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Universal Studios Hollywood introduces new Host for Spanish Studio Tours

Colombian-born Carmen Villalobos and the star of Telemundo’s series “El Final del Paraiso” takes on a new leading role as the video host of Universal Studios Hollywood’s  Spanish-language  Studio Tour , providing entertaining insight for guests designed to complement the “live” narration provided by expert Studio Tour guides.

The updated Spanish-language Studio Tour featuring Carmen Villalobos’ vignettes will officially begin on Friday, August 30.

“I have always been a fan of Universal Studios Hollywood and amazed at how the Studio Tour gives people a genuine peek at show business in action,” said Carmen Villalobos.  “We had so much fun filming the segments for the Spanish Studio Tour and I am beyond thrilled to now be a part of this amazing attraction that brings guests just a little bit closer to the magic of Hollywood.”

A signature attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood for over 50 years, the world-famous Studio Tour has taken millions of guests behind-the-scenes of an authentic movie and television studio, immersing guests in the exciting and elusive world of movie-making magic.  The hallmark attraction provides remarkable access to movie sets on a working production lot, taking guests onto areas of the studio typically restricted to authorized movie production personnel.

With these three quintessential words—lights, camera, action—which are synonymous with the glamorous world of Hollywood, the Studio Tour leads visitors on a thrilling journey past historic soundstages and famous films sets where some ofHollywood’s most memorable movies and television shows were made.

During their 45 minute Studio Tour, guests span a retrospective timeline of favorite films on New York Street, the filming location for such movies as  Hobbs & Shaw , Transformers  and  The Sting ; Courthouse Square, made famous in the  Back to the Future  movies and  To Kill A Mockingbird ; the cobblestone streets of Little Europe where such films as  The Pink Panther  and  Pirates of the Caribbean , were filmed; Six Points Texas, home to Hollywood’s greatest Western films, andCourt of Miracles where  Dracula ,  Frankenstein  and  The Hunchback of Notre Dame  made horror film history.

The world-famous Studio Tour is a featured attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood and is included in the cost of admission to the theme park. Spanish-language tours run multiple times day and it is recommended to visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com  for  daily schedules .

Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” also appears in a variety of entertaining interstitial videos that provide similar contextual insight on the English-speaking Studio Tour.

Carmen Villalobos, one of today’s best-known actresses on U.S. Hispanic television, started her career in her native Colombia. Since then, she’s appeared in numerous telenovelas, gaining international notoriety for her role in Telemundo’s iconic “Sin senos no hay paraíso,” in which she played the unforgettable Catalina Santana. The role quickly propelled her to fame and earned her an exclusive contract with the network. She has gone on to participate in multiple productions for the network, including “Niños ricos, pobres padres,” “Mi corazón insiste,” “Ojo por ojo” and the Emmy Award-winning Super Series™ “El Señor de Los Cielos.”

Nine years after “Sin Senos No Hay Paraiso” first aired, Villalobos returned to reprise the role of Catalina Santana in its sequel, “Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso.” That same year, she was also the co-host for Telemundo’s Premios Tu Mundo (Your World Awards). With over 12+ million followers, Villalobos is recognized as a social media influencer.

“El Final del Paraiso” premieres on Telemundo on Tuesday, August 13 at 9pm/8c.

With so much to see and do at Universal Studios Hollywood, the  California Neighbor Pass  invites guests to experience 175 days of fun for $149 when purchased online. Visit  www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com  for more details. Blackout dates and restrictions apply.

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Guide to the Studio Tour 60th Anniversary Celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood

Happy 60th Anniversary to the World-Famous Studio Tour! This beloved attraction isn’t just a fan favorite; it kicked off a series of innovations that completely reshaped the themed entertainment industry. To honor this game-changing tram tour, Universal Studio Hollywood has a whole bunch of vintage-inspired fun in store from April 26 to August 11, 2024 .

A (very) quick history lesson: The Studio Tour began in 1964 as Universal Studios’ humble effort to get tourists onto the lot to pay for lunch at the commissary. Guests paid $2.50, hopped aboard a candy-striped “GlamorTram,” and got to peek at film sets, a stunt show, a makeup demonstration and a costume show. In doing so, Universal effectively demystified the movie-making process, as film sets had until then been largely closed off to the public. But beyond that, the Universal Studio Tour birthed a series of innovations that changed entertainment forever. Showcasing practical effects on the Studio Tour led to creating thrill rides based on beloved movies, which led to…well, what Universal Studios Hollywood is today. 

