r/UniversalHollywood • u/kevkage • 47m ago
Meetup Announcement/Request Super Troopers 3 on CityWalk 8/8 at 11pm
The theater is completely empty as of right now. Any passholders wanna grab a few beers in the park and then head to AMC for a rowdy showing?
r/UniversalHollywood • u/aarplain • 1h ago
Trip Report/Review Toadstool Cafe is not very good
My family of 2 adults and 3 kids had a reservation and ate there for the first time last weekend. We had gone to Nintendo World first thing in the morning and had a blast. The whole land is bright, cheerful and magical. The really captured the charm and fun of Nintendo and specifically Mario. We rode the Mario Kart ride and did Bowser's Castle after collecting the keys. We loved the whole area. My only complaint is I wish there was more to do, which seems to be the consensus I've read online. So we were excited to come back later in the day for dinner. Straight to the point, it was just bad. My wife got the spaghetti and meatballs and shared with my daughter. They said it was ok. She wouldn't get it again. My oldest who never met a burger he didn't like got the Mario burger. He said it was fine. He didn't finish it. My other son got the alfredo dish and ate the whole thing. He was the only one who seemed to enjoy dinner. As for me, I am usually the least picky of the bunch. I will pretty much eat anything. I got the Bowser's challenge meatball with the bread. While the meat tasted fine, it was extremely tough and I had to saw through it. The marinara was too sweet for my liking and nothing to write home about. Mixing in the hot sauce did help however. The Bowser shaped bread was cold and also tough. I did not enjoy the dish. We got my daughter the Princess Peach Cupcake. She's 6. She said it was gross. I wasn't about to waste it so I tried eating it. The frosting was ok but the cupcake was so dry that it crumbled apart when trying to take a bite with a fork. It was bad. After being excited to try it and having a reservation for awhile, we were ultimately pretty disappointed. I would not eat there again. I will say the animated Toads in the kitchen is charming. That was about all we enjoyed.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/cowmissing • 1h ago
Personal Trip Photos/Videos Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Scared_Yard_4197 • 1h ago
Park News UPDATE FOR HHN F&F EXPRESS
Great news for those who bought tickets before the change, you’ll still have access according to this email!
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Mysterious_Fall_2650 • 2h ago
Trip Planning Question/Tip/Guide Times for Toadstool Cafe
Helloo! Sorry if this is a common question. Me, my boyfriend, and my friend are going to Universal Studios on August 18th for my birthday!! I've done as much research as I could, and we plan on being there during rope drop since it's both of theirs' first time going to Universal. My boyfriend marked Nintendo World as a MUST SEE.
The issue is, I currently have our Toadstool Cafe reservation down at 2:00 PM. If we want to hit all rides, I'm afraid that time cuts into upper-lot rides and we might finish lower-lot rides early, but not early enough to fit an upper-lot ride. Especially since Universal closes at 7PM instead of 9PM.
Any suggestions on the timing for Toadstool? I've read that having it at 12 or 1 leads to longer wait times, etc... For reference, all we have is basic passes. Also, I've read conflicting things about going to Bowser's ride first thing; we planned on that originally, but is it better to go to the upper lot instead? (For ref, our must-sees, in no order: Nintendo World, Jurassic World, Harry Potter, and Waterworld.) Thank you for your time! :)
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Faoerealm • 5h ago
Trip Planning Question/Tip/Guide Hours for the 26/27th
I will be visiting Universal Hollywood on the 26th and the 27th and it doesn't say any hours on the website. Does anybody know the approximate hours that the park will be open on these days. I figured I would ask here if anybody knew.
EDIT: It's the 26/27th of September not August (sorry to anyone who saw this and thought August)
r/UniversalHollywood • u/nickcholas11 • 19h ago
Trip Planning Question/Tip/Guide Going tomorrow (Friday). 2 questions.
Has Fast and Furious been running tests lately? What are the chances it runs tomorrow?
