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Is January a good time to visit Universal Orlando?

Additionally, winter is the best season to visit Universal Studios due to the numerous special events that occur during the holiday season and the low crowds in January and February if you plan your trip in very early January (just after New Year's), you can even experience all the holiday festivities—without the large ...



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Orlando Weather in January Although we can get some pretty cold days, January in Orlando is generally warm days and very pleasant. During most days you can expect blue skies and sunshine by the bucket-load. January averages 7 hours of sunshine a day and humidity is barely noticeable.

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January — The End of February 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.

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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.

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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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January is a great time to visit Walt Disney World because of the lingering Christmas decorations, lower crowds, and mild temperatures. The busiest times in January at Walt Disney World is right around New Years and the last week of January as the February Vacation crowds begin to increase.

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Universal Prices. 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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It is never too cold to visit the Walt Disney World theme parks! The temperature in January in Orlando can obviously vary, but the historical average high is 71 degrees, and the average low is about 50.

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Comfortable clothes that you can layer: Florida's wacky weather sometimes lets us wear T-shirts and shorts during January, but for the most part, it's better to bring clothes that you can layer, such as a flannel shirt or spirit jersey. Comfortable shoes: Opt for sneakers or boots that are worn in.

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It can be just fine, sunny and comparativley warm. I've swam often. Having said that, if a cold front moves in, it can get really chilly and you wouldn't want to swim then. Weve had wooly hats on in january, but the very same week had great warm weather for shorts and T's.

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However, the Universal Studios age recommendation is a fairly mature 8 years-old. If they're younger they probably won't be able to appreciate much of the entertainment or be able to go on many rides, but families do have a fun experience when taking a trip together.

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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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Spend At Least Two Days At Universal Studios Florida The 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.

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That said, Wizarding World (like most of the rides at Universal Studios) is probably best suited for kids 7 & up. Kids who are already well-versed in all things Potter will have the best time since every nook and cranny is inspired by J.K. Rowling's sprawling imagination.

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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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