For the past eight years, Universal Studios Hollywood has feted thousands of graduating high school seniors with its popular Grad Bash celebration, featuring thrilling entertainment and access to the theme park’s acclaimed immersive lands, rides and attractions.
As a destination of choice for high school seniors across Southern California Grad Bash 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood is now available for graduating students on the following select nights: May 14, 21 and 28. Reservations can be made here.
These highly coveted Grad Bash events help celebrate the academic accomplishment students have achieved while creating memorable experiences as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives. A special Jr. Grad Bash program is also available for graduating eighth-grade students with available dates on May 1 and 8.
There are various Grad Bash ticket options available, including Standard Package or Premium Package, which offer students various theme park entry times, but all include a private Grad Bash party from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. DJs, dance parties and themed photo ops, along with exclusive access to lands, rides and attractions are at the heart of every Universal Studios Hollywood Grad Bash celebration.
Accompanying chaperones also receive exclusive event benefits including free park admission, Universal Express Unlimited access, private lounges with complimentary food and beverages, chair massages and more. Restrictions apply. School administrators and parents can champion students from the sidelines knowing Universal Studios Hollywood has their best interests at heart.
The centerpiece to every Grad Bash event is exclusive access to Universal Studios Hollywood and its exciting lands, thrill rides and attractions, which include SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, featuring the “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride; “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” located within the bustling Hogsmeade™ village and which features the “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™” rides, “Jurassic World—The Ride”; Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”; Springfield, U.S.A., hometown of America’s favorite TV family and “The Simpsons Ride™”; “Transformers™: The Ride-3D”; “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and the world-famous Studio Tour.
Grad Bash and Jr. Grad Bash reservations are required, and it is recommended that schools book in advance. For more information and to reserve tickets for Grad Bash 2025, school administrators can visit https://www.universalyouthprograms.com/graduation or email GradBash@udx.com.
