VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood

Be pampered like a Hollywood star with exclusive behind-the-scenes VIP privileges at Universal Studios Hollywood! You'll enjoy Skip the Line entry to all attractions and shows, and take an in-depth tour of the famous backlots.

You'll also tour the movie and production facilities where many of the most famous movies and television shows in the history of Hollywood have been – and continue to be – filmed.

Plus, you'll get preferential treatment and special access to all attractions and shows at Universal Studios Hollywood, including the new Adventures of Curious George, the Simpsons Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, Shrek 4-D, Jurassic Park, Waterworld and the House of Horrors.

The unique VIP Experience offers:

• Admission and Front of Line pass to all Universal Studios Hollywood attractions and shows
• Valet parking on arrival
• Gourmet lunch
• In-depth Universal production backlot tour,  including sound stages and sound mixing rooms*
• Walk through a working sound stage*
• See legendary movie sets and award-winning production locations closed to the general public
• Tours of the Set Lighting Department, the Staff Shop, the Mill, the Metal Shop and the Sign Shop
• Visit to the functioning television studio Hillside House set

* Subject to availability and production restrictions.

The VIP Tour has limited availability, and reservations are required.

Schedule details

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Departure Dates:

Daily

Departure Point:

You must exchange your voucher at the VIP Window of Universal Studios Hollywood, located next to the Guest Services Window at the right side of the entrance to the park

Departure Time:

Regular Park Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Weekends: 9:00am - 7:00pm

All times are subject to change

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pickup not available

Itinerary:

Rides and Attractions:

The Simpsons Ride:
Join America's favorite animated family as they take you on a wild and hilarious adventure on the all-new Simpsons Ride. Ride alongside Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie as Springfield comes to life with action packed fun and excitement at every turn.

Studio Tour:
Go behind-the-scenes of a Hollywood movie studio on the world-famous Studio Tour. See more working movie and TV sets than ever before-and maybe a star or two! Plus, you'll see sets from ABC's hit series Desperate Housewives and from international blockbusters like The War of the Worlds and Skull Island from Universal Pictures' King Kong. Also, tour-takers get to witness an explosive special effects rehearsal called The Fast and the Furious: Extreme Close-Up.

Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride:
Face heart-pounding special effects and shocks at every turn, plus raging mummy warriors, on a rollercoaster ride into the world of The Mummy!

Shrek 4-D:
Join Shrek and Donkey in a brand new, stunning 4-D adventure to rescue Princess Fiona, with an extra dimension that lets you FEEL the action- right from your own seat! Four dimensions of thrills add up to one amazing experience.

Jurassic Park - The Ride:
Survive a Jurassic jungle river adventure 65 million years in the making. Escape the gigantic and ferocious T-Rex and other dinosaur terrors, with only one way out...straight down an 84-foot waterfall in a raft!

Fear Factor Live (seasonal):
Face your fears with extreme stunt challenges that will test you physically and mentally in this all-new attraction based on the hit reality TV show.

Terminator 2: 3D:
Join forces with the TERMINATOR in this futuristic mix of live action, special effects and 3-D film.

WaterWorld: A Tidal Wave of Explosive Action:
High-powered stunts, extreme action, death-defying feats and breathtaking pyrotechnics-all with you just inches away!

The Adventures of Curious George:
Come monkey around with Curious George. Soak up the thrills of a 5 hundred gallon water dump and unleash thousands of flying foam balls in this wild play area just for kids...and the young at heart.

House of Horrors:
Get ready to scream your head off at House of Horrors. Your worst nightmares will come true as you make your way through the dark and windy terror maze. Come face-to-face with Frankenstein, Wolf Man, Chucky, and several of the most frightening characters from some of the scariest horror movies of all time.

Special Effects Stages:
See how special effects for Universal's biggest movies are created-and even get chosen to create some of your own! Movies you could star in include Universal Pictures' King Kong, The Mummy and The Klumps.

Universal's Animal Actors:
Come see what happens when the world's most talented animal stars take over the show! You're sure to laugh and be amazed at this live performance. Who knows, you may even co-star!

Backdraft:
Endure the hit movie's blazing inferno of heart-pounding heat and fury in a 10,000 degree blast furnace of searing pyrotechnics and special effects excitement.

The Universal Experience:
Go behind the scenes of Universal's film legacy in this interactive exhibit featuring authentic props, wardrobe and artifacts from past, present and upcoming Universal productions.

Additional information

Wander through Movie Sets on the VIP Experience

Inclusions:

• Admission into Universal Studios Hollywood in California
• Admission and Front of Line pass to all Universal Studios Hollywood attractions and shows
• Valet parking on arrival
• Gourmet catered lunch

Exclusions:

• Beverages
• Sideshow games
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Movie tickets for Universal City Cinemas

Additional information

• This ticket must be booked at least 7 days in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this ticket will be received at time of booking

Please Note: In order to maintain the safety of guests, modified operating procedures have been put in place. Guests visiting the park will have their bags inspected by staff. Large bags and coolers will not be permitted in the park. Outside food is not permitted inside the park with the exception of bottle water, fruit and baby food.

World's First-Ever Theme Park Guaranteed Rain Check

All guests visiting Universal Studios Hollywood on a day when the park receives over 1/16" of rainfall will be offered a rain check good any time in the following 30 days! Please see staff at the time of your visit for further details.

Directions:

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 onto the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Follow the 101 Freeway to the Universal Center Drive exit. Turn right on to Universal Center and follow signs to Universal Studios® 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&reg.

From Hollywood: Take the 101 Hollywood Freeway North to Universal Center Drive and follow signs to Universal Studios® Hollywood. Freeway entrances in Hollywood include Highland Blvd near the Hollywood Bowl, Sunset Blvd near the KTLA Studios, Hollywood Blvd approx. 3 miles east of Mann's Chinese Theater, and Franklin Avenue and Vine Street.

From Beverly Hills: Take either Wilshire Blvd or Santa Monica Blvd west to the 405 Freeway. Take the 405 Freeway North 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 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 Anaheim Area: Take the 5 Golden State Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit at Universal Center Drive. Turn right on to Universal Center and follow the signs to Universal Studios and the parking areas.

Public Transport:
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
There is a subway station at Universal City, on the Metro Red Line. Also, numerous public bus routes stop at Universal City.

Booking Details:

• This ticket must be booked at least 7 days in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this ticket will be received at time of booking

Terms and Conditions:

All sales are final and attract 100% cancellation penalties

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.