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Best Times to Visit Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024 and 2025

by Leap on September 1, 2024
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You long-time frog fans know Tad as our official Frog Family videographer. While he toadally enjoys making ride videos for our YouTube channel, he really has set his sights on becoming the next Spielberg. For him, it doesn't get any better than Universal Studios Hollywood. It's a thrill for him to be "on location" inside the theme park that just so hoppens to be where "Back to the Future" and "Psycho" were filmed. And we know he's not the only one who's excited to visit! With the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and more family-friendly attractions, this theme park/working studio sure is more hopping than ever! Plus, we get to explore Super Nintendo World. Woohoo! Whether you have a filmmaker in your family or you're just a bunch of fun-seekers, it helps to know not only what to expect when visiting Universal Studios Hollywood, but also, when to plan your trip in 2024 and 2025. And, action!

Best Times to Visit Universal Studios Hollywood - Flight of the Hippogriff

Planning When to Visit Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024 and 2025

While there is no reservation system in place at Universal Studios Hollywood, tickets are date-based, effectively limiting capacity each day through the number of tickets sold.

That means it's important to purchase your tickets ahead of time so that your preferred dates aren't sold out. And one other piece of advice: During our recent trips, Express Passes have become more useful than ever in maximizing our time at the park. Much like admission, it's best to purchase your Express Passes in advance (they can sell out, and more so, the advanced online price is usually the lowest). Psst ... Undercover Tourist can save you some green on your tickets, as well as Express Pass and VIP Experience!

Best Times to Visit Universal Studios Hollywood-Early Access uncrowded view

Another hopful tool for people who want to get the most out of their visit to Super Nintendo World is Early Access. You can purchase this add-on separately from your theme park admission, but you must have theme park admission to use the Early Access ticket. No matter when you visit, this ticket gets you into Super Nintendo World an hour before the park opens, allowing you to access all the challenges with short lines and Mario Kart with the shortest line of the day. Then, at park opening, you can use our Universal Studios Hollywood park plan to maximize time for the rest of the park.

Undercover Tourist's #1 ranked Crowd Calendar will show you projected crowd levels, events taking place and even the average weather, all in one place!

Our Los Angeles Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get a day-by-day look at expected crowds a full year in advance. If your particular dates are not listed, jump down to the comments below and ask. We frogs will be hoppy to answer. We've got a similar post devoted to the best times to visit Disneyland if you hoppen to be planning visits to both. (Now, if only we could predict travel times on those SoCal highways!) Or, check out the infographic below for a quick overview of the least crowded times to visit Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024.

Best Times to Visit Universal Studios Hollywood -Infographic

Other Factors to Consider When Determining the Best Time to Visit Universal Studios Hollywood

If you’re used to visiting Universal Orlando Resort rather than the Hollywood original, know that there are some differences. The best times to visit Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024 and 2025 aren't necessarily the same ones at Universal Orlando.

The biggest difference is the locals. Universal Orlando has locals, but not nearly as many as those in the Los Angeles regional area. More and more of these locals are annual passholders, who think nothing of popping in for a pint of Butterbeer after the end of a long week. A lot of passholders visit on Saturdays, so that may influence you to visit during the week if you can.

While the regional passholders have a large influence on crowds, it's not all doom and gloom. Many passholders have blackout times during the times most popular with tourists — mostly summer, spring break and the holidays, but also a few weekends here and there. Looking at Universal's passholder blackout calendars gives you a fairly good idea of the very busiest dates of the year. This is because these are the times when most of the passholders are not allowed to enter.

Other major contributing factors include school breaks, special events such as Halloween Horror Nights and the holidays and big openings. In 2025, an all-new event is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood. From the creators of Halloween Horror Nights, in spring 2025, fans can enter the worlds of their favorite genres in an all-new way at Universal Fan Fest Nights. This separately ticketed after hours event will feature immersive experiences, in-park activations and themed food and beverage around some of your favorite games, movies and more. Confirmed for this inaugural event are Star Trek, Dungeons and Dragons and Back to the Future. And beyond 2025, a new "Fast & Furious"-themed roller coaster is currently under construction and is set to open in 2026. When this one opens, consider it a family reunion — with lots of people wanting to ride!

