The Season of Thanks Extends to All Firefighters, Law Enforcement
Officials, Paramedics, Red Cross Employees and 911 Personnel November 27
Through December 21
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- In the spirit of thanks
and gratitude, Universal Studios Hollywood will recognize the heroic
efforts of firefighters and other emergency workers who helped save lives
and homes during the recent Southern California wildfires with an offer of
a FREE One-Day General Admission. This offer extends to all firefighters,
law enforcement officials, paramedics, Red Cross Employees and 911
personnel from November 27 through December 21. Up to six family members or
friends accompanying an eligible emergency worker will receive 50% off
One-Day General Admission.
This special gift is open to badged and other credentialed emergency
personnel and is redeemable by showing identification at the theme park's
box office. All personnel with current photo employee identification are
eligible.
Larry Kurzweil, President and Chief Operating Officer, Universal
Studios Hollywood, said, "All of us were moved by the hard work and
dedication shown by firefighters, law enforcement and other emergency
workers during the recent crisis. As we approach the holiday season, it's
especially appropriate for us to give thanks and show our appreciation."
In recent years, Universal Studios Hollywood has consistently honored
community leaders such as firefighters, law enforcement officials and
teachers with events recognizing their efforts and a series of "salute"
programs offering free admission as well as discounts for their families
and friends.
The FREE One-Day General Admission is only good for one-time use any
time from November 27 through December 21st and cannot be combined with any
other offer. Friends and Family must come to the park on the same day as
the eligible emergency personnel to receive 50% off One-Day General
Admission. For more information heroes can call 1-800-UNIVERSAL and press
option 5 or access http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/heroes.
Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.,
includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk
entertainment, shopping and dining complex; the Universal CityWalk Cinemas;
and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special event venue. The theme park
features such groundbreaking attractions as "Revenge of the Mummy -- The
Ride," "Shrek 4-D(TM)," "Jurassic Park(R) -- The Ride," the world-renowned
Studio Tour, which takes guests behind-the-scenes of such landmark TV and
movie locations and sets as Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds," and the
upcoming Spring 2008 new mega-attraction based on the blockbuster hit
series, "The Simpsons." Universal CityWalk features 65 entertainment-themed
restaurants, nightclubs, shops and dynamic entertainment options. Universal
CityWalk Cinemas, offering the best movie-going experience in Los Angeles,
features 19 screens including one of Southern California's largest IMAX(R)
venues and newly renovated stadium-style seating.
Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of Universal Parks & Resorts, a
division of NBC Universal. NBC Universal is one of the world's leading
media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and
marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.
Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal
Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news
and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant
television production operations, a leading television stations group, and
world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric
and 20% owned by Vivendi Universal.
SOURCE Universal Studios Hollywood
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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Eliot Sekuler, +1-818-622-6896,
eliot.sekuler@nbcuni.com, or domestic press, Audrey Eig,
+1-818-622-2962, audrey.eig@nbcuni.com, or online press, Debbie
Park, +1-818-622-9504, deborah.park@nbcuni.com, or int'l -
Hispanic press, Janel Moncada, +1-818-622-5985,
janel.moncada@nbcuni.com, all for Universal Studios Hollywood
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