Will I fit in rides at Universal Hollywood?

Guests who don't fit properly in a safety restraint won't be allowed to ride. Large-framed guests may not be accommodated on the rides, and are strongly encouraged to try the test seat provided at the entrance of the attraction to ensure your ability to ride.



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This is a common feature at most theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Six Flags, SeaWorld, and Universal. Guests of many different waist sizes are able to safely experience our attractions.

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Ride Height Requirements
  • Mario Kart™: Bowser's Challenge: Must be at least 40” (101 cm). ...
  • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™: Must be 48? (122 cm) tall.
  • Flight of the Hippogriff™: Must be 39? (99 cm) tall. ...
  • Jurassic World — The Ride: Must be 42? (107 cm) tall. ...
  • Despicable Me Minion Mayhem: Must be 40? (102 cm) tall.


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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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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. 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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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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Hit The Most Popular Rides Early In The Day Even on its busiest days, Universal doesn't start to get crowded until around 11:30 a.m. If you arrive when the gate opens, you usually stand a good chance of getting on at least one (if not two) of the busiest rides relatively quickly.

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By bringing your own water, not only will you save time waiting in lines, but you'll also save money. While Universal Studios Hollywood isn't as lenient as the Disneyland Resort about bringing in outside food, you can bring water bottles (maximum 2 liters), baby food, small snacks, fruits and vegetables into the park.

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Guests whose waistlines are 40” or greater may not be accommodated on the ride and are strongly encouraged to try the test seat provided at the entrance of the attraction to assist guests in determining their ability to ride. Secure all loose articles before riding.

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Universal Studios officials told Gizmodo the 40-inch waistline guideline is not absolute and that some larger visitors may still be able to ride Bowser's Challenge depending on individual circumstances.

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Several attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood carry waistline advisories that make it tougher for plus-size visitors to ride. “Still mad about that 40-inch waistline requirement for the Mario Kart ride,” wrote video game fan David, a fat-positive Twitter user from Redmond, Washington.

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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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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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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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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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