“Fitness for You June 2023
Virtual Fitness Descriptions: All levels are welcome!
Towel Stretch with Charissa: Beach towel or bath towel…just grab a towel to stretch! The benefits of stretching are often overlooked. Not only does stretching increase muscle and joint range of motion but it’s also beneficial to stretch every day! Using a fitness mat and a towel, participants can expect to move through stretches that will help alleviate stressed muscles and compressed joints! Don’t miss this popular stretch class!
Functional Fitness: Rotary Stability with Shannon: Safely activate the core for rotary stability! Rotary stability is important to daily activity when the extremities move. Train the brain to properly move through common functional movements like squatting and lunging while maintaining correct spinal alignment. Light to heavy weights will be used.
Upright Cardio Tabata with Ashley: No equipment is needed to participate in this cardiovascular HIIT class! Intervals of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10-second recovery intervals are the substance of the class. Exercises like jumping jacks, lunges and squats will increase the heart rate and improve overall endurance. Don’t miss it!
Yoga + Strength with Shannon: Looking for a fusion of strength training and Yoga? Look no further! Build strength, flexibility and increase balance by performing asanas (poses) with dumbbells. This Hatha-inspired practice focuses on breath and proper alignment to fuel each movement.
Tabata Kick Craze with Charissa: Ready for cardiovascular high-intensity interval training?! Engaging in easy-to-learn authentic kickboxing kicks, participants will perform 4 rounds of the same kick in intervals of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10 seconds of recovery. After 8 rounds of kicks, attendees will receive 30 seconds of rest. Beat the kickstart of summer with “Kick Craze”!
Banded Hip Attack with Ashley: Using light to strong loop bands, get geeked for a high-intensity, inner and outer thigh workout! This class consists of 45-second intervals of hard work followed by 15-second intervals of recovery. Strengthening the hips can help alleviate knee and leg pain and improve mobility. A mat will also be utilized.
Easy Stretch with Charissa: Don’t fret, just stretch! End the week with total body stretching! Participants will need a fitness mat to engage in stretches designed to help lengthen shortened muscles and alleviate stiff joints! Failure to stretch postworkout can increase chances of injury due to decreased muscle range of motion. Joint pain can result in a desire to rest as much as possible but can make joint pain worse. Stretching is beneficial for all! A mat is suggested.
Recovery Stretch with Charissa (In-Person) Rockledge: Recover from spinal compression and shortened hamstrings from long hours sitting or shortened quadriceps from jogging or weightlifting! Stretching is needed daily, regardless of occupation or activity! Using a fitness mat, attendees will be guided thru stretches designed to decompress the spine, lengthen muscles and ease stress in the joints.
Summer HIIT w/ Shannon (Pre-Recorded): Engage in HIIT (high-intensity interval training) to get summer fit! This strength class will utilize light to heavy weights in repetitions of 8 to 10 to achieve muscular endurance. HIIT involves exercises performed to exhaustion for a short amount of time followed by rest or lower intensity movements performed for a short time. HIIT is great for achieving maximal fitness benefits in a minimal amount of time. Commit to HIIT! Mat suggested.
Total Body Circuit with Ashley: Prepare for cardio, strength and core all wrapped in one! In intervals of 45 seconds of hard work followed by 15-second recovery intervals, attendees will execute various exercises designed to activate the major and minor muscle groups for a total body workout! A fitness mat and moderate to heavy weights will be utilized.
Strong & Stable with Shannon: Engage in strength training to achieve proper postural alignment and spatial awareness! Daily functional movements like bending or squatting, pushing or pulling can lead to injury if not performed correctly. During this class, participants will move through common exercises executed routinely, with a focus on proper form. Attendees will need light to heavy weights for this low-impact fitness experience! Start the week feeling complete!
Core Essentials with Charissa: A strong core equates to a strong body! The limbs and head radiate from the core. Using light to heavy weights, participants will perform core exercises that are essential to every core strengthening workout! Be “core”ageous with Core Essentials! A mat is suggested.
