2025 Universal Studios Hollywood Map California (Printable PDF)– Plus, Upper and Lower Lot Map

This is a 2025 map for Universal Studios Hollywood, a theme park in Los Angeles, California that is famous for its theme park attractions based on film and television properties. The park has well-known offerings including the Studio Tour, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the recently added Super Nintendo World, and the show WaterWorld. You'll also find CityWalk, the shopping and entertainment district of Universal Studios Hollywood, here as well. You can see our full guide to Universal Studios Hollywood for an overview of the park's attractions and entertainment. This is an updated 2025 map that also includes Super Nintendo World.

Universal Studios Hollywood is a popular theme park destination and a great addition to your Southern California trip alongside Disneyland! If you are familiar with the Disneyland map, you'll find that the layout of Universal Studios Hollywood is a little bit different. Universal Studios Hollywood is divided into the Upper Lot and Lower Lot, and the theme park is situated along a hill with some distance between these two areas. This is the most recent PDF map of Universal Hollywood that has been released. We will continue to look for a new update. There are new Universal Studios Hollywood rides coming on line soon and we will continue to track those and their impacts to the park map.

Below, we will share an overview of where you'll find the main attractions at the park alongside a pdf download of the park map. If you're planning a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood soon, see our Universal Studios Hollywood 1-Day itinerary without Express Pass and our guide to using Express Pass at Universal Studios Hollywood for our best tips and strategy. You can also read about the best hotels near Universal Studios Hollywood we would recommend here.

Planning a Disneyland Vacation?

Get exclusive access to prices on hotel & tickets just for Mickey Visit subscribers. Don't miss our travel hacks newsletter!

Universal Studios Hollywood Map 2025 PDF Printable

Universal Studios Hollywood Starway

Universal Studios Hollywood is built along a hill and is split into two different areas, the Upper Lot and the Lower Lot. The majority of attractions are located in the Upper Lot, where the main entrance is, and a few attractions are located in the Lower Lot, which you can see towards the upper left of the map below.

There is a series of escalators, known as the Starway, that take you from the Upper Lot to the Lower Lot, and this takes about 10 minutes to traverse. There is also an elevator available as well.

See the Universal Studios Hollywood map below for an overview of the park's layout, including major attractions and themed areas. See also our guide to the best Universal Studios Hollywood foods and restaurants you should try!

👉🏾 CLICK HERE to See the 10 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Booking Hotels for Disneyland

***You can click for a pdf download of the Universal Studios Hollywood map that will give you an overview of where each of the lands and attractions are located.***

Universal Studios Hollywood Lower Lot Attractions

Universal Studios Hollywood Lower Lot attractions

The Lower Lot is the smaller area of the park where the recently added Super Nintendo World is located, (next to Transformers: The Ride-3D). You'll enter the land through a Warp Pipe and find the immersive Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, where you can live out your dreams of participating in a Mario Kart race, and the popular Toadstool Cafe. The Lower Lot is also home to a few other attractions: Transformers: The Ride-3D, Revenge of The Mummy-The Ride, and the Jurassic World area, where you'll find the attraction Jurassic World – The Ride and the interactive playground DinoPlay.

See an overview of the Lower Lot attractions below:

Lower lot Universal Studios Hollywood map

Universal Studios Hollywood Upper Lot Attractions

Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour

The Upper Lot is where the majority of attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood are located.

Here, you'll find the World Famous Studio Tour (seen in the upper right of the map below), which takes you behind the scenes of a working film studio with several iconic scenes complete with special effects like a flash flood with 10,000 gallons of water, an earthquake, the set of the airplane crash from War of the Worlds, and thrilling experiences including King Kong 360 3-D and Fast & Furious – Supercharged.

The Upper Lot is also home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where you will find the family-friendly Flight of the Hippogriff coaster and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in Hogwarts Castle. See everything you need to know about Harry Potter at Universal Studios in our full guide!

👉🏾 CLICK HERE to Read About the Bowling Alley in the Middle of Disneyland You Might Not Know About

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal Studios Hollywood

In the Upper Lot, you'll also find the attractions Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, Springfield U.S.A. (home to The Simpsons Ride), Super Silly Fun Land (home to the ride Silly Swirly), DreamWorks Theatre Featuring Kung Fu Panda, and the show WaterWorld that features pyrotechnic effects, stunts, and a plane crash.

Towards the bottom right of the map, you'll see Universal CityWalk, the shopping and dining district located right next to Universal Studios Hollywood. Here, you'll find several quick service and table service restaurants, including the extremely popular The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Kitchen, as well as entertainment including Universal Cinema and 5 Towers Stage. You can see our full guide to Universal CityWalk for everything you need to know!

See an overview of the Upper Lot attractions and Universal CityWalk below:

Universal Studios Hollywood upper lot map

Planning a Southern California Vacation?

For the best guidance in planning your Universal Studios Hollywood vacation, be sure to join our Mickey Visit newsletter for the latest news, helpful tips, and planning resources!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you do all of Universal Studios Hollywood in one day?

For most visitors, you should be able to do all of Universal Studios Hollywood in one day. If you are planning a 1-day trip to Universal Studios Hollywood, see the map above to get acquainted with the layout of the park, and you can also read our Universal Studios Hollywood 1-Day itinerary without Express Pass for tips on making the most of your time. 

Can you walk around Universal Studios Hollywood for free?

Though you do need a ticket to enter the theme park at Universal Studios Hollywood, you can walk around the shopping, dining, and entertainment district CityWalk for free. CityWalk is located right next to Universal Studios Hollywood as you can see in the map above. You can see our full guide to Universal CityWalk for everything you need to know. 

How many areas are in Universal Studios Hollywood?

Universal Studios Hollywood is divided into two areas, the Upper Lot and the Lower Lot, with a system of escalators connecting the two. The Upper Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood is where the majority of its attractions are located. See the Universal Studios Hollywood map above for everything you need to know.

Planning a Disney Vacation? Get Exclusive Discounts + Free Bonuses

In addition to exclusive discounts for Mickey Visit subscribers, get our free planning printable and guide to make your life SO much easier.

Disclosure: We have used all the products recommended on Mickey Visit. We may receive compensation when you click on links to some products featured.

About Emily Midgley

As News Editor of Mickey Visit, Emily covers breaking news, updates planning tips based on her frequent Disneyland trips, and assists in coordinating social media content. She also helps develop resources for the site including the extremely popular crowd calendars and historical data studies. Studies she has led have been featured by the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox Business, Forbes, Fortune, OC Register, KTLA, and more.

Emily has been going to Disneyland since she was small and visits the parks regularly as a SoCal resident, including during all of the special events throughout the year. She is a huge Star Wars fan, and her favorite ride at Disneyland is Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission: Breakout!

MickeyVisit - Ultimate Disneyland Guide

Exclusive Discounts + BREAKING NEWS

Join our newsletter of 100,000+ readers for discounts, planning tips, and breaking news about Walt Disney World and Disneyland. “Essential for planning your trip!” -Helen from Portland, Oregon