Universal Studios is all about shows - from scary animated 4-D shows to musical performances on the street, there is plenty of action to go around. 

Universal Studios is divided into six areas. These are Hollywood, Woody Woodpecker's KidZone, World Expo, San Francisco/Amity, New York, and Production Central. Hollywood features Terminator 2, an exciting 3-D adventure not to be missed, and Universal Horror Make-Up Show, a comedy attraction explaining special effects. Woody Woodpecker's KidZone has shows and attractions for all ages, but especially for younger children. Attractions here include Curious George Goes to Town, Animal Planet Live, E.T. Adventure, and Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster, a rollercoaster gentler than most. 

World Expo has among its well-visited attractions, Back to the Future The Ride, which is bound to shake anyone up, and Men In Black, where guests get a chance to shoot aliens and score points. 

San Francisco/Amity's most popular attraction is most likely Jaws, which features an attack by a monstrous shark. Also in San Francisco is Earthquake, an attraction that simulates an intense earthquake. New York offers street performances in addition to rides such as Revenge of the Mummy, a frightening roller coaster ride with excellent special effects, and Twister, a tornado that destroys everything in its path. 

At Production Central, the most popular rides are Shrek, a 4-D ride based on the animated film by the same name, and Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast, a high-tech virtual-reality ride. Throughout the park there are plenty of restaurants and souvenir shops.

If you would like to stay at an official Universal hotel, try Universal's Portofino Bay, and Universal's Royal Pacific Resort, or Universal's Hard Rock Hotel.  There are also other hotels near Universal Studios that are Universal partners offering transportation benefits and discounts.

Directions: Take exit 75B off I-4 and follow the signs for Universal.