I hadn't been to Universal Studios Hollywood since I was an undergraduate in college. What a difference sixteen years makes!
When I last visited with my brother, the Studio Backlot Tour was the only real ride, and even that was very different from any other theme park in the world. The rest of the day you could spend watching stunt shows and other performances, but there were no roller coasters or other big rides.
Since then (like that other theme park), Universal Studios Hollywood has brought over the best ideas and rides from their two Florida Parks. The result is a great way to spend a day. It's still a lot lower key than a Disney adventure--which isn't a bad thing. The Backlot Tour is still the gem in their crown--and with recent updates including a ride through the 3D jungles of Skull Island where Kong battles dinosaurs it is still a favorite of mine.
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| Yep--he's still terrorizing Amity Lake |
This time I went with my Mom, who was visiting during her Spring Break. I splurged on the "Front-of-the-line" passes. These helped a bit with the lines to the attractions, but their main benefit was the extras you receive with the shows. Most of the shows had a short Q-and-A session with the actors where they describe some of the behind-the-scenes parts of the show. Lots of fun! Also, there are nice reserved seats for these shows, so you don't have to worry about getting there too early.
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| Meeting the cast of Terminator 2:3D |
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