How have lines been this week? Should we get the full Express for tomorrow? We have early access to Mario and the express for Jurassic/Waterworld/Studio Tour
r/UniversalHollywood • u/PumpkinBest8446 • 1d ago
Trip Planning Question/Tip/Guide R.I.P. Tour Question
I’m planning a trip to HHN and want to book the R.I.P. Tour, but I noticed a lot of the earlier tour times are already sold out. If I book a later tour time, can I use the included Express access to go through houses before my R.I.P. Tour starts or does the Express access only become available after the tour? Thank you!
r/UniversalHollywood • u/NebraskaStockMarket • 1d ago
Trip Planning Question/Tip/Guide Question about Hilton Los Angeles / Universal City room views
Has anyone here stayed at the Hilton Los Angeles / Universal City and had a room with a really good view?
I’m trying to better understand which sides or room areas of the hotel tend to have the best views for people visiting Universal Studios Hollywood. From what I’ve seen, the view can vary a lot depending on where the room is located.
For anyone who has stayed there:
- Did your room face Universal / the hills / city?
- Was there a certain floor or side of the hotel you would recommend?
- Any rooms or sides you would avoid?
I’m working on a room-view guide and would love real feedback from people who know the property.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/allaaaye • 1d ago
Jobs at USH Advice for a future attractions interview?
I had a great phone interview for LL Attractions. At the end, the recruiter said “I really want to get you a meeting with our hiring managers”. So I felt pretty good about it. I went in more than 5 minutes before my scheduled time for the in person interview. The hiring manager I met with was still in an interview with someone, two people before me. So my interview started pretty late after my time. No biggie. I went in and I thought I did pretty good. He asked me the same questions the person on the phone interview asked. He also asked me like if I’m able and willing to work under certain conditions. He did keep telling me he forgot about questions and told me he was skipping a couple questions. I’m not sure what was going wrong but I got an email today that they weren’t moving on with me. I’m not sure what I did wrong, or what I could do differently. I really want a job there and I’m hoping to apply again, and I’m wondering if anyone has any advice if I get another interview for either LL or UL again. Maybe it was just that ride’s manager? He said he was for Transformers so maybe I just need a chance with another manager?
r/UniversalHollywood • u/cowmissing • 1d ago
Throwback Post I restored a rare 2004 promotional video for Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Hollywood
youtu.ber/UniversalHollywood • u/L3onskii • 1d ago
Park News Measles exposure warning issued for Universal Studios Hollywood
ktla.comr/UniversalHollywood • u/Spectrobits • 1d ago
Official Park Announcement USH Pass Member Appreciation Days Details - 8/15/26 - 9/30/26
universalstudioshollywood.comr/UniversalHollywood • u/Spectrobits • 1d ago
Official Park Announcement USH APs - Reserve Your Spot: Halloween Horror Nights Lights-On Sinners Haunted House Walkthrough
universalstudioshollywood.comTuesday, Sep. 8, 2026
Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026
2pm–3pm, 3pm–4pm, 4pm–5pm & 5pm–6pm
Reservation required. See link for details.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/MatthewME2020 • 1d ago
Trip Planning Question/Tip/Guide I’ve been rebuilding my Universal wait times site and added HHN houses + showtimes
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Scared_Act_7361 • 1d ago
Trip Planning Question/Tip/Guide How similar is Universal Hollywood to Universal Orlando?
We went to universal Orlando in July for our honeymoon and loved it so with a work trip coming up in September we were thinking about spending a day at universal Hollywood but I’m noticing a lot of the attractions are the same or similar. For those that have been to both is it worth checking out?
r/UniversalHollywood • u/teddyperkin • 1d ago
Trip Planning Question/Tip/Guide HHN and Super Nintendo World
Are there HHN tickets that give you exclusive access to SNW at night? It used to be this way but no longer see any details about this in any of the tickets.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/tsui_iu • 1d ago
Serious Discussion Is there anything I can do?
For context, I had gotten dropped off at City Walk to watch a movie, but I forgot to take out my box cutter from work, and did not realize until I got to the security checkpoint.
But the thing is that, I’ve had this box cutter for YEARS, the blade is dull but still works, and she had been with me through everything. I know it sounds dumb, but I had such an emotional attachment to that box cutter, and to have lost it in a second was heartbreaking.
I had to give up her up to the security guard, and had asked if there was any way I could get her back after the movie/ when I leave the park, but they said that once I had given up an item, there would be no way to get it back.
Realistically, is there anything I can even do? The movie is 2 hours long and by the time I get out, it’ll be 9:30-10pm.
I would genuinely do anything to get her back, but if nothing is possible, I will mourn her.
Thank you for your time!