Fall — August, September, October

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Highlights

Bring on your worst nightmares. Halloween Horror Nights is the biggest event of the year at Universal Studios Hollywood. Terror unleashes inside the park with elaborate haunted houses, scare zones and the Studio Tour's transformation into the Terror Tram.

Things to Consider

Something to keep in mind if you visit weekends in September and October is Halloween Horror Nights. This separately ticketed event takes place after park hours on select nights. If you visit during the day on those days, you'll see more crowds coming in starting at 2 p.m. The parks may close earlier than usual by about 6 p.m. Hop over to our guide to Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood to learn more.

Best Times to Visit Universal Studios Hollywood-Scary props during the day in the fall.

Even though the scareactors and haunted houses are not open until Halloween Horror Nights begin, some scary props and skeletons are out during the day. Just be aware if you are bringing sensitive small children with you in the fall.

  • Rosh Hashanah - Oct. 2-4, 2024, and Sept. 22-24, 2025
  • Yom Kippur (when it falls on a weekday) - Oct. 11, 2024, and Oct. 1-2, 2025
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day - Oct. 14, 2024, and Oct. 13, 2025
  • Utah and Arizona fall breaks during the first half of October

The park is not as busy during the day in the fall, as most crowds come for Halloween Horror Nights. But watch out for the park closing at 6 p.m. for the after-hours event. That means arriving early in the morning to accomplish everything in a shorter period of time.

Also, note the weather. While other places start to cool down, things are just getting heated up in Los Angeles in August and September. Hot summer weather can extend into early October. So dress accordingly and seek out the soak zone at WaterWorld if you need to cool off. Bring swimsuits and water shoes for the tadpoles to enjoy the water play area in Super Silly Fun Land.

Our Overall Pick: The second half of August and early September (minus the days around Labor Day weekend) sees low crowds as the tadpoles hop back to school.

Least Busy

  • Weekdays during the last two weeks of August
  • First half of September (minus days around Labor Day); Tuesdays through Thursdays for the remainder of September

Busiest

  • First half of August
  • Labor Day Weekend
    • Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2025
  • October 2024
  • Elevated crowds from Sept. 22 to Oct. 31, 2025

Winter — November, December, January

Best Times to Visit Universal Studios Hollywood - The Grinch

'Tis the season to spread Who-liday cheer ... the crowds may be here, but have no fear! While yes, Universal Studios Hollywood can see its busiest weeks of the year around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, it's a magical sight to see Hogsmeade decked out in garland and celebrate with Who-ville citizens.

Highlights

The Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood is the main highlight as the season typically kicks off the day after Thanksgiving. Universal is decorated with colorful lights, bows, ornaments and more. Plus, you even get the chance to meet the Grinch and his dog, Max!

Things to Consider

Aside from the major holidays, there are a couple other small holidays to keep in mind:

  • Veterans Day (Nov. 11 — a Monday in 2024 and a Tuesday in 2025)
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 15, 2024, and Jan. 20, 2025)

During the first half of December, weekends may have more people than during the week, but crowd levels are not as bad as during the big holiday week between Christmas and New Year's. Plus, the park also has longer hours and more evening entertainment on weekends.

Our Overall Pick: If the holiday festivities are a must for you, we'd recommend the first week or two of December, which is right before the majority of schools are out for holiday breaks. However, if visiting during the lowest crowds is the bigger priority, January is best.

Least Busy

  • January
    • Weekdays in January (minus the week of New Year's Day and the days around Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
    • Jan. 7-15, 21-31, 2025
  • November (minus the week of Thanksgiving and the days around Veterans Day)
  • First half of December

Busiest

  • The week of New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    • Jan. 1-6, 17-20, 2025
  • Veterans Day
    • Nov. 8-11, 2024
    • Nov. 11, 2025
  • Week of Thanksgiving
    • Nov. 22 - Dec. 1, 2024
    • Nov. 22-30, 2025
  • Week of Christmas and New Year's
    • Dec. 21-31, 2024
    • Dec. 20, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026

Spring — February, March, April

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Highlights

While Lunar New Year is an understated event at Universal Studios Hollywood, you can enjoy special decor, food and beverage options in the park from late January through February. You can purchase Lunar New Year merchandise in the gift shops. Celebrate by taking a photo with characters, such as Hello Kitty, dressed in their Lunar New Year best.

