Make the Most of Your Universal Studios Tour

If you will be visiting Universal Studios, you need to
be prepared. Arriving at the park unprepared can
literally ruin your vacation! Follow these tips to help
you get the most out of your Universal Studios Tour
adventure.

It will be very hot. Make sure that you dress in
cotton clothing that is cool. You should strongly
consider bringing a change of clothing, so you can
change into dry clothes after the rides that soak
you, or if your clothes get too sweaty. If you will be
there during the evening hours, bring warmer
clothes to change into. Do not wear new shoes!
There is a lot of walking involved, and you won’t
last one hour in brand new shoes. Wear an old
pair that are well broken in. Bring an extra pair of
shoes to change into if yours get wet.

Make sure that you bring earplugs. There is a lot of
noise at Universal Studios, and some of the
attractions are deafening. Also bring sunscreen,
sunglasses, and hats to help protect you from the
sun. Use a backpack or a fanny pack to carry your
belongings in – there are also lockers available
through guest services if you need a safe dry place
to store your things.

Make sure that you take the Universal Studio Tour
early in the day. The park will remain open several
hours after the tour has closed for the day.
Designate a meeting place with everyone in your
party, in case you get separated. Make sure that
everyone in your party has a map, and that they
know how to read it!

Leave small babies and toddlers with a sitter. They
will not enjoy Universal Studios, and they will make
sure that you don’t enjoy it either if you bring them.
Consider purchasing VIP passes which will allow
you to move to the front of the lines for the
attractions. This is a huge time saver, and will keep
you from wasting valuable time and getting bored.

Avoid eating inside the park if you can. It is very
expensive, and the food is much cheaper right
outside the gates in City Walk. Also save your
shopping for the end of the day, so you don’t have
to carry packages around with you. Universal
Studios Tours does have a package delivery
service, which will allow you to pick up your
purchases at the end of the day near the exit, in
case you find a souvenir that simply won’t wait until
closing time.

Most importantly, see and do as much as possible,
and have fun! Universal Studios has been entertaining
us for years, and entertainment is what Universal
Studios Tours is all about!

How To Get the Most Out Of Your Universal Studios Tour Experience

Universal Studios is a huge place, with lots to see
and do. If you want to experience as much as
possible in one day, it is important to plan your day.
By planning your day, you will be able to get more
in than you would if you went in without a viable plan.

Start the day with the Universal Studios Tour. It
takes one hour, and you need to be there before
the gates open. It is important to be on that very
first tour, so you can avoid some of the long lines
at the theme park.

Universal Studios is divided into two lots – the upper
lot and the lower lot. When you are ready for the
theme park attractions, start on one lot or the other,
and visit all of the attractions on that lot before
moving to the other one. This will cut down a lot of
walking time. The upper lot usually opens before
the lower lot, so start at the top if possible.

After a day at the theme park, be sure to visit
Universal City Walk right outside the gates of the
park. The City Walk is three blocks of shops,
restaurants, bars, and entertainment. This is a great
way to end a perfect day at Universal Studios Tours.

Guest Services at Universal Studios Tours

There are many services that will help you enjoy
your day at Universal Studios, and you should
definitely take advantage of the ones that apply to
your situation. The folks at Universal want you to
have a positive experience, and these services are
meant to help you do just that.

There is a ‘Will Call’ service located right outside the
gates. Here, you can have tickets that were
purchased online reprinted if necessary, get ticket
reservations, or put your pet in a kennel. Also located
outside the gate is the Group Sales Window. Here,
you can renew your annual passes, or replace lost
annual passes. The Annual Pass Center is also
located here.

The Guest Relations booth is where you will find
visitor information concerning hotels, campsites,
and other interesting things to do in the area. You
can also get assistance and guides for guests with
disabilities and audio assist units. Travel assistance,
lost and found, and the lost children’s center are also
located in and near the Guest Relations booth.

