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The actual set for a gold rush-themed amusement park, which is central to Jordan Peele's new horror film, Nope, will be added permanently as a part of Universal Studios Hollywood’s world-famous Studio Tour. The Jupiter's Claim set will debut Friday, July 22, in tandem with the theatrical release of Peele’s latest by…

The trams on the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot tour trams are going electric. Four electric trams have been put in circulation to carry visitors through the historic Universal backlot — the theme park’s signature attraction — officials announced today. By 2025, the park plans to convert its entire fleet of 21…

UPDATED with LAFD statement: The power went out on some visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood today, no doubt the result — at least in part — of record temperatures across Los Angeles. Eleven people were rescued after becoming stuck on the Transformers ride. The Los Angeles County Fire Department was called to…

Super Nintendo World will open at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023, Universal announced today. Construction is already underway on what will be the first Super Nintendo World in the United States. Universal Studios’ first Super Nintendo World opened at the Japan park in 2021. The U.S. debut of Super Nintendo World…

In anticipation of Los Angeles County lifting most masking requirements tomorrow, Universal Studios Hollywood today announced it would do away with all masking, vaccination and testing requirements for guests. “Beginning on Friday, March 4, and in accordance with government guidelines, guests will no longer be…

NBCUniversal theme parks posted their most profitable fourth quarter ever today, led by Universal Studio Orlando, where Epic Universe is rising. Universal Studio Hollywood and Japan are close behind and Universal Beijing Resort, which opened last September, will post a modest profit in 2022. "It's impossible not be…

Universal Parks & Resorts made a number of big announcements today, among them that Karen Irwin, President of Universal Studios Hollywood, will become President of Universal Orlando Resort. That property’s current president, Bill Davis, is retiring after 15 years at his post. Irwin began her career with Universal in…

Beginning tomorrow, anyone aged 12 and over attending a large-scale outdoor event in Los Angeles County with 10,000 people or more — such as Lakers, Rams and college football games — will be required to show proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 or a negative test taken within 72 hours. The mandate will apply to…

As Delta variant cases continue at high levels in Los Angeles County, outbreaks on sets, studio lots and facilities continue as well. On Monday, the county’s Covid-19 reporting page indicated there had been an NBC Universal Productions outbreak at the address for Santa Clarita’s Firestone Ranch. The county site…

UPDATED with latest: As the wave of post-lockdown theme park reopenings continues across California, there has been some movement on access for fully-vaccinated, out-of-state visitors. Recently-amended state and local rules were confusing — see story below — and most parks played it safe, reopening to just California…

Universal Studios Hollywood officially reopened Friday to California residents with new and revamped attractions including Jurassic World—The Ride and The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!. Annual and Season Pass Members attended a preview yesterday. The park announced its reopening plans March 30. Most but not all…

Universal Studios Hollywood will reopen on Friday, April 16. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 8, the park announced today. There will be a special park preview for annual and season pass members starting on Thursday, April 15. The park has been shuttered for more than a year. Disney said recently that Disneyland…