Again, another must if you're visiting Universal Studios AND a SUPER MUST if you're a Nintendo fan…read more I only recently got to visit after several years and like the rest of the "Nintendo Land", I was blown away by this gift shop. Super high ceilings, incredibly themed and detailed with decor and small details (pipes to hold plushies?? Genius). I visited during Fan Fest nights and it was a bit more crowded with a decent line but makes sense since the Mario Kart ride feeds into the shop and people were already lingering around after meeting the colorful Yoshis. Despite the line, the workers were very friendly, did their work with a smile, and were efficient. There is A LOT of merchandise here. Of course, there's the classic Mario characters like Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Princess Peach, etc. but you also have some other dedicated areas for other characters like Boo (friend got a cute reversible Boo beret) and other enemies like the Shy Guys and Bomb-Ombs, and characters from other franchises like Pikmin! Super cute. They also apparently have Chef Toad merchandise (a lot of it for the Toadstool Cafe) and I guess he doesn't exist elsewhere in the franchise? Pretty rare and neat. Lots of cute headbands, plushies, clothes, accessories, toys, and I know that since not only is the IP originally Japanese but the fact that the merchandise is the same from USJ makes the design much more cute and pleasing (at least to me). Prices range from reasonable to a bit more hefty (but makes sense if you're getting a giant Yoshi plushie). Friend got some Boo goods because unless you order online or secondhand, it'd be hard to get. I'll definitely visit again1

Located at Universal CityWalk. The store's bright color lights drew me in like a moth to a flame…read more I personally love Super Mario Brothers. It brings back that youthful feeling of sitting in front of a small little TV and a Nintendo controller for hours (8 bit all the way!). Everything inside the store was so incredibly cute. The prices are pretty high, what you would expected for a branded store but there are still deals to be found. They had a large variety of items. Some items were geared toward kids while some items were geared towards grown up "kids" like me. Makes sense because I have a grown up "kid" bank account. I ended up at a unique display that had neon items that were all in Japanese writing. The items seems to focus on the "villans" of the games. I settled on a neon retro looking tumbler. It was so cute and well made. Looked like a quality product. I bought it as a birthday gift for another grown up "kid" and she absolutely loved it. Stainless steel on the outside and double insulated. Came with a special straw that the cashier handed to me after I paid. It wasn't too crowded when I went there in the middle of the week so there was plenty of space to casually shot at my leisure. Staff was very friendly but not overly pushy so it was a very relaxing shopping experience. The store definitely looks like it belongs at CityWalk.

Zonko's in Universal Hollywood?!? It's the joke shop in Hogsmeade Village from the Harry Potter…read moremovies. The window display is super hilarious. It's has a Puking Pastille girl statue complete with flowing barf. It's cheesy, funny. Go check it out. They welcome friends & jokesters. The interior shop is shared space with Honeyduke's. Right when you walk into Zonko's, their area is relatively small. It consist of mainly a wall of merchandise and novelty toys. That area is designed in a different color and look than Honeyduke's.

I wasn't very impressed with what this "joke shop" had. Considering how big the actually shop is in…read morethe movie, and how they market it on the outside, I'm VERY surprised you couldn't purchase what you saw in the window display. Most of the items inside are all related to Honeydukes and not the Weasley brothers. There wasn't even an employee to help me with any items I wanted to purchase. This shop is more for taking pictures for social media than for actual shopping.

This is the biggest merchandise store in the park that includes products from all franchises in the…read morepark and some that are part of Universal. The store is located right at the entrance. It is very clean and organized. Each of the franchise sections are easily recognizable in the store. After spending the whole day in the park, on our way to exit we stopped by here. I noticed the back side of the store they had a small clearance section that had up to 40% discounts. The Harry Potter section was the biggest section in the store. The Super Mario World was also big. Product types included apparels, toys, dolls, magnets, stickers, key rings, stationary and many more varieties. There were plenty of staff members throughout the store. Few of the assisted us with finding the apparel sizes we were looking for. Checkout on both days were quick and easy. I also did a return at the store that was swiftly processed. As a big shopper, I loved spending time in this store, going thru each of the sections and looking thru the merchandise products one by one.

Wish they had more merchandise, but this is a really fun store…read more Was looking for some super Mario merchandise and although I didn't find what I was looking for (the Luma stars) my friends found plenty of headbands and shirts that they liked. The design of this store is fun and the people were nice. They have different merchandise for Harry Potter or The Simpsons, etc...and a lot of dinosaur Jurassic Park stuff. Overall, a fun store.

TWIN L.A ZOO GIFT SHOPS w/ treats for kids, adults and everyone alike! I was pleasantly surprised…read morewith the Marketplace Gift Shops as they're pretty large and have a lot of stuff. I found some of the items too touristy for me (you know, when they slap the state of CA on everything lol) so I didn't buy anything. However they did get my attention and I'm sure to return as they have this really amazing sea lion shirt, I was sold on it! As per most gift shops in LA, the items are very pricey. Even if you go to the souvenir stands the prices are just as high. The staff were kinda meh, not very welcoming but not bad. Some of the staff were disengaged as there was many Summer field trips going on. The shops have a strict policy of six students per one chaperone when entering the marketplace. I'm happy they did this as kids are too wild these days. These gift shops are arguably the best and biggest of the Zoo, so if you're going to buy something get it here. It's located towards the front of the zoo, so maybe save your shopping till the end of the day?