During select spring break weeks, you may experience Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle. The projection show usually returns for evenings during spring break. Like we mentioned earlier, spring 2025 will bring the first-ever Universal Fan Fest Nights event — stay tuned for more details!

Things to Consider

The fall of Easter impacts Universal crowds in the spring. Some school districts base their spring break around Easter; others do not. When Easter falls earlier in the season, in March or early April, it has the effect of making a more intense, but shorter spring break season. In 2025, Easter hoppens April 20, so this spring break season will be longer. Many California universities consistently have spring break at the end of March, which can affect crowds then.

Our Overall Pick: First week of March or second half of April

Least Busy

  • February
    • Weekdays in February (minus the days around Presidents Day)
    • Feb. 1-13, 18-28, 2025
  • First week of March
    • March 1-6, 2025
  • Second half of April
    • April 21-30, 2025

Busiest

  • Presidents Day Weekend
    • Feb. 10-17, 2025
  • Spring Break
    • March 7 - April 6, 2025 & April 18-20, 2025 (Easter)

Summer — May, June, July

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Highlights

Summer break unofficially begins with Memorial Day weekend and crowds remain steady until back-to-school season. There aren't any major events, but Universal has some low-key celebrations for Grad Bash, Pride Month and Fourth of July. The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle show returns for select nights of summer, usually mid-June to mid-August.

Things to Consider

May and June are the cooler and more comfortable summer months to visit, with "May Gray" and "June Gloom" morning clouds keeping the park from heating up too much. Temperatures rise in sunny July. Park hours are long once summer hits, so you have time to get it all done.

Our Overall Pick: Weekdays in May

Least Busy

  • Weekdays in May (minus days around Memorial Day)
  • First half of June

Busiest

  • Weekends in May (particularly Memorial Day weekend)
  • Second half of June
  • July

What If I'm Visiting During a Busy Time?

We toadally understand that many families may not have the flexibility and can only visit during these busier times. Don't worry! Ultimately, the best time to go is when you can go. The good news is that busier times also bring longer park hours and more entertainment. The most important thing you can do is set realistic expectations and use our tips and tools to manage the crowds and maximize your time. During busier times, consider purchasing Universal Express tickets and/or Early Access tickets to get a jump on the crowds. If they're not in the budget, then make sure to arrive early before the park officially opens. And be sure to check out our Universal Studios Hollywood park plan for our recommended 1-day itinerary.

So there you have it — our recommended times to visit Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024 and 2025! If you can't avoid visiting during a busy time, don't sweat it! We have a ton more hopful tips and resources to help you save time waiting in line and plan a great trip.

Related: Tips to Maximize Your Time at Universal Studios Hollywood

Related: Tips for Maximizing the Universal Studios Hollywood Express Pass

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May 26, 2018 at 2:04 a.m.
Joseph Says...

What is Volcano's Bay policy on rain- when does it close and if it closes, are refunds or partial refunds given >

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May 29, 2018 at 3:54 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Joseph,

If it's just rain, Volcano Bay does not close and does not give refunds. If it does rain, we suggest hopping on some rides as the wait times tend to shorten or enjoying a meal and drink to wait out the rain!

Keep hopping!

Leap

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May 26, 2018 at 1:40 a.m.
Edgar Arce Says...

I am planning on getting Universal Studios on Monday, July 23rd, 2018. It will be my Wife and I. I know that day is really crowded since it is summer, but it's Monday. If lines will be long... My questions are;

Is a full day enough to see the most interesting shows and rides?

Does it really worth to buy the Express update? Our budget is limited since we're driving through L.A. and it's just a stop we will do in our way to Vegas.

