Universal Studios Hong Kong

Universal Studios Hong Kong, is a theme park located in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong right next to Hong Kong Disneyland Theme Park. the park's theme is the entertainment industry, in particular movies and television. Universal Studios Hong Kong inspires its guests to "ride the movies", and it features numerous attractions and live shows.

Park design
Universal Studios Hong Kong features ten themed areas all situated around a large lagoon. this lagoon was the site of Universal 360: 100 Years of Movie Memories, a thematic display that showcased scenes from various Universal films, featuring lasers, projectors and fountains, and pyrotechnics.

The ten surrounding themed areas, clockwise from the entrance are Production Central, Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, The Lost World, Nintendo Universe, Universal Studios Wonderland, Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley & Nickelodeon Studios, Each area features a combination of rides, shows, attractions, character appearances, dining outlets and merchandise stores.

Character appearances
Universal Studios Hong Kong has a number of costumed characters. The following is a list of characters that can be seen in the park: {|

Seen in Production Central

 * Gru, Margo, Edith, Agnes, Minions, and Vector, Tom
 * Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred
 * Woody and Winnie Woodpecker
 * The Boxtrolls
 * Shrek, Fiona, Puss in Boots and Donkey
 * The Simpsons: Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa
 * Krusty the Clown
 * Sideshow Bob
 * Frankenstein's Monster,
 * E.T.
 * Beetlejuice
 * Living Statue
 * Peanuts: Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Sally & Peppermint Patty

Seen in Hollywood

 * Marilyn Monroe
 * Betty Boop
 * Lucy and Ricky Ricardo
 * Charlie Chaplin

The Blues Brothers band

 * Mummy stilit walkers
 * Elmo
 * Abby Cadabby
 * Bert
 * Ernie
 * Grover
 * Big Bird
 * Oscar the Grouch
 * Zoe
 * Cookie Monster

Seen in Sci-Fi City

 * Doc Brown & Marty McFly
 * Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron
 * Men in Black
 * Space Fantasy Characters



Seen in Hogsmeade

 * Frog Choir
 * Beauxbatons Academy and Durmstrang Institute students (Triwizard Spirit Rally)

Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees  (live performance)

 * The Knight Bus  (live interactive show)
 * The Tales of Beedle The Bard  (live puppet show)

Seen in Nintendo Universe

 * Mario
 * Luigi
 * Princess Peach
 * Toad
 * Yoshi
 * Bowser
 * Bowser Jr
 * Ash
 * May
 * Max
 * Dawn
 * Professor Oak
 * Jesse
 * James
 * Meowth
 * Wobbuffet
 * Pikachu
 * Raichu
 * Charizard
 * Squirtle
 * Entei
 * Gyarados
 * Blastoise
 * Dewgong
 * Slowbro
 * Vensaur
 * Snorlax
 * Link
 * Princess Zelda
 * Donkey Kong
 * Diddy Kong
 * Kirby
 * Meta Knight
 * King Dedede

Seen in The Lost World

 * Alex
 * Gloria
 * King Julien
 * Skipper
 * Kowalski
 * Private
 * Rico
 * Raptor
 * Waterworld Characters

Seen in Nickelodeon Studios

 * Jimmy Neutron: Jimmy Neutron
 * Spongebob Squarepants: SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, Sandy Cheeks, Mr's Puff, Mr. Krabs, Plankton,
 * Dora the Explorer: Boots, Diego and Baby Jaguar
 * Bubble Guppies: Molly, Gil & Bubble Puppy
 * The Backyardigans: Pablo, Tyrone, Austin, Uniqua, Tasha
 * Blues Clues: Blue
 * Rugrats: Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster & Angelica Pickles,
 * Yo Gabba Gabba!: Muno, Plex, Brobee, Foofa, Toodee,
 * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, Footclan Ninja, April O'Neil
 * The Fairly OddParents: Cosmo and Wanda,
 * The Fresh Beat Band: Keke, Shout, Marina, Twist
 * PAW Patrol: Ryder, Rubble, Marshall, Rocky, Skye, Zuma, Chase
 * Yo Gabba Gabba!: Muno, Plex, Brobee, Foofa, Toodee,

Seen in Universal Studios Wonderland

 * Littlefoot
 * Cera
 * Ducky
 * Petrie
 * Spike
 * Chomper
 * Charlie Brown
 * Lucy
 * Snoopy
 * Woodstock
 * Peppermint Patty
 * Sally
 * Schroeder
 * Linus
 * The Cat in the Hat
 * Thing One and Thing Two
 * Sam I Am
 * The Lorax
 * Horton the Elephant
 * The Whos
 * Woody Woodpecker & Winnie Woodpecker
 * Curious George & Ted
 * Hello Kitty
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Production Central
Production Central is the main entrance area of the park. Production Central is over four themed areas Production Central, Surf City, Springfield & Midway of Terror.

Hollywood
Hollywood is an themed area next to Hollywood. Its only attraction, a broadway-style theatre, is accompanied by several restaurants and a variety of flagship shops. Being a replica of the Hollywood Boulevard, this zone is flanked by dynamic architecture and palm trees. It also features a replica of the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Special character appearances include: Frankenstein's Monster, Woody Woodpecker, Winnie Woodpecker, Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Beetlejuice, Betty Boop and the Minions from Despicable Me.

New York
New York is based on the original New York City, during the era of post-modernisation. This zone features various icons commonly portrayed in movies including the city skyline, neon lights, facades, and sidewalks. This zone also has a replica of the famous New York Public Library with two lion statues at its entrance. Special Sesame Street character appearances include: Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Bert, Ernie, Grover, Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch.