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Travelshorts visit Universal Studios Beijing with children Holly and Matthew. They check into the Grand Hotel, meet Puss in Boots, see the Transformers and Kung Fu Panda areas, watch Untrainable and explore Hogsmead, Minions Land and Jurassic World. Holly is too short for the Decepticoaster. They have lamb skewers after a long search for food and finish the day with dinner at the hotel. They also check out the Grand Hotel and CityWalk, and end the evening with dinner at the hotel. The family's first day combines meet-and-greets, attractions, shows, food and a hotel stay, with the children sharing their reactions along the way.
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The park's themed lands and shows
Travelshorts arrive from the UK and check into the Universal Studios Grand Hotel before beginning their first day at the park. On Hollywood Boulevard they meet Puss in Boots. Holly is initially unsure who he is. The family then visits the Transformers zone, where they see a large Optimus Prime statue and the Decepticoaster. Holly does not meet the height requirement for the ride, so they continue to other attractions.
They explore Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness, Jurassic World and Hogsmead, where they marvel at the detail and compare it with Universal Studios Florida. The family watches the Untrainable How to Train Your Dragon show. Although the language differs, the performance impresses them. They also note that the park can be crowded, especially during weekends and holidays. Popular shows fill quickly, and ride queues change during the day, so checking wait times and using a map help them plan their route.
Food, hotel and a full day out
After a long search for a particular menu item, they have lamb skewers for a late lunch. Food options range from quick service to sit-down restaurants, and prices can be higher in some areas such as CityWalk. They walk through Minions Land and continue around the park before heading back to the hotel. Dinner is at the Universal Studios Grand Hotel, and they discuss the day while preparing for a fuller visit the next day.
The family gives practical advice: bring a passport because it serves as the park ticket, and facial recognition is used for re-entry. Express passes may help with queues, and hotel guests can use early park entry. They note long waits at popular dining spots such as the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmead. The FAQ also covers unpredictable Beijing weather, including rain, and the hotel's fitness suite; it has no swimming pool. The video combines their personal reactions with an overview of the park's lands, shows, food and hotel arrangements.
The family uses a park map and discusses express passes as ways to manage queues, particularly when popular shows fill up or rides have changing wait times. Untrainable is among the shows they see, and they recommend arriving early to get good seats. The day moves through Hollywood Boulevard, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda, the dragon show, Hogsmead, Minions Land and Jurassic World. Their comparisons to the Florida park focus on details in the Harry Potter area.
Food requires some planning. After searching for a particular menu item, they settle on lamb skewers for a late lunch. Popular restaurants such as the Three Broomsticks can have long waits, and prices around CityWalk may be higher than elsewhere. Passport entry and facial recognition for re-entry are practical details they mention. Hotel guests can also use early entry. Their FAQ notes rain during their Beijing visit and says the Grand Hotel has a fitness suite but no swimming pool. The family reflects on the day over dinner and plans another full day at the park.
The first-day route includes check-in, themed lands, attractions, shows, food and the return to the Grand Hotel. Holly and Matthew's reactions give the visit a family perspective, while the parents share observations about planning, crowds and transport through the park. The trip ends after the family has walked through multiple lands and taken in the park's entertainment.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What is the best way to get around the park?
- A: Using a park map and planning a route can help visitors make the most of the day. Express passes may also help them skip queues.
- Q: What are wait times like for rides and shows?
- A: Waits vary by time of day and attraction popularity. Checking the wait time before joining a line can help with planning.
- Q: What is the food like at Universal Studios Beijing?
- A: There are quick-service and sit-down options. The family has lamb skewers after a long search for a menu item and notes that some areas such as CityWalk can be more expensive.
- Q: What was the weather like in Beijing?
- A: The weather can be unpredictable. Travelshorts experienced rain and recommend checking the forecast and packing accordingly.
- Q: Is there a swimming pool at the Universal Studios Grand Hotel?
- A: No. The hotel does not have a swimming pool, but it does have a fitness suite.
