppose this theme park is not about the rides, it’s more about the shows. The Waterworld show was really good, it used explosions, jet skis, boats, a plane crash, and stunt people galore to keep you more than entertained. Make sure you get in early to get a good seat because there are wet and dry zones. You might end up soaking wet if you’re late, unless that’s what you want. The T2 show was cool too.
If you also intend on visiting SeaWorld or the SD Zoo in San Diego as we did, you should definitely buy the Southern California City Pass. It entitles you to a 3-Day Disneyland ticket, and 1-day tickets to Universal Studios, SeaWorld and a choice of SD Zoo or SD Zoo's Wild Animal Park. You can purchase this ticket from any of the parks. It's a great saving! Leave a Comment
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