Park Journey
Menu

Universal Studios

Universal Studios Hollywood Reopening Update - April 19, 2021

4/19/2021

 
Picture
Yesterday we made our return to Universal Studios Hollywood. After a year of closure, the park reopened last Thursday and we have to say, it was sure great being back. 

In this update we've got lots of videos to share including our Secret Life of Pets POV, Jurassic World POV with Indominous Rex, Super Nintendo World Update and my thoughts on the reopening procedures, covid protocols and more. 

It's a packed update, make sure you have a Scooby Snack!! 

Written by Gregg Condon
Before we get into the update, here is the video with a walk-through of the park and my commentary on the parks reopening. I also included some highlights from the Studio Tour at the end, sans-commentary. 
Picture
Out in CityWalk, the Butterbeer stand is now closed. Make sense since the park is now open.
Picture
It's great to be back!
Picture
Rolling out the red carpet
Picture
Who says you can't see a smile with a mask on
Picture
The limited capacity totally worked!
Picture
Our first stop was to get adopted!
Picture
Picture
Mmm ... massage
Picture
Picture
The queue has so many great details
Love the details, definitely need to investigate these pics further for easter eggs 
Picture
Picture
Lets go for a ride!
Picture
We got stopped a few times, yay for selfies!
Picture
The amount of "gags" in the ride are amazing!
Picture
Picture
Picture
FIRE!
Picture
Picture
The ride is seriously so cute, it's definitely a perfect fit for the park!
Picture
Hi Harry!
Picture
I have to admit, I got a bit emotional riding Forbidden Journey!

Picture
How about a look at Super Nintendo World! Guess it's official now. =)
Picture
There's no hiding it now!
Picture
Picture
Picture
Love being able to get up-close looks at it now!
Picture
Picture
Picture
And even overhead looks
Picture
And over-wall looks
Picture
Picture
Picture
We of course had to take a ride on Jurassic World!
Picture
I know this isn't one of the newer additions, but I love how this pic came out
Picture
Smile!
Picture
Picture
After our adventure, we needed a refreshment 
Picture
Picture
Picture
I was a bit embarrassed at how quickly I drank my drink, until I saw this. LOL.
Picture
Some HHN construction. As for how they're going to do HHN this year, who knows. It won't be "normal", but I also can't see them opening these mazes for daytime use. These tents can get hot, 110+ during the day.
Picture
Hey Bart! (Note: If you're holding a tiki or any other cup that has an alcoholic drink, the characters will not take selfies with you ... learn something new every day)
Picture
This was the most crowded spot was saw all day, and it wasn't bad at all.
Picture
More HHN Stuff
Picture
Picture
Hey Scoob! 
Picture
Yes, this really was 80 minutes. They're maybe at 1/3 to 1/4 capacity
Picture
Reminder, these markers are there for a reason. The group in front of me not only ignored these, but also mask requirements, which is why I'm this far back. But this was the exception, not the rule. 96.8% of people know and follow the rules.
Picture
Rawr
Picture
The replacement for WhoVille ...
Picture
As I was walking out shortly before 4:00 this was the crowd level on the upper lot

Overall my visit was VERY positive. The Team Members are doing an amazing job at all of the attractions and at all areas of the park. Which doesn't surprise me at all. 

As far as attractions. As I mentioned in the commentary video, the attractions that have the most reduced capacity are the Studio Tour and Jurassic World. I'm also going to assume Transformers and The Mummy are in that group, but we didn't ride them so I can't 100% say. 

Secret Life of Pets doesn't seem to have it's capacity reduced AT ALL due to the way the ride is already set up. This coupled with the virtual queue means you don't need to go here first. 

In addition, Forbidden Journey, again due to the way the ride is already set up, didn't seem to have too much of a reduced capacity. You're losing maybe 1-2 seats per ride vehicle whereas with Jurassic World and the Studio Tour you're losing a LOT more than that. 

With that said, you can save Pets and Forbidden Journey for later in the day and you should be good to go. 

​As always, thanks for reading and watching! Until next time! 

Related Videos

Related Updates
  • Taste of Universal at Universal Studios Hollywood - March 22, 2021
  • Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras and Velocicoaster Update - February 12, 2021
  • Universal Orlando Jurassic Coaster Construction and Bourne Stuntacular Technical Rehearsals - June 17, 2020
  • Super Nintendo World and Secret Life of Pets Update - February 21. 2020
  • ​Universal Studios Hollywood last weekend of HHN and Park Update - November 4, 2019


If you enjoyed this update please share with your friends and make sure you "like" us on Facebook and "follow" us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 

If you have any comments, please share them below

    Categories

    All
    2014 Attractions
    2015 Attractions
    2016 Attractions
    2017 Attractions
    2018 Attractions
    2019 Attractions
    2020 Attractions
    2021 Attractions
    2022 Attractions
    2023 Attractions
    Bourne Stuntacular
    Cabana Bay
    Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem
    Diagon Alley
    Dreamworks Theater
    Epic Universe
    Eyegore Awards
    Fast And Furious: Supercharged
    Grinchmas
    Halloween Horror Nights
    Harry Potter
    Harry Potter And The Escape From Gringotts
    Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey
    Hogwarts
    Hulk
    Islands Of Adventure
    Jupiter's Claim
    Jurassic Park
    Jurassic World
    Lunar New Year
    Mario Kart: Bowsers Challenge
    Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge
    Minions
    Nintendo
    Nye
    Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
    Reign Of Kong
    Secret Life Of Pets: Off The Leash
    Simpsons
    Springfield
    Studio Tour
    Super Nintendo World
    The Incredible Hulk Coaster
    The Voice
    The Walking Dead
    Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
    Transformers: The Ride
    Universal Cinema
    Universal Citywalk
    Universal Orlando
    Universal Running
    Universal Studios Florida
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    Universal Studios Japan
    Volcano Bay
    Wizarding World

    Archives

    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    September 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    May 2019
    February 2019
    December 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    June 2016
    April 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013

    RSS Feed

  • Home
  • Six Flags
  • Universal Studios
  • Disney Parks
  • Cedar Fair
  • SeaWorld Parks
  • Other Parks
  • Beyond The Parks
  • The Other Side of the Tracks
  • Industry News
  • Cruise Journey
  • Theme Park Art
  • Past Updates
    • 2021 Updates
    • 2020 Updates
    • 2019 Updates
    • 2018 Updates
    • 2017 Updates
    • 2016 Updates
    • 2015 Updates
    • 2013 and 2014 Updates
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Six Flags
  • Universal Studios
  • Disney Parks
  • Cedar Fair
  • SeaWorld Parks
  • Other Parks
  • Beyond The Parks
  • The Other Side of the Tracks
  • Industry News
  • Cruise Journey
  • Theme Park Art
  • Past Updates
    • 2021 Updates
    • 2020 Updates
    • 2019 Updates
    • 2018 Updates
    • 2017 Updates
    • 2016 Updates
    • 2015 Updates
    • 2013 and 2014 Updates
  • Contact Us