Universal Hollywood VIP Experience
Star treatment awaits the fortunate few on this exclusive guided behind-the-scenes tour, revealing world class production facilities & movie sets normally closed to the public and enjoying front-of-line access to all rides, attractions & gourmet lunch.
Area
California
Grade
Standard
Who
Young Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Full Day
Immerse yourself in a full day of movie-making magic with your very own private guide. Tour the movie industry’s busiest sets in a special trolley, where you can disembark to explore areas not open to the general public. Visit actual sound stages where blockbuster movies and TV shows are filmed and explore Universal’s award-winning sound department and enormous prop warehouse.
You will enjoy VIP benefits such as all-day admission to the Park, front-of-line-access to all of the rides and attractions, exclusive reserved seating at all shows, a gourmet lunch and valet parking upon arrival. A light breakfast buffet of pastries, muffins and coffee is also laid out in the check-in room on arrival. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your slot to park your car, walk to the check-in and relax prior to your departure time.
Spaces for the VIP Experience are very limited and advance reservations are required. Start times range between 8am and 10am daily. Guests must be 6 years +.
Your Experience Includes:
Full Day's Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood.
An exclusive behind-the-scenes experience led by a specially trained guide in a a special trolley
The opportunity to disembark your trolley and explore locations and sets closed to the general public
Tour of our world-famous multi-story prop warehouse, foley stages and other studio facilities
VIP front-of-the-line and reserve-seating privileges at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park attractions and shows.
Gourmet lunch in our private VIP dining room.
A visit to the exterior and interior of a functioning television studio “house” set – the only one of its kind in the world.
Free valet parking - Frankenstein Lot is the closest to VIP entrance.
Expert VIP guide who will immerse you in the past, present and future of Universal’s Backlot.
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