Is Universal Studios Hollywood fun for adults?

It's an essential day trip on any traveller's L.A. itinerary; and not just those travelling with kids, either. In fact, there are plenty of perks in visiting Universal Studios Hollywood without little ones in tow, and more than enough adult-geared attractions to keep a grown-up under its spell for a full day.



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Universal Studios Hollywood is fun for kids, but even more fun for adults. Imagine soaring over lands you've only seen on screen. And letting loose with some of your favorite characters on some incredible rides.

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If you're a thrill-seeker, go to Universal Studios. Disney World has many great thrill rides, like Space Mountain and Expedition Everest, but Universal Studios Florida really has the upper hand here. The thing is though, Disney only has two that are particularly intense: Tower of Terror and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.

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However, the Universal Studios age recommendation is a fairly mature 8 years-old. If they're younger they probably won't be able to appreciate much of the entertainment or be able to go on many rides, but families do have a fun experience when taking a trip together.

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General Admission – One day entry to the theme park. Child ticket for ages 3-9 and adult tickets are for guests aged 10+.

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You could certainly spend multiple days there seeing all the theme park has to offer but 6-7 hours should cover the main sights and experiences to get through that you are interested in.

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Wondering how many rides are at Universal Studios Hollywood? There are 12 rides, one studio tour, and two shows!

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That said, Wizarding World (like most of the rides at Universal Studios) is probably best suited for kids 7 & up. Kids who are already well-versed in all things Potter will have the best time since every nook and cranny is inspired by J.K. Rowling's sprawling imagination.

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Universal Prices. Another very popular question we receive is, is Disney or Universal Cheaper? And as a general rule of thumb, Universal is cheaper than Disney in almost every category, from tickets to theme park food, and the most noticeable being hotel rooms.

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Epcot tops the list of best Disney parks for adults because of its large rides, frequent festivals and unique cultural experiences. Disney California Adventure hits high marks for big rides, and Disney's Hollywood Studios earns its spot thanks to must-do adventures from Star Wars.

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Although both are based on thrills revolving around movies and television, that's where the similarities end. Hollywood Studios is owned by The Walt Disney Co. and costs slightly more, though you'll be able to enjoy more attractions ranging from Star Wars to Frozen.

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Adventure has been welcome to guests of all shapes and sizes at Universal Orlando Resort, offering thrills, attractions and so much more. As a local “larger” theme park enthusiast and Annual Passholder myself, I've had the same concerns and wondered which Universal rides are best designed to accommodate larger guests.

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If you are wary of coasters, steer clear of the attraction. If you are the least bit inclined to give a rollicking coaster a try, do consider riding Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure. The highly themed attraction is among the best that Universal Orlando offers.

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Express Pass will allow you to walk on to nearly all the attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood and you often never wait more than 10 minutes. You can easily ride every single ride in the theme park and still have time to enjoy experiences, dining, and meeting characters.

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If you want to revolve the entire vacation around theme parks, then Universal Orlando is probably your best bet. However, if you consider visiting a theme park as only part of a larger itinerary, then Universal Studios Hollywood may be a better option.

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The attraction at the Hollywood location opened in 1976 and is still in operation. For the Universal Studios Florida park project, Universal borrowed components of the Hollywood tram experience when designing the ride in Orlando.

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Most people would say 6-7 hours is the average time needed to see the best of Universal Studios, so pretty much one full day. You could certainly spend multiple days there seeing all the theme park has to offer but 6-7 hours should cover the main sights and experiences to get through that you are interested in.

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