About Celebrate L.A.!

IMPORTANT

An AAE24 badge or à la carte ticket purchase is REQUIRED for entrance to Celebrate L.A. hosted at Universal Studios Hollywood. Registration is not available at the event. All registrations must be processed and paid for prior to boarding the Celebrate L.A. shuttle bus.

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Schedule of Events

7:45 p.m.	Shuttles load at Los Angeles Convention Center in front of West Building.
8:30 - 11:30 p.m.	AAE24 attendees have exclusive access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, Springfield: Home of the Simpsons™, and the World-Famous Studio Tour.
8:30 - 9:15 p.m.	World-Famous Studio Tours are available.
11:30 p.m.	Event concludes and guests exit through the main entry to shuttles returning to the official AAE24 hotels.

Park Map

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Food and Beverage

AAE24 attendees can enjoy food and beverages at these themed restaurants in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Springfield: Home of the Simpsons™:

Three Broomsticks™
Hog's Head™
Butterbeer™ at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
Moe's Tavern
Cocina Mexicana
Krusty Burger
Luigi's Pizza
Bumblebee Man's Taco Truck
Cletus' Chicken Shack
Phineas Q. Butterfat's Ice Cream
Deluxe Bars Throughout (Includes select spirits, beer, wine and sodas)

Event and Attraction Details

World-Famous Studio Tour

Private Studio Tour Trams will continuously from 8:30 – 9:15 p.m.

This legit journey through the actual sets of some of your favorite movies and television shows is mixed with exhilarating attractions and entertaining insights, making it an educational thrill ride unlike anything you can experience anywhere else.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™

Ride queue closes between 11 – 11:30 p.m.

Make your way through the hallowed halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Then soar above the castle grounds as your join Harry Potter and his friends on an unforgettably thrilling adventure.

Flight of the Hippogriff™

Learn the proper way to approach a Hippogriff before spiraling, swooping, and diving around the pumpkin patch near Hagrid's Hut.

The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts™ Castle

Light shows will take place at 9:30 and 10:30 p.m.

Celebrate the four Hogwarts™ houses as they are brought to life in a stunning spectacle of dazzling lights and music when The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts™ Castle returns for select dates. Watch in awe from Hogsmeade™ village as projections are cast against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts™ castle inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.

Ollivanders™

Experience Ollivanders™, Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC, where you can see a wand choose a wizard

Springfield: Home of the Simpsons™

The Simpsons Ride™

Join The Simpsons™ on a trip to Krustyland. Grab a seat on an indoor simulated rollercoaster ride, where you’ll careen and crash through the park with Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie in an over-the-top non-stop exhilarating adventure. Keep an eye out for cameos from some of Springfield’s fan-favorite characters as you adventure through the town.

Kwik-E-Mart Retail Shop

Krustyland Unlimited Carnival Play

Prizes not included.

DJs and Dancing

DJs and dance floors will be available for those who prefer to bust a move or end their night dancing off the adrenaline built up from rides throughout the night.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.
The Simpsons TM & © 20th Television. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2024 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

Parking and Driving Instructions

Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

Ride Share Directions

Ride share drop off is inside Frankenstein Parking Garage before turnaround. Follow ride share signs.

From Hollywood

Take the 101 Hollywood Freeway North to Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right onto Universal Studios Blvd. Follow signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From Santa Monica

Take the 10 Santa Monica Freeway East to the 405 Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Ventura Freeway East/South. (Signs to Los Angeles.) Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit on Lankershim Blvd. Turn right on Lankershim Blvd and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Follow signs to the 105 Freeway. Take the 105 Freeway East to the 110 Harbor Freeway North. After passing through the downtown area, get on the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Follow the 101 Freeway to the Universal Studios Blvd. exit. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From Anaheim

Take the 5 Golden State Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit at Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From San Diego

From Santa Barbara

Take the 101 Hollywood Freeway South and exit on Lankershim Blvd. Turn right on Lankershim Blvd and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

Please direct yourself to any of the Parking Toll Booths. Parking fees vary. Please see below:

Daily Parking Fees Per Vehicle

General Parking Before 5pm - $32
General Parking After 5pm - $10
Preferred Parking Before 5pm - $50
Preferred Parking After 5pm - $20
Front Gate Parking - $70

General Parking is subject to availability. Parking rate may change without notice.

Security at Universal Studios Hollywood

For your safety we have enhanced the security procedures at the Park and ask for your understanding and cooperation. All guests will be subject to metal detection scanners and x-ray scanners for personal items.

Please note the following restrictions:

All bags, backpacks, and packages will be x-rayed and/or inspected prior to entering the Park. Take everything metal out of your pockets to go through the metal detectors.
We recommend you leave unnecessary articles in your car and secure valuables in your trunk.
The following items are not permitted: any type of explosive or weapon, alcoholic beverages, marijuana, illegal drugs, clothing likely to create a danger or disturbance, clothing that may create a false impression of employment by Universal or as emergency personnel, segways (unless utilized as an ADA mobility device), hoverboards, and drones.
Selfie sticks are permitted at Universal’s discretion but must be stowed on rides and attractions and the Studio Tour.

