Can you bring in a backpack to Universal Studios Hollywood?
Conditions Of EntryAll bags, backpacks, purses and packages are subject to X-ray and/or additional inspection prior to entering the theme park. Coolers, suitcases and bags with wheels are prohibited. We recommend you leave unnecessary articles in your car and secure valuables in your trunk.
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All visitors must pass through metal detection before experiencing the theme park. All bags, backpacks, purses and packages are subject to X-ray and/or additional inspection prior to entering the theme park. Coolers, suitcases and bags with wheels are prohibited.
For your safety and enjoyment of Universal Studios Hollywood™, please note the following: All visitors must pass through metal detection before experiencing the theme park. All bags, backpacks, purses and packages are subject to X-ray and/or additional inspection prior to entering the theme park.
For this reason, we typically recommend you plan to bring a fanny pack, so you can skip these lockers! For guests who only have fanny packs, you must move the fanny pack around your waist (so no wearing it as a sling bag), but once it's firmly around your waist, you can hop on most rides with it.
However, all other large items (purses, camera bags, backpacks, etc.) must go inside the ride locker. At each of these locker stations, there are two different sizes: standard and large lockers.
By bringing your own water, not only will you save time waiting in lines, but you'll also save money. While Universal Studios Hollywood isn't as lenient as the Disneyland Resort about bringing in outside food, you can bring water bottles (maximum 2 liters), baby food, small snacks, fruits and vegetables into the park.
I have found that they are not quite big enough for a backpack. So, what I do is put the backpack on the floor of the ride vehicle and put my feet through the straps. This has always been perfectly sufficient for securing the pack for me and it is what I've seen many, many other people do.
Both your safety, and that of our team members, are Universal Studios Hollywood's top priority and we've taken important steps to make things safe for everyone. Loose articles like cell phones, cameras, umbrellas and keys are prohibited at most attractions, and should be left with a non-rider or secured in a locker.
The Fanny Pack or Belt BagA small belt bag (like this one) is a great middle of the road option if you don't want to be using lockers all day but also need to carry a few more things. Most of the rides in both parks will allow you to wear a small fanny pack around your waist on the rides.
Lanyard. To enter the park and use Express Pass (if you have it), you will have to scan your ticket. If you have a lanyard to wear your ticket, it will be a lot easier than taking it out and putting it away every ride. Harry Potter Gear- These items are expensive in the parks.