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Nerd Travel Top 5 at Universal Studios Hollywood


Nerd travelers won’t want to miss all these opportunities to experience your favorite films and see them come to life at Universal Studios Hollywood! You can jump into the worlds of your favorite movies on thrilling attractions, take a step behind the scenes of movie magic on the Studio Backlot Tour, or immerse yourself in the magical world of Hogsmeade in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Studio Backlot Tour

The world-famous Studio Tour offers a real, behind-the-scenes look at movie making secrets, including the largest street movie set in Hollywood history built with creative consultation from Steven Spielberg himself. You’ll also get a close-up look at sets from Jaws, Psycho, War of the Worlds, and many other well-known films, as well as unique 3D experiences with King Kong and Fast & Furious only available as part of the tour. It’s the perfect way to go behind the scenes of the movies!

Raptor Encounter

Come face to face with a velociraptor in these harrowing encounter as the most intelligent dinosaur in Jurassic World roams the Lower Lot and poses for pictures, if you’re brave enough. Plus, get ready for Universal Studios Hollywood to open up a new Jurassic World-themed attraction opening up later in 2019.

The Walking Dead Attraction

Enter the terrifying post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead in this year-round maze-style attraction, developed in consultation with Greg Nicotero, and with plenty of artifacts from the show hidden among the attraction’s scenes. Make your way through iconic scenes from the show, and watch that you don’t get bitten on the way through…

Special Effects Show

If you’ve ever wanted to see how Hollywood films create some of their special effects, this show takes you behind the scenes for a look at how movies create realistic combat scenes, horror movie effects, the appearance of zero gravity, and more!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Walk in Harry’s footsteps through Hogsmeade and the halls of Hogwarts! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is ready to immerse you in this iconic story, from exploring the grounds of Hogwarts on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, to flying high on Flight of the Hippogriff, to finding your chosen wand at Ollivander’s, to sipping Butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks!

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