The first studio tour[edit] From the beginning, Universal had offered tours of its studio. After Carl Laemmle opened Universal City on March 14, 1915, he would later invite the general public to see all the action for an admission fee of just $0.05, which also

1.1 The first studio tour
1.2 The arrival of Universal Studios Hollywood (the theme park)
1.3 Backlot fires
1.4 Attraction history
1.5 Former attractions
2 Park layout
2.1 Upper lot
2.1.1 Rides
2.2 Lower lot
2.2.1 Rides
3 Park characters
4 Public transportation
5 References
6 External links
History[edit]

The first studio tour[edit]
From the beginning, Universal had offered tours of its studio. After Carl Laemmle opened Universal City on March 14, 1915, he would later invite the general public to see all the action for an admission fee of just $0.05, which also included a lunch box containing chicken inside. There was also a chance to buy fresh produce, since then-rural Universal City was still in part a working farm. This original tour was discontinued in around 1930, due to the advent of sound films coming to Universal.[1]
The arrival of Universal Studios Hollywood (the theme park)[edit]
Shortly after Music Corporation of America took over Universal Pictures in 1962, accountants suggested a new tour in the studio commissary would increase profits. On July 15, 1964, the modern tour was established to include a series of dressing room walk-throughs, peeks at actual production, and later, staged events.[1] This grew over the years into a full-blown theme park. The narrated tram tour (formerly "GlamorTrams"[2]) still runs through the studio's active backlot, but the staged events, stunt demonstrations and high-tech rides overshadow the motion-picture production that once lured fans to Universal Studios Hollywood.[1][3]
Backlot fires[edit]
Universal Studios Hollywood's backlot has been damaged by fire 9 times throughout its history.[4] The first was in 1932 when embers from a nearby brush fire were blown towards the backlot causing 4 movie sets to be destroyed and over $100,000 damage.[5] Seventeen years later in 1949 another brush fire caused the complete destruction of one building and damage to two others.[6] In 1957, the New York street film studio set was destroyed by an arson fire causing half a million dollars damage.[7] Ten years later, in 1967, twice as much damage was done when the Little Europe area and part of Spartacus Square was destroyed. It also destroyed the European, Denver and Laramie street sets.[8] In 1987, the remaining portion of Spartacus Square was destroyed along with street sets a

Wait time list of shows and rides at Universal Studios Hollywood. Fountain at park entrance

Rides
Total    5 (+1 Under construction: Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem; Opens April 10, 2014)
Water rides    1
Website    Official website


Entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood.


Ticket booths.


Wait time list of shows and rides at Universal Studios Hollywood.


Fountain at park entrance


Gate to Universal Studios, Hollywood


Statue at the entrance of the park.


Smoke during the 2008 fire. The Courthouse facade is visible to the left of the smoke plume.
Universal Studios Hollywood is a movie studio and theme park in the unincorporated Universal City community of Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood movie studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is "The Entertainment Capital of LA", though during the summer it is often advertised as "The Coolest Place in LA." It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios soundstages and sets. It is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios Theme Parks located across the world. Woody Woodpecker is the mascot for Universal Studios Hollywood. The entrance to the theme park may be accessed by the Metro Red line subway line at Universal City Station and other Metro bus routes.
Outside the theme park, Universal City includes hotels Universal Hilton & Towers, the Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, the multi-screen Globe Theatre, often used for banquets and receptions, and Universal CityWalk, which offers a collection of shops and restaurants.
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1 History

tarlight Parade (Nigthtime) Dreams of Fantasy Parade (Daytime) San Francisco[edit] Back to the Future - The Ride Backdraft Jurassic Park[

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man attraction.
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
Terminator 2:3-D
Hollywood[edit]


4-D Theatre
Shrek's 4-D Adventure
Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show
Animation Celebration[7]
Hollywood Dream - The Ride
Space Fantasy – The Ride
Magical Starlight Parade (Nigthtime)
Dreams of Fantasy Parade (Daytime)
San Francisco[edit]
Back to the Future - The Ride
Backdraft
Jurassic Park[edit]
Jurassic Park: The Ride
Snoopy Studios[edit]


Snoopy Studios entrance
Snoopy's Great Race
Peppermint Patty's Stunt Slide
The Flying Snoopy
Hello Kitty Fashion Avenue[edit]
Hello Kitty's Cupcake Dream
Hello Kitty's Ribbon Collection
Sesame Street Fun Zone[edit]
Elmo's Imagination Playland:
Elmo's Bubble Bubble
Abby's Magical Party
Moppy's Lucky Dance Party
Big Bird's Big Nest
Grover's Construction Company