I'd appreciate any comment. Thanks

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May 29, 2018 at 3:24 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Edgar,

You'll be visiting during peak season and since you're only visiting for one day, then we think Universal Express passes are definitely worth it! The passes will help minimize your wait times so you can do and see everything you want.

Keep hopping!

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May 24, 2018 at 3:24 p.m.
Uma Says...

Hi,

we will be in LA on 24th. 25th and 26th June 2018. what will be the best day to visit universal studios out of the above three.

Thanks

Uma

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May 24, 2018 at 1:05 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Uma,

According to our Crowd Calendar, the 26th will be the least crowded. However, it seems that all three days are going to be pretty similar in terms of crowds, so choose a day that works best for you!

Keep hopping!

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May 21, 2018 at 11:01 p.m.
Heather Says...

Hi, we are planning a trip (2 days, 1 night) to Universal Studios bc we have 3 big Harry Potter fans. We are looking at a weekend in August, September or October. I looked at your Crowd calendar and wrote down some dates but do you have any recommendations? Would love to avoid large crowds if possible. Thank you!

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May 22, 2018 at 1:45 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Heather,

It looks like your best bet would be to go in September. The weekend of the 7th-9th or 14th-16th would be the most ideal in terms of crowds. Have a great trip!

Keep hopping!

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May 21, 2018 at 4:34 p.m.
Cori Says...

We plan to be in Southern California June 28 - July 1, 2018. We are debating between Thursday or Sunday for visiting Universal Studios. Any thoughts on which day would be more crowded?

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May 22, 2018 at 11:19 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Cori,

According to our Crowd Calendar, it looks like those days will be about the same in terms of crowds. Since it's summer vacation and peak time for the parks, the parks are usually always busy, no matter the day. Pick the day that works best for you!

Keep hopping!

Leap

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May 17, 2018 at 1:38 a.m.
Candelaria Rocha Says...

Hi I would like to know if May 18 is a good day to visit universal studios without long lines

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May 17, 2018 at 12:56 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Candelaria,

According to our Crowd Calendar, May 18 will have moderate crowds, so it should be a pretty good day to visit!

Keep hopping!

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May 14, 2018 at 2:03 p.m.
Sarah Says...

Hi,

We have three days in the Anaheim area - Sept. 24, 25, 26 (2018). We plan on spending one day in Universal and two days in Disneyland. Is it referable to visit one of the parks on a certain day? Also, would you recommend an Express Pass?

Many thanks!

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May 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sarah!

You can check out our Crowd Calendar for details, but we don't think it will matter which days you visit which parks. And crowd levels are predicted to be low, so no need to splurge on an Express Pass!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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May 10, 2018 at 9:42 a.m.
Martina Says...

Hi there, will be in LA from Ireland with two teenage sons and husband. Hoping to visit Universal June 12/13 2. If this is just the start of US school summer hols should we buy express tix please? Thanks in advance. Martina

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May 10, 2018 at 1:17 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Martina,

We'd recommend Express Passes if you can fit in the budget. The park will be busier during this time and the passes will help you skip the lines!

Keep hopping!

Leap

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May 7, 2018 at 5:12 p.m.
Ger Nolan Says...

Hi there , we are planning to visit tomorrow, Tuesday 7th May, arriving early. Do we need to buy express tickets?

Thank you?

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May 8, 2018 at 9:08 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi there!

Our Crowd Calendar predicts low crowds, so we think you'll be fine without an Express pass!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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May 6, 2018 at 11:05 p.m.
Lori Says...

Just wondering how busy May 19 might be? Or May 21st?

Thanks.

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May 8, 2018 at 9:12 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lori!

Our Crowd Calendar predicts moderate crowds on these days. A great time to visit!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Apr 25, 2018 at 4:53 p.m.
Beverly Says...

Hi! I'm looking at purchasing a ticket for May 4th. Would I purchase a non-peak time ticket since this is a 6/10, or would you recommend an anytime ticket? Thanks!

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Apr 26, 2018 at 10:09 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Beverly!