Six decades and over 200 million guests later, the Studio Tour basically invented the modern theme park. So how could Universal not throw a party for it? Here’s everything you need to know about the celebrations for the 60 th Anniversary of the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood .

A Special Edition Studio Tour 

Even if you’ve been on the Studio Tour before, you’ve definitely never experienced what the 60 th Anniversary of the Studio Tour has to offer. Naturally, the biggest Studio Tour celebrations are happening on the attraction itself. The whole tour is getting a makeover for its anniversary, including updated decor, new scripts for the tour guides, and new media content (featuring new celebrity cameos) you’ll watch on the tour.

The trams themselves are getting in on the fun, too: several will be made up to look like old school, candy-striped Glamor Trams, just like those from the 1960s. Plus, new (and oh-so quiet) electric trams will take guests cruising through the past in modern style. 

Step Onto an Iconic Movie Set 

The 60th Anniversary Studio Tour is so much more than a makeover. For the first time in decades, guests will get to step off the Studio Tour trams and experience the studio backlot by foot! Once the tram reaches a certain well-known movie set, you’ll get to deboard for some extra special photo ops. Not only will you get an opportunity to get up close and personal with an old-school Glamor Tram, but you’ll get unique photo ops inspired by some of Universal’s most adored blockbusters. Some of those include special, cinematic AR filters, but we’ll keep that as a fun surprise. 

And, just a heads up, you are on one of the creepiest sets in movie history. Keep an eye out for a certain someone lurking around the set. He just might be amenable to a selfie — if you’re lucky. 

Experience Historic Studio Tour Moments

The World-Famous Studio Tour is always a fun history lesson, but this special version will really relish in the legacy of this iconic attraction. Several iterations of the Studio Tour have traversed the studio backlot. That means celebrated experiences have come and gone, including the Parting of the Red Sea, the Ice Tunnel, and so many more. This year’s gussied-up tour will give you a taste of those retired moments: as you pass the location of an erstwhile Studio Tour moment, the tram screens will display what Classic Moment used to be there. For history nerds like me, this is huge.

Even better, though: one of those Classic Moments is returning to the World-Famous Studio Tour for this celebratory event! The Runaway Train , which originally ran from 1974-1985, is back in action for the 60 th Anniversary of the Studio Tour. (An archival photo of the original is shown above.) If you want to see an old-school attraction up and running again, you’ll definitely need to take a spin on the Studio Tour this summer. 

A New Look For a Beloved Classic 

One beloved Studio Tour moment has a whole new look for 2024. “Earthquake – The Big One” which replicates an 8.3 Richter scale seismic shift inside a 1989 San Francisco BART station, has been revamped as a modern subway stop, complete with electric bikes and sleek white tiles. Don’t worry, “Earthquake – The Big One” hasn’t lost any of the thrills its namesake promises. Complete with a fire, a ceiling crashing in, a gas tank sliding into the station, a flood — all fabricated with practical effects, of course – the 21st century spin on the crowd favorite won’t disappoint. 

Celebratory Food and Beverage Offerings

What’s a celebration without party food, right? Throughout the festivities, Universal will have special, retro-inspired eats, drinks and desserts available throughout the park. Here’s what you can expect on the food and beverage front:

Special Edition Popcorn Bucket

Great news for collectors: for the 60 th Anniversary of the Studio Tour, Universal Studios Hollywood is rolling out one of its more adorable popcorn buckets ever. Classic Universal cartoon character Woody Woodpecker helms the Studio Tour on this delightful snack vessel. Woody might not actually drive the Glamor Tram in real life, but let us dream, OK?

Festive Drinks

The park has two celebratory drinks on tap to honor the 60th. And they are both, in a word, extra — in the very best way. First is the non-alcoholic Lava Lamp , a swirl of Sprite, alcohol-free blue Curaçao, grenadine and sparkling cranberry juice, topped with blue raspberry Pop Rocks. 

For the 21+ crowd, there’s the Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend , a vodka hibiscus lemonade; the Shark Bite , a tequila-based drink with tropical vibes and a shark lollipop; the Old Hollywood , with whiskey, a root beer liqueur and cream soda; and the rum-based Kong Tiki which, appropriately, uses banana and other fruit flavors. When I said extra , I meant it. 

Celebratory Snacks

Guests can enjoy 60th Anniversary snacks on-the-go, too. City Snack Shop , a to-go stand flanking Production Plaza on the Upper Lot, is offering giant pretzels shaped like the number 60, special edition Banana Breath Popcorn (that’s caramel + banana chips), and a whole lineup of commemorative sugar cookies — including one shaped like a candy-striped Glamor Tram. Just don’t forget to Instagram it before you take a bite!

