Be Part of the Action at Universal Studios Tours

Have you ever dreamed of being on a reality show? 

Here is your chance! Universal Studios Tours now 

has Fear Factor Live, which is a stunt show that 

uses audience volunteers. With three to five shows 

each day, the chances of getting on the show are

 pretty good!

Are you ready to face your fears? There are some

 important things to know about Fear Factor Live at 

Universal Studios Tours before you sign up. First,

 this is for real. This is not a cheesy attempt to 

replicate Fear Factor and please a studio audience. 

The stunts are very real, and they are performed by 

audience members just like you. There is no 

coddling here!

If you still want to participate, simply visit the casting 

office, which is located near the Terminator ride in 

the theme park. You must meet certain physical 

requirements to ensure that you can handle what 

is about to be asked of you. You must also 

complete and sign a liability form, holding Universal 

Studios and Fear Factor harmless of any injuries or 

damages you may incur. 

Before the show begins, some audience members 

who were not selected to participate are called on 

stage to face smaller challenges, such as eating 

various bugs. The winner of the pre-show contest 

wins great prizes, such as an annual pass to the 

theme park. This is followed by an audience warm 

up with the hosts of the show. 

The show consists of six contestants that were 

chosen from the casting office ñ if your lucky, you 

might be one of these! They are dressed just as the 

contestants on the original Fear Factor dress ñ in 

tight uniforms. A series of challenges, much like the 

challenges on Fear Factor are presented to the 

contestants. Falls from high places, skill tests, and 

of course, the famous gross-out challenge. During 

the show, a random audience member is picked 

for yet another challenge ñ such as sticking their 

head in a tank full of scorpions.

If youíve ever watched Fear Factor, and told all of 

your friends that you could handle everything that 

was thrown at those contestants, be careful. Here is 

your big chance to prove yourself ñ or your friendsí 

chance to prove you wrong! Win or lose, Fear 

Factor Live at Universal Studios Tours could be the 

highlight of your visit! If you want to be on the show, 

visit the casting office as soon as you get to the 

park to make sure that you meet the physical 

requirements ñ and if you donít meet the 

requirements, ask about being in the audience.

 Military Discounts for Universal Studios Tours

Universal Studios Tours is proud of the men and 

women who serve the United States of America, 

and to reward them for the great service that they 

provide, specially priced tickets are offered. These 

tickets are available for all active duty military 

personnel, retirees, DOD personnel, members of the 

National Guard, Reserves, all other military 

personnel, and all dependants.

If you are unsure whether you qualify for these 

special military prices, you should contact your 

Commander, Universal Studios, or Commander, 

Navy Region, Southwest at 619-767-6000. 

In order to benefit from the special military prices, 

your tickets must be purchased in advance. These 

specially priced tickets are not available at the gate, 

online, or over the telephone. Instead, these tickets 

can only be purchased from MWR ITT/ITR offices 

located throughout the United States. You must 

present a military or US Government Identification 

card when purchasing these specially priced tickets.

If for any reason your local base does not have 

tickets available for purchase, they will order them 

for you. This typically takes about five days, so take 

this into consideration when planning your trip ñ get 

your tickets as early as possible. Donít wait too late, 

or your tickets will not arrive in time for your 

scheduled leave, and you will have to pay the full 

price for admission into the park. No exceptions will 

be made.

The only way you can order your tickets by 

telephone, and still receive the special military 

prices is by contacting the Commander, Navy 

Region, Southwest at 619-767-6000. Your tickets 

will be mailed to you, and should arrive within 

seven business days. Overnight service may be 

available, but there will be an additional fee. Do not 

call the regular phone number for Universal Studio 

tickets or you will be charged the regular price. 

You will be charged the regular full price if you 

order your tickets online, purchase them through a 

Ticket Masters Outlet, or order them through a 

travel agent as well.

The special military rates do not apply to tickets 

that are sold through the Universal Studios 

Hollywood Box Office. Again, for more information 

on these specially prices military tickets for 

Universal Studios Tours, contact your local base 

MWR ticket office or Commander, Navy Region, 

Southwest at 619-767-6000.

Universal Studios welcomes military personnel. If 

you have served your country, make sure that you 

take advantage of these very special military prices   

ñ they were hard earned, and are well deserved!

Universal Studios Special Services

Universal Studios strives to ensure that everyone who 

visits Universal Studio Tours has an enjoyable 

experience. While guest services are available for 

everyone, there are special guest services available 

for guests with more specialized needs. 

Guests in wheelchairs should have no problem 

accessing everything in the park, however, occasionally, 

some assistance may be required. If this occurs, 

staff members will be only too happy to assist. If 

special assistance is needed, please visit the 

Guest Relations desk, which is near the front 

entrance of the park. You can also contact Guest 

Relations in advance of your visit. Accessibility 

points for wheelchairs are marked with the 

International signs.

