Universal Pictures operates several theme park resorts around the world, generally under the "Universal Studios" brand. It is one of the largest corporations in mass media and entertainment, and also owns DreamWorks Animation, one of the world's largest animation companies.
Theme park resorts
[edit]Universal operates numerous theme parks around the world that primarily focus on movie-themed attractions. The original Universal Studios Hollywood started off as tour of the Universal backlot, but has grown into a full-fledged amusement park with everything you would expect.
- Universal Studios Hollywood — the original, still including a tour of Universal's backlot.
- Universal Orlando Resort — the largest location, consisting of three separate theme parks.
- Universal CityWalk Orlando — the main shopping and dining area connecting the theme parks.
- Universal Studios Florida
- Islands of Adventure
- Volcano Bay
- Universal Studios Japan — first location outside the United States and home to the first and only Super Nintendo World, in Osaka
- Universal Studios Singapore
- Universal Studios Beijing