CoasterMatt - Need Universal Studios Advice

[blueerica]

A friend is going to the SoCal area and will be hitting up Universal Studios for a day with his wife, and two kids (aged 10 & 8 (52" & 48"), really easy going, not easily scared). They don't have a full day to spend there, and I want to make sure they get the best stuff to do in, since they really deserve a great vacation.

What are the top five things they need to see/do while they're at the park? Anything else?

Anyone else have any advice??

Thanks!

[BarTopDancer]

The tram tour and fork over the money for the front of the line pass.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

The tram tour and fork over the money for the front of the line pass.

Ditto, plus the VIP Experience if the $ isn't a problem.

VIP Experience

The All New VIP Experience is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to feel like a celebrity for the day! Follow in the footsteps that only Hollywood heavyweights have walked before!
It's 6 hours of total movie-making immersion:

• Gain entry to production locations and studio facilities.
• Explore working soundstages.
• Wander through the incredible prop warehouse.
• See where sets are crafted and decorated in the Staff Shop, Mill Shop and Sign Shop.
• And more behind-the-scenes experiences not open to the general public.

PLUS you'll enjoy VIP privileges at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park, including:

• Escorted priority boarding to all shows and attractions.
• VIP reserved seating at ALL shows.
• Entry to the VIP Lounge.
• A gourmet lunch.
• Valet Parking.

Restrictions Apply:

• When you receive your ticket, please call the VIP office at (818) 622-5120 to reserve your time.
• Reservation Required. This purchase does not guarantee seating on a specific tour date. Please call to place your reservation as soon as you receive your tickets since seating is extremely limited. Reservations are subject to availability on the desired date.
• The VIP Experience is available every day. However, because of high demand and exclusivity, space is limited and advance reservations are required. Please be sure to book ahead of time to get the VIP Experience that works best for you!
• Tickets expire after December 31, 2010.
• Total ticket price is per person.
• Children aged 4 and under are not allowed on this tour. (Children must be 5 or older.)
• All VIP Tour content is subject to availability based on production schedules and other factors. Please note that the VIP Experience does not visit live filming locations.
• A $0.99 per ticket processing fee is included in the listed price.
• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Prices are subject to change without notice.

[CoasterMatt]

Do you know when they're visiting? I might be able to help them out, but I'm not sure if I'm gonna be around after this week.

[blueerica]

They'll be at the park around noon on Sunday. He's flying in from Chicago, meeting his family at Orange Co Airport, then driving up.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Ditto, plus the VIP Experience if the $ isn't a problem.

They even let you dance on the bar from Tombstone. Or maybe that was just me.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

They even let you dance on the bar from Tombstone. Or maybe that was just me.

I was kinda of surprised that you wanted to do it naked though...

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

but I'm not sure if I'm gonna be around after this week.

WTF!! ???

[RStar]

The VIP tour got us on everything (I highly recomend it), but it was from 8am to 5 pm.

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

WTF!! ???

I hope CM is just freaking out a bit, because he's in big trouble at work over a silly error ... and it's a fireable offence apparently - - but (and I hope I'm right) I can't imagine them actually firing him over it.