How To Get the Most Out Of Your 

Universal Studios Tour Experience

Universal Studios is a huge place, with lots to see 

and do. If you want to experience as much as 

possible in one day, it is important to plan your day. 

By planning your day, you will be able to get more

in than you would if you went in without a viable plan.

Start the day with the Universal Studios Tour. It 

takes one hour, and you need to be there before 

the gates open. It is important to be on that very 

first tour, so you can avoid some of the long lines 

at the theme park. 

Universal Studios is divided into two lots ñ the upper 

lot and the lower lot. When you are ready for the 

theme park attractions, start on one lot or the other, 

and visit all of the attractions on that lot before 

moving to the other one. This will cut down a lot of 

walking time. The upper lot usually opens before 

the lower lot, so start at the top if possible.

After a day at the theme park, be sure to visit 

Universal City Walk right outside the gates of the 

park. The City Walk is three blocks of shops, 

restaurants, bars, and entertainment. This is a great 

way to end a perfect day at Universal Studios Tours.

 Universal Studios Tours ñ Incredible Rides

If you are looking for fun, thrills, and adventure, 

Universal Studios is the place to go. There are rides 

that will thrill you and rides that will scare you 

senseless. From caves to the air, there is something 

to please all of the thrill seekers out there.

Start your day with Revenge of the Mummy. This is 

a psychological thrill ride that is unlike anything you 

have ever experienced. This is a roller coaster ride in 

total darkness. Traveling at a very high speed, you 

will have many terrifying creatures jumping out at you. 

If your heart is still beating and you think you can 

handle more, your next stop should be Jurassic Park: 

The Ride. 

Jurassic Park may seem a bit tame after Revenge 

of the Mummy, but it is still great fun, and there are 

still many thrills. This ride entails you riding a raft 

which is slowly being cranked up. Dinosaurs of 

various breeds appear out of nowhere while you are 

going up. Suddenly, you and your raft are falling 

quickly downhill, and the ride ends with a huge 

splash that leaves you soaked! Make sure you 

bring a change of clothes, because you will want 

to move on to Back to the Future.

Back to the Future will have you riding in a car like 

the one on the movie. The scenes from the movie 

literally come to life, and many people experience 

motion sicknessÖso if you are prone to motion 

sickness, you may want to skip this one. Other 

attractions not to miss if you enjoy thrills include 

Nickelodeon Blast Zone, Van Helsing: Fortress 

Dracula, the Special Effects Stages, and Shrek 4-D.

If you get scared easily, you may want to avoid these 

thrill rides and attractions. They are also not 

recommended for very young children, pregnant 

women, or people with heart conditions. People with 

anxiety issues should avoid these attractions as well. 

There are many tamer rides and attractions that can 

be enjoyed in the park if the thrill seeking rides arenít 

suitable for you.

The purpose of going to the park is to have fun. If the 

thrill rides and attractions scare you to the point 

where it isnít fun anymore, than they should be 

avoided. Donít allow others in your party to coerce you

into visiting the attractions that scare you too badly. 

Again, there are many attractions at Universal Studios 

Tours that are suitable for those who arenít comfortable 

with the thrill seeking rides ñ so donít think that you

canít have a good time without getting scared 

senseless!

Universal Studios Tours - Behind The Scenes 

If you will be near Universal Studios on your next 

business trip or vacation, you should definitely make 

time for a Universal Studios Tour. This will not only 

provide you with a day filled with fun and excitement 

but you will also get a behind the scenes look at 

what it really takes to produce the Movies that we 

all wait anxiously to see.

If you are really interested in the world of movie 

making, donít miss the Universal Studios Tour. The 

tour takes about one hour, and you will visit the sets 

of many famous movies and television shows. You 

will see the stars dressing rooms, and you may even 

run into a star or two along the way, or get to see an 

outdoors filming session in progress. 

The Special Effects Stage, located inside the park, 

is another attraction you wonít want to miss. Here, 

you will learn how Hollywood creatures are made, 

how sound effects are produced, and how visual 

affects are designed and implemented. This is an 

interactive attraction, and it only takes about thirty 

minutes to go all the way through it. Even though it 

doesnít last long, there is a lot of information to be 

learned here ñ quickly! The interaction with the 

visitors makes this one of the most popular 

attractions at the park.

For the most exclusive and personalized look behind 

the scenes, you should definitely consider purchasing 

a VIP Studios Pass. This pass costs under $150 for 

one person, and it is worth every penny! This will 

entitle you to a private tour of Universal Studios, and 

you will be allowed in areas that standard tour visitors 

wonít see. You will also have the right to move right to 

the front of the line for all rides and attractions with the 

VIP pass. VIP passes can be purchased online, by 

telephone, or at the park ñ but they are limited to a 

certain number of VIP passes that are issued per day, 

so get yours as soon as possible.

Universal Studios is more than an amusement park, 

it is an interesting and amazing learning experience 

that you will never forget ñ no matter what age you 

are. The next time you watch an action movie, you 

wonít think ëhow did they do that?í You will already 

have some idea as to how those special effects 

were created! You may even get so much out of 

your Universal Studios Tour experience that you 

think of ways that you could have done it better!

Universal Studios Tours VIP Studio Pass

Unlike Disneyland, reservations cannot be made for 

any of the attractions within Universal Studios. 

However, you can get a VIP Studio Pass, which 

will allow you to skip many of the lines, and will 

even provide you with a personal tour of the back lot. 

The cost of the VIP Studio Pass is quite affordable 

ñ under $300 for two people, and it entitles you to 

many special perksÖ.you get to see everything, 

including many things that are not part of the 

standard Universal Studios Tour, although the VIP 

tour actually starts with the standard Universal 

Studios Tour ñ then it just gets better.

If you are in possession of a VIP pass, you will be 

allowed to get off the tram and wonder around the 

movie sets. You will be allowed to visit the props 

department as well, which is great fun. You will also 

be entitled to prime seating at all of the shows, and 

have the opportunity to meet the cast members 

after the shows. 

If you will be going on a Universal Studios Tour and 

visiting the theme park, the VIP Studios Pass is 

definitely the way to go!