Balance Sculpt with Ashley: Moderate to heavy weights and a mat will be utilized to increase mobility, balance and strength throughout this class! Attendees can expect 45-second intervals of work followed by 15-seconds intervals of recovery to guide the workout. Balance health is important to posture and counteracts a sedentary work-life! Get balanced!
Bodyweight Tabata with Shannon: Leverage body weight to build strength! Tabata involves 20-second bursts of hard work followed by 10-second intervals of recovery. Participants can expect to utilize body weight to achieve max fitness results in a short amount of time. Finish the week strong! Mat suggested
Total Body Tabata with Ashley: Remain upright for the duration of the class! Utilizing moderate to heavy weights, intervals of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10-second recovery intervals will guide the workout!
JUNETEENTH Fitness Session - Joyful Dance & Flowing Stretch with Linda Bessacque - Easy choreography Dance and closing with fluid and flowing stretch! Be sure to join us to celebrate Juneteenth and your well-being.
Abs, Back, Glutes & Thighs with Charissa: Sculpt and strengthen the abdominal, spinal, gluteal and thigh muscles for the health of the entire body! These muscle groups are important to ease of movement and functionality in daily activity. Using a set of moderate weights and a mat, explore different exercises that are designed to challenge novice and experienced fitness enthusiasts alike!
Yoga with Shannon (In-Person) Building 53: Synch the breath and asanas (poses) for a fully intentional Hatha class experience! The 30-minute practice will consist of Yoga asanas (poses) that are designed to increase flexibility, joint range of motion, and body awareness. Participants are encouraged to find proper alignment and consciousness in each pose. A Yoga mat is suggested.
Low-impact Cardio with Ashley: Increase cardio endurance without jumping or significant pressure on the joints! In intervals of 30 seconds of work followed by 10-second intervals of recovery, participants will execute various exercises to increase the heart rate and aerobic capacity. A mat will be used.
Breathe and Stretch with Charissa: Properly breathing while stretching is important to avoid injury. During this 30-minute class, participants will learn how to properly breathe while stretching and the do’s and don’ts that everyone should know when engaging in stretching. This is a class not to miss! A mat will be utilized.
Foam Roll & Stretch with Charissa (In-Person) Rockledge: Relieve tired muscles and restricted joints with stretching and myofascial release! Using foam rollers, participants will engage in guided stretches and learn proper foam rolling techniques. Don’t miss this popular class! Comfortable fitness clothing that is not too loose is recommended. A mat will be utilized.
Yoga for Athletes with Shannon: Yoga for Athletes is a nontraditional Yoga class created to respond to the muscular stress and tightness that athletes experience as a result of physical demands that competitive sports put on the body. With a focus on increasing flexibility and improving joint and muscle range of motion, this Hatha- based class helps to lengthen common shortened muscles like the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles, while also focusing on opening problem areas like the shoulders and hips. Whether an athlete or a desk professional, all can benefit! A mat and Yoga blocks will be utilized.
Just Tabata with Ashley: Just utilizing a mat and one’s own bodyweight, participants will engage in exercises that are designed to illicit exhaustion or near exhaustion! Intervals of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10-second intervals of recovery will guide this workout. Tabata involves performing high-intensity exercises in short, quick 20 second bursts, and resting or recovering in 10-second increments for 8 rounds. Go into the weekend Tabata strong!
Core Focus with Shannon: Light to heavy weights and a mat are all that’s needed to achieve the benefits of core strengthening from this class! Participants can expect to move through various exercises designed to increase trunk strength and stability and prevent injury. Timed intervals will promote aerobic and anaerobic endurance. All movement originates with the core - let's strengthen it! A mat and weights are suggested.
Boxing + Barre Break with Charissa: It’s the ultimate combination of strengthening, lengthening and cardio in one! Using bodyweight and a mat, participants will execute authentic boxing and barre techniques fused, for a low-impact, highintensity workout experience! Rounds of 8 repetitions will be explored. Get into boxing and barre beast mode.
