A sourced account of travelshorts’ 2024 trip. Opinions and costs describe that journey; hotel benefits, prices and access may have changed. Summaries are editorial paraphrases, attributed to the creator. Read our source notes.
Travel day 2 of 23 · Reconstructed date: 2024-03-25 · Source: travelshorts · Editorial edition: 3 November 2026.
What happened on day 2
- Experienced09:00
Universal Studios Beijing
Entered Universal Studios Beijing one hour before official opening using hotel resident early park admission.
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 0:48Caption timestamp checked
we actually get early access to the park by an hour. So the standard opening time today is at 10:00 in the morning.
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 0:48Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Rode Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey dark coaster in Hogsmeade.
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in ChinaVideo description
We first head over to Hogsmead the Harry Potter themed land and go on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey coaster
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in ChinaVideo description
- Experienced
Jurassic World Adventure
Rode Jurassic World Adventure dark ride featuring full-sized animatronic Indominus Rex chasing the vehicle.
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in ChinaVideo description
Then we went on probably my favourite dark ride of all time Jurassic World Adventure, it is a great mix of practical effects and screen, a full size dinosaur even chases you!
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in ChinaVideo description
- Experienced12:00
Three Broomsticks
Ate lunch at Three Broomsticks ordering The Great Feast (ribs, chicken, corn, vegetables, wedges) and Butterbeer.
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 19:47Caption timestamp checked
This and a butter beer cost 478 rmB, which is roughly about 50 pounds.
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 18:11Caption timestamp checked
Here's a three broomsticks.
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 19:47Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
WaterWorld Stunt Show
Watched the WaterWorld live action stunt show.
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 29:06Caption timestamp checked
So that was the Waterworld stunt show.
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 29:06Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark
Rode Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark 3D motion ride in Transformers Metrobase.
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 31:43Caption timestamp checked
just behind that giant Optimus prime, is Transformers battle for the Allspark.
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 31:43Caption timestamp checked
- Skipped
Decepticoaster
Holly was just below the required height restriction for Decepticoaster, so Holly and Mark skipped the ride while Matthew rode it.
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 30:54Caption timestamp checked
Holly's just about that much too small to go on it, so I won't go on it.
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 30:54Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Neon Street Hawkers
Had Asian street food dinner at Neon Street Hawkers in Universal CityWalk, ordering stir fried beef noodles, stewed pork rice, chicken satay, and dumplings.
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 56:59Caption timestamp checked
I'm gonna have the stir fried rice noodles with beef and a black bean sauce. Matthew is gonna have rice with stewed pork. Holly's just gonna go from chicken satays. I'm also gonna get a portion of pork and vegetable dumplings
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What the creator thought
Hotel
Travelshorts’ observation: Staying at The Universal Studios Grand Hotel grants early admission to the park one hour before regular opening time, allowing hotel guests to clear popular rides with minimal waits.
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 0:46Caption timestamp checked
And because we're staying in the hotel, we actually get early access to the park by an hour.
Recommendation
Travelshorts’ observation: Facial recognition is used throughout Universal Studios Beijing for park entry and Express Passes after linking passport details on the first day.
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 1:54Caption timestamp checked
we registered our faces against our ticket and our passport, so we no longer need to show our passport or our tickets or anything. Everything's done by your face,
Recommendation
Travelshorts’ observation: Jurassic World Adventure is an exceptional dark ride combining practical dinosaur animatronics with large screens and an impressive chase sequence.
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in ChinaVideo description
Then we went on probably my favourite dark ride of all time Jurassic World Adventure, it is a great mix of practical effects and screen, a full size dinosaur even chases you!
Where they actually stayed
The Universal Studios Grand Hotel
Actually stayed · 2 nights · Day 1 · Day 2
Room recorded: Hollywood Boulevard View Room.
Travelshorts’ account: Booked 2 nights at the end of March for £390 via Trip.com; 7th floor room has an amazing direct view straight into Universal Studios Beijing. Staying at the hotel allows entrance 1 hour before general park opening, with a direct view of Hollywood Boulevard from the room. Comfortable room with long desk area, though note it only had one chair for dining.
Observed during this stay: Desk, Early theme park entrance, Facial recognition integration, Large TV, Long desk, Room service, Theme park view, Two double beds. These are historical observations, not a current amenities guarantee.
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- CHINA TRAVEL DAY - UK To Beijing with British Airways · 32:34Caption timestamp checked
and the total cost for two nights in the end of March, so a Sunday night and a Monday night, came to £390.
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 0:35Caption timestamp checked
And this is the view out of our bedroom window here at the hotel, straight down Hollywood Boulevard and into the theme park.
- Universal Studios Beijing - Our First Day in China · 45:21Caption timestamp checked
Got a really big desk area, but there's only one chair. An extra chair would have been nice, I think.
Getting around
Walking: The Universal Studios Grand Hotel to Universal Studios Beijing
Actual
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 0:59Caption timestamp checked
So we're going to head down, go through security, and wait to go in the park.
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 0:59Caption timestamp checked
Costs mentioned in the videos
Historical amounts with their original currencies and price scopes. Listed prices and category summaries are distinguished from amounts paid; these are not a day-total calculation.
- Universal Studios Beijing 2-Day Park Ticket£100.00
Transaction · Paid · roughly about £100 each for 2-day ticket · Universal Studios Beijing
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 2:11Caption timestamp checked
tickets to the park has cost us for two day tickets, roughly around £100 each.
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 2:11Caption timestamp checked
- Universal Studios Beijing 1-Day Express Pass£100.00
Transaction · Paid · about £100 each for 1 day · Universal Studios Beijing
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 2:17Caption timestamp checked
And for just an express pass for one day is again about £100 each.
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 2:17Caption timestamp checked
- The Great Feast and Butterbeer at Three BroomsticksCN¥478.00
Transaction · Paid · Feast with ribs, chicken, corn, veggies, wedges and butterbeer · Three Broomsticks
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- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 19:47Caption timestamp checked
This and a butter beer cost 478 rmB, which is roughly about 50 pounds.
- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING - Full day at this Amazing Theme Park in China · 19:47Caption timestamp checked
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