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>> If you like me and love all things movie culture, you know that la is the heart of it.
So, I'm taking you behind the scenes of what is the world's largest working movie studio and theme park
all rolled into one, and I'm going to show you how to experience the backlot V.I.P.
Universal Studios Hollywood is about a 10-minute Drive from the center of Hollywood.
The studio first opened back in 1915,
today, there are loads of rides, restaurants, shops, and experiences for all ages to enjoy.
It's straight to the Studio Backlot Tour for me, though.
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>> Hi. >> Hi, Welcome to V.I.P. >> Thank you.
I'm so excited about today's tour. >> It's the way to do it. >> Are you ready? >> Let's go.
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>> The VIP Studio Tour takes about two and a half hours and will immerse you in the past,
present, and future of some of your favorite TV shows and movie sets.
>> Uh oh, Look out! >> Screaming
>> I'm in the movie JAWS.
After a quick introduction to an old favorite, our first stop on the tour seems pretty real.
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>> Wow! >> Welcome to literally one of the biggest sets ever created for film. >> This is out of this world.
I seriously feel like I'm on another planet right now. But to be honest, not one I don't want to be living on.
>> A big apocalypse? >> This is crazy!
>> Yeah, so this is War of the World's, directed by Steven Spielberg.
>> This plane looks so real, it's like I can't imagine them creating something like this.
>> You know why that's because it actually is, all in all you saw this set on film for two and a half minutes.
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>> And just like that within a couple of minutes I am transported to another city and another time.
>> Hello, New York!
(laughing) >> This is so cool!
Alight, we have arrived at what is known as New York Street.
Made to look like the Big Apple. If you look around,
you would never be able to tell we're actually still in Los Angeles. It's pretty cool.
These very streets have been used in some of the world's biggest blockbusters including Spider-Man 2,
Transformers, Captain America, and the list goes on.
Literally right across the street. We walk onto the set of a classic favorite movie of mine.
>> So welcome to Courthouse Square. This area has been used in countless movies and TV shows.
This is from Back to the Future. This is the whole area.
>> Wait. Sorry. So is that where the hoverboard came up? >> Right. >> Oh wow.
>> No, the car, the DeLorean where he goes 88 miles an hour straight up this street here.
This is why you do the VIP Studio Tour guys.
You actually get to get off the trolley and walk around on a real set.
The only one thing left for me to say. >> What's that? >> It's time to go Back to the Future. >> Yeah do it! (laughing)
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>> One of the great things about the VIP package, is that it includes a gourmet lunch in the private VIP
dining room prepared by Universal's very own Executive Chef.
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sfx: howl [Music] Halloween themed
>> When the sun goes down
each year during Halloween. The park transforms into Halloween Horror Nights.
I'm on a tack for you guys this is what it's all about.
Now I don't know about you, but I love a good scream.
(screaming)
For select nights from September through November,
Universal Studios transforms into a Halloween nightmare
based on your favorite horror films and TV shows. My tip is to get your ticket as early as possible because they sell out quick.
There are eight terrifying mazes to experience and this year the star attraction is the new
Stranger Things mazed based on the hit Netflix series.
If you're lucky enough to come here through Halloween,
(scream) check out the V.I.P. tour,
but also check out Halloween Horror Nights.