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Theme Park Policies & Conditions (USH)

 
Added 1/19/2024
General Policies
 
Metal Detectors:
 
Please be advised that all bags and personal items are subject to inspection.
For Everyone’s Safety, all visitors must pass through metal detection before experiencing the Theme Park. All bags, backpacks and purses are subject to x-ray and/or additional inspection by Universal Security prior to entering the theme park and should not be left unattended.
  • ​We recommend guests leave unnecessary articles in their car and secure valuables in their trunk.
 
 
Biometrics:
 
Biometrics are technologies that use unique physical or behavioral characteristics to verify the identity of an individual.
 
  • Finger scan identification
  • Using a scanner, the software scans swirls and arcs of the finger to create a grid of intersecting points. These points are then stored as a series of coordinating numbers only. When the finger is scanned again, the number series will repeat and match itself to the stored original.
  • This is not fingerprinting
  • A complete fingerprint is not necessary for thorough identity verification, and no fingerprint images are ever recorded. Turnstile sensors match the grid points that were taken in a guest's original scan and transfer them to the number series the system assigned to them. As this information is stored as a number only, a fingerprint image cannot be recreated and privacy is maintained.
  • The safety of guest information
  • Because of the way the template of unique points is recreated, it is impossible to duplicate fingerprints and the data is not usable for any other purposes or by any outside agencies.
  • Biometrics at Universal Studios Hollywood
  • Biometrics are gathered on a guest’s first visit when using multi-day or Annual Pass tickets. On subsequent visits these biometrics are referenced to ensure that it is the same guest using the ticket.
  • Bypassing Biometrics
  • Guest can bypass the biometrics by speaking to a Guest Services Team Member. The Guest will receive a “Required to show Photo ID” sticker on their Pass and the Team Members at the Turnstile will be aware that they will not be presenting biometrics.
Accepted & Prohibited Items
 

Accepted Items

 
  • ​Bottled Water
  • Individual size and unopened at time of entrance
  • 2 liters maximum
  • Reusable Water Bottles (such as Hydro Flasks) and Hydration Backpacks
  • Collapsible travel chairs
  • Small snacks
  • ​Any specific food for health, dietary, medical or religious reasons in an individual size
  • ​Baby food/baby formula
  • ​Soft-sided insulated bags no larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep
  • Dry Ice is allowed only if brought within the soft-sided insulated bags
  • ​Child Wagon Strollers
  • Guests must park their wagons in a designated stroller parking area before entering attractions or show venues.
  • ​Selfie Sticks
  • Permitted at Universal’s discretion but must be stowed on rides and attractions and the World-Famous Studio Tour
  • GoPros
 
Prohibited Items
 
  • Coolers, suitcases or large bags of any kind
  • ​Any food purchased from outside locations
  • ​Any beverage that is already open at time of entrance
  • Glass containers or opened containers
  • ​Alcohol, marijuana or any illegal drugs
  • ​Explosives or weapons
  • Clothing likely to create danger or disturbance or that can create a false impression of employment by Universal or emergency personnel
  • Segways (unless utilized as an ADA mobility device), hoverboards and drones
  • Professional Camera Equipment
  • Exception: Guests trying to film footage at USH with professional camera equipment are prohibited in the Park unless cleared by the Publicity Team at [email protected] prior to their visit.
Smoking Policy
 
For the comfort and safety of all Park Guests and Team Members, tobacco smoking will be permitted only in our designated smoking areas on CityWalk. There are no smoking areas inside the Theme Park at this time.
 
Guests should ask one of our friendly team members for tobacco smoking location.  Marijuana is prohibited.
 
E-cigarettes and vaporizers should follow the same rules as tobacco products.​
 
Guests can take their e-cigarettes/vaporizers into the park, as long as they don’t contain THC.​
Designated Smoking Areas
 
  • Behind NBC Sports Bar and Grill
  • Palm Court (Hotel shuttle pick up)
  • Behind Globe Gardens near Security checkpoint (metal detectors)
Payment Policy
 
Accepted Forms of Payment
 
Guests are able to use the below payment methods at all ticketing, retail, parking tollbooths and quick service food venues:
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • Google Pay
  • Apple Pay
  • Samsung Pay
  • Cash
 
This excludes 3rd party locations that may not accept all payment methods detailed above. Guests will have to head to the venue to confirm which are accepted.
Traveler's Checks
  • ​U.S. traveler’s checks are accepted at the ticket booths and gift shops with proper identification.
  • International traveler’s checks and personal checks are not accepted.

Gift Cards
  • Universal Studios Hollywood does not sell/offer Gift Cards.
Code of Conduct
 
In order to ensure that a guest's visit and that of their fellow guests is pleasant, we request that all visitors to Universal comply with the following Code of Conduct:
 
1. For Everyone’s Safety: All Visitors Must Pass Through Metal Detection Before Experiencing the Theme Park. All bags, backpacks and purses are subject to x-ray and/or additional inspection by Universal security without advance notice and should not be left unattended.
 
2. Do not physically or verbally threaten or harass any person. Fighting, use of physical force, obscene or sexually explicit language or gestures, or racial, religious or ethnic slurs, including any display on apparel or via body art likely to create a disturbance or a danger to other persons, are prohibited.
 
