Can you take small bags on rides at Universal?

Most of these rides allow you to safely store items that can fit in your pocket or small fanny pack that can tuck under your shirt. However, all other large items (purses, camera bags, backpacks, etc.) must go inside the ride locker.



At Universal Orlando Resort in 2026, the policy for bags on rides is strictly divided into two categories based on the attraction's intensity. For "family-friendly" rides like The Cat in the Hat or E.T. Adventure, you can typically take small bags or backpacks onto the vehicle with you. however, for high-thrill coasters such as VelociCoaster, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, and Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, no bags or loose items are permitted. Universal provides complimentary lockers near these attractions for the duration of your ride. Some "mid-tier" rides allow small waist packs (fanny packs) if they have a three-prong buckle, but generally, if a ride has significant drops or inversions, you will be required to stow all bags in a locker before entering the queue.

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For Everyone's Safety: All Visitors Must Pass Through Metal Detection Before Experiencing the Theme Park. All bags, backpacks and purses are subject to x-ray and/or additional inspection by Universal security without advance notice and should not be left unattended.

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Wear a fanny pack or use a VERY secure pocket that zips closed. The coasters are intense. A cross body bag would make it very difficult to secure the harnesses on the rides. Plus it would likely fly up and smack you in the face.

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Most of Universal Orlando's rides allow you to wear a fanny pack. The Incredible Hulk, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit & Velocicoaster are the only attractions that require ALL items including cellphones be put into a locker.

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A Complete List of Rides You Can't Carry Bags On at Universal Orlando
  • VelociCoaster.
  • The lockers!
  • Bag Check.
  • Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
  • Jurassic Park River Adventure.
  • Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando.


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For most of the rides, you'll likely be able to just leave the bag around your waist, but for the ones that have a lap bar or over the shoulder harness that would make that uncomfortable, you'll be able to either keep your bag in a small storage area or just down at your feet.

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Single-Time Use Lockers at Attractions Standard-sized lockers (14 in x 5.5 in x 16.9 in): for small loose articles are free while you ride. Larger lockers (12 in x 13 in x 16.9 in) for oversized items can be rented for an additional fee.

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Most of these rides allow you to safely store items that can fit in your pocket or small fanny pack that can tuck under your shirt. However, all other large items (purses, camera bags, backpacks, etc.) must go inside the ride locker.

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If you just have a small purse or bag, some of the rides will have a pouch or place to put that while you ride. Sometimes there are cubbies or shelves to place your bags as well. If you have large items, I recommend getting a locker.

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On the other hand, chances are you will loose your phone when it falls out of your pocket. In general its advisable not to take the phone with you if you ride.

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On a thrill scale of 0 to 10 (with 0 being wimpy and 10 being yikes!), we think the Hagrid coaster rates a 6.5, possibly a 7 because of the vertical drop. It is somewhat extreme, but not as extreme as many other coasters.

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