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What is the best day to go to Universal Studios California?

Avoiding special events on those peak days is the secret to low crowd levels. According to the Undercover Tourist crowd calendar, a great time to visit is in the middle of the week, specifically Tuesday and Wednesday.



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Here are the days we expect to have the lowest crowd levels at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023:
  • Tuesdays through Thursdays for the second half of September and the second half of October.
  • Mondays through Thursdays in November (minus the week of Thanksgiving)
  • Mondays through Thursdays during the first half of December.


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Weekends are typically more crowded than weekdays. As far as weekdays go, Mondays and Fridays tend to be slightly more crowded at Universal Studios in Orlando than Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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Visit during peak times Don't visit when everyone else does. If possible, try to avoid long weekends, spring and summer breaks and busy holidays. You can check the ticket calendar on the park's website and look for the dates with the cheapest admission, $109. Those are safe bets for avoiding the biggest crowds.

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Being a movie-making geek, Universal Studios Hollywood is an entertainment mecca for me. 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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Even though these tickets cost more than regular admission, the benefits are well worth it, especially if you are taking that once-in-a-lifetime trip. The park limits the number of Universal Studios Hollywood Express Passes sold each day, so the awesome perks are always maintained.

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For your safety and enjoyment of Universal Studios Hollywood™, please note the following: All visitors must pass through metal detection before experiencing the theme park. All bags, backpacks, purses and packages are subject to X-ray and/or additional inspection prior to entering the theme park.

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Plus, the park is considerably more than some other waterparks like SeaWorld's Aquatica. Having shelled out that money ourselves and spending the day at the park, we are happy to say that yes, Volcano Bay is worth the money.

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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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“Are the wait times on the app accurate?” Yes they are quite accurate; at least you're able to get a ballpark idea. But know that you also have a big board in the middle of the park with a summary of all the wait times and we've used that a lot as well.

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The standard 2023 Universal Orlando parking price is $27 per car. If you arrive after 6PM (with the exception of Halloween Horror Nights and other select event nights), parking is free.

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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.

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When is Universal Orlando Most Crowded?
  • Presidents' Day week (third week in February)
  • Spring Break period from mid-March through late April.
  • Memorial Day weekend.
  • Summer (mid-June through Labor Day)
  • Thanksgiving week (including the weekends)
  • Christmas week through January 1.


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It really doesn't matter which one you start at, honestly. I tend to feel like most people head to IOA first thing in the morning, because it is a straight shot from the parking garage. I would maybe just hop around both parks on both days, and play it by the crowds. There are great attractions at both parks.

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You can use Express Pass for all the rides at Universal Studios Hollywood with one exception: Mario Kart Bowser's Challenge. These are the attractions included in Universal Express Pass: Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. DreamWorks Theatre Featuring Kung Fu Panda.

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Yes, a Universal Express ticket provides you with one-time (per day) express access to each ride (excluding Mario Kart™: Bowser's Challenge), attraction, and seated show, and one-time (per day) reservation-free entry into SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ when reservations are required to enter the land, in addition to 1-Day ...

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