Universal Studios Hollywood
Film studio and theme park in the US
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| 2025 | iFly Hollywood entertainment venue expected to close at Universal CityWalk |
| May 2024 | Formal announcement made for a Fast & Furious themed roller coaster set to open in 2026, which will be Universal Studios Hollywood's first high-speed outdoor roller coaster. |
| 2023 | Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge attraction received the 'Best New Family Attraction' award at the Golden Ticket Awards. |
| 2023 | Universal Studios Hollywood hosted Halloween Horror Nights, featuring eight haunted houses including themed attractions based on The Last of Us, Stranger Things, and The Exorcist: Believer. The event also included the Terror Tram and two new live experiences: Blumhouse: Behind the Scenes and The Purge: Dangerous Waters. |
| 2023 | Universal Studios Hollywood reached 9,660,000 visitors, reclaiming its pre-pandemic attendance levels and ranking 14th worldwide. |
| July 12 2023 | Universal Studios Hollywood announced a Fast & Furious-themed roller coaster project. |
| February 17 2023 | Super Nintendo World officially opened in Universal Studios Hollywood. |
| 2022 | Visitor numbers increased to 8,400,000. |
| 2021 | The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash! attraction won the 'Outstanding Attraction' award at the Themed Entertainment Association's (TEA) Thea Awards. |
| 2021 | Park attendance began recovering, reaching 5,505,000 visitors. |
| September 2 2021 | Universal CityWalk Beijing officially opened to the public as part of the first phase of the Universal Beijing Resort, featuring free public access. |
| 2020 | Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance dramatically dropped to 1,299,000 visitors. |
| 2019 | Universal Studios Hollywood peaked at 9,150,000 visitors. |
| June 11 2019 | Universal Music Group disputed a New York Times article about the extensive music master tape losses in the 2008 fire, claiming numerous inaccuracies in the reported damage. |
| 2018 | AMC Theatres ends its operation of the Universal Cinemark theatre at CityWalk. |
| 2018 | Annual attendance was 9,147,000 visitors. |
| September 4 2018 | Jurassic Park: The Ride closed to be rethemed to Jurassic World: The Ride, based on the 2015 film. |
| 2017 | Visitor numbers reached 9,056,000, marking a continued growth trend. |
| 2016 | From Coraline To Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience exhibition opened, showcasing puppets, sets, and props from Laika's stop motion animation films. |
| 2016 | Park attendance increased substantially to 8,086,000 visitors. |
| April 7 2016 | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter officially opened, featuring attractions like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff, and Ollivander's Wand Show. |
| February 12 2016 | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter soft-opened to visitors, introducing new Harry Potter-themed attractions and experiences. |
| February 12 2016 | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter soft-opened, introducing immersive Harry Potter-themed attractions to Universal Studios Hollywood. |
| 2015 | Fast & Furious: Supercharged opened on the Studio Tour as a 3-D simulator dark ride serving as the tour's grand finale. |
| 2015 | Universal Studios Hollywood attracted 7,097,000 visitors. |
| May 7 2015 | Universal Studios announced a partnership with Nintendo to create attractions and merchandise based on Nintendo characters. |
| March 28 2015 | Springfield dining complex opened, featuring Simpsons-themed restaurants and attractions. |
| 2014 | Attendance grew to 6,824,000 visitors. |
| 2013 | Park visitor numbers increased to 6,148,000. |
| 2013 | Universal Plaza opened, enhancing the Mission Revival entrance pathway of the Upper Lot. |
| 2012 | Attendance rose significantly to 5,912,000 visitors. |
| 2012 | Super Silly Fun Land replaced the Coke Soak attraction, creating a new themed play area based on the Despicable Me franchise. |
| March 2012 | Hollywood Drive-In Mini Golf opens, featuring two themed miniature golf courses: 'The Haunting of Ghostly Greens' and 'Invaders from Planet Putt-Putt'. |
| 2011 | Family Feud game show concluded taping at Universal CityWalk Hollywood |
| 2011 | Park attendance continued to grow, reaching 5,141,000 visitors. |
| 2010 | Family Feud game show began taping at Universal CityWalk Hollywood |
| 2010 | Annual park attendance increased to 5,040,000 visitors. |
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