Originally Posted By dllovinrn Hey all you LP-ers- I know this isn't a Disney question, but I'm hoping some of you have some info to share! When we go in Sept./Oct. DH & I would like to do some L.A. area things we haven't yet done, namely Catalina Island & a couple of studio tours. Of course, DL is the main reason for the trip, but we'll probably only do 3 days there (since it will be our 4th trip in 1 1/2 yrs.) & save it for last. Anyone have any opinions about which tours are must-see's? Thanks alot!
Originally Posted By ABBY I haven't been to Universal studios since I was a kid (about 25 years ago) but from what people tell me it is really fun.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy I've done the NBC studio tour in Burbank and then came back at 5pm for the Jay Leno show. The tickets for Jay are free. I've done Catalina Island as part of a cruise we were on. We rented gold carts and drove around the island. We were ready to get back on the ship after a couple of hours. Maybe we just didn't come prepared but found it boring. Pretty... but boring. I have not been to Universal since I was a kid in the 70's but have heard it's fun and the rides are good. I think the Hollywood thing(Chinese Theater) is a must do..unless you've already done it. I have lots of funny pix goofing around with the stars on the sidewalk.
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF I really like Universal.......we were there a year ago...but, if you are into the crazy rides.....go to 6 Flags in Valencia.....my kids loved that...(all teenagers except for one 9 year old)
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Warner Brothers Studio is just behind Universal. Check their website for tour information. Its a tour that is on our "to do" list. We try to do something touristy each trip down. Last year we went to Griffith Park. We rode the Carousel that Walt Disney's daughters rode (I brought peanuts and went to Train Town. We tried to go to the Observatory but couldn't get parking. A bonus was we randomly went past the Church of Scientology DlandDug was a big help in making suggestions for places to see None of those are tours of course, but I'd also suggest the La Brea Tar Pits for a "you've gotta be kidding, this is in the middle of LA?" experience Very cool!
Originally Posted By heidikayberg In 2003 my family did the VIP tour at Universal Studios and it was a great experience. We saw a lot of behind-the-scenes things that the normal tour does not see and we were also led to the front of the line for all of the attractions. I think that we could have seen some actual filming but things were pretty quiet due to the actor's strike. (if I remember correctly) The tour lasted the entire day and was completely filled with fun and information. It was definitely worth the money!
