by Denise40

Created on: October 26, 2008   Last Updated: September 13, 2010

Universal Studios - Hollywood

Universal Studios in Hollywood is the largest film and television studios in the world. It is also a larger than the one I went to in Australia. To see the shows and the whole area properly it would take two days.

I only took one day to go around it but I wasn't going on most of the rides available. We decided to do a tour to the studios from our hotel with a company called VIP Tours.

To be in the park all day it cost $89 for an adult and $75 for a child. One American dollar is equal to 0.57 United Kingdom pounds. This price was transport to and from the park and entry into the park itself.

Once inside the park you can do as you please. In this price all rides and attractions are included. So trust me you will be entertained all day!

*SHOWS & TOURS*

- Special Effects Stages

This show lasts 30 minutes. It will let you see how to create special effects for Universal's biggest movies. The audience are included and can participate.

I found it interesting and you seen how easy it was to bring a movie to life by sounds. The only thing I would say is that they have a robot and things go wrong and he comes to life.

He runs around the stage after people which might be frightening to younger children, maybe take a seat at the back far away from the front of the stage would be advisable. I do recommend this show a lot!

- Backdraft

You are warned before you go into this show that some effects may be too intense for children.

It is based on the hit movie and really is a demonstration on how they can use fire as special effects. It really is impressive you can feel the heat on your face once you are inside.

- Fear Factor Live

I went to see this show and to be honest, as I have never heard of Fear Factor before I wish I hadn't. It is an audience participation show, which goes to the extreme.

You could have signed up if you had of wished to do the stunts. It included gravity defying stunts (had to hold onto bars from a height), live creeping creatures (like maggots and spiders) and audience participation.

Personally this show is my type of thing. I felt like I had wasted 30 minutes but if you are a fan of the show you may like to see this.

- Universal's Animal Actors

This is a lovely show, which brings out the animals that are used in films. They will show you how they train them to do tasks and you can watch them perform live. It lasts 15 minutes and I feel it is worth while to go to watch for all the family. Children will enjoy this show

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