June 1 Universal Studios Extravaganza

All Universal Studios Go-ers, read this!

We'll meet at 10:15 a.m. at the revolving globe in front of the main gates. I suggest leaving your apartment by 9:30 to allow drive time, find parking, and walk through CityWalk to get to the globe. Your RAs will have your tickets there. We'll walk the red carpet, do the group photo, then take the studio tour. After that, feel free to explore the park on your own. The new Simpsons Krustyland Ride is now open! I also recommend the Shrek show, the Mummy, Jurassic Park, Waterworld and the special effects show. Animal tricks are also cute, and the Haunted House is vastly improved since I first gave it a try. Everything is chee-zee touristy fun, so keep that in mind!

If you intern at NBC or Universal, bring your pass and you'll get free parking! Otherwise, it's $12/car, so carpooling is advisable.

To get to Universal, head uphill on Barham Blvd, go over the hill, and turn right on Buddy Holly Drive just BEFORE the bridge crossing the 101. Follow the signs to City Walk parking. You'll probably be directed to park in Jurassic Parking. Once you're in City Walk, walk through the tourist trap shopping/dining corridor until you see the globe pictured above. That's where we'll gather at 10:15. Get in touch with an RA if you need a ride.