What Makes Visiting Universal Studios So Hollywood, Los Angeles, California

What makes visiting Universal Studios Hollywood so Hollywood? It may sound like a simple enough question however if you have been to Universal Studios Orlando, the differences in visiting Universal Studios Hollywood are certainly there. I mean, it is located in Hollywood…

Having already visited Universal Orlando a couple of times I didn’t feel the need to stop in at Universal Studios Hollywood on my recent trip to LA. That was until thinking about this question: what makes Universal Studios Hollywood, well, Hollywood? Are the parks actually different? Do they have the same rides? What about Harry Potter and Homer Simpson? Let’s find out.

First impressions upon pulling up to Universal Hollywood will be very familiar to Universal Orlando. Both theme parks have expansive City Walks leading to the gate – a collection of shops and restaurants, and entertainment options. Many of the restaurants and bars are the same such as Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. Notable standards in Hollywood CityWalk is the surprisingly good beer at Karl Strauss Brewing and Portland’s favourite treat – Voodoo Doughnuts. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).