Discover the secrets and thrills of the entertainment capital of the world. There are many fantastic side trips and tours you can take before or after the gathering.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
CANCELED
We regret to announce that we didn't receive enough orders to be able to offer special admissions prices to the world's largest movie studio and theme park, Universal Studios Hollywood . A short (free) tram-ride away from our host hotel, this is the ORIGINAL Hollywood Studio tour. Registrants who have already paid for tickets will be mailed a full refund. The regular cost of admission is $49.00 at the gate. Check with AAA, AARP, or other associations to which you may belong for special rates.
DEPARTMENT 56 SHOWROOM TOUR
CANCELED
Unfortunately we did not receive enough reservations to meet the minimum required for this tour so it has been canceled. If you have paid for this tour you will be mailed a full refund.
NO CAR? NO WORRY!
A number of attractions are accessible by public transportation. In fact, this self-guided "Red-Line" tour will take you from the Metro station just a block from the hotel all the way to Union Station in Los Angeles.
Some public transportation resources:
L.A. Department of Transportation Dash and Commuter Express Lines includes a trip planner.
Metrorail Timetables
Metrorail Rider's Guide
OTHER NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Citywalk -- A dining, entertainment, and shopping complex just outside the gates of Universal Studios. No entrance fee required.
Hollywood Bowl -- Just 2 miles from our host hotel, this is one of the largest natural ampitheatres in the world, seating nearly 18,000. Check their calendar for September.
NBC Studios Tour -- Located in Burbank, only 3 miles from our host hotel, this claims to be the only commercial television studio tour. It appears that the studio is actually closed to tours due to security concerns, but tickets are available for Tonight Show tapings if you plan ahead.
Tickets to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno are available by U.S. mail. To order, send a self-addressed stamped envelope with a brief letter listing the desired date of taping and three alternate dates. You can request up to four tickets, but seating is limited. Audience members must be at least 16 years old. If tickets are available for the date you request, they will be sent to you by return mail approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the show date. All mail requests are processed on a first come, first-served basis and should be submitted at least 6 weeks in advance.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno/Tickets
3000 W. Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA 91523
Tickets for a specific show are available the day of the show only at the NBC Ticket Box, located at NBC in Burbank, CA. The NBC Ticket Box opens at 8:00 a.m. All available tickets are distributed to the public on a first come, first-served two (2) tickets per person basis.
The Insiders Guide to Hollywood and Los Angeles website has EXCELLENT information about other studio tours, stars' homes and many other Hollywood attractions.