For example, Halloween Horror Nights can scare up a good crowd yes, I went there. Big openings, like we had in June with Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, can also bring big crowds who want to be among the first to experience the magic. The opening of this new land in a galaxy and resort , OK, not so far, far away no doubt has brought additional visitors to Universal.
I mean, if you are already coming to Orlando for Star Wars, why not experience the Wizarding World too? This same trickle may happen with Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration , which kicks off Oct. While understandably there are still reasons for more uncertainty this year, know that ride and land openings do influence crowds.
Historically, September has been the very best month of the year to visit Universal Orlando in terms of crowds because the kids have just returned to school.
It is still our pick for the best month to visit. The popularity of Halloween Horror Nights, however, has brought in more crowds, and the event regularly sells out. If you're visiting the resort for that time, and specifically for that event, make sure you purchase your tickets first and book your hotel early.
Those weekends could see more guests who come in for the event and spend their daytime hours inside the parks. Keep in mind that September is the height of Orlando's rainy season. You should prepare for daily afternoon thunderstorms and possibly more rain than that. Come prepared with ponchos.
With those caveats out of the way, we still feel that fall is a good time to visit Universal Orlando. When it's earlier in the season, there is generally a shorter, more intense "spring break" as school districts narrow down the week they give kids off.
When it's later in spring, there is generally a longer but less intense "spring break" season as school districts have more variance in the week they give kids off. In , Easter fell on April 4, making it a shorter season than , when it falls on April These are still more spread out and less intense than when Easter lands in March.
Holidays bring crowds, and for good reasons. People are off from work and want to enjoy their time in the parks. Many families make it a tradition to gather at Universal Orlando to celebrate everything from Easter to Thanksgiving. Universal Orlando Resort has festive and frightening holiday events.
We've already mentioned the impact of crowds from Halloween Horror Nights. Christmas has also become a bigger deal at Universal Orlando than in past years with the arrival of Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Muggles and wizards alike are flocking to the parks to enjoy the holiday decorations, entertainment and food in Hogwarts and Diagon Alley.
Universal Orlando's M ost Crowded Holidays. Stock up on those precious personal days and consider visiting on these less crowded holidays. It will still be busy, but not as noticeable as Christmas. Do keep in mind that for , we expect these dates to be busier than normal because of pent-up travel demand.
Now you know the best time to visit Universal Orlando in and Wondering how crowds will be during your trip? Check out our Crowd Calendar. We are thinking from 20th Jan to 6th Feb…. We usually don't expect Super Bowl Sunday to have a large impact on crowds.
Weekends in general are busy, and next year in particular, it will fall on the second weekend of Mardi Gras. Also keep in mind that weekend Mardi Gras concerts are returning, so depending on the performing act, the concert could draw in more crowds as well.
Day Jan. Is that a busy holiday to visit? Any holiday weekend can bring in crowds — specifically, we'd expect the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend to bring in level 7 crowds. Will it be super crowded? We'd expect about average to medium high crowds this year — the parks have not been very busy this past week but could pick up over the weekend.
Last year, Universal Studios was unusually crowded, but the Beetlejuice house was only open during the day for that one weekend, so it's hard to compare the crowds from last year. In other previous years, Halloween day has had moderate crowds. Hi and thanks for the great guide! A question - we will be in Florida from Feb 17th to Feb 26th and would like to visit Universal Studios. Would it be better to visit it before Presidents' day weekend or during this week? Are there any rides that would be suitable for here?
We'd suggest visiting before Presidents Day Weekend if you have the flexibility, as some families decide to linger for the remainder of the week after the long weekend. Plus, Mardi Gras festivities will be going on during that time. Hope this helps! Since summer is busy overall, there really isn't too much of a difference between certain days of the week, other than generally weekdays are less busier than weekends. But we'd suggest mid-week as most families plan and travel around weekends.
We are planning on visiting in early February. What is the best time to book hotels and get tickets for the Orlando Studios parks? Also is there a better Universal hotel for couples without kids? We recommend booking in advance the earlier, the better for the best availability! While all of Universal's hotels are family-friendly, we'd suggest Portofino Bay , which has a more relaxed and romantic atmosphere and includes the Unlimited Universal Express benefit! Aventura is another great option — it's modern and sleek, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the guest rooms and a rooftop bar, at a lower rate.
I'm worried about getting scammed though so of you can point me in a direction for any trusted booking tools, that would be great. Hi, we are traveling to Florida from the 4thth. We are planning on going to Universal on the 5th and 6th. Are those good times to go? It's our first time going to Universal Orlando.
There will be 7 of us. What do you recommend we do first? You can take a peek at our Crowd Calendar to see expected crowd levels during your visit. It depends on your interests, but we usually recommend hitting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at either park wherever you start before it gets too crowded. If you like roller coasters and you arrive early, then hop in line to be one of the first to ride VelociCoaster or Hagrid's. Hi I am visiting next year at the end of June into the first week of May I am wondering how busy will it be I.
Will I get on all of the major rides if not all of them? Also I have been thier before but it was in November and was not that busy. If you're visiting at the end of June, then you will run into the summer crowds. Average wait times can be as low as one hour and as high as three hours, depending on the ride.