Please note the following guidelines for bringing food and drink into our Parks:

Acceptable items:

Bottled water (maximum 2 liters)
Small snacks
Any food required for special dietary needs
Any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements
Baby food/baby formula
Soft-sided insulated bags no larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep

Prohibited items:

Alcohol
Marijuana
Glass containers
Open containers
Large coolers of food
Hard-sided coolers
Soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep
Coolers, suitcases, and bags with wheels

Code of Conduct

Welcome to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk (“Universal”).

In order to ensure that your visit and that of your fellow guests is pleasant, we request that all visitors to Universal comply with the following Code of Conduct:

For Everyone’s Safety: All Visitors Must Pass Through Metal Detection Before Experiencing the Theme Park. All bags, backpacks, and purses are subject to x-ray and/or additional inspection by Universal security without advance notice and should not be left unattended.

Do not physically or verbally threaten or harass any person. Fighting, use of physical force, obscene or sexually explicit language or gestures, or racial, religious or ethnic slurs, including any display on apparel or via body art likely to create a disturbance or a danger to other persons, are prohibited.
Do not possess any item that could be used as a weapon, including, but not limited to: firearms, explosives, fireworks, chemical dispensing devices, or any clubs, sticks, knives or other object(s) that may be used in any way to inflict bodily injury on another person. Selfie sticks are permitted on Universal CityWalk at Universal’s discretion. Selfie sticks are permitted inside Universal Studios Hollywood, but must be properly stowed away during participation on rides and attractions and during the Studio Tour.
Do not yell, scream, honk horns, race car engines, sing, play musical instruments, radios, audio players or other sound amplification devices, or otherwise communicate in a manner which creates noise of sufficient volume to disturb the ambient noise level of Universal or impinge on the hearing or peace of other persons beyond a 10-foot radius.
Visitors must be fully clothed, including shoes and shirts. Except as required by Universal or for religious or medical reasons, visitors may not wear any covering that fully or partially obscures a person’s face. Clothing that Universal construes as indecent, exposes excessive portions of the skin, or that Universal views as inappropriate for a family environment is prohibited. Clothing or accessories (e.g. uniforms, costumes or props) that may create a false impression that visitors work for Universal or as emergency personnel are prohibited.
Do not run, skate, rollerblade, skateboard, ride a bicycle or scooter, or use wheeled shoes. Do not obstruct or interfere with the free flow of pedestrian traffic, or otherwise engage in any unauthorized performance. Hoverboards are not permitted. Segways are not permitted except when utilized as an ADA mobility device. Drones, sometimes referred to as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or other controlled flying devices are not permitted on or above Universal property without Universal’s express written permission.
Do not discard litter of any kind except in designated trash receptacles. Rummaging through or removing items from the trash receptacles or coin fountains is prohibited. Spitting is prohibited. Urinating anywhere except in designated restrooms is prohibited.
Do not deface, damage or destroy any property belonging to Universal, its merchants or other persons.
Open cans, bottles or other receptacles containing any alcoholic beverage are permitted only in areas specifically designated for the consumption of alcohol. Smoking or consuming tobacco (including e-cigarettes and vaporizers) in areas other than designated areas is prohibited. Marijuana and all illegal items, substances and paraphernalia are prohibited.
No photographing or videotaping for commercial purposes or any purpose other than personal use without Universal’s prior consent. No photographing or videotaping in a manner that is harassing or disruptive to Universal’s merchants or other persons.
Do not solicit money or other contributions or donations; sell admission tickets to Universal CityWalk and/or Universal Studios Hollywood; distribute commercial advertising or promotional material of any kind; engage in commercial activity; or offer samples of items which are sold or available for sale.
Do not sit on floors, planters, handrails, stairs, escalators, trash receptacles or other areas not specifically designed for seating. Bicycles must be secured to approved racks provided by Universal. No occupied strollers or wheelchairs are allowed on escalators.
Do not bring any animals on to Universal’s property with the exception of service animals providing assistance to visitors with disabilities and/or in the company of persons claiming to be a trainer of a service animal.
Daytime curfews (Los Angeles County Code 13.57.010) and nighttime curfews (Los Angeles County Code 13.56.010), unless accompanied by an adult after 10:00 p.m.) will be enforced.
Do not cruise or solicit in vehicles or in Universal’s parking areas or garages. Overnight parking without Universal’s written consent is prohibited.
Line jumping where the use of a queuing system is employed is prohibited and may result in expulsion from Universal’s property.
Visitors may bring into Universal Studios Hollywood bottled water (maximum 2 liters), small snacks, any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements, any food required for special dietary needs, baby food/baby formula and soft-sided insulated bags no larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep. Prohibited items are alcohol, marijuana, glass containers, open containers, large coolers of food, hard-sided coolers, soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep, and any coolers, suitcases or bags with wheels.
Do not violate any federal, state or local law or ordinance. Failure to comply with all posted rules, signs, warnings and policies is prohibited.

Violators of this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave the Universal’s property and may be cited for trespass or violation of local, state or federal law and/or may be arrested by local law enforcement agencies.