Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets Basics
Universal Studios Hollywood offers tickets that include admission to the park, the signature backlot tram tour, and all rides, attractions, and shows. Reduced price for children under 48 inches. 2 and under are free. Annual passes are available. The park also offers front-of-line passes for priority access to attractions and shows as well as guided tours.Looking for more Universal Studios Hollywood info? Go to About.com's Universal Studios Hollywood overview for details about directions, rides, events, and more.
You could purchase Universal Studios Hollywood tickets at the park. But lines can often get long (and you'll be waiting in plenty of lines once you get inside the park), and you might not be able to get the same deals and discounts that you could get by purchasing tickets in advance. Also, if you are rushed and antsy to get into the park, you might make an uninformed, snap judgement and purchase tickets on an impulse. It's better to think things through, do a bit of homework, and purchase tickets in advance armed with the knowledge that you shopped around for the best deal.
Purchase Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets in Advance
You can order Universal Studios Hollywood tickets online. The online store, Kijubi, offers tickets that are either identical to or lower in cost than the same tickets sold by Universal. Its one-day ticket, for example, is generally 4% less than the identical ticket Universal sells at the gate or online. And its Front of Line pass is typically 17% lower than the same pass sold by Universal. Plus, you could save time by printing your E-tickets at home and taking them to the gate when you visit.Kijubi offers four Universal Studios Hollywood ticket options:
- Universal Studios Hollywood general discount tickets offer one-day admission to the park at a discounted price. Buy direct from Kijubi.
- Universal Studios Hollywood Front of Line passes offer one-day admission to the park with priority boarding access to all attractions and rides at a discounted price. It also includes reserved seating at all shows and behind-the-scenes peeks to select attractions and shows. The Front of Line pass is probably not necessary when the park is not busy (unless you are especially impatient and hate any kind of line), but can be a godsend during peak seasons when lines can swell. Buy direct from Kijubi.
- Universal Studios Hollywood 7-day pass offers seven days of admission to the park for just a few dollars more than the price of a single-day ticket. If you want the flexibility to visit the park over the course of a week, or if you really want to take time to fully explore all that Universal has to offer, this could be a great deal. Note that the passes are good for seven consecutive days (i.e. they can't be banked for future use) and are non-transferable. Buy direct from Kijubi.
- Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Experience features an exclusive small-group guided tour through the park along with priority boarding access to all attractions and rides. It also includes reserved seating at shows, special behind-the-scenes tours of the backlot and other areas of the park, continental breakfast in the VIP Lounge, a gourmet lunch in the VIP Dining Room, and valet parking. Woo! Lots of extras. It's not cheap, but what a day of pampering. Buy direct from Kijubi.
Are You Planning to Visit Other California Theme Parks?
Consider purchasing the Southern California CityPass, a package deal that combines Universal Studios Hollywood tickets with passes to other theme parks and offers considerable value. The package price is less than the combined prices of the individual parks. But, make sure you will be visiting all of the parks and taking full advantage of the package. Otherwise you could end up losing money. Must be used within 14 days after first admission. The Southern California CityPass includes a 3-day Park Hopper pass to Disneyland plus one-day passes to Universal Studios Hollywood, and SeaWorld San Diego at a discount. Buy direct from CityPass.Go Card also offers a pass that include Universal Studios Hollywood, but not Disneyland:
Build a package that includes discounted Universal tickets with Go Card Select Southern California
The Go Card Select Pass lets you choose the attractions you'd like to visit on your vacation and offers discounted rates. You put together your own package and only pay for the attractions you choose. Options include Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott's Berry Farm, Legoland California, Six Flags, Pacific Park at Santa Monica Pier, Wild Rivers Waterpark, and more. Must be used within 30 days after first admission. Buy direct from Go Card.
Are You Planning to Visit a Bunch of Southern California Attractions?
The Go Los Angeles Card takes a different approach than other bundled passes. Rather than paying for one day each at a group of theme parks, this card encourages you to pack a lot of parks and other activities into each day. It includes admission to 40 attractions such as Knotts Berry Farm, LEGOLAND California, and Aquarium of the Pacific. 3-day and higher cards include admission to Universal Studios Hollywood. Make sure that you'll be able to take advantage of enough offers to make the purchase worthwhile. The Go Los Angeles Card Web page includes suggested itineraries that include potential savings. Get more info and buy direct from Go Los Angeles Card.Will You Need Transportation to Universal Studios Hollywood?
If you will be carless during your Southern California visit, you could purchase Universal Studios Hollywood tickets and separately arrange a shuttle bus, shared van, or other transportation to and from the park. Or, you could get a package that combines Universal Studios Hollywood tickets and transportation. The tour company, Viator, offers three such packages. Its prices are in line with what you might spend if you booked the transportation yourself, and it offers one-stop shopping convenience.- The Los Angeles Universal Studios Hollywood tour includes round-trip transportation from Los Angeles-area hotels and a one-day pass to Universal Studios. Buy direct from Viator.
- The San Diego Universal Studios Hollywood tour includes round-trip transportation from San Diego-area hotels and a one-day pass to Universal Studios. Buy direct from Viator.
- The Anaheim Universal Studios Hollywood tour includes round-trip transportation from Anaheim-area hotels and a one-day pass to Universal Studios. Buy direct from Viator.