Yoga for Fitness Enthusiasts with Shannon (In-Person)
Building 53: Stretch the major muscle groups necessary to daily activity. Participants can expect to execute various Yoga asanas (poses) that will aid in stability, increase flexibility, improve joint range of motion, and illicit body awareness. Overused, shortened muscles and achy joints be gone! A Yoga mat is suggested.
Compound Strength with Ashley: Performed all standing, participants can expect to execute various exercises using moderate to heavy weights, while activating at least 2 muscle groups simultaneously. Class consists of 45-second intervals of hard work followed by 10-second intervals of recovery. Achieve double the benefits in a shorter period of time!
Balance + Stretch with Shannon: Balance is important to overall health. Those who have a difficult time balancing have shown to have more health problems than those who do not struggle with maintaining balance. This class focuses on balance and lengthening the major muscle groups to avoid injury. Participants will receive guidance in building balance while stretching the major muscle groups to keep the body functional and without pain.
Chair Tabata with Ashley: Light weights and a stationary chair are all that’s needed for participants of Chair Tabata! In intervals of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10-second intervals of recovery, attendees can expect to challenge major and minor muscle groups alike! Don’t let sitting at a desk deter you from fitness and health.
Blood and Platelet Donations Needed!
During this Coronavirus Pandemic the NIH Blood Bank is open Monday thru Friday 7:30am – 4pm for donations by appointment only! -The Donor Center at Fishers Lane is open for platelet and double red cell donations. Please call 301-4961048 to donate blood at main campus and 301-496-4321 to donate platelets or double red cells in Rockville.
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Music, Food, Games and More… Camp Fantastic BBQ is June 13th
It’s back and we want to make this a bigger celebration than ever! Gather up your friends and co-workers and come on over to the Annual Camp Fantastic BBQ! Join us Tuesday, June 13th on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 from 11am - 2pm as we raise money to give children with cancer a summer experience to remember The afternoon will be filled with great food, live music, games, a silent auction, our weekly Community Market, a mini-vendor fair and more. The first 200 people to visit the Contemporaries table will receive a free ticket for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
FOOD: Hardy’s BBQ, Legendary Burger, Catalyst Hot Dogs and Ben & Jerry’s
Music: ARRA (The Affordable Rock ‘n Roll Act)
Silent Auction:
• Four 3-hour admission tickets to The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
• Gift Certificate (Ameritech Construction)
• 2 Hours of Skilled Senior Care at Home (Bailah HomeCare)
• Gift Baskets (Special Love)
• Free Initial Exam; X-Ray; 3 Adjustments, Tractions and Active Isolated Stretching (Bethesda Spine & Posture)
• 2 Tickets to Performance Presented by Strathmore
• Tour and Wine Tasting (Elk Run Vineyard)
• Free Month of Lessons + Swag Bag of Prizes (Goldfish Swim School – Rockville)
• Two Domestic Airline Tickets (Omega World Travel)
• Cool Peel Laser Treatment (ICON Dermatology and Aesthetics)
• Gift Bag (PNC Bank)
• Family 4 Pack of Tickets to the National Aquarium in Baltimore
• Four 1-hour admission tickets to Zava Zone
• Air Pods (Southern Management)
• 18-Hole Greens Fees for 2 players at Falls Grove Golf Course (MCGolf)
• And More…
Sponsors: Contemporaries, Adventure Park Sandy Spring, American Benefits Exchange, Ameritech Construction, Bailah HomeCare, Bethesda Spine and Posture, Goldfish Swim School, Kitchen Saver, Omega World Travel, PNC Bank, Residence Inn Downtown Bethesda, Southern Management, The Novotny Group, OrangeTheory Fitness and PetWellClinic.
Purchase your meal directly from the food trucks. A percentage of all food sales and proceeds from the silent auction will go to help support the Special Love/Camp Fantastic program. You do not need to be present to win. Come be a part of the event, bring your coworkers and make a difference in a child’s life!
R&W Annual Meeting – June 2023
The R&W will hold its Annual Meeting from 1pm – 2pm on Wednesday, June 21st. This year’s meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams Learn more about the R&W and the Employee Services we provide to the NIH community, join the board if you desire and share your suggestions regarding what you’d like to see from the R&W in 2023-2024! Join us as we plan for another year!
