Originally founded as a movie studio in 1912 and in 1964 as a theme park, Universal Studios, Hollywood, is one of the oldest and perhaps most famous movie studio/theme park in the world. In 2013, Universal Studios Hollywood had more than 6.1 million visitors and is the 9th most visited theme park in the US. It also ranks as the #17th most popular theme park in the world.
Carl Laemmle first offered “backlot” tours of Universal Studios in 1915 for 5 cents. This also included a chicken lunch. Once sound came to the movies, tours were discontinued for about 30 years. They were reintroduced in the early 1960’s. The theme park, with roller coasters and themed rides began in the early 1970’s.
Universal Studios Hollywood currently has 2 roller coasters and a total of 9 rides, numerous shows, play in water features, and movie characters walking about the park for picture taking. The latest attraction is The Walking Dead, set to open on July 4th, 2016.
Universal Studios HollywoodOriginally founded as a movie studio in 1912 and in 1964 as a theme park, Universal Studios, Hollywood, is one of the oldest and perhaps most famous movie studio/theme park in the world. In 2013, Universal Studios Hollywood had more than 6.1 million visitors and is the 9th most visited theme park in the US. It also ranks as the #17th most popular theme park in the world.
Carl Laemmle first offered “backlot” tours of Universal Studios in 1915 for 5 cents. This also included a chicken lunch. Once sound came to the movies, tours were discontinued for about 30 years. They were reintroduced in the early 1960’s. The theme park, with roller coasters and themed rides began in the early 1970’s.
Universal Studios Hollywood currently has 2 roller coasters and a total of 9 rides, numerous shows, play in water features, and movie characters walking about the park for picture taking. The latest attraction is The Walking Dead, set to open on July 4th, 2016.