Universal Studios Hollywood Spotlights Teachers and School Personnel With 'Salute to Educators,' Offering a 50% Savings on Admission to All California Educators Through March 31, 2011

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the importance of education and the vital role played by educators in our communities, Universal Studios Hollywood(SM) is paying homage to teachers and school personnel with a "Salute to Educators" program, inviting California educators to receive a 50 percent savings on the purchase of a one-day theme park admission ticket, through March 31, 2011.

All California K through 12 primary / secondary public, private and charter school teachers and school personnel with current valid employee, association/union and photo identification are eligible to receive a 50 percent discount on the purchase of a one day general admission theme park ticket.  Educators can also receive a 50 percent savings on the purchase of up to three additional general admission tickets for friends and family.  (Tickets are valid for day of purchase only.) More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/salute.

Teachers spending the day at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.(SM), can enjoy a plethora of movie and television based rides and attractions, including the new blockbuster ride, "King Kong 360 3-D" the world famous, behind the scenes Studio Tour, "The Simpsons Ride™," the "Revenge of the Mummy(SM) – The Ride" indoor roller coaster and "Jurassic Park® – The Ride."

Universal Studios Hollywood long-standing commitment to education began over 13 years ago with the introduction of its popular and ever-evolving school curriculum program, "Youth and Education."  This interactive educational initiative spotlights four areas:  Workshop, Lessons, Performances and Youth Days and are designed to meet California State Standards and California Technical Education Standards.  More information is available at www.UniversalYouthPrograms.com/

Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A., 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, marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.  Formed in May of 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 (NYSE: GE), with 20% controlled by Vivendi.

SOURCE Universal Studios Hollywood

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