Loading Page...

Does Universal close exactly at 9?

Universal Orlando Operating Hours During the off-season, parks may be open as few as 8 hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.). At busy times (particularly holidays), they may operate 8 a.m.–11 p.m. Volcano Bay is open anywhere from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the off-season to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the summer.



People Also Ask

You could certainly spend multiple days there seeing all the theme park has to offer but 6-7 hours should cover the main sights and experiences to get through that you are interested in.

MORE DETAILS

As you can guess if Saturday and Monday tend to be the busiest, Tuesday tends to be the best day to visit Universal Studios Orlando. We also find Thursday to be one of the least busy days of the week at Universal Studios, with Sunday being a great weekend option.

MORE DETAILS

When is Universal Orlando Least Crowded?
  • January 2nd until just prior to Presidents' Day week (third Monday in February)
  • End of April — Mid-May.
  • Labor Day through mid-October.
  • Beginning of November through the week before Thanksgiving.
  • The week following Thanksgiving weekend until the week prior to Christmas.


MORE DETAILS

The stores will stay open for as long as there are people buying things. They don't ever kick you out. We've gotten some great pictures later at night by waiting around, but we've never stayed to be the last people in the park.

MORE DETAILS

The simple answer is: Yes! it's toadally possible to fit Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure into one day. What makes park hopping easy at Universal Orlando is the fact that the two parks are right next to each other.

MORE DETAILS

The Hogwarts castle light show times begin at dusk to park close. Typically, nighttime lights shows begin around 7:15 PM, or 8:15 PM depending on Daylight Savings Time. Because of Daylight Savings Time they can start as early as 6:45 PM.

MORE DETAILS

Plus, the park is considerably more than some other waterparks like SeaWorld's Aquatica. Having shelled out that money ourselves and spending the day at the park, we are happy to say that yes, Volcano Bay is worth the money.

MORE DETAILS

We've visited many times in summer and noticed crowds do seem to thin out a bit in the evening as people are going to dinner, leaving with little ones or leaving to change and come back for clubbing. We're not early birds, so we tend to arrive around 11 or 12 and stay until closing.

MORE DETAILS

From blockbuster, thrill rides to shows that light up the night, there's something for everyone, and I would recommend going. Just make sure to do some research and plan your trip, especially if it's as packed as it was for us!

MORE DETAILS

Generally speaking, Universal Orlando Resort is less crowded mid-week, when schools are in session, and during non-holiday stretches. Early admission to Universal Studios in Orlando is another way to avoid crowds.

MORE DETAILS

At Universal, the wait times can be long for the bigger roller coasters, but the parks themselves are generally much less crowded. There's usually more room to space out and breathe without other guests crowding around you.

MORE DETAILS

The main reason is we typically recomend to spend at least one day at each of the Universal Orlando parks including Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay. So as you can see four days is the perfect amount of time to visit Universal Orlando without feeling overwhelmed or rushed.

MORE DETAILS

Much like we've experienced in Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Monday is actually a SUPER BUSY day to visit Universal. With many guest settled in from weekend travel and and READY to dive into full-on VACATION MODE, the result is surprisingly crowded parks on Mondays!

MORE DETAILS