Is Universal Studios Hollywood worth it 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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Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California. About 70% of the studio lies within the unincorporated county island known as Universal City while the rest lies within the city limits of Los Angeles, California.



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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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If you want to just take your time and enjoy the parks at a slow pace, 2 days is absolutely perfect for that. off-season: 1 day for a back to back experience and early wakeup. 2 for a more relaxed pace without rope drop times. On-Season: 2-4 days, if you went at rope drop.

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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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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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Can Universal Studios Hollywood be done in one day? It's possible! If everything is open, if showtimes are spread out enough, and you're going for the entire day, it's totally doable, even without the Express Lane passes.

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If your family is partial to high-octane thrills, then Universal Orlando would probably be the better choice. Although Hollywood features some rides for thrill-seekers, such as the aforementioned Revenge of the Mummy coaster, Orlando boasts eight roller coasters between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

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Universal Studios vs Disney World for Adults – Which is Better? Ultimately it comes down to personal preference. In general, Universal is cheaper. Disney World has more attractions, some of which are arguably better than any of the rides at Universal.

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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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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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Here are the days we expect to have the lowest crowd levels at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023:
  • Tuesdays through Thursdays for the second half of September and the second half of October.
  • Mondays through Thursdays in November (minus the week of Thanksgiving)
  • Mondays through Thursdays during the first half of December.


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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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Generally, weekdays during November (with the exception of Thanksgiving Week and Veterans Day) have lower crowds.

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