Universal decides what is classified as non-peak and peak. It depends on anticipated crowds and changes pricing. It looks like May 4 in non-peak!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Apr 24, 2018 at 1:33 p.m.
Annie Says...

On a scale of 1-10, how busy does 7th September look? Should we look to buy an Express Pass?

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Apr 26, 2018 at 9:47 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Annie!

Awesome news - our Crowd Calendar predicts September 7th to be only a 3/10 in terms of crowds. You should be able to accomplish a ton without spending much time in line!

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Apr 23, 2018 at 8:42 p.m.
Matt Says...

We’re planning a 12-day visit from June 25 – July 7, visiting Universal Hollywood on either the front or back end of the trip. Do you expect there to be a significant difference in crowding for either time? We likely would visit between July 4 and 6 if on the back end.

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Apr 26, 2018 at 9:39 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Matt!

Crowd levels will be high throughout your trip, but we definitely recommend visiting Universal Hollywood on the front end of your trip, around June 25. Thanks to July 4 being a holiday, crowd levels will be extra high then so we would try to avoid the parks on this day.

Keep hopping!

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Apr 21, 2018 at 3:06 a.m.
Katie Willis Says...

At what crowd level do you recommend purchasing the Express ticket? We are looking at a 5/10 day. Thank you!

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Apr 23, 2018 at 8:27 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Katie!

It's obviously toad-ally up to you, but we personally do not recommend splurging on an Express ticket on a 5/10 crowd day. That's only moderate in terms of crowd levels and you should be able to accomplish everything you want without it!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Apr 17, 2018 at 4:33 p.m.
Casey Says...

My friends and I are going Monday June 4th this year. Will it be super crowded???

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Apr 17, 2018 at 1:35 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Casey,

According to our Crowd Calendar, the parks start to get busier starting June because of summer break. So you should expect it to be busy!

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Apr 16, 2018 at 5:34 p.m.
Nik Says...

Is there a difference in shows between Friday & Saturday. I am planning for 4/20, I believe it will be average crowded?

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Apr 16, 2018 at 9:29 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Nik!

You're right! Looks like moderate crowds are expected.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Apr 16, 2018 at 5:46 a.m.
Kevin Says...

Hi - how the crowd will be at 9th May?

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Apr 16, 2018 at 9:31 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Kevin!

Our Crowd Calendar predicts moderate crowds!

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Apr 16, 2018 at 2:03 a.m.
Pam Says...

Planning on visiting California 5/31 or 6/01. What does the crowd calendar say? Should we get express passses?

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Apr 15, 2018 at 10:40 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Pam!

You can check out our Crowd Calendar for details, but it looks like May 1 will be slightly less crowded.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Apr 8, 2018 at 3:55 a.m.
Amanda Says...

1 being not busy and 10 being very busy, how dose may 23 look?

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Apr 9, 2018 at midnight
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Amanda!

Our Crowd Calendar predicts this day to be a 6/10.

Keep hopping!

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Apr 4, 2018 at 6:16 p.m.
Liz Says...

Hi! How are crowds looking on Sunday May 13th? (Mother's day?)

Thanks!

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Apr 6, 2018 at 10:48 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Liz!

Like any other holiday, our Crowd Calendar predicts it will be fairly busy on Mother's Day.

Keep hopping!

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Mar 25, 2018 at 12:48 a.m.
Luci Says...

How crowed do you expect it will be on Easter Sunday 4/1/18? Thank you!

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Mar 26, 2018 at 8:57 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Luci!

As with any holiday, our Crowd Calendar predicts heavy crowds.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Mar 23, 2018 at 6:59 p.m.
Shirley Richmond Says...

With season passes since last year just want to assure we will have no problems getting in

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Mar 23, 2018 at 6:57 p.m.
Shirley richmond Says...

Ive bought 7 seasonal passes last year.we would like to come 3-27-18.so do they just look up our name.just wanna be sure our visit and enterance good smooth

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Mar 19, 2018 at 8:51 p.m.
Leo Says...