“Juneteenth 19 Days of Wellness”
NIH is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Supporters of 8CRE (pronounced acre), a group composed of NIH staff, are hosting a Juneteenth 19 Days of Wellness observance from June 1st - June 19th This Juneteenth observance encourages reflection on a pivotal moment in American history when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to proclaim the end of slavery in the United States.
You’re invited to practice 19 Days of Wellness in observance of Juneteenth 2023.
• Over the course of 19 days, spend five days practicing each level of wellness self, family, and community. The attached calendar has suggested activities.
• Three Health Focus webinars will kick off each fiveday segment addressing the topics of mental health (June 1), Black Women’s Health (June 7), and Black Men’s Health (June 13). Register online
• On Monday, June 19th at 11:30am, participate in a special FREE Fitness for You Class Juneteenth Fitness Session: Joyful Dance & Flowing Stretch with Linda Bessacque - Easy choreography dance, closing with fluid and flowing stretch! All levels are welcome to participate.
How can people support this event?
All are welcome to celebrate and participate at their comfort level and ability.
• Register online
• Take photos as you go.
• Inspire others with your posts. On Twitter and Instagram mention @Support8CRE with the hashtags #8CRENIHJuneteenth and #19DaysOfWellness
EVENT LINKS
• Supporters of 8CRE website:
• NIH Fitness Center Facebook page
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NIH R&W Food Truck Program
Join us select days from 11am – 2pm for Food Trucks in Lot 10H, near the South entrance to Bldg. 10. Trucks will run thru November 9th. Online pre-ordering is encouraged when applicable. Menus available on the R&W website. Look for the following trucks this year
2 Bold Chefs: Featuring a variety of delicious signature Greek & Italian dishes and salads with mouthwatering French & Portuguese flavors infused into the Mediterranean taste.
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Fresh, hot, golden-brown pretzels, pretzel dogs and lemonades.
Catalyst Hot Dog: Bringing the Jersey Dog to NIH. Enjoy allbeef or vegan dogs with a variety of toppings.
Chix ‘n Stix: Specializes in crisp, fresh, deliciously fried chicken wings and tenders, to all beef quarter pound hot dogs, and specially seasoned “Flavor Fries.”
Diner on the Go: Putting a fresh spin on comfort food with freshly prepared, choicely shopped fresh meats, veggies, and fruit with a wide variety of flavors
Hardy’s BBQ: Puts in the time and care to ensure that you get world class BBQ. Come hungry. You'll need plenty of room to taste all of our overflowing list of options.
Himalayan Soul Foods: Serving Himalayan food ‘momos’ (dumplings), Tibetan bread and lentil burgers.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: Baltimore’s historic restaurant and crab house offers great tasting seafood from their truck.
Kam & 46: Serving local Hawaii and Filipino fare. Modern take with nostalgic feels.
Koshary Corner: Vegan and gluten-free Egyptian street food
Everything Legendary: Making the world a healthier place by producing delicious plant-based products
Mardi Gras Tyme: Specializing in New Orleans style foodsred beans, gumbo, jambalaya, fried turkeys and sno balls.
Marieem Caribbean Cuisine: Offering the very best of Caribbean cuisine.
Pacha Mama Juice: Fresh made-to-order fruit & veggie juices
PhoWheels: Offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where comforting favorite dishes blend seamlessly with bold new flavors that will entice your palate.
The Plating Grace & Grub: Serving amazing international comfort food with a meaningful mission and message
Pop-Up Poutine: Authentic Montreal poutine (fries, curds and vegetarian and gluten-free sauce), smoked meat sandwiches and sweet and savory pastries. Dishes crafted with high quality ingredients and providing a food experience like no other.
