Outstanding Achievement and Visual Effects
As our tram entered the King Kong 360 3-D attraction, we were surround by two curved screens, each measuring a massive 187 feet wide by 40 feet high, equal to 16 movie theater screens. We were caught in the middle of a struggle between a 35 foot T-Rex and the 8th wonder of the world, […]
Let Me Help You With That
Our next stop was the “lightweight” prop section. These were items that are heavy in real life but in the movie world they are very light and easy to pick up. It was fun picking these items up and playing with them.
Let’s Go Shopping
As we approached the entrance of the Edith Head building, several trucks were backed up to the dock loading props. We entered the building and was amazed at all the things before us. We were looking at Universal’s prop collection, the largest in the industry, containing over 1 million items, stored on four floors. Every […]
Exterior & Interior Ornamentation
We arrived at the Staff Shop and was amazed at the creations they make. The shop is one of the oldest and most historic manufacturers of exterior and interior ornamentation. Their products have been used in the motion picture industry for the re-creation of sets and facades from every architectural style and era.
An Open-air Trolley
On the VIP Experience instead of a four-car tram, we traveled around the back lot in a special open-air trolley. Our group had 11 people so we shared a bus with Mary’s group that departed at the same time as us. Both Matthew and Mary were knowledgeable on the past, present and future of the […]
What does a restroom, Emmy, and Queen Ravenna’s Mother have in common?
The restroom was done in a French design with paper hand towel imprinted with Universal VIP Experience. A cabinet in the lounge held the Emmy for 30 Rock Outstanding Comedy Series in 2009.Snow White and the Huntsman costume was on display.
A “Light” Breakfast
Our “light” breakfast included hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, ham & cheese on croissants, smoked salmon on brioche, tomato & cucumber sandwiches, a wide assortment of pastries and muffins, fresh orange, grapefruit and cranberry juice, coffees water and teas. They also had all kinds of sugars and spices for the tea and coffee.
Group Photos
On February 3rd we got up and it was raining. Not exactly what we had thought of when we purchased Universal Studios VIP tickets. The tickets at $359 a person, were purchased many months in advance. LA had been having record rain fall for the last few weeks so we did realize it might be […]