How accurate are universal wait times?

“Are the wait times on the app accurate?” Yes they are quite accurate; at least you're able to get a ballpark idea. But know that you also have a big board in the middle of the park with a summary of all the wait times and we've used that a lot as well.



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In our opinion, the VelociCoaster is without a doubt the most intense ride at Universal Orlando resort which is the main reason why we graded it a 10/10 on the thrill scale above. This Jurassic Park inspired roller coaster shoots riders through two launches, clocking in at over 70 MPH.

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How to Skip the Lines at Universal Orlando Resort Theme Parks
  1. Buy Discount Universal Orlando Tickets in Advance.
  2. Stay at a Universal Orlando Resort Hotel for Early Park Admission.
  3. Buy the Universal Express Pass.
  4. Book a VIP Experience.
  5. Get There Early.


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Can Universal Orlando Be Done in One Day? 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.

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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.

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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.

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When is Universal Orlando Most Crowded?
  • Presidents' Day week (third week in February)
  • Spring Break period from mid-March through late April.
  • Memorial Day weekend.
  • Summer (mid-June through Labor Day)
  • Thanksgiving week (including the weekends)
  • Christmas week through January 1.


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How to Beat the Queues in Orlando
  1. Get there early. ...
  2. Do the newest, most popular rides first.
  3. Go to the back of the park first and work towards the front.
  4. Pre-purchase real tickets, not vouchers. ...
  5. Avoid US School holidays if you can. ...
  6. Buy Disney Genie+ for days when you are visiting a Disney Park.


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Ride Wait Times
  • Despicable Me Minion Mayhem 45-100 minutes.
  • Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit 20-75 minutes.
  • Shrek 4-D 10-45 minutes.
  • Transformers: The Ride 3-D 25-65 minutes.


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When you add Universal Express access to your theme park admission, you get to skip the regular lines at most of your favorite rides and attractions. So you can fit way more fun into your day.

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Universal has a large portion of its attractions than have an average standby wait between 15 and 30 minutes. If you're solely focused on going to the park that has the most attractions with average standby waits under 20 minutes, go with Universal Studios.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom staple attraction Expedition Everest is super scary, but overall, Disney tends to do less in the way of thrill rides. Conversely, Universal Studios Florida delivers on ride-induced screams.

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Yes, it is possible to see both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in one day. You will need a one-day two-park ticket to experience all that the Wizarding World has to offer, since Diagon Alley is located in Universal Studios and Hogsmeade is located in Islands of Adventure.

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