Hi, we are coming from Spain and are planning to go to Universal L.A. on Sunday March 25th. What's the expected attendance? is it worth spending almost twice for the Express tickets (we are 4!)? Many thanks.

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Mar 19, 2018 at 11:25 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Leo!

Our Crowd Calendar predicts that the park will be pretty busy during your visit. Purchasing the Express tickets is up to you - it will make your day much more leisurely and you will be able to accomplish much more, but is never a necessity.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Mar 13, 2018 at 6:37 p.m.
hana Says...

we will be in LA from May 22nd - 25th, which day is a good one and would we able to complete all the attraction in one day? Do we need to buy a pass to cut through ling lines that time?

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Mar 16, 2018 at 1:11 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi there!

Our Crowd Calendar predicts that May 22 will be your best option. With crowd levels at a 5/10 expected, we don't think it will be necessary to purchase an Express Pass.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Mar 9, 2018 at 2:16 p.m.
Becky Says...

Is there a specific weekday that is typically less busy? I'm thinking about visiting sometime between 4/9-4/13 and have an open schedule,.

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Mar 15, 2018 at 9:57 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Becky!

You can check out our Crowd Calendar for our predictions on the best time to visit.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Mar 6, 2018 at 8:39 p.m.
Jan Says...

We are going to Universal Studio in Hollywood on Tuesday, April 10th 2018, from 10-6 and purchasing the Universal Express tickets. Should we spend the extra and go one hour early as well. Water World is closed during that time frame. Is 10-6 enough time to see everything once or should be pay 20 more and get the extra hour??

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Mar 8, 2018 at 2:23 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jan,

According to our Los Angeles Crowd Calendar, April 10 is predicted to have 7/10 crowd levels! Universal Express Pass will definitely help bring your wait time down, but we'd still recommend taking advantage of the early admission if you can manage it.

Keep hopping!

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Mar 6, 2018 at 2:10 a.m.
Javier Says...

How anticipated do you recommend to buy VIP tickets? I heard there’s a limit for sale by day...

I want to go on May 22nd. So do I need to buy the week before? 2 days before? Same day?

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Mar 6, 2018 at 12:23 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Javier!

We recommend purchasing your VIP tickets now, since you've decided on the date you want to go! Check out our options here.

Keep hopping!

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Apr 22, 2018 at 5:13 a.m.
Bekah Says...

Im planning a trip with Daughters May 11-12 with a two day pass... Will it be super crowded or will we be able to attend everything over 2 days without wating half the time in lines?

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Apr 23, 2018 at 8:20 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Bekah!

Our Crowd Calendar predicts moderate to busy crowds during these days. Despite this, we still think you'll be able to accomplish everything during your two days there!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Mar 4, 2018 at 3:49 p.m.
Erin Says...

Hi!

I know the timing isn’t ideal, but I’m a teacher so stuck with summer months - can you tell me which day of the week will be better to go to Universal Hollywood? We are in LA July 20-23rd.

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Mar 5, 2018 at 9:08 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Erin!

You can check our Crowd Calendar for details, but it looks like Monday the 23rd will be your best bet.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Mar 5, 2018 at 9:07 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Erin!

You can check out our Crowd Calendar for details, but it looks like the 23rd will be your best bet.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Feb 22, 2018 at 7:16 p.m.
Matt Says...

Question - What about on the actual day of Easter? Which is Sunday, April 1st?

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Feb 25, 2018 at 1:03 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Matt!

Any and all holidays throughout the year can be expected to have large crowds. Our Crowd Calendar predicts this will be a peak day for crowds.

Keep hopping!

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Feb 21, 2018 at 10:10 p.m.
Michele Says...

Is it worth getting VIP tickets for 5/30/2018? Calendars show "it's all right," but how good is "all right."

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Feb 21, 2018 at 10:39 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Michele!

Our Crowd Calendar predicts May 30 will rank as a 6/10 in terms of crowds. If you have the means, we would recommend getting VIP tickets to save time and make the most of your day!

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Feb 19, 2018 at 7:33 p.m.
Stacey Williams Says...