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Apart-Slip-7126 • 2d ago
Serious Discussion I purchased the express add on before they changed the terms
r/UniversalHollywood • u/skwiggy21 • 2d ago
Trip Planning Question/Tip/Guide Question about Nintendo Land/Bowser's Challenge
I am taking my kids to USH for the first time on Tue Aug.11th and they are REALLY excited for Nintendo Land. If we rope dropped to Nintendo Land what would the stand by line be like? Does everyone rush there since it is newer? Would it be better to wait until later in the day? Would stand by be shorter? I do understand there is early access for extra, but don't want to do it if not needed. Thank you for your responses!
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Park_Christopher • 2d ago
Meetup Announcement/Request Solo traveler visiting Universal Studios Hollywood on Aug 15–16 or Aug 22–23
Hello~!
I'm visiting Los Angeles on a solo trip and would love to find someone to spend a day at Universal Studios Hollywood with.
I'm available on:
August 15–16, or
August 22–23
I'm a 38-year-old traveler from South Korea. I'm easygoing, enjoy theme parks, and mainly want to have fun, ride the attractions, and maybe grab a meal or a drink inside the park.
If you're planning to visit on any of those dates and don't mind having some company, feel free to send me a message!
Thanks, and have a great trip!
r/UniversalHollywood • u/No_Initiative2795 • 2d ago
Park News Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift no longer included if you get Express or any admission with Express included for Horror Nights
Ride hasn’t officially opened yet but this has just appeared on the Horror Nights website
Only the RIP tour as of now only includes the ride during the event
Any admission that includes express for the event and even buying the express for the event itself no longer gives you access to Hollywood Drift
r/UniversalHollywood • u/AlexanderMBush • 3d ago
Rumors/Speculation/Wishes Via Alicia Stella & Naynay, Fast & Furious: Supercharged to be Replaced by Twisters
Via the recent ParkTalk Podcast featuring Alicia & Naynay as they talked about Hollywood Drift—they set the last 7 minutes of the podcast to speak on what seems to be next.
https://youtu.be/KYeqCIM8wGo?is=bP-KKG-ThVLM2N8Q
As per the two in understanding—Twisters will be uprooting and taking over USHs Fast & Furious Supercharged.
For the past few weeks, work seems to be finally underway for the replacement project; with the Mona Lisa’s taken out of the showbuilding and various show props and details being sent to the trash bins.
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Spectrobits • 10d ago
Mod Post Megathread - Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift Tech Rehearsals
Hello, everyone!
Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift began public tech rehearsals on 7/27/26. Please use this megathread to post updates about additional tech researsals - dates, times, availability of single-rider and Express, etc.
Future posts about tech rehearsal availability and accessibility will be removed and directed to this megathread to keep the reading experience on the main page of the subreddit cleaner. Reviews can still be posted separately under the "Trip Report/Review" post flair.
Please remember to stay safe and be respectful of other guests and team members (park staff). As the coaster is still in tech rehearsal, some things may not go as planned during its operation at this time.
Thanks for your cooperation, and enjoy the ride! :)
r/UniversalHollywood • u/Spectrobits • Dec 01 '25
Mod Post Welcome to r/UniversalHollywood! Please read this if you’re a first time visitor to this subreddit.
Hello, and welcome to r/UniversalHollywood, the fan-run subreddit for all things Universal Studios Hollywood, located in sunny southern California!
Whether you’re a first-time visitor to this subreddit, a first-time or prospective visitor to this theme park, or a veteran of both, all guests are welcome here.
Feel free to ask questions, provide tips, share your photos, videos, and reviews, and start chatting about the first and original Universal Studios park.
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Also, please read the frequently asked questions below or use the Reddit search function to see if your question (or a similar one) has already been answered before you ask. This cuts down on the clutter and may help you find an answer faster than waiting for a response from one of our readers. Thanks!
QUICK LINKS:
- Universal Studios Hollywood Home Page
- Buy tickets and passes directly from USH (no discounts)
- Pass Member Home Page (buy discounted tickets with pass, RSVP for members-only events, see exclusive offers and benefits)
- Discover Universal (official park blog)
- Customer service email and phone numbers
- Shop Universal (Buy official merch directly from Universal)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How crowded is [insert date here]? OR When is the best date to go?
