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Universal Studios Hollywood · Operating · 1964
Studio Tour
Tram tour · Upper Lot
The world-famous tram tour through Universal's working backlot — King Kong 360 3-D, flash floods, and Fast & Furious sets.
At a glance
Key facts for Studio Tour.
Type
Train & sky ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Tram tour
Opened
1964
Land
Park
Specifications
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Ride profile
Train & sky ride · Tram tour
- fast-furious
- king-kong
- studio
- tour
Experience
Tram tour
Specs source: universalstudioshollywood.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Studio Tour.
Timeline
1964
Studio Tour opens
Background
The Studio Tour has been Universal Studios Hollywood's signature attraction since the mid-1960s, evolving from a VIP lot peek into a special-effects tram with King Kong 360 3-D and earthquake/flood scenes.
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Sources & official links
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- Studio Tour — official ride pageuniversalstudioshollywood.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Hollywood — official siteuniversalstudioshollywood.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Hollywood on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Universal Studios Hollywood rosterCoasters and other rides
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