Nostalgic Meals

You’ll find the bulk of the Studio Tour 60th Anniversary offerings at Hollywood & Dine and Mel’s , two eateries located on the Upper Lot. Hollywood & Dine will boast a drool-worthy slate of sandwiches — smoked brisket, BBQ cheeseburger, BBQ pulled pork, and BBQ grilled chicken — all on adorable Woody Woodpecker buns. Over at Mel’s, guests will nosh on fried chicken and meatloaf served on throwback combo trays. It’s just so charmingly ‘60s, isn’t it? 

Delightful Desserts

If you’re a can’t-skip-dessert person like me, you’ll be particularly amped for the Studio Tour 60th anniversary. Over at Hollywood & Dine, guests can dig into sweets inspired by Woody Woodpecker’s pal Chilly Willy: the Chilly Willy Funnel Cake, and the Chilly Willy snowball. Film Reel Cookie Sandwich, which is a sugar cookie with cream filling shaped, yes, like a film reel. Lights! Camera! Dig in! 

Down on the Lower Lot, Studio Scoop has whipped up some throwback treats for the festivities, too. You might need a buddy to dig into Kong’s Ice Cream Sundae, a gigantic banana split topped with strawberry, chocolate, waffle cone chunks, candy bananas, whipped cream, banana chips and a 60th Anniversary cookie. If you don’t have a Kong-sized appetite, try the Glam Tram Cone: vanilla soft serve with a strawberry flavor swirl, also topped with a 60th Anniversary cookie. 

And don’t miss out on the big daddy of ‘em all: the 60th Donut. It’s technically two donuts covered in blue icing and candy pearls, because we’re just that serious about celebrating. 

PRO TIP: In-between sundaes and donuts, keep your eyes peeled for blue signs reading HERE BACK THEN all throughout the theme park. When you scan the QR code, you’ll get a look at the retired attractions or shows that used to stand in that same spot. 

Limited-Edition Throwback Merch

The Studio Tour 60th aesthetic is looking cute . Inspired by the red and white stripes on the original Glamor Trams, these shirts, jackets, hats, mugs, cups and so much more will be available at Universal Studio Store at CityWalk , Universal Studio Store (inside the theme park) and Production Central (also inside the theme park) all celebration long. Because we all want a piece of history all to ourselves, right? 

That’s what’s on the docket for the Studio Tour 60th Anniversary celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood! What’s your favorite part of the backlot tour? Let us know in the comments below. 

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The Studio Tour has always been mine and my husbands favorite ride! It’s so much fun, with so must nostalgia and love for the movies. I absolutely love the back lot tour, the king kong ride, the jaws drive-through, the old Western flooding sequence, and the war of the worlds set. The fact that you can get on with food and drinks too is such a great bonus! I hope they repurpose the fast and furious section (due to making it a ride in the park) into something else. I also which there was more to the “Nope” attraction. Overall – it’s always a highlight of our days in the park and a must-see ride everytime we’re there.

We love to hear about how much you enjoy The World-Famous Studio Tour, Elise! Can’t wait to see you again!

We’ve been to Universal Hollywood before, but I never went on the Studio Tour that time (I was in a different section of the park while the rest of my family went on it). I hope to check it out for the 1st time when we go there again in June. Of course I also hope the “Fast & Furious” section of the tour becomes something different by then.

Not to mention I’ll most likely buy one of the limited merchandise, considering that I’m a fan of Woody Woodpecker.

Awe we will be there April 25th and miss it by a day. Is there a chance the current studio tour will be closed at all in preparation for this event?

Does the special 60th tour come with the tram lot tour or is this an extra price?

Hi Jamie! The 60th Anniversary celebration is included with valid theme park admission.

Universal Studios is our, husband and my, favorite amusement park! We often have annual tickets. We always go on the tram tour. Each time it’s different. Each time it’s awesome. The most fun is bringing others along to enjoy what we love. Sharing is caring. I’m not going to miss this event. See you soon!

We can’t wait to see you!

That’s excellent as coming from Australia and when I got my tickets was yet to be announced. Something to look forward to that’s for sure. See you guys there from the 3rd of May. Will be my 8th visit.

We can’t wait to see you there, Brett!

I had a Celebrity Annual Pass for the tour every year starting around 1981 (I was eleven) when it was about fifteen bucks and went each spring & summer break over and over and over again — until I finally auditioned to be a guide in 1987, which started my entire career. So this stuff hits me in a very happy place.

