All Anaheim & Buena Park Tours & Excursions in 2026

f you're debating whether the VIP Experience is worth the upgrade, it absolutely is. From the moment we walked through the dedicated VIP entrance — bypassing the general admission lines entirely — it was clear this was a completely different level of park experience. We were welcomed into a private lounge with a full breakfast spread, comfortable seating, and none of the early-morning crowd chaos. Our tour guide was the real highlight. Knowledgeable, funny, and clearly passionate about the studio's history, they walked our small group (capped at just 12 people, which makes a huge difference) through areas regular guests never see — working soundstages, the New York backlot, and props from decades of film and TV productions. The behind-the-scenes access to the Studio Tour, including extended stops most guests only glimpse from a distance, made the whole park feel new again even though we'd visited before. Front-of-line access to every major ride — Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Jurassic World, Revenge of the Mummy, Fast & Furious — meant we spent our time actually experiencing the park instead of standing in line. Reserved seating at shows and a relaxed pace throughout the day made it feel more like a curated experience than a theme park visit. It's a splurge, but for anyone who wants to see Universal Studios Hollywood done right, this is the way to do it. Highly recommend.

Everything about this tour was perfect! Pick up and drop off were easy. We loved enjoying the clean comfortable van. Jeanette was above and beyond AMAZING!!! Her knowledge, humor and good tunes made the day even more special! My son said it was his favorite vacation day!!! If you are debating this tour DO IT!!!

We went to three beaches and had plenty of time to explore them on our own although our guide gave us excellent suggestions on what to see and do. We were lucky on our 2 hour whale watching portion of the trip. We saw 4 whales and stayed with them for a good period of time.