Trini Vybez: Preservative free Trinidadian food with unadulterated methods to traditional cooking
Trippy Tacos: Specializes in fresh corn tortillas. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, nachos
The R&W Community Market returns on April 11th! Join us Tuesdays from 10am – 2pm on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10. The market will take place weather permitting. Current safety and health guidelines are to be observed. The market will have the following participating vendors confirmed:
Capitol Bee Care: Founded on the idea that preserving the honeybee and other pollinators is key human survival on the planet. Everything we do is research based. Capitol Bee CARE is dedicated to identifying, isolating, and propagating characteristics that make our honey bees especially well suited to thrive, overwinter and produce in a climate impacted by global warming and in the face of the pests and diseases that contribute to colony collapse disorder.
Nothing Bundt Cake (Bethesda): Choose from a variety of delicious Bundt flavors made from the finest ingredients and crowned with our signature cream cheese frosting.
Stone Hearth Bakery: Choose from a variety of fresh baked breads, scones and more.
Twin Springs Fruit Farm - Twin Springs Fruit Farm produces a variety of tree fruits, berries, field crops, and greenhouse crops on 95 acres. Twin Springs makes an effort to employ sustainable and environmentally conscious practices, including 1pm and the use of organic fertilizers. Twin Springs Fruit Farm offers “Grab & Go” boxes. Purchase online days before the market and pick-up on Tuesday. *Ordering will be available for NIH from Wednesday at 5:30pm through Saturday at 1pm
VegHeaven: Offers a wide variety of vegan baked goods to tempt your sweet tooth
Extraordinary Apartment Homes That Inspire and Invigorate at Every Step.
Discover The Barrett, the long-anticipated luxury apartment residences just moments from downtown Bethesda. Now leasing studio to three-bedroom apartment homes with furnished and short-term leasing options. Beautifully unexpected, boldly detailed, The Barrett at Chevy Chase Lake brings a sense of exquisite departure to every moment. Here, design, amenity, and community collide, transforming the classic charm of Chevy Chase into glamorous expression of connection, style, and exceptional escape. With stunning details and the ability to choose between two unit-finish palettes, here, your style becomes a lifestyle.
14th Annual NIH Take-A-Hike Day
Thursday, June 15th
This year, Take-A-Hike Day returns as a live, in-person event! Join us on Thursday, June 15th at 11:30am on the main campus in front of Bldg. 1. Take-A-Hike Day is the NIH's largest wellness event with more than 18,000 participants over the past 14 years. Register online for the event.
The kickoff for this event is 11:45am with opening remarks at 11:50am. Sooner after runners, walkers, and rollers will depart for the 3.25-mile trek around the NIH perimeter
All NIH staff are invited to take this opportunity to include physical activity in your day and have fun while doing it. We want the day's event to be interactive, so follow us on Twitter @NIHEmplSrvcs and join the Wellness@NIH Facebook Group and share photos, short videos, and memes; anything from your day's activities using #TakeAHikeNIH.
Take-A-Hike Day is a voluntary event, so we ask that you obtain your supervisor's approval before participating.
Individuals with disabilities who need sign language interpreting and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in the warm-up should contact Sherrell Freeman. Requests should be made at least five days in advance. To access Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), call 711.
For more fitness and well-being info visit ORS Wellness website. If you are interested in communicating with other likeminded NIH employees about topics of fitness and well-being, join the interactive Wellness@NIH listserv.
This event is sponsored by the Office of Research Services (ORS), Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (DATS), and operated through the Recreation and Welfare Association (R&W) Fitness Program.
You may follow us @NIHEmplSrvcs on Twitter for more information about services that can assist you with balancing work and family, making healthy food choices, and other programs and employee services to improve your well-being. The DATS also manages many NIH LISTSERVs that may also be of interest to you.