I want one of those popcorn buckets — and I love that they’re adding video content of the tour history on-board. And the return of the Runaway Train!!!

The Popcorn Bucket is a must-purchase!

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Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates 60 years with this new Studio Tour experience

Universal Studios Hollywood reissues iconic Glamor Trams as the world-renowned Studio Tour celebrates a milestone 60 years. (Photo credit: Victoria Wall Harris/Universal Studios Hollywood)

LOS ANGELES - Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the Studio Tour's 60th anniversary this season with a new, "experiential" addition to their popular Los Angeles back lot tours. 

While guests are normally confined to keeping their arms and legs inside their vehicle during the tour, beginning April 26, Universal Studios Hollywood is flipping the script. The park invites guests to get off the tram to pose for photo opportunities in front of some legendary movie scenes, like Universal's "King Kong" and "Jaws" sets.

For a photo opportunity like never before, the anniversary event will also feature the first-ever original replica of the Hollywood Sign situated along the iconic back lot for guests to get up close to the iconic landmark.

Universal Studios Hollywood reissues iconic Glamor Trams as world-renowned Studio Tour celebrates a milestone 60 years. (Photo credit Victoria Wall Harris/Universal Studios Hollywood)

Other notable attractions include the renovated debut of Universal's "Earthquake – The Big One," which features a realistic 8.3-magnitude quake, and a large Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur display. The 60th-anniversary elements offer guests new ways to immerse themselves in Hollywood's most iconic scenes – and take the photos to prove it.

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"The Studio Tour is a crown jewel in our theme park portfolio and a beloved attraction for millions of guests," said Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Vice President and General Manager Scott Strobl. "We are thrilled and honored to share our enthusiasm for its historic relevance with guests both new to the experience as well as those who have journeyed with us along the way."

As part of the Studio Tour 60th anniversary celebration, Universal Studios Hollywood offers a selection of specially created, highly themed food and beverages, available from April 26-August 11, 2024. (Photo credit Victoria Wall Harris/Universal Studios Hollywood)

The anniversary celebration also includes new eatery options, including BBQ brisket sandwiches and BBQ chicken sandwiches from Hollywood & Dine, burgers and chili dogs from Mel's Diner, ice cream from Studio Scoops and cookie sandwiches from City Snack Shop.

Universal Studios Hollywood's 60th anniversary event runs from April 26 through August 11, 2024. Click here for more information and for tickets .

Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Studio Tour With New and Classic Experiences

U niversal Studios Hollywood is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Backlot Studio Tour with a dedicated program from April 26 through August 11, 2024. As part of the celebration the trams will receive a makeover that pays homage to the original iconic red-and-white Glamor Trams. Over the span of 60 years, Universal Studios Hollywood has been visited by over 200 million guests worldwide and remains the crown jewel of the Universal Studios Hollywood experience.

According to the official press release "the centerpiece of the Studio Tour 60th anniversary celebration will treat guests to the unique opportunity to step off the tram and onto a legendary movie set where an original, fully restored 1964 vintage Glamor Tram awaits. The area will provide additional memorable photo opportunities and social media posts, including a giant 'King Kong' backdrop and the theme park's original hanging 'Jaws' shark."

Additionally, the Earthquake - The Big One attraction, which debuted as part of the Studio Tour in 1989, has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation and will debut with contemporary technology and aesthetics.

It's unclear if the dancing cars that were once a part of the experience and went away with the Fast and Furious - Supercharged portion of the tour will return. There's been a big black tarp over them for years and we hope they're doing okay. (The Kuka robotic arm technology that brought the dancing cars to life also power another attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.)

Other features include a visit to Courthouse Square, where scenes from the "Back to the Future" movies have been filmed (along with everything from "To Kill a Mockingbird" to "Gremlins" to "The Monster Squad"), complete with an original time machine picture car and Doc Brown himself (just like how you glimpse that rascally Norman Bates by the "Psycho" house).

According to the official release, as the tram cars "navigates around the historic backlot, additional surprises from a time long gone will make a cameo appearance, including the temporary return of the 1976 Runaway Train as warning bells and sirens alarm from its stationary location. Moments of nostalgia will also be featured aboard the tram's monitors showing clips of former Studio Tour attractions as they once appeared on the tour."

There will also be a new dinosaur from "Jurassic World" on the tour. "This giant, growling creature, bearing a large bite of sharp teeth, will be located adjacent to a locked paddock of wild dinosaurs that can be heard screeching and clamoring to escape," according to the official release.

