Universal Park Hollywood has a section called Springfield. Springfield, the home of the Simpsons…read more No, I am not talking about Jessica and Ashlee. I am talking about Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. Those Simpsons. And of course the town would not be complete without a Kwik-E-Mart. It is a super cute themed gift shop selling plushies, clothes, mugs, totes, magnets, Lard Lard Giant donut and canned Duff Beer energy drinks. The coolest souvenir was the Kwik-E-Mart employee name tag. They did not have my name. Awww. But they did have blank ones. I was told you can use a whiteboard pen to write in your name and it is erasable. Plus I looked about to see if they sell squishees (aka slurpees). Nope they do not. The gift shop decor was stinking cute, there were design details to look like a Kwik--E-Mart. Even though it gets shoulder to shoulder crowded in there, take the time to look at all the design elements. There was even a statue of Millhouse sitting on a bench outside of the Mart. It was hard to take a photo because folks were actually using it as a bench to sit 'n rest a spill. The Lard Lad donuts are pre boxed. You can get fresh ones at the Lard Lad donut shop. If you want the real deal Duff Beer, you can get those at Moe's Tavern.

Very small gift shop to the side of the Simpsons ride. It's designed to look like the Kwik-E-Mart…read morewhich is neat in itself. Gotta love Universal for going the extra mile for the theming and attention to details. The cashier is located in the middle and there's some limited items here that you can't get in other places in the park that are Simpsons themed. Staff are friendly and answered our questions (we were trying to find Dramamine for my boyfriend who got sick from the ride). If you want Simpsons themed merch, this is the place to get it. I was trying to find the Chippos plushie (I love that mascot and I remember always liking it even after the short mention in the episodes), only to realize that it's only winnable through the carnival games. Drat!

Super cute shop! A must stop if you're a big Minions or Despicable Me fan. The ride feeds you to…read morethis gift shop at the end of it and you may even get a nice whiff of the banana smell they crank throughout. There's some photo ops in the shop and there's a lot of merchandise that they have hover at USJ as well. Designs are cute and unique with lots of Despicable Me and Minions merchandise ranging from plushies, clothing, accessories, toys, headbands, etc. Prices are a bit high considering it's theme park merch, but if you have a pass, there's a discount. Workers are friendly and welcoming and are ready to answer questions as they are working the cashier or tidying up the shop. There's some mirrors too to check out what a headband or some clothing may look on you.

Super Silly Stuff is the cutest store!…read more If you like the Minions, you must come here! They have everything Minions related! The whole store is all Minions clothing, plushies, toys etc. The store is fun and inviting! I love the decor and colors of the store. This is the best place to get gifts for someone who loves Minions. You are almost guaranteed to find something here for the perfect gift. I also like the floor length mirror, so you can take selfies. hehe Service was good. They were very friendly and said hello when I entered. It seemed like a decent value for items here, based on Universal Studios prices.

After a whirling ride and you're catching your footing you can stop in at filch's for a souvenir to…read moreremember your fun times. It's along your way back out to gather your belongings at the lockers. This shop has the different houses merch clothing apparel and trinkets, broomsticks, jewelry items, notebooks and more. Really great staff to help you find what you're looking for.

This is a TINY store!…read more Tiny doesn't always mean bad though... This store has some great items! The vibe is dark and mysterious. They have some sweaters, hoodies, and flannels. I saw some really cool Butterbeer mugs and glasses. You walk into the store and feel completely immersed into the world of Harry Potter. This is exactly what a store would look like at Hogsmeade! The other area has a bunch of robes. If you are in the market for a robe, this is your place. It is worth the value. Robes are on the pricy side. Expect to pay more for those. Service was great. Employees were friendly and helpful.

Omg if you are a fan of hello kitty, then this store is for you. Lots to see, very clean, fully…read morestocked and serve today is very busy....but lines are moving fast. There are two stores upper Lot and a lower lot called hello kitty and friends Can't miss it.

Is it expensive? Yes. Overpriced? Very. But is it good? Yes!…read more Good drinks and good snacks are offered here, and while some may say they are a little too sweet, and I do say they are a little too sweet, they also taste pretty good, and my sweet tooth enjoys every single bite. Tried their strawberry green tea and loved it! Loved the cup it came in and the rim around it full of sugar. Also tried their chocolate cake; both were sweet and delicious. My only regret is that I did not realize they had alcoholic drinks too; the menu is taped to the wall, so it is easy to miss, but I guess they are trying to keep it low-key, maybe because of the high kid volume? Not sure, but I need to go back and give those a try. This place is worth the trip.

All the magic wands!!!…read more I had to drag my husband out of here so he wouldn't buy everything lol He was on the hunt for a new wand. I let him pick one out- one only lol He wanted all of them. Service was really good. They helped us find the perfect wand for my husband. I was looking at Voldemort's wand- that one looks super cool!!! I think the value is there, it's worth it. The wands are made really well, and they do last a long time. As long as you take care of the wands, they will last awhile. This store is seriously like zoo filled with wands, instead of animals. It was pretty crowded when I went inside. The line went fast though- the staff worked quickly to keep the line down. I would come back here for another wand. This is the best place to get your wands!!

