How many rides are in Universal Studios Hollywood?

To help plan your day, we have an overview of the best rides at Universal Studios Hollywood. Wondering how many rides are at Universal Studios Hollywood? There are 12 rides, one studio tour, and two shows!



As of early 2026, Universal Studios Hollywood features approximately 10 to 12 major "ride-based" attractions, though the total number of "experiences" is much higher. The current lineup includes headliners like Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge in Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Jurassic World – The Ride, and The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash. In the summer of 2026, the park is set to debut its highly anticipated new roller coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, which will be the first high-speed "drifting" coaster in the park's history. Beyond these mechanical rides, the park offers several "immersive shows" and the world-famous Studio Tour, which is a 60-minute experience that includes segments like King Kong 360 3-D and Fast & Furious – Supercharged. While the "ride count" is smaller than its Orlando counterpart, the park focuses on high-tech, massive-scale attractions that leverage its unique position as a working movie studio.

As of 2024, Universal Studios Hollywood has approximately 15 rides and attractions (though the exact number can vary slightly depending on what is counted as a “ride” vs. an “experience”).

Here’s a breakdown of the major rides and attractions currently operating:

Thrill Rides & Simulators

  1. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (inside Hogwarts Castle)
  2. Flight of the Hippogriff (family coaster in Hogsmeade)
  3. Jurassic World—The Ride (water adventure with a major drop)
  4. Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride (indoor launched roller coaster)
  5. Transformers: The Ride-3D (motion simulator dark ride)
  6. The Simpsons Ride (motion simulator)
  7. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (3D motion simulator)
  8. The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash! (dark ride)

Studio Tour (The signature attraction)

  1. World-Famous Studio Tour (a lengthy tram tour through the backlot, which includes several immersive segments like Fast & Furious—Supercharged and King Kong 360 3-D).

Water Shows & Spectaculars

  1. WaterWorld (a live action stunt show based on the film)

Character Encounters & Play Areas

  • Super Nintendo World features interactive experiences, but its key attraction is:
    1. Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge (augmented reality dark ride).
  • DreamWorks Theatre (currently featuring Kung Fu Panda Adventure).
  • Animal Actors Show (live show).
  • Character meet-and-greets (throughout the park).

Important Notes:

  • Seasonal Changes: Some shows or attractions may close temporarily for refurbishment or be replaced (e.g., the Special Effects Show has been replaced in the past).
  • “Attraction” vs. “Ride”: If you count only moving ride vehicles (coasters, simulators, dark rides), the number is closer to 8-9. The count of ~15 includes the major stationary shows and the Studio Tour.
  • Super Nintendo World:

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The Forbidden Journey This ride was one of the two faster and scarier rides at universal. You must put all your stuff in a locker as you do go upside down a few times. In this ride, you follow Harry Potter through the various classrooms and halls of Hogwarts.

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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!

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Q: What are the Newest Universal Attractions in 2023? A: The newest rides in Universal Orlando are Villain-Con Minion Blast, Velocicoaster and Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

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There are two rides in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Hollywood. The Flight of the Hippogriff is Universal Studios Hollywood's first outdoor roller coaster. It is family-friendly, short and appropriate for muggles 39 inches and up. Be sure to take notice of Hagrid's hut and Buckbeak in his nest.

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Super Nintendo World is just one part of the Universal Studios Hollywood experience, and you can theoretically visit the land with just your normal admission ticket to the park. One-day tickets start at $109.

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If you want to just take your time and enjoy the parks at a slow pace, 2 days is absolutely perfect for that. off-season: 1 day for a back to back experience and early wakeup. 2 for a more relaxed pace without rope drop times. On-Season: 2-4 days, if you went at rope drop.

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Express Pass will allow you to walk on to nearly all the attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood and you often never wait more than 10 minutes. You can easily ride every single ride in the theme park and still have time to enjoy experiences, dining, and meeting characters.

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Hogwarts™ Castle Walk You can walk through Hogwarts™ castle without riding the ride attraction. Fully enjoy the world of Harry Potter™ including “Moving Portrait Corridor” and “The Portrait of the Fat Lady” like Harry Potter™ and his friends did! *Please ask crew members about the operation hours.

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In conclusion, Universal Studios and Disney are their own separate companies and are not affiliated with one another. They both have their own unique experiences to offer travelers. While both are family-friendly theme parks with thrilling rides, they each cater to different audiences.

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At Islands of Adventure, you can visit Hogwarts™ castle and explore Hogsmeade™ village. And at Universal Studios, you can enter Diagon Alley™ and enjoy a mind-blowing thrill ride, magical experiences, and more.

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Universal Studios theme park will open a land based on DreamWorks Animation characters in 2024, Universal Orlando announced Thursday. Visitors can expect to see interactive play spaces and attractions based on “Gabby's Dollhouse,” “Shrek,” “Trolls” and “Kung Fu Panda,” the resort said.

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