We are choosing to go to Universal Los Angeles tomorrow Tuesday February 20th rather than today as it’s Presidents’ Day holiday and supposed to be busy. How much quieter is it expected to be the day after Presidents’ Day ?

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Feb 22, 2018 at 11:07 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Stacey,

Sorry for the late response! Hope you had a great time and it wasn't too busy for you!

Keep hopping!

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Feb 19, 2018 at 3:24 p.m.
Valerie Says...

When you say late march is busy, what does that mean in terms of length of lineups for attractions?

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Feb 25, 2018 at 1:26 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Valerie!

You can check our Crowd Calendar for details. It's tough to predict what this means in terms of lines; it depends on the time of day, ride and so much more! We would guess at least an hour wait for each ride. An express pass is perfect for times like these!

Keep hopping!

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Feb 14, 2018 at 6:08 a.m.
Lee Says...

Just wondering why June 9 to Aug 11 is the worst time to visit? We were planning on visiting 11th or 12th of June

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Feb 14, 2018 at 10:34 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lee!

The summer months are particularly crowded as this is when most kids are out of school, so families are hoppin' to take family vacations.

Keep hopping!

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Feb 2, 2018 at 6:46 a.m.
James Says...

I am taking it that the ticket prices are in US $..ie VIP ticket is ?

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Feb 2, 2018 at 10:01 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi James!

Correct - our ticket prices are in US dollars.

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Jan 30, 2018 at 10:46 a.m.
Brittney Says...

Hello!

I was curious does UVSH do "wheelchair passes" my oldest son can't stand in long lines due to rhemotologic issues. So other parks we just present our doctors note and we're given a piece of paper that allows us to come back to the ride at a certain time.

Also what's the best food (price doesn't matter but quality does) inside the park? Thank you so much!

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Jan 30, 2018 at 9:16 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Brittney!

You should definitely swing by Guest Relations to speak with a Team Member and see what accommodations could be made for you. You can also call ahead to see if you will be eligible. Typically, a doctor's note is not needed ... but it can't hurt!

Our favorite restaurant is The Three Broomsticks in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This is a yummy spot and especially fun for Harry Potter fans!

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Jan 28, 2018 at 10:28 p.m.
BRian Says...

Which day do you think will have less people? Monday Feb. 26, 2018 or Friday Mar. 2, 2018.

Thanks,

Brian

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Jan 29, 2018 at 2:07 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Brian!

It looks like those days will be pretty similar in terms of crowds. Check out our Crowd Calendar for details!

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Jan 28, 2018 at 3:23 p.m.
Kristin Says...

So is April 16-21, 2018 bad time to visit?

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Jan 29, 2018 at 2:13 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Kristin,

Our Crowd Calendar predicts moderate crowds during this week. Not a bad time to visit at all!

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Jan 23, 2018 at 10:11 p.m.
Jessica Says...

We are thinking of going Feb. 11th. Is that going to be a busy day? We figured Sunday would be better than Saturday.

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Jan 23, 2018 at 8:30 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jessica,

Good thinking. Our Crowd Calendar predicts that Sunday will be less crowded than Saturday. It looks like the park will be moderately busy, but nothing too crazy!

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Jan 29, 2018 at 4:15 p.m.
Elaine Morroni Says...

What day is best to visit in February, 2018

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Jan 29, 2018 at 2:04 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Elaine!

Check out our Crowd Calendar for our recommended times to visit!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jan 21, 2018 at 6 a.m.
Dan Says...

Hi thanks for this post

What prices do you think it will be for October 22nd 2018 for a day with access to front of the line or any other promotional tickets?

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Jan 23, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Dan,

You can check out our discounted ticket prices here. Let us know if you have any other questions!

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Jan 16, 2018 at 11:52 p.m.
Thomas Koski Says...

We will be going the first week of April 2018. Do you know if that is considered non peak? I noticed Universal has their tickets higher for that week? I just don't want to be stuck with non refundable tickets. Thank You

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Jan 17, 2018 at 1:46 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Thomas,

If you check out our Crowd Calendar, you'll see that high crowds are anticipated the first week of April 2018, so it is considered peak season, which is why tickets may be higher priced.