It may be difficult to hit all of the major rides in one day, so we'd recommend looking into Universal Express passes or staying at a premier Universal hotel which gives you the free Universal Express Unlimited benefit , if you can swing it!
July is just as busy; however, the first week of May will be less busy, particularly during the week. What months of the year allow for riding the rides in the dark? In winter, the sun can set as early as p. As far as park hours go, it varies month-to-month, but generally Universal has extended hours during peak periods such as summer and any holiday and can close as late as 10 p.
We'd also recommend weekends over weeknights, as hours may be longer on weekends in any given month. If you can swing it, we'd recommend Express passes as crowds are generally high in July take a look at our Crowd Calendar for our expected crowd levels. However, we do have some tips for going to Universal Orlando during a busy time if you choose not to get Express passes. We are planning to travel the weekend of may 21, , do you think is worth it to buy express passes in advanced?
Weekends are generally bring in more crowds, so if you can spring for Express passes, it certainly wouldn't hurt to have them! One thing you can do before your trip is to download the Universal Orlando app and check out the wait times particularly this upcoming weekend for a better comparison. If they seem too high to you, then go ahead and purchase the Express passes. If not, you can also wait until you're inside the parks and can scope out the crowds yourself though you do run the risk of the passes not being available.
We will be traveling to Universal with my mom who is almost We want to arrive early so we can try to hit the rides before the lines are crazy. She will ride everything. Which rides should we hit first and what time should we arrive to ensure we can get in before the cut off? We are visiting one park each day. Thank you. We'd recommend starting at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter sections of both parks. Since both are located at the back of the parks, they're generally a little less crowded in the early mornings before those who start in the front of the park are able to make their way around to them.
At Islands of Adventure, we'd get in Hagrid's line first especially if you're planning to arrive before or right at park opening, and then hit Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. As far as the best time to arrive, if you're planning to visit during a busy period, then we'd suggest an hour before park opening, if possible, which will allow plenty of time to park, get through security and wait in line at the gates. If you're staying at a Universal Orlando hotel, then we'd recommend taking advantage of Early Park Admission which gives you access to the parks an hour early!
The absolute latest we'd arrive would be 10 a. Hello me and my family are traveling May 21st- May 27th. We want to possibly do Universal Studios May 25th which falls on a Tuesday. Do you think the crowds will be high on that day?
Or will the crowds be high this week period? Since it's the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend, there may be elevated crowds according to our Crowd Calendar , we're expecting a crowd level 6 , but the bulk of the crowds will likely arrive closer to the weekend. We are staying at Cabana Bay May We are only planning on staying at the hotel and using the pools.
Do you think the crowds from SB will die down by then? Yes, early May is generally a good time to go, especially during the weekdays, as most spring breaks have passed but it's still before summer vacations start. I am going June to Universal Studios parks this year. Do you think the crowd calendar is accurate, or do you think it will be worse based on everyone wanting to travel right now?
We think level 6 for weekdays and more like a 7 on the weekend for that timeframe is accurate - just after that, we think things will pick up for summer break. Hi there! We want to visit universal in May but I'm torn as to whether or not we should buy the express pass. If they are still limiting capacity, do you think the express pass is worth it right now?
It's more expensive than our actual tickets! If you can swing it, especially if you'll be visiting in the last two weeks of the month or on a weekend, we'd swing for Express. Have a great time! We welcoming at booking 29th April through to 13th May, universal sea world and busch gardens. Crowds should be manageable for most of your trip, especially on weekdays, which are at 4s and 5s mostly. If possible, we'd plan your downtime days on the weekends, when things will be at their busiest.
You can see a day by day projection on our Crowd Calendar here including our recommended parks and park hours! Hope this helps - enjoy your vacation!
Is there any Holiday? That's exactly right - there's a holiday! However, Presidents' Day weekend in the US is a holiday that schools honor, giving them an additional Monday off on Feb. That weekend, including the official holiday on Monday, will bring in additional crowds that may stay throughout the week. Universal has implemented physical distancing in lines, a mandatory mask policy and ways to reduce contact points such as mobile food ordering.
Universal is still limiting capacity, but there will likely be higher crowds during that time. Overall, we think October is a great time to go to the water parks. It is typically less crowded than the summer months, as October has low to moderate crowd levels in general.
As for the weather, it can be unpredictable since October is at the end of Florida's rainy season, but it should still be warm enough plus the pools are heated — something we always consider in addition to crowd levels. Do Universal Orlando resort guests get priority to enter the parks? If so, can those guests leave a park and return within the same day? I have heard that ticket holders non-resort guests have been turned away in some instances when the parks are at capacity and that returning guests who, for example, go back to their resort room to nap and later return to the park, aren't guaranteed re-entry due to capacity constraints.
When Universal first reopened, Universal hotel guests were guaranteed entry - however, as things have gotten busier, this policy has changed, and Universal hotel guests are no longer guaranteed entry. That said, Universal hotel guests ARE priority guests, which means that if the parks do hit capacity, hotel guests should be among the first let in once the parks reopen.
