What I'm trying to say is regardless of why you are visiting Universal Orlando we always recommend arriving 30-45 minutes early if you're unsure. We find the best time to arrive at Universal Orlando is always early, especially when you're trying to get a lot done in a short amount of time.
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Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure: Early Park Admission typically runs from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM but can be as early as 7 AM. Volcano Bay Water Park: Get ready to dive in as early as 8:30 AM.
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.
Usually, it can take anywhere from 20 to 35 minutes to get from your car to the entrance of Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios. Keep that in mind, when you are planning your morning. The parking garage opens at 6:00 am, so you can be parked and ready to go well before the opening.
All bags, backpacks, purses, packages and items are subject to X-ray and/or additional inspection prior to entering CityWalk or the Theme Park(s). Suitcases and bags with wheels are prohibited. We recommend you leave unnecessary articles in your car and secure valuables in your trunk.
Spend At Least Two Days At Universal Studios FloridaThe very minimal amount of time visitors should spend at Universal Studios Orlando is two days. They can spend one day at Islands of Adventure and the other at Universal Studios.
Best Days to VisitIf you do end up visiting during peak seasons or on holidays (when the parks are open late), consider waiting until late afternoon and staying until closing time -- after the dinner hour the parks are generally much less crowded.
The period just after New Year's and before March first is historically the least crowded time of the year to visit Universal Studios Orlando. Crowds increase on certain long weekends, like Martin Luther King Jr.
Visitors must be fully clothed, including shoes and shirts. Except as required by Universal or for religious or medical reasons, visitors may not wear any covering that fully or partially obscures a person's face.
The pass can help make your day much more enjoyable if you are visiting during a peak time. But if you purchase the Universal Studios Hollywood Express on a less busy day, you can save money. Even if you have Universal Express, you can still maximize time in the park.
Universal Orlando Operating HoursDuring 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.
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.
Single-Time Use Lockers at AttractionsStandard-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.
Most of these rides allow you to safely store items that can fit in your pocket or a 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.