Universal Studios has also partnered with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood Sign Trust and "is debuting the first-ever original replica of the Sign to be situated along the studio backlot, adjacent to the tram step off moment. This large-scale reproduction was meticulously crafted from the Sign's historic records to faithfully recreate this iconic landmark and bring it to visiting Studio Tour guests, where it will be nestled for several years along the hillside. The original Hollywood Sign towers at 45 feet; this official replica will stand tall at 10 feet to complement the landscape."

There will also be "a selection of specially created, highly themed food and beverages, curated by the theme park's Executive Chef Julia Thrash, along with themed merchandise and memorabilia." You can also buy a special dining package, which allows you " to choose six eligible menu items: a choice of two entrees, plus a choice of four snacks, sides, desserts or beverages at participating restaurants or food carts. Select in-park venues and food carts are excluded, and the Dining Pass is valid only on the day of purchase."

Additionally, the food cart on the upper lot will be turned into a Glamor Tram and serve up a selection of treats tied into the celebration, including the Glam Tram Cookie, Film Reel Cookie Sandwich, Giant 60th Pretzel, 60th Celebration Cookies and Banana Breath Popcorn, a reference to the old Kong encounter on the tour and his infamous banana breath. The popcorn bucket (below) is a must.

"The Studio Tour paved the way for the development of Universal Studios Hollywood and celebrating its 60-year milestone pays homage to its indelible impact," said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood, in an official statement. "The Studio Tour is a crown jewel in our theme park portfolio and a beloved attraction for millions of guests. We are thrilled and honored to share our enthusiasm for its historic relevance with guests both new to the experience as well as those who have journeyed with us along the way."

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Dodger stadium tour guides, busier than ever in shohei ohtani era, vote to unionize.

IATSE B-192, which represents Universal Studios Hollywood workers and ushers at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, led the charge at Vin Scully Avenue.

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As the Dodgers’ first year with Shohei Ohtani brings a new wave of fans to Vin Scully Avenue, tour guides at the nearly 62-year-old stadium have voted to unionize. 

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Responsible for leading the wide array of tours that the stadium now offers — from basic stadium tours to pregame tours to Jackie Robinson and “Fernandomania” (devoted to Fernando Valenzuela) tours, with offerings in English, Spanish and Japanese — the tour guides work year-round, typically as part-timers.

Security concerns were a top motivator for the group, says IATSE Local B-192 secretary/treasurer Cat Hutchinson, who has led Dodger Stadium tours for 10 years. There are no security screenings for tour groups except for those taking pre-game tours, according to Hutchinson. And while this situation has concerned tour guides for some time, a recent influx of patrons has exacerbated fears. Ever since the Dodgers’ $700 million, 10-year deal — the biggest in North American pro sports history — was announced with star two-way player Ohtani, an average basic stadium tour in the spring has hovered around 40 to 60 people, says Hutchinson, while tour guides are responsible for providing both a positive guest experience and making sure that the groups keep clear of players and participants don’t wander off into the stadium and present security risks.

The group is also seeking raises: Currently, tour guides get paid L.A. City minimum wage, or $16.78 an hour, while tour leads are paid $18 an hour. Other unionized staffers at the stadium have higher minimum rates, says Hutchinson. Major hospitality union UNITE HERE Local 11, for instance, represents concessions workers. In its 2022 contract negotiation, that union combined minimum guaranteed hourly tips with wages so that concessions stand employees could make $30.94 an hour.

“When I first started, I knew going in it was a minimum wage job, but it was kind of like, okay, cool, I’ll work for the dog one or two days a week and for the perks,” Hutchinson says. “The culture has definitely changed over the last few years. It’s definitely a mix of older and younger guides, but I think now a lot of our younger guides are like, ‘This has been a source of my income and I’m trying to survive and work other jobs as well in addition.’ ”

In a union contract, the group is hoping to boost wages, address security concerns, institute policies on last-minute shift cancellations and provide premium pay to tour guides who work on foreign-language tours. (The number of Japanese-language tours has ballooned since the Ohtani announcement, per Hutchinson.)

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A leisurely walk along the main streets of Rostov-on-Don – Bolshaya Sadovaya and Pushkinskaya, starting from the area of football fans, on the Theater Square. At the beginning of the 20th century, this street was compared to the capital Nevsky Prospekt. Multi-storey apartment houses, built according to the projects of outstanding architects, reminded travelers of European cities. These buildings are today an ornament of the city, in each of them the history of the city is preserved. The route then passes through the city's quiet central boulevard, past 19th-century mansions, still keeping the secrets of their former owners, and numerous restaurants, pastry shops and cafes.

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