VIP Experience: Exclusive Backlot Access & Unlimited Rides

Experience the VIP treatment at Universal Studios Hollywood with exclusive access to backlot sets, unlimited express access to rides, gourmet meals, and a chance to walk among iconic cinema sets. Feel like a celebrity for a day!

Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Universal Studios Hollywood - Prepare for the ultimate Hollywood movie adventure! Don’t miss out on visiting the world’s largest movie studio and theme park! Universal Studios Hollywood offers a world of exciting adventures that the whole family will enjoy.

Your VIP guide will take you to the park’s top rides and attractions through special VIP entrances. Afterwards, explore the vast park on your own, skip the lines at every attraction, get the best seats for every show, enjoy a gourmet lunch, and more.

  • Universal CityWalk Hollywood - End your day with a classic Hollywood experience at Universal CityWalk, featuring over 30 dining options, exciting night spots, a 19-screen theater with state-of-the-art IMAX®, and more than 30 unique shops. It’s LA’s favorite place to play. CityWalk is located right next to Universal Studios Hollywood.
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Discover the secrets of Hogwarts™ castle, visit the shops of Hogsmeade™, and taste the fare from some of the wizarding world’s most famous establishments. Experience Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ and Flight of the Hippogriff™ as you are transported into a world of magical excitement.
  • Super Nintendo World @Universal Studios Hollywood - Dive into the world of Super Mario™ and challenge Team Bowser on the innovative Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge, dine at Toadstool Cafe™, and level up with themed merchandise. It’s a new way to play!
  • Universal Studio Tour - Exclusive Backlot Access - Tour the busiest sets in the movie industry on a special trolley where you can disembark to explore some of our famous outdoor sets.
  • The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash - Enter the exciting world of your favorite Pets characters on the all-new ride, The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash. Join Max, Duke, Gidget, and Snowball on a journey through the streets of New York City and celebrate at your very own welcome-home party.
  • Jurassic World – The Ride - Get ready for an epic adventure in Jurassic World. Enter an immersive land where you’ll experience the all-new thrilling Jurassic World – The Ride. Then, meet Blue at the Raptor Encounter, dig for fossils at DinoPlay, grab a bite at Jurassic Café, enjoy a cocktail at Isla Nu-bar, and shop at Jurassic Outfitters.
  • Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride - Encounter heart-pounding special effects and surprises at every turn, plus fierce mummy warriors, on a rollercoaster ride into the world of The Mummy.
  • Transformers: The Ride - 3D - Combining photo-realistic 3D HD media and advanced flight simulation technology with cutting-edge physical and special effects, TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D is the next generation of immersive theme park attractions.
  • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey - Enter through the towering castle gates and navigate the familiar passageways and corridors of Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Visit iconic locations such as Dumbledore’s office, the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor™ common room, the Room of Requirement, and more. Then, get ready to soar above the castle grounds as you join Harry Potter™ and his friends on an unforgettable adventure, encountering an array of magical creatures. This incredible attraction uses state-of-the-art technology (and a little magic) to create a unique ride.
  • Despicable Me Minion Mayhem - Join Gru, his daughters, and the mischievous Minions on a heartwarming and thrilling ride. Start your journey in Gru’s home, where you’re recruited for his latest scheme – becoming an actual Minion. Then, visit a re-creation of Illumination’s Despicable Me’s memorable seaside carnival, Super Silly Fun Land, an all-new, over-the-top outdoor family play zone.
  • The Simpsons Ride - The Simpsons Ride™ and Springfield, U.S.A. Careen and crash through Springfield U.S.A. with America’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons™. Enjoy the town by visiting the famous KrustyBurger, indulging in delicious Lard Lad Donuts, and meeting friends at Moe’s Tavern!
  • Super Silly Fun Land - Super Silly Fun Land is an elaborate play zone next to Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. This colorfully themed, interactive Minion-inspired outdoor venue is a literal interpretation of the seaside carnival from Illumination’s “Despicable Me,” designed to entertain guests of all ages with its more than 80 different water-play features. A nearby dry zone invites guests to climb, jump, and slide, while the Minion-themed ride, “Silly Swirly Fun Ride,” will spin guests around for a 360-degree view of “Super Silly Fun Land” aboard uniquely styled ride vehicles.
  • King Kong 360 3-D - Don’t miss the award-winning King Kong 360-3D created by Peter Jackson – The world’s largest 3-D experience, only on the Universal Studios Hollywood™ Studio Tour. Your heart will race. Your survival instincts will be on high alert. Prepare to be caught in the middle of a terrifying battle between a 35-foot T-Rex and the 8th wonder of the world – King Kong.
  • Flight of the Hippogriff - Flight of the Hippogriff™ is a family-friendly roller coaster that spirals and dives around the pumpkin patch, then swoops past Hagrid’s hut.
  • Fast and Furious - Supercharged - Ride along with the all-star cast from the hit movies on an exhilarating high-speed chase that exceeds 120 miles per hour and throws you into the high-stakes world of fast cars and international crime cartels. You’ll be immersed in a world of cutting-edge, hyper-realistic special effects, including 3D-HD imagery projected onto the world’s most expansive 360-degree screens! Fast & Furious - Supercharged is featured on The World-Famous Studio Tour.
  • WaterWorld - Experience Universal Studios’ #1 rated show. Join an adventure that comes to life with jumping jet-skiers, perilous plunges, firefights, massive explosions, and an in-your-face plane crash you have to see to believe.
  • Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest - Get ready for another level of awesomeness at DreamWorks Theatre Featuring Kung Fu Panda. Join Master Po in a multi-sensory attraction using state-of-the-art visual effects and cutting-edge technology to immerse you in a world of adventure
What's Included
  • Valet Parking
  • VIP Guide for exclusive locations
  • Unlimited express access to rides, attractions, and shows
  • Tour of historic backlot locations
  • Gourmet meal in VIP dining room
  • Access to VIP lounge with light refreshments
  • 1-Day Park admission included
What's Not Included
  • Carnival games (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Movie tickets for Universal CityWalk Cinemas
  • Food and drinks not listed above (available for purchase
Additional Information

On the VIP Experience, you’ll have exclusive access to backlot sets not open to the general public. And you’ll enjoy unlimited express access to ALL rides and attractions. Get ready to be treated like a star. Your day begins on the red carpet, and from there, it only gets more exclusive. Walk among the most iconic sets in cinema history, enjoy a gourmet meal and experience the Park in a different way. What really sets this day apart is the exclusive access you’ll have on the VIP Experience. Today, you’re a celebrity!

