What rides are kid friendly at Universal Studios Hollywood?

Universal Studios Rides that are Kid-Friendly
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. ...
  • The Simpsons Ride. ...
  • Villain-Con: Minion Blast. ...
  • Super Nintendo World: Mario Kart. ...
  • The Secret Lives of Pets: Off the Leash. ...
  • Jurassic Park Pteranodon Flyers.




Universal Studios Hollywood is often seen as "thrill-heavy," but it offers several world-class attractions perfect for younger children (typically those under 48 inches). Super Nintendo World is the current highlight, featuring "Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge," which uses augmented reality and is suitable for children at least 42 inches tall. For the youngest visitors, Super Silly Fun Land is an elaborate water play area and home to "Silly Swirly Fun Ride," a classic aerial carousel. In the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, "Flight of the Hippogriff" serves as a perfect "starter" roller coaster. Additionally, "The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash" is a gentle, high-tech dark ride that is a massive hit with toddlers and preschoolers. Don't forget the world-famous Studio Tour; while it has some intense moments (King Kong and Fast & Furious), most of the 60-minute journey is a fascinating look at movie sets that kids find captivating. Always check the official app for real-time height requirements, as many "kid-friendly" labels depend on the child's height and bravery levels.

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There is a lot of stimulation at Universal Studios Hollywood for toddlers. If you need a quiet spot to decompress (or you need to nurse a baby), hop into a quiet room in the Family Center located near WaterWorld. You can use a private room with a chair for an adult, and one for a child with some toys.

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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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Disney World has more for younger kids. If you're planning a once-in-a-few-years vacation, you probably want your little one to get to experience a variety of experiences with you, and Disney World—specifically Magic Kingdom—offers much more for the littlest ones than Universal.

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All guests 2 and under enter for free. Certain ticket types (for example, Annual Passes) are offered with just one price for all guests. For these products, there is no height-based nor age-based discount version.

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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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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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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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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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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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Universal Orlando Resort for under five-year olds is a great experience and with a few tips it can be even better. The resort offers a brilliant parent swap service. Here families can queue and when you reach the end of the ride one parent stays back with the child in a special room and then they swap.

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EPCOT has TRIPLE the attractions of Hollywood Studios that are family-friendly for everyone in the family! And that doesn't even include all of the shows! We've already discussed some of them above in the “adults” section, like American Adventure, Awesome Planet, and Canada Far and Wide.

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It truly depends on your goal of the trip! If you want to ride bigger rides, drink a bit, walk onto rides, Universal Studios is your park. Disney is better suited for people who appreciate the details, don't mind more kids, want to try different foods, and have more park options.

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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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Are bags and other personal items allowed on rides and attractions? Some of our rides and attractions can accommodate personal items. However, we strongly suggest bringing small bags with you to better expedite your time at the Front Gate security checkpoint and at each attraction.

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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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