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Jan 16, 2018 at 9:12 p.m.
Jenn Says...

We will be at Universal Hollywood on February 23, do you know if Jurassic Park will be back up and running?

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Jan 17, 2018 at 1:33 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jenn,

Unfortunately, there's no official word on when Jurassic Park will be back up and running. We'll keep you posted if we hear...but in the meantime, we recommend checking with a staff member upon arrival!

Keep hopping!

Mommy Frog

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Jan 13, 2018 at 5:03 a.m.
Valerie Richards Says...

We will be visiting Universal Studios from |Monday, July 13th to Friday, July 20th. Should we purchase express passes for our stay. We will be staying on site, but have not determined which hotel to stay in. We were thinking of the new Loews Sapphire Hotel.

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Jan 16, 2018 at 11:10 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Valerie,

Are you visiting Universal Orlando Resort in Florida or Universal Studios Hollywood in California? If you're visiting Universal Orlando Resort, Loews Sapphire Resort is a wonderful hotel! If you are interested in getting Express Passes and have flexibility on which hotel to choose, we recommend also considering Loews Portofino Bay, Hard Rock Hotel or Loews Royal Pacific Resort; when you stay at one of these resorts, you'll receive complimentary Universal Express Unlimited passes! Your trip is during a busy time at the parks since it's summer vacation, so Express Passes can certainly help minimize wait times.

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Jan 12, 2018 at 8:52 p.m.
Katerina Says...

I am looking to visit First week of December with my at that time 5 and 9 year old how highly would you reccemd that time to visit universal?

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Jan 16, 2018 at 10:58 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Katerina,

It looks like the first week of December shouldn't be too crowded, according to our Crowd Calendar. The holiday festivities will be taking place, so the park will be a bit more crowded than usual, but it won't be nearly as crazy as Christmas week.

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Jan 11, 2018 at 5:21 p.m.
Tara Says...

If visiting over MLK holiday this weekend , which would be the better day to visit, Sunday or Monday?

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Jan 11, 2018 at 8:59 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tara,

If you check out our Crowd Calendar, it looks like the crowds will be pretty similar both Sunday and Monday.

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Dec 31, 2017 at 8:18 p.m.
Guro Says...

Is the park open all of the days during Christmas?

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Jan 2, 2018 at 11:52 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Guro,

Yes, the park is always open during the holidays.

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Dec 27, 2017 at 7:44 p.m.
Gilberto Says...

I was in uhs and dca the last month and i used your crowd Calendar... It was very helpful and exact.... Thank you

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Dec 28, 2017 at 9:11 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Gilberto,

We're so hoppy to hear it! Thanks for sharing.

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Dec 22, 2017 at 2:22 p.m.
Fwyatt Says...

We will be In Orlando wed feb 21 to Friday. Feb 23. 2018 Which day will be best sto go?

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Dec 22, 2017 at 8:08 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi,

You can see the best days to visit by looking at our Crowd Calendar.

Keep hopping!

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Dec 15, 2017 at 6:52 p.m.
Jason Says...

Just an FYI for anyone wanting VIP... It looks like Universal has lowered the Price of the VIP experience on there website. Now starting at $309! I was able to book for Feb 6th at the $309 price!.

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Dec 10, 2017 at 7:31 p.m.
Lydia Says...

Hi there, we are from Oregon and went to Universal last year on our spring break which is the last week in March. The park was definitely busy, but was bearable. We were thinking about going again this year, but everything seems to indicate that it will be very busy that week. Is there any reason to think it will be busier this year than last? An alternate time would be the end of Frebruary. I know it's not typically as warm then. Do you know if the water play area by Minions closes down at any point because of weather? Thanks for all the great info!

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Dec 12, 2017 at 2:02 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lydia,

There are a number of reasons why it might be very busy, such as holidays (Easter is the last weekend of March/first of April). The last week of February would definitely be better as far as crowds go!

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