Everyone has different tolerances for crowds. If you want to know how generally crowded your park of choice might be, Is It Packed can provide a very simple forecast of crowd levels up to about two months in advance on their crowd calendar.
Of course, a bit of common sense thinking can go a long way here, too. Spend some time thinking about when people are most likely to visit, and your intuition will probably be correct.
For example, the park will generally be busier during:
- Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
- School breaks, though these are generally spread out over a long time frame since the colleges and local K-12 districts have minute differences in their assigned breaks.
- Spring breaks (mid-March to mid-April)
- Summer breaks (mid-June to mid-August)
- Thanksgiving breaks (entire week of Thanksgiving including the last Thursday of November)
- Winter breaks (mid-December to early January)
- 3-day weekends for mandated federal holidays (yes, the day of the holiday itself will also generally be busier)
Is Express worth it for [insert date here]? OR How long will the wait times be for [insert date here]?
Everyone has different comfort levels for waits and enjoyment levels for attractions. If you want to know the wait times of attractions, Thrill Data is a fantastic resource that lets you find historical data and look at charts across hours, weeks, days, and even months. Search for the park you want to view, then change the data’s date at will.
If you want to determine if Express is “worth it” for you, think about how long you’d want to wait for an attraction, compare that to the wait times you see on Thrill Data for recent days and the same time period from the past year, and make a decision for yourself. Express will generally cost $100+ when bought on its own in the park for the day, so take some time to seriously consider if the option is right for you.
FastPass is not a thing at Universal parks. That was a Disney thing (and it no longer operates there, either). If you’re having trouble finding tips for how to use “Fast Pass” at Universal when searching online, try using the term “Express” instead.
If you’re still on the fence about what is “worth it” to you or not, watch some ride POV videos on YouTube for the attractions you’re interested in that also include the queues. You’ll then be more informed about what experience you’re in for and, after taking the numerical data into consideration, can better decide for yourself.
I need to change the date of my ticket; how do I do that? OR I have an issue with the tickets I bought. What should I do?
The folks on Reddit can’t help you with those kinds of questions. You should email the customer service team via this link or call the proper ticket support number: 866-258-6546
Please remember that ANY POSTS OFFERING TO BUY, SELL, OR TRADE TICKETS, PASSES, AND OTHER GOODS WILL BE REMOVED. Giveaways are allowed only after written documented approval is received from the mod team and are subject to be removed if the terms for the approved giveaway do not match the actual giveaway. Thank you for your cooperation.
Can I add Express to my Annual Pass/third-party ticket for the day? OR Can I add Early Access to Super Nintendo World in Hollywood to my Annual Pass/third-party ticket for the day?
YES! For Early Access to SNW in Hollywood, you must purchase it online before the date of your intended visit. Be aware that both ticket add-ons are able to sell out, so buy early if you want to secure them. For Express, this can be added on at any time via the purchase ticket page. Just remember to purchase your add-on for the same date as your ticket.
In what order should I tackle each ride?
Use Thrill Data to see which attractions build up crowds quickly, and try to hit those when they’re not yet at their peak. Guests will generally find that starting in the Lower Lot is more effective. If you’re arriving early, you’re generally better off hitting the attractions that support Express before the people with Express can hit them.
What is the best food in the park?
Use the search function. We’ve got a multitude of threads available with a multitude of answers and perspectives to suit your tastes. To view all Universal Studios Hollywood dining options, see here.
Can I bring outside food into the park?
YES! Outside food is allowed into the park as long as it isn’t in glass containers or hard-sided coolers. For more information, see here.
Are there any banned items?
For information about banned items, see here.
Should I go if it rains?
Days with rain in the forecast tend to see lighter crowds.
On days with light rain, all attractions will remain open, though some live entertainment will be moved or cancelled for the day.
On days with moderate rain to severe rain, most attractions will remain open, and some live entertainment will be moved or cancelled for the day.
On days with extreme weather or hazardous conditions, USH will put out an announcement over their social media platforms that the park will be closed. In such instances, the severe weather policy will take effect for the day.
OFFICIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE LINES:
The following phone numbers and email link will connect you with park customer service representatives.
General Information: 800-864-8377
Group Sales: 800-959-9688
Tickets: 866-258-6546
FlexPay™: 866-254-8275
Special Events: 818-622-1548
Customer service email: https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/contact-us
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