Universal Studios to offer dining, shopping access to park Mark J. Terrill/AP A family has their picture taken at Universal CityWalk, Thursday, June 11, 2020, near Universal City, Calif. and last updated 2021-03-04 16:08:20-05 UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (CNS) - Mirroring a similar program at Disney's California Adventure theme park, Universal Studios Hollywood announced Thursday it will open its doors to allow patrons to partake of dining and shopping at the home of "The Simpsons," Harry Potter and the "Despicable Me" Minions. The park, which remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will begin "Taste of Universal" on March 12, offering visitors weekend access to select areas of the theme park to shop and eat. Capacity will be limited, guest temperatures will be checked and mask-wearing and social-distancing rules will be enforced.