3. Do not possess any item that could be used as a weapon, including, but not limited to: firearms, explosives, fireworks, chemical dispensing devices, or any clubs, sticks, knives or other object(s) that may be used in any way to inflict bodily injury on another person. Selfie sticks are permitted on Universal CityWalk at Universal’s discretion. Selfie sticks are permitted inside Universal Studios Hollywood, but must be properly stowed away during participation on rides and attractions and during the World-Famous Studio Tour.
 
4. Do not yell, scream, honk horns, race car engines, sing, play musical instruments, radios, audio players or other sound amplification devices, or otherwise communicate in a manner which creates noise of sufficient volume to disturb the ambient noise level of Universal or impinge on the hearing or peace of other persons beyond a 10-foot radius.
 
5. Visitors must be fully clothed, including shoes and shirts. Unless for religious or medical reasons, visitors may not wear any covering that fully or partially obscures a person’s face. Clothing that Universal construes as indecent, exposes excessive portions of the skin, or that Universal views as inappropriate for a family environment is prohibited. Clothing or accessories (e.g. uniforms, costumes or props) that may create a false impression that visitors work for Universal or as emergency personnel are prohibited.
 
6. Do not run, skate, rollerblade, skateboard, ride a bicycle or scooter, or use wheeled shoes. Do not obstruct or interfere with the free flow of pedestrian traffic, or otherwise engage in any unauthorized performance. Hoverboards are not permitted. Segways are not permitted except when utilized as an ADA mobility device. Drones, sometimes referred to as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or other controlled flying devices are not permitted on or above Universal property without Universal’s express written permission.
 
7. Do not discard litter of any kind except in designated trash receptacles. Rummaging through or removing items from the trash receptacles or coin fountains is prohibited. Spitting is prohibited. Urinating anywhere except in designated restrooms is prohibited.
 
8. Do not deface, damage or destroy any property belonging to Universal, its merchants or other persons.
 
9. Open cans, bottles or other receptacles containing any alcoholic beverage are permitted only in areas specifically designated for the consumption of alcohol. Smoking or consuming tobacco (including e-cigarettes and vaporizers) in areas other than designated areas is prohibited. Marijuana and all illegal items, substances and paraphernalia are prohibited.
 
10. No photographing or videotaping for commercial purposes without Universal’s prior consent. No photographing or videotaping in a manner that is harassing or disruptive to Universal’s merchants or other persons.
 
11. Do not solicit money or other contributions or donations, or sell admission tickets to Universal CityWalk and/or Universal Studios Hollywood or distribute commercial advertising or promotional material of any kind, or offer samples of items which are sold or available for sale.
 
12. Do not sit on floors, planters, handrails, stairs, escalators, trash receptacles or other areas not specifically designed for seating. Bicycles must be secured to approved racks provided by Universal. No occupied strollers or wheelchairs are allowed on escalators.
 
13. Do not bring any animals on to Universal’s property with the exception of service animals providing assistance to visitors with disabilities and/or in the company of persons claiming to be a trainer of a service animal.
 
14. Daytime curfews (Los Angeles County Code 13.57.010) and nighttime curfews (Los Angeles County Code 13.56.010), unless accompanied by an adult after 10pm will be enforced.
 
15. Do not cruise or solicit in vehicles or in Universal’s parking areas or garages. Overnight parking without Universal’s written consent is prohibited.
 
16. Line jumping where the use of a queuing system is employed is prohibited and may result in expulsion from Universal’s property.
 
17. Visitors may bring into Universal Studios Hollywood bottled water (maximum 2 liters), small snacks, any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements, any food required for special dietary needs, baby food/baby formula and soft-sided insulated bags no larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep. Prohibited items are alcohol, marijuana, glass containers, open containers, large coolers of food, hard-sided coolers, soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep, and any coolers, suitcases or bags with wheels.
 
18. Do not violate any federal, state or local law or ordinance. Failure to comply with all posted rules, signs, warnings and policies is prohibited.
 
Violators of this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave the Universal’s property and may be cited for trespass or violation of local, state or federal law and/or may be arrested by local law enforcement agencies.
 
Thank you for your cooperation.
Minimum Age Requirement
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Guests aged 15 years and older are welcome to visit the Park without a guardian.
CityWalk
 
CityWalk enforces the Daytime and Nighttime Los Angeles County Curfews.
 
The Daytime Law refers to minors under the age of 18 who are subject to compulsory education or to compulsory continuation education during the hours of 8:30am and 1:30pm of the same day or days when the minor's school is in session unless accompanied by an adult. During the weekend and school holidays, this is not enforced.
 
The Nighttime Law prohibits minors from being in CityWalk between the hours of 10pm on any given day and sunrise of the immediately following day, unless accompanied by an adult.
Guardian Minimum Age
 
The minimum age to act as a guardian is 18.
Body Dimensions
 
To safely experience our attractions, all passenger restraint systems – including lap bars, shoulder harnesses and seat belts – must be positioned and fastened properly. All our attractions have different restrictions and requirements. Large-framed Guests or Guests who are unsure if they will safely fit within the restraint are encouraged to try the test seat located at the attraction entrance or speak to a Team Member.
 
Certain seats on select attractions may offer a little extra space for those who need it. Large-framed Guests are encouraged to try the test seat located at the attraction entrance or speak to a Team Member.