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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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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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At the beginning or end of the day… wait times will always be the shortest. It doesn't matter if it is a slow day or a busy one – if you are at the parks first thing in the morning, or if you are the last one leaving at the end of the night, you will experience the shortest waits.

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Here are the days we expect to have the lowest crowd levels at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024: Weekdays in January (minus the week of New Year's Day and the days around MLK Day) Weekdays in February (minus the days around Presidents Day) The first few days in March (until March 9)

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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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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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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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Some of the busiest times at Universal Studios include:
  • Easter & spring break. Spring break is probably the busiest time at Orlando's theme parks, and the worst time to visit if you don't like large crowds. ...
  • Summer. ...
  • Christmas & New Year's Eve. ...
  • Other holidays. ...
  • January. ...
  • Early February. ...
  • April to May. ...
  • September to November.


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Two days. At least a full day at Universal Studios and another full day at Islands of Adventure will give you more chances to ride the rides you want and see the shows you like.

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Are you wondering what to do at Universal Studios Orlando besides rides? If you don't want to ride rides, there are plenty of fantastic things you can still do. In this video, I shared, my top ten favorite things to do, other than rides. From shows to shopping, food to photo ops, you can still have a ton of fun.

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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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Another popular question we receive, is how many days should I plan at Harry Potter World? And as you can imagine there are so many amazing things to do in each section, you should give yourself at least two days to experience everything the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has to offer.

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2023 Disney vs. 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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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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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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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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Visit Harry Potter™ Studios during the first half of the day. The tours are lengthy and take anywhere between 3 and 7 hours. Hence, it is recommended that you book an early slot because the crowd peaks at around 4 PM. You can enjoy a stress-free and pleasant experience.

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Can Universal Orlando Be Done in One Day? The simple answer is: Yes! it's toadally possible to fit Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure into one day. What makes park hopping easy at Universal Orlando is the fact that the two parks are right next to each other.

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