How long does it take to get from Disney to Universal?

In fact, Disney World is only about 9 miles away from Universal Studios, which means, if you are driving the most direct route in good traffic, the journey time is only approximately 15 minutes. Universal Studios is located closest to Orlando, found towards the Southwest of the city.



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That said, it's impossible to experience EVERYTHING that both parks have to offer in one day, even if the parks aren't too busy.

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You would need to get a park-to-park ticket to visit both parks in a single day, but you can definitely have a great time doing that. And depending on your time at Walt Disney World, you might need to get a park hopper ticket so that you can visit more than one Disney park in a day.

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Visiting Universal from Disney World You can go to Universal in the middle of your vacation to break up your Disney days; you get to enjoy the “Disney Bubble” every night of your vacation; and, depending on where you stay, it may be cheaper to stay at a Disney World hotel than to stay at Universal.

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For most guests, a rideshare like Lyft or Uber is the best transportation from Disney to Universal and the simplest answer to how to get to Universal from Disney as well as how to get from Universal to Disney. Costs will vary depending on your departure point.

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If you're more interested in large rides like roller coasters, Universal is going to be your best bet. The same is true if you're a big fan of Harry Potter. If you don't mind some of the more family-friendly rides or you have little ones to bring along, Disney may be a better option.

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At Universal, drivers must use the Uber Zone drop-off center located in the Jurassic Park Garage.

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Overall, Universal has a lot more middle-of-the-road wait times than Disney. There you have some people-eaters that rarely have a wait (PhilharMagic, Under the Sea, The Seas, Journey Into Imagination, etc) and then mega headliners.

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But for your overall vacation, I recommend 3 days so you can take a rest day in between. I'm sure you know that theme parks require a lot of walking and Florida weather can be unpredictable. Having 2 days with an additional rest day planned, allows you to have some flexibility in your trip and a much-needed break.

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How far apart are Disneyland and Universal? There are about 35 miles between Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Disneyland Resort is located in Anaheim, a city that's about 40 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport.

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For that reason, we recommend devoting a minimum of a full day to each Universal Orlando theme park, especially if this is your first visit. Three days is ideal, particularly with a park-to-park pass, as it will allow you to fully explore each park and revisit your favorite attractions.

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First, Universal Orlando's SuperStar Shuttle is not complimentary. Roundtrip fare is $39 per person or $29 for children 3-9. Second, the service is really just an airport shuttle to get you to/from your Universal Orlando Resort hotel.

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Another very popular question we receive is, is Disney or Universal Cheaper? And as a general rule of thumb, Universal is cheaper than Disney in almost every category, from tickets to theme park food, and the most noticeable being hotel rooms.

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While a Universal vacation tends to be slightly less than a Disney vacation, food is going to cost you about the same at either resort. A family of four at Disney can expect to spend between $200-$300 a day on dining, depending on what restaurants they go to. The same goes for Universal.

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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.

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Our Top Ways to Save Money at Universal Studios Hollywood
  1. Purchase Tickets in Advance. ...
  2. Purchase Discount Tickets. ...
  3. Pick the Least Expensive Days to Visit. ...
  4. Save on Halloween Horror Nights Tickets. ...
  5. Bundle Hotel or Theme Park Tickets with Rental Car to Unlock Deeper Discounts. ...
  6. Save on Dining. ...
  7. Purchase Souvenirs in Advance.


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Explore Our 3 Amazing Theme Parks Get a taste of the destination with a One Park per Day ticket or visit multiple parks in the same day with a Park-to-Park ticket. For guests looking to skip to the head of the line, purchase a Universal Express or Universal Express Unlimited Pass.

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The best time to visit Orlando is from March to May. That's the time of year you'll find the most pleasant weather (high 50s to high 80s most days) and agreeable prices on travel and lodging (excluding holiday weekends and school recesses).

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