If you require a sign language interpreting service, 

one will be made available to you at Universal 

Studios Tours free of charge, with two weeks notice. 

Arrangements can also be made for closed 

captioning, assistive listening devices, and 

telecommunication devices for the deaf. TTY 

telephones are located at the Guest Services booth 

as well, and all pay phones throughout the park 

have the amplified feature.

Service animals are always welcome at Universal

Studios, and will be allowed in the restaurants, gift 

shops, and the attraction queues. For the safety 

and well-being of the animal, service animals will not 

be allowed on some of the rides or inside some of 

the attractions. Special arrangements can be made 

for the service animal while itís owner enjoys the 

attractions, however. Non-service animals must be 

placed in the complimentary kennel, located right 

outside the park gates.

Pregnant women should avoid The Studio Tour, Back 

to the Future, and Jurassic Park. These are not 

suitable for expectant mothers, and may cause 

complications in the pregnancy, including early labor. 

Furthermore, pregnant women will be given special 

stationary seating for the Shrek 4-D attraction and the 

Terminator 2: 3D attraction. Speak with a cast member 

for assistance. You should speak with your doctor 

before planning a trip to Universal Studios Tours ñ 

he or she may advise against such a trip.

Spanish language tours are available every day that 

the park is open, and tours for other languages can 

be arranged with advance notice. Again, Universal 

Studios Tours wants everyone to have a pleasant 

experience at the park, and they will do everything 

possible to ensure this. If you have a special need, 

please call and speak with a cast member at the 

Guest Services Center, or visit the center upon 

your arrival to the park.

Make the Most of Your Universal Studios Tour

If you will be visiting Universal Studios, you need to 

be prepared. Arriving at the park unprepared can 

literally ruin your vacation! Follow these tips to help 

you get the most out of your Universal Studios Tour 

adventure.

It will be very hot. Make sure that you dress in 

cotton clothing that is cool. You should strongly 

consider bringing a change of clothing, so you can 

change into dry clothes after the rides that soak 

you, or if your clothes get too sweaty. If you will be 

there during the evening hours, bring warmer 

clothes to change into. Do not wear new shoes! 

There is a lot of walking involved, and you wonít 

last one hour in brand new shoes. Wear an old 

pair that are well broken in. Bring an extra pair of 

shoes to change into if yours get wet.

Make sure that you bring earplugs. There is a lot of 

noise at Universal Studios, and some of the 

attractions are deafening. Also bring sunscreen, 

sunglasses, and hats to help protect you from the 

sun. Use a backpack or a fanny pack to carry your 

belongings in ñ there are also lockers available 

through guest services if you need a safe dry place 

to store your things.

Make sure that you take the Universal Studio Tour 

early in the day. The park will remain open several 

hours after the tour has closed for the day. 

Designate a meeting place with everyone in your 

party, in case you get separated. Make sure that 

everyone in your party has a map, and that they 

know how to read it!

Leave small babies and toddlers with a sitter. They 

will not enjoy Universal Studios, and they will make 

sure that you donít enjoy it either if you bring them. 

Consider purchasing VIP passes which will allow 

you to move to the front of the lines for the 

attractions. This is a huge time saver, and will keep 

you from wasting valuable time and getting bored.

Avoid eating inside the park if you can. It is very 

expensive, and the food is much cheaper right 

outside the gates in City Walk. Also save your 

shopping for the end of the day, so you donít have 

to carry packages around with you. Universal 

Studios Tours does have a package delivery 

service, which will allow you to pick up your 

purchases at the end of the day near the exit, in 

case you find a souvenir that simply wonít wait until 

closing time.

Most importantly, see and do as much as possible, 

and have fun! Universal Studios has been entertaining 

us for years, and entertainment is what Universal 

Studios Tours is all about!

Discount Tickets for Universal Studios Tours

When you plan a vacation, your vacation budget is 

probably in the very front of your mind. Vacations 

can be quite expensive, and it is important to cut 

costs wherever you can, without sacrificing your 

families fun. You can save quite a bit of money with 

discounted tickets for Universal Studios Tours.

There are many ways to obtain discounted tickets 

for Universal Studios Tours. Coca-Cola has 

specially marked cans that will save $10 on 

admission for a certain number of people. You can 

also save money by asking your travel agent for 

special deals. Many businesses also have coupons 

for discounted tickets. You will save additional 

money by purchasing your tickets online, and 

printing out your tickets on your home printer. 

Look for discounts for students and senior citizens, 

as well as for children under a certain age. Many 

groups are eligible for group discounts. In many 

cases, you wonít know about the Universal Studios 

Tours discounts unless you ask. If you attend 

college, ask about discount tickets in the Registrars 

office or in the Studentís Services office at your 

school.