Category Archives: California

Universal Studios Tours – Park Information

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If you are planning a trip to Universal Studios Tours, you need to know specific information about the park before you arrive. If you have special needs, you may need more information than usual, and you should contact Guest Services and inform them of your special needs prior to your arrival. You may purchase tickets in advance either online, or over the telephone. Tickets can also be purchased at Ticket Master Outlets and through travel agents. You may also purchase … Continue reading →

Disney Dollars and Disneyland Merchandise Cards

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When it comes to kids and money, we all know what happens. The money either gets spent the wrong way, or it gets lost. With Disney Dollars and Disneyland Merchandise cards, you may be able to cut down on some of this. Disney Dollars work just like cash at Disneyland. They can be used anywhere in the park, and at certain hotels. They can even be used at local Disney stores in your area. The Disneyland Merchandise Card works more … Continue reading →

Celebrate Birthdays At Disneyland

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If you want to celebrate your birthday, or the birthday of a child at Disneyland, you can easily do this – and it doesn’t even have to be done on the exact date of birth! Start celebrating by going to City Hall, which is located in Town Square, upon your arrival to Disneyland. Here, you will receive a Birthday Sticker or button. This sticker tells everyone on at Disneyland that you are to receive special treatment. On your birthday celebration … Continue reading →

Universal Studios Tours VIP Studio Pass

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Unlike Disneyland, reservations cannot be made for any of the attractions within Universal Studios. However, you can get a VIP Studio Pass, which will allow you to skip many of the lines, and will even provide you with a personal tour of the back lot. The cost of the VIP Studio Pass is quite affordable – under $300 for two people, and it entitles you to many special perks….you get to see everything, including many things that are not part … Continue reading →

Universal Studios Tours – Nickelodeon Blast Zone

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If you bring younger kids, aged twelve and under, to Universal Studios, they will probably be most interested in the Nickelodeon Blast Zone. Featuring three attractions in one, this is one of the few attractions that really appeal to the younger crowd at Universal Studios Tours, so you can expect them to spend a great deal of time there. Shaped like a huge orange rocket, the Nickelodeon Blast Zone is a big hit. This is a huge play area basically … Continue reading →

Universal Studios Tours Hotels

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When planning your Universal Studios Tours vacation, you may wish to stay at a hotel that is within walking distance of the park. There are only two hotels within walking distance, and they are both world-class hotels that are highly recommended. The Universal Sheraton Hotel is located at 333 Universal Hollywood Drive. The hotel has served visitors to Universal Studios since 1969, and it is known as the Hotel of the Stars. The hotel literally sits on the back lot … Continue reading →

Torrey Pines State Preserve

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Located at the Northwest end of San Diego, within the city limits, Torrey Pines offers you over 2000 wild and natural acres. Along with the trees of Torrey Pines, there’s a visitor center, miles and miles of trails, miles of beaches, and a lagoon that’s a vital area for seabirds. The State Preserve of Torrey Pines not only preserves the trees but the salt marshes and waterfowl refuges as well. The Torrey Pines State Beach here stretches nearly four miles, … Continue reading →

Universal Studios Tours Hollywood Ticket Outlet

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While visiting Universal Studios Tours, you should pay a visit to the Hollywood Ticket Outlet booth. You can do more than purchase tickets to great shows; you can also request free tickets for many of the shows that are currently being filmed. Note that the shows are limited to the ones that allow studio audiences. There are other services available at the Hollywood Ticket Outlet booth as well. These include upgraded park tickets, visitor information, and foreign currency exchange. The … Continue reading →

Seaport Village San Diego

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The Seaport Village of San Diego combines the best of waterfront shopping, dining, and overall family entertainment. While the Marina Park is here as well, nearby is the small but popular San Diego public park. In Seaport Village you’ll find 14 acres of pleasure with more than 75 shops and galleries, restaurants, and eateries on the sidewalk. Even though the area is primarily targeted towards visitors, locals get the best of the best with the restaurants and their out of … Continue reading →

Universal Studios Tours Height Requirements

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Universal Studios is a great deal of fun – for most people. However there are some who simply will not enjoy a day at Universal Studios Tours – young children specifically. If you are planning a vacation to Universal Studios, you should take the height requirements into consideration – or you could end up having a miserable time. First, you must be forty-eight inches tall to ride Revenge of the Mummy. You must be forty six inches tall to ride … Continue reading →