This place is actually really cool and there is a lot to see. Their staff is always very…read moreinformative and helpful. There's so many wands, lots of apparel, and movie momentos to see and purchase. Years ago, I'd bought my kids some of the interactive wands they sell here. The wands are used at designated areas of the Harry Potter World and trigger an interactive experience in the shops or at the train station, etc. When we got our passes, my kids dusted off their wands and wanted to take them to the park on our first visit. We noticed...nothing was happening with them. So an employee said we could take them to Ollivanders and have them "examined". The skeptic in me just knew they were going to tell me we'd have to buy new wands. The employee took their wands to the back and worked their magic, and much to my surprise, they said they were able to get them back online and they were good to go! So thankful for their help and ability to save me some money and add to my kids' enjoyment of the day!

A favorite stop when visiting Harry Potter world. The bright interior inviting and intriguing. All…read morethe favorites from the movie are tangible displayed just like you'd imagine. I wanted to try a few so picked up a bag and filled it. Pay by weight. Packaged treats are pretty hefty in size. Ice cream also available. Will definitely have to come back and enjoy when it's a bit warmer. Service was excellent! Welcoming and helpful friendly with a smile! From entrance into happy potter world it'll be on the left hand side.

Rating and review is only for the ice cream and service…read more After having lunch, my daughter was looking for dessert and we came across Florean Fortescue's inside Honeydukes at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Hollywood! It appears that all the soft serve ice-cream have a vanilla base and the colored swirl dictates the flavor. My daughter opted for the Green Apple and it was different but good! I only got to try it because she wasn't able to finish it. You can order the ice cream in a cup, a waffle cone or a souvenir cup. Lines were long the day we went but moved quickly. Can't wait to try the other flavors!

When in Hogsmeade, you need your Wizardwears! You don't want to be mistaken for a muggle, do you?!…read moreStop by this shop that is filled to the brim with lots to choose from, though sadly no Wizard hats at this time. The staff was friendly and advised they would give feedback to have hats return as I think they are essential for your full wizardwear look. Despite the lack of hats, I still found plenty to choose from and loved the decor in this store. Prices are similar if you buy the licensed merchandise from other retailers. A must stop every visit to Universal Studios Hollywood for me, so I can dress to impress!

For sure the best place in the hogwarts area for merch imo. Especially clothing items. I do…read morerecommend buying items early in the day cause when I came back near closing, because I didn't want to carry it around all day, some stuff was sold out... so even if it's a nuisance to carry all day better than missing out. Got some great merch & it made my day, best part of my day frankly was shopping here & wearing it around the park. Staff is also super helpful and friendly. I'm 4'10 and picked the size XS items. It was a toss up between XXS-XS so if u want size reference, my bf who's 5'10 felt the L-XL fit him decently. Depending on what size u get determines price at least for the robes I noticed the larger the size the more it cost. Robe $119 XS $139 XL, scarf $40, tie $39, headband $20, cardigan $90. They also offer embroidering for an extra $20 of your name per item.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION? Universal City Walk is an interesting place, it's always on the cusp of being…read moretorn down or threatened to be replaced but it's such a classic, how can it be? Stocked with plenty of food spots spanning from fast food to sit down eateries to donut shops and treats galore. You'll find a Hello Kitty Cafe & Store, Voodoo Donuts, Starbucks, Buca Di Beppo, Pink's Hot Dogs and ALOT more. Add the huge amount of gift shops and specialty shops and you cal spend hours here! My personal favorite spots are the Nintendo Store, Universal Studios gift shops, and the NBA Store. There's soooo much merch and tempting options. Come prepared to spend, yet practice self-control. Lots of the hubs in CityWalk are pricey, don't expect cheap finds, it's a tourist spot after all. Not in the mood for shopping? There's a movie theater smack in the middle of the action. My parents told me it's gotten a little run down as of late, but it's still open for reason. They have large screens and it's a Universal staple. CityWalk is mostly known as the gateway to Universal Studios Hollywood. You can walk right up to the Universal gates once you reach the end of CityWalk. Some people come in and out of the park to have lunch at CityWalk or an end-of-day dinner. I highly recommend both options. Overall, CityWalk is kept clean and the pavement is consistently power washed. Some shops have better service than others, but I've never really had a terrible experience at any of the stores or eateries. My only gripe would be the industrial food court area. It's a little dated. I've also noted construction, I really hope greed doesn't win and we get to keep CityWalk! I've been coming here since I was a kid.

This is a cool area to walk around outside universal. It's very bright with lots of lights and…read morethings to look at, a handful of gift shops, some restaurants and dessert places...even a hello kitty cafe which surprised me. It's nice if you're at universal but that's its whole purpose!