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What do you need to bring to Universal Studios Hollywood?

Acceptable items:
  1. Bottled water (maximum 2 liters)
  2. Small snacks.
  3. Any food required for special dietary needs.
  4. Any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements.
  5. Baby food/baby formula.
  6. Soft-sided insulated bags no larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep.




To have a high-fidelity and comfortable day at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2026, your "High-Value" essentials should include supportive walking shoes, as you will likely cover 5–10 miles across the park's multi-level lots. A high-value necessity is a refillable water bottle to use at the high-fidelity hydration stations throughout the park. You should also bring a high-value portable phone charger, as the Universal app and "High-Fidelity" interactive elements like Super Nintendo World’s Power-Up Bands will drain your battery. For 2026 visitors, a high-value light layer or jacket is a necessity for the breezy California evenings. If you plan on riding Jurassic World—The Ride, a high-value packable poncho is a high-fidelity requirement to avoid a total soak. Finally, don't forget high-fidelity sun protection—sunscreen and a hat are a high-value necessity even on overcast days. A small high-fidelity backpack or crossbody bag is the best way to keep your high-value hands free for the "High-Fidelity" world-famous Studio Tour.

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Conditions Of Entry All bags, backpacks, purses and packages are subject to X-ray and/or additional inspection prior to entering the theme park. Coolers, suitcases and bags with wheels are prohibited. We recommend you leave unnecessary articles in your car and secure valuables in your trunk.

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Q: Can I bring food and drinks to Universal Studios Hollywood? A: The park allows visitors to carry water bottles (maximum 2 liters), small snacks, and special food items for dietary and medical requirements. Soft-sided insulated bags are also allowed as long as they are no larger than 8.5 wide x 6 high x 6 deep.

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The following items are not permitted: any type of explosive or weapon, alcoholic beverages, marijuana, illegal drugs, clothing likely to create a danger or disturbance, clothing that may create a false impression of employment by Universal or as emergency personnel, segways (unless utilized as an ADA mobility device), ...

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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.

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Yes, we do. Store all the day's extras in one of our convenient lockers. You'll be glad you did! Lockers accept both cash and credit cards.

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We accept cash throughout the Park!

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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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You can only bring in some snacks, they don't allow “outside food” but that really means “outside meals”. You can bring bags, and Universal has lockers (free for short periods of time) for your items when you ride the larger rides. Can you bring a reusable water bottle to Universal Studios? Yes!

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Most people would say 6-7 hours is the average time needed to see the best of Universal Studios, so pretty much one full day.

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Universal Studios Hollywood Touring Plan
  • Arrive at the parks 30 minutes before opening.
  • Line up to Rope Drop Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge for Rope Drop. ...
  • After riding Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, go straight to Toadstool Cafe and scan the QR code located at the entrance of the restaurant to book your reservation.


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Most people wear a lanyard at Universal Studios for the following reasons: It's a convenient way to keep your Universal Express pass handy. If you decide to buy the Express pass (which if you can, you should heavily consider!) you'll need to show those passes over and over in the queue.

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However, there is sensible logic behind banning smartphones on fast moving and high flying rides. Usually, any kind of loose items, like change in one's pocket, or jewelry that can fly off, or even hats are allowed on rides because they may whip off of someone's body in an instant.

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Single-Time Use Lockers at Attractions Standard-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.

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For most of the rides, you'll likely be able to just leave the bag around your waist, but for the ones that have a lap bar or over the shoulder harness that would make that uncomfortable, you'll be able to either keep your bag in a small storage area or just down at your feet.

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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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