Universal Studios Hollywood is a theme park and working movie studio in Universal City, with shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. From Studio City, you can plan a park visit around Jurassic World—The Ride, a water and thrill ride in the Jurassic World area.
- Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608.
- Park schedule: Open daily throughout the year; operating hours vary by day and season.
- Tickets: General admission and express options are available; prices depend on benefits and seasonality.
- Ride: Jurassic World—The Ride has a 42-inch minimum height.
Getting to Universal Studios Hollywood from Studio City
Universal Studios Hollywood is about a 7-minute drive from Studio City Inn - Near Universal Studios Hollywood. The park is accessible from the 101 (Hollywood) Freeway via Universal Studios Boulevard or Lankershim Boulevard.
If you’re planning other outings from the area, the guide to getting around Studio City by transit covers local transit connections.
Planning a day at the park
Park hours vary by day and season, so build your schedule around the operating hours posted for your visit. The park typically posts hours about four weeks ahead, and hours can change; individual attractions and venues may keep different hours.
If you’re adding another Los Angeles outing, the route from Studio City to the Hollywood Walk of Fame covers that trip.
Universal Studios Hollywood brings together the theme park, a real working movie studio, and CityWalk’s shops, restaurants and cinemas. Check the official site before you go for the current schedule and attraction information.
Where Jurassic World—The Ride fits into your visit
Jurassic World—The Ride is a water adventure and thrill ride in the park’s Jurassic World area. Its story features the Mosasaurus, a baby Stegosaurus and an escaped Indominus rex.
Riders must be at least 42 inches tall. Anyone under 48 inches needs a Supervising Companion. The park also cautions that safety restraints may prevent some guests from riding because of body shape and size.
The area has more to see and do, including Raptor Encounter, DinoPlay, Jurassic Cafe, Isla Nu-Bar and Jurassic Outfitters. If the ride is part of your plan, check its operating status before arranging your day around it, since attractions can close or change hours without notice.
Tickets and current ride information
Ticket prices depend on the benefits included and the season. You can buy tickets online in advance or at the Front Gate, but the park advises checking online availability before setting out: tickets may sell out, and the park may reach capacity.
Opening hours
- Monday, Thursday and Friday: 9 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday and Wednesday: 10 AM–7 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 9 AM–9 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Universal Express includes one-day general admission and one-time-per-day express access to each ride, attraction and seated show, with Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift excluded. The Universal Express Add-On provides one-time-per-day express access to rides, attractions and seated shows, but does not include park admission; Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is excluded from that option too.
For ride-specific access details, note that service animals cannot ride in the Jurassic World—The Ride vehicle. Compressed and liquid oxygen tanks are not permitted on the ride; oxygen concentrators or related devices may be allowed if secured and if they do not interfere with the restraints.
Getting back to Studio City
For the return drive, use Universal Studios Boulevard or Lankershim Boulevard to reach the 101 (Hollywood) Freeway. The park’s attractions and entertainment can close for refurbishment, capacity, weather or special events, and operating hours may change without notice, so check the official site before you go.
For your stay, this hotel in Studio City is about a 7-minute drive from Universal Studios Hollywood.
FAQs
Where is Universal Studios Hollywood?
The park is at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608.
How tall do you have to be to ride Jurassic World—The Ride?
Riders must be at least 42 inches tall. Guests under 48 inches need a Supervising Companion.
Does Universal Express include park admission?
Universal Express includes one-day general admission. The Universal Express Add-On does not include park admission.
Can Jurassic World—The Ride accommodate service animals?
No. The park says service animals cannot be accommodated in the ride vehicle.