  • Please note: Booking is only valid on selected date of travel.
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • In order to maintain the safety of guests, modified operating procedures have been put in place. Guests visiting the park will have their bags inspected by staff. Large bags and coolers will not be permitted in the park. Outside food is not permitted inside the park with the exception of bottle water, fruit and baby food.
  • HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s21).Inc.TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission.© 2021 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.© 2021 DreamWorks LLC and Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The Mummy © 2021 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Kung Fu Panda © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. Universal’s Animal Actors © 2021 Universal Studios. THE SIMPSONS TM & © 2021 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM and © 2021 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
Location
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kerrykn1019se
Sep 18, 2024
Great day - One of the best things to do in LA thank you Luke for taking us behind the scenes We had a great day. Well worth the money and the lunch was great Valet parking as not good at all you park at the furthest parking lot and have to walk. They should move valet to a closer parking lot.
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Briannaw2323
Sep 12, 2024
VIP good for studio tour and Mario Kart - Did this tour with our 9 year old and it was awesome! Our tour guide Donald was great and enjoyed all the features. The bottled water and small pastry/fruit breakfast. We did tour at 10:30. We hit traffic but wished we would have had more time prior, so try and arrive early and use the valet parking to get it credited! We did the studio tour first, which was interesting but we had done WB the day before so it felt kinda repetitive. We were able to hit every single ride and it was 100 degrees when we went so not waiting outside was awesome. But I only remember going through one secret door, rest were just express lane. I think unless you really love back lot tours (or want to do Mario Kart ride which is why we did it) I might would only do express lane next time and save some money. Lunch was a buffet and had a ton of choices, enjoyed that break!
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Jedisharp
Sep 10, 2024
VIP Experience is WORTH IT - The VIP Experience was awesome! Our tour guide, Donna, took us through the whole park and we loved the mix of seeing movie magic combined with our favourite movies turned into rides! And the express system was worth the price on its own…it was 40 degrees when we visited so NOT queuing for long was perfect. Lastly, having lunch in a bespoke air conditioned venue provided a nice break in the day…lots of pictures, fabulous memories….whats not to love?!?!
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Travel11031789412
Sep 3, 2024
VIP Experience - Did the VIP experience for my first time there and so amazing. Fantastic tour guide, well worth the $$ if you can afford it.
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Tiffany_g
Sep 3, 2024
Worth Every Penny! - Julia was amazing! Her knowledge and outgoing personality made this tour so much fun! The money to upgrade to VIP is 100% worth every penny! We got to ride every ride in the park and enjoy a show by 7pm which gave us more than enough time to enjoy little things in between!
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Giancarlo_k
Aug 30, 2024
Amazingly beautiful - Memorable!!! Get your VIP pass and everything will be fine and smooth. Guides are always available and helpful. You will skip all the queues for attractions and that’s why you will need to get your VIP package
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Experience787899
Aug 30, 2024
VIP for the day - Although some may say a little costly it was such a great experience. We were treated like absolute stars from the minute we walked up to the red carpet VIP entry. The food for breakfast and lunch was outstanding and it was so great to jump all the lines. The other thing was not having to stress where to go and what time we just followed our guide and that meant we could look around and just enjoy three details of the park. With some free time at the end of the day to do what ever we want and go back on any other rides we wanted still skipping the lines. Very impressed and I recommend to everyone.
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William_a
Aug 29, 2024
First Class Guide for a First Class Attraction - We booked the VIP tour. Thank you to Mickael for being a great tour guide. What a wonderful experience and went beyond expectations
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Philipd597
Aug 24, 2024
Amazing - well worth the money! - The VIP experience didn’t disappoint! Universal is a must do. This was a special holiday celebrating some special occasions so we decided to surprise the kids. It was also the same date as GCSE results so it was a treat our daughter’s hard work. It started with free Valet pick up and once we checked in at the VIP desk the girls were super excited. The guide we had was amazing - Owen looked after us super well, took us to the rides via express lane and held our bags whilst we were having fun. The lunch included was high quality buffet with drinks included (alcohol at extra). Water was also available at key points through the day. The studio tour experience was a great highlight made special with the VIP stops for photos at some set locations. Worth you knowing that the express lane was much better than Disney, as you can use it on all the big rides and as many times as you like. We were looked after by Owen from 9:15an and once finished with him we had 3 hours at the end of the day to go on all the rides again 👌
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Donna_c
Sep 4, 2024
VIP vs. Express, VIP not worth the price! - The VIP option is only best if you want to get on the rides right away, but in my honest opinion, the Express Pass will do the same, and cost you less money. With the VIP pass, the light refreshments or breakfast that was provided was good. The buffet lunch was horrible. The food was dry and options were slim. With the VIP purchase, you get a tour guide for the day. Our tour guide was Tony and he was awesome. I would recommend him if purchasing VIP. Overall, the VIP was not worth it! If you purchase tickets, just purchase Express and you will have the same experience!
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