But if you are looking for the slowest time to go to Disney World for a day try June 7th or 8th. There are very few places in the country that celebrate the 4th of July like Orlando Florida!
Guests will be able to enjoy specially themed events and even head over to Disney for fireworks at the Magic Kingdom for a few nights. The few days leading up to the 4th has always been one of the most popular time to visit Universal Studios.
With that being said, one of the most interesting trends over the past few years has been more and more discounts in late July and early August than years past. For this reason if you can grab a discounted Universal vacation package or Discount Universal tickets this can be one of the cheapest times to visit Universal Studios.
Just like in June, guests will still have to deal with the heat. This is most likely why so many people have tried to stay away the past few years, and we have been able to stay at some great Universal on-site resorts at amazing rates!
So when is the best time to visit Universal in July? If you are planning a full week we recommend July 25th — 31st. If you are only visiting Universal Orlando for one or two days in July we recommend the 28th or 29th. August has always been the best summer month to visit Universal Orlando. This has typically always been the case as many of the schools in the southern part of the United States are back in session and Universal runs some amazing vacation deals.
So when is the best time to visit Universal Studios in August? If you are planning a full week we recommend August 22nd — 28th. If you are only visiting Universal for one or two days in August we recommend the 25th or 26th.
September is great time to visit Universal Studios if you are looking for very low crowds. Schools throughout the entire country are now back in session and it is one of the cheapest times to visit Universal Studios. One of the coolest parts about visiting Universal in September is the fact that you can attend Halloween Horror nights. Ticket prices for most events in the month of September tend to be cheaper, as well. So when is the best time to visit Universal Orlando in September?
If you are planning a full week we recommend September 6th — 11th. If you are only visiting Universal for one or two days in September we recommend the 14th or 15th. October is one of my favorite times of year to visit Universal Orlando as it is the perfect mix between warm Florida days and cool nights. Crowds can pick up based on the time of the month you visit and you will want to avoid Columbus day weekend if possible.
Just like in September one of the coolest parts about visiting Universal in the fall is the fact that you can attend Halloween Horror Nights. So when is the best time to visit Universal Orlando in October?
If you are planning a full week we recommend October 4th — 10th. If you are only visiting Universal for one or two days in October we recommend the 14th or 15th. One of the coolest things about visiting Universal Orlando in November is you can attend both a Halloween Party and start to celebrate Christmas in the same week if you plan it right! The last Halloween Horror Nights is held on November 1st, and then typically the parks start their holiday transformations. Universal Orlando officially starts their holiday celebrations around November 13th, but you can still see some decor being added throughout the parks beforehand.
Just like October this is another great month to visit Universal as it is the perfect mix between warm Florida days and cool nights. The only downside is depending on the time of the month you visit it might be too chilly to hang by the pool. So when is the best time to visit Universal Orlando in November? If you are planning a full week we recommend November 1st — 7th. If you are only visiting Universal for one or two days in November we recommend the 10th or 11th. There simply is nothing like visiting Universal during the most wonderful time of the year!
But when is the best time to visit Universal Orlando in December? As you can probably guess the closer you visit towards the beginning of the month the better. This is because many schools are still in session and crowds will still be moderate. Be sure to check out our complete guide to visiting Universal Orlando for Christmas. As discussed crowds are consistent throughout the first two weeks, and continue to get worse as you get closer to the Holiday.
So when is the best time to visit Universal Orlando in December? If you are planning a full week we recommend December 1st — 8th. If you are only visiting Universal for one or two days in November we recommend the 7th or 8th. While Universal is the most lax park when it comes to COVID precautions, that can change at any time and impact your trip. Universal does not require guests to wear masks indoors or outdoors.
They also do not require guests to be vaccinated to enter the parks. There are still some capacity limits for all three parks, but very rarely is maxed out. Our advice: Purchase your tickets in advance, and get there as early as possible — another reason to take advantage of the early park entrance that comes with each Universal Orlando ticket you purchase with The Park Prodigy! On a typical moderate-to-busy day at Universal, this is what the line to buy tickets looks like at the entrance to Islands of Adventure:.
It is so easy to skip that line — all you have to do is purchase your tickets in advance. But get this: if you buy your admission beforehand, you also save money off the gate price on any multi-day pass. You could be standing in the line pictured above, hop on your phone, and buy your tickets from an authorized seller which counts as an advance purchase.
The second-largest variable that will affect crowds is the season you are visiting. Additionally, theme-park attendance is seasonal and this should be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not Express Passes would be a good investment for your family.
Is it impossible to tie your vacation down to an exact date or date range? Luckily, when you go to buy your admission, the ticket retailer will walk you through the steps of selecting your first day, and you can look at different options to evaluate how the pricing affects your family.
This is useful for our purposes here because how much that first day runs can give you an insight into the days that Universal thinks the crowds will be lower. In addition, more guests usually mean longer operating hours, more open restaurants and kiosk options, and higher staffing for the parks. All in all, the season you are planning to travel in will have a significant influence on crowd levels and your ability to have a good time.
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