I would of given 5 stars but last week I had an awful experience at one of the gift shops, the one…read morewith the big giraffe displayed on the window. My children and I came early to the zoo and decided to go in the shop and buy a spray fan for when the day got hotter. Everything was fine when i bought the item and the cashier was friendly and helpful. But later when we were walking around my son decided to use the fan but it didn't work and it look like it had a crack on the side. So we walked back to return the item and I that is when everything changed. I had to wait a long time for the manager to show up and when she did she did she was not friendly as I tried to explained the issue with the fan. I thought it was because she could not understand what I was saying since she herself had an accent and I could not understand her. So I explained again and even showed my receipt but she still said NO. She even implied that the fan was not broken when it got out the store and that my child probably did it, because supposedly they always check and would not sell anything broken. I was really UNHAPPY and had the RUDEST experience ever. So I love the LA zoo and will continue to go with my children but I will probably not shop in their gift shops for some time until I forget this bad experience.

The building was renovated a couple of years ago to upgrade the gift shop. This area used to be the…read moreAdmissions Office. I like the new shop, it features hand-made jewelry, original art work from local artists. You can purchase books on gardens, bookmarks, plushie animals, herbs, tea, honey, olive oil, candles and tshirts, etc. I dropped by after my tour to support the local artisans. I purchased skin care products and beaded bookmarks. The staff were friendly and helpful. The store was clean and very organized. Sincerely, Rosemary

I really love the Arboretum Gift shop. They have many adorable gifts ideas and many cute…read moremerchandise. They carry local and organic honey, jam, and soap and toiletries. In addition to; tea forte, cups, mugs, tea accessories, coloring books, children books, sponges, toys, stickers, aprons, garden supplies and more. I love their fashion accessories too. To mention a few, they have hats, scarves, earrings, necklaces, hair accessories, bandana, shawls, umbrellas and more They change the merchandise very frequently. The shop is very clean and organized. The staff are always very professional, genuinely warm and enthusiastic. It's a great gift shop to stop by during visiting The Arboretum.

This is an awesome spot to get your steps in while exploring local small creators and makers…read more Admission is free. There are at least twenty vendors offering clothes, snacks, accessories, ceramics, and more. I also noticed a handful of dog-friendly booths. The crowd was lively, and depending on the booth, space could get a bit tight. Thankfully, there was ample shade so it never felt too warm. I'm not sure if any vendors accepted cash but every vendor I purchased from welcomed credit cards. Since it's an outdoor event, dogs are welcome--just be mindful of the blacktop asphalt. Parking is free from the first two hours and the shops close by are open as well. This event happens semi-annually, and I highly recommend checking it out!

Way back when I became a fan of Quicksilver Clothing Company. Recently I was looking for dresses…read moreonline Costco. I found the perfect sleeveless black Quicksilver dress. It has buttons under the armpits and side pockets. My problem was with online ordering. I purchased the wrong size. I don't want to return it because I love it. My daughter is going to try to take up the shoulders so it fits better under the arms and it will be shorter. I'll take more pictures after alterations. Haha I'm highly recommending the clothes for women. Cool style and so well made.

Let's me start my saying at how ass backwards and dog shit of customer service this company has…read more Their website has a place under their "contact us" section that says cancel order but when you reach out to cancel the order they email saying you cannot cancel the order! Meanwhile keep in mind I cancelled the same day I ordered it! Next you call customer service and they have an automated system that has a person who say "if you would like to cancel an order, please press 4" we'll guess what? You press 4 and they tell you that you can't cancel the order! WTF! They email I got said they are going to still ship me the product anyway and I'm going to have to return it even though I cancelled less than 2hrs after ordering and was never processed. I tried reaching a human and got no such luck also sent 2 more emails with no response from them. Amazing customer service Quicksilver! Clowns

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!

You know it from the Simpsons, you love it, and here at Universal Studios within Simpsons Land,…read moreKwik-E-Mart comes to life. You won't find Apu but staff is dressed appropriately for the job even if they aren't Disney-level-friendly. Tons of fun Simpsons merch from clothing to toys to hilarious Homer Simpson aprons, mugs, pins, keychains, bottle openers, magnets~ all the usual fun souvenirs. But my favorite section? The cold beverages!!! You can find Duff labeled cola here. Note that there is Duff beer at the restaurants in Simpsons Land, but here in the shop it's just pop. Drinkwise, they also have Flaming Moe's Energy Drinks and ofc, Squishees. They also sell the infamous Simpsons Lard Lad Donuts here (or you can get them at their designated Lard Lad stand). Grab a Duff drink and do a cheers with your friends after going to Kwik-E-Mart! I usually get a drink and have a break at the bench right outside as it's never too busy. Plus, The Simpsons themselves do their meet and greet right in front of Kwik-E-Mart! If you're lucky, they'll throw you a wave or a huge while you're chilling out here.