Strollers and Wheelchairs are available for rent in the
upper lot. Lockers, where you can store your items
for the day, are also available. ATM Machines are
located at the main entrance and in the lower lot by
the Jurassic Cove Café. You may use traveler’s
checks and credit cards at the ticket booth and in
the gift shops. Checks are not accepted at
Universal Studios, and proper identification is
required for the use of credit cards and traveler’s
checks.

First Aid is located in the upper lot near Animal
Planet Live. There is another first aid station inside
the Jurassic Park Visitors Center, which is situated
in the lower lot. There are eight designated smoking
areas, which are indicated on the park map.
Smoking will not be permitted in any other areas of
the park.

You should also take advantage of the Package
Deliver Service at Universal Studios Tours. This
service will allow you to buy merchandise, and then
pick it up near the exit before you leave. The package
pickup is located near Universal Film Company.

Again, all of these services are designed to make
your visit to Universal Studios Tours more enjoyable.
If you have any problems at the park, including
problems are situations that are not discussed
here you should find a staff member and request
assistance. They will do everything within their
power to help you rectify your problem, and
continue with your Universal Studios Tour.

Discount Tickets for Universal Studios Tours

When you plan a vacation, your vacation budget is
probably in the very front of your mind. Vacations
can be quite expensive, and it is important to cut
costs wherever you can, without sacrificing your
families fun. You can save quite a bit of money with
discounted tickets for Universal Studios Tours.

There are many ways to obtain discounted tickets
for Universal Studios Tours. Coca-Cola has
specially marked cans that will save $10 on
admission for a certain number of people. You can
also save money by asking your travel agent for
special deals. Many businesses also have coupons
for discounted tickets. You will save additional
money by purchasing your tickets online, and
printing out your tickets on your home printer.

Look for discounts for students and senior citizens,
as well as for children under a certain age. Many
groups are eligible for group discounts. In many
cases, you won’t know about the Universal Studios
Tours discounts unless you ask. If you attend
college, ask about discount tickets in the Registrars
office or in the Student’s Services office at your
school.

Be Part of the Action at Universal Studios Tours

Have you ever dreamed of being on a reality show?
Here is your chance! Universal Studios Tours now
has Fear Factor Live, which is a stunt show that
uses audience volunteers. With three to five shows
each day, the chances of getting on the show are
 pretty good!

Are you ready to face your fears? There are some
 important things to know about Fear Factor Live at
Universal Studios Tours before you sign up. First,
 this is for real. This is not a cheesy attempt to
replicate Fear Factor and please a studio audience.
The stunts are very real, and they are performed by
audience members just like you. There is no
coddling here!

If you still want to participate, simply visit the casting
office, which is located near the Terminator ride in
the theme park. You must meet certain physical
requirements to ensure that you can handle what
is about to be asked of you. You must also
complete and sign a liability form, holding Universal
Studios and Fear Factor harmless of any injuries or
damages you may incur.

Before the show begins, some audience members
who were not selected to participate are called on
stage to face smaller challenges, such as eating
various bugs. The winner of the pre-show contest
wins great prizes, such as an annual pass to the
theme park. This is followed by an audience warm
up with the hosts of the show.

The show consists of six contestants that were
chosen from the casting office – if your lucky, you
might be one of these! They are dressed just as the
contestants on the original Fear Factor dress – in
tight uniforms. A series of challenges, much like the
challenges on Fear Factor are presented to the
contestants. Falls from high places, skill tests, and
of course, the famous gross-out challenge. During
the show, a random audience member is picked
for yet another challenge – such as sticking their
head in a tank full of scorpions.

If you’ve ever watched Fear Factor, and told all of
your friends that you could handle everything that
was thrown at those contestants, be careful. Here is
your big chance to prove yourself – or your friends’
chance to prove you wrong! Win or lose, Fear
Factor Live at Universal Studios Tours could be the
highlight of your visit! If you want to be on the show,
visit the casting office as soon as you get to the
park to make sure that you meet the physical
requirements – and if you don’t meet the
requirements, ask about being in the audience.