2023 R&W Financial Webinar Schedule
• September 20th – Avoiding the Most Common TSP Mistakes by Turning Point Financial
• October 11th - Estate Planning: How to protect your Family by RetFed/Capital Financial Planners
• November 2nd – Market Commentary by RetFed/Capital Financial Planners
• December 6th - Being Proactive in Your Tax-Planning... Never Reactive by RetFed/Capital Financial Planners
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Safety, Health and Wellness Day Bldg. 10 - June 29th – 10am – 2pm
For the first time since 2019, an in-person Safety, Health and Wellness Day event will be held on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bethesda campus and other off-campus NIH facilities. This popular event will be presented by the NIH, Office of Research Services, Office of Research Facilities, Occupational Safety and Health Committee, and the Laboratory Sustainability Group along with the 2023 co-sponsor, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). On the main NIH campus in Bethesda, the 2023 Safety, Health, and Wellness Day will be held on Thursday, June 29th on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 from 10am – 2pm. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this fun and informative event! A wide variety of health and wellness topics and demonstrations will be featured, including:
• Chemical Safety
• Ergonomics
• Heart Saver CPR Training Demonstrations
• Integrated Pest Management
• Mental Health Awareness
• Nutrition – healthy eating – smoothies
• Roadway / Pedestrian Safety
• Total Worker Health
Specialty food trucks will be on site to serve a variety of delectable choices for purchase and enjoyment. Cupcakes Lounge will make a special appearance.
Look for upcoming announcements of options to participate in online SHW Day experiences including dates and times of Safety, Health and Wellness Day events at NIH off-campus locations. For more info, visit the NIH Safety, Health and Wellness Day website.
Sign language interpreting and CART services are available upon request to participate in this event. Individuals needing either of these services should contact Roxy Grossnickle Requests should be made at least five days in advance. To access Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), call 711.
Vanpooling Is Economical and Environmentally Friendly
Openings are available in the vanpool from Hagerstown and Frederick to Bethesda. This 10-passenger van is leased thru Enterprise Vanpool The vanpool leaves Hagerstown Park and Ride at 5:30am for a 7am to 4pm work shift on Bethesda Campus. The van leaves NIH at 4:15pm Monday – Friday. Fulltime NIH Employees who turn in their parking hangers are eligible for the Transhare Program. Contractors are welcome but must make subsidy payments thru the Enterprise portal each month. If interested contact Rich Buckland at 304-582-3113
Openings available in the Owings Mill vanpool. Pick-up at 5:30am from Owings Mills Metro Station (10309 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117). Van drops off anywhere in the Fishers Lane, Executive Blvd., White Flint area. Van leaves for home at 3:30pm. If interested contact Keith Savage at 301-451-1967.
2023 Amusement Park Sneak Peak
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2023 Amusement Park Sneak Peak
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Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay attractions are a must-do for anyone looking for one of the best places to visit in Florida. A large collection of roller coasters makes the park a thrill ride leader and world-class shows provide entertainment for all ages. Their state-of-the-art animal habitats are home to over 12,000 animals, one of the largest zoos in North America. A new coaster in 2023 Serengeti Flyer, the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind. With each swing, riders will soar higher and higher above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s expansive 65acre Serengeti Plain while experiencing multiple negative-G moments before plunging back toward the Earth. Serengeti Flyer will feature twin dueling arms that soar progressively higher reaching speeds of 68 mph and a maximum height of 135 feet at the ride’s peak. Guests will be seated back-to-back in rows of 10 across two gondolas, allowing for 40 guests to experience the ride at once. Discounts vary!
Enjoy a variety of one-of-a-kind animal experiences at SeaWorld Orlando including feeding dolphins, viewing killer whales and more. Launching in 2023 is Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, the world’s first surf coaster! Feel the awesome power of the ocean in a whole new way on Pipeline, the first-of-itskind surf coaster. Experience the rush of launching 110 feet up and feeling every bank and curve as though you’re really riding the waves, thanks to innovative dynamic seats that gives you unparalleled freedom of movement. Experience the ultimate thrill with the addition of this seventh coaster to the Coaster Capital of Orlando. Discounts vary!
Tickets to a variety of theme parks across the country available thru TicketsAtWork. Start planning your Summer Vacation plans now.
Celebrate 100 years of Disney magic. Enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars all in the same day! Disneyland is a beloved Southern California destination where generations of families have made their Disney dreams come true. New in 2023 are World of Color One; Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Discounts vary!
Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A. and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. The worldrenowned Studio Tour is the park’s signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television studio where they can also experience authentic and immersive thrill rides. New in 2023 are Super Nintendo World and Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge ride. Save up to 30%!
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