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Best Times to Visit Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024 and 2025

by Leap on March 13, 2024 753 Los Angeles

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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!

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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!

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.

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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.

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

Other major contributing factors include school breaks, special events such as Halloween Horror Nights and the holidays and big openings. In 2024 and 2025, there aren't any confirmed openings, but a new "Fast & Furious"-themed roller coaster is currently under construction. When this one opens, consider it a family reunion — with lots of people wanting to ride! In the meantime, the park remains busy due to Super Nintendo World, which opened in early 2023.

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.

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. That's the case in 2024, when Easter is March 31. When Easter falls later, the effect is a longer but less intense 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) - 2024
    • Feb. 1-13, 18-28, 2025
  • First week of March
    • March 1-8, 2024
    • March 1-6, 2025
  • Second half of April
    • April 8-25, 2024
    • April 21-30, 2025

Busiest

  • Presidents Day Weekend
    • Feb. 16-19, 2024
    • Feb. 10-17, 2025
  • Spring Break
    • March 9 - April 7, 2024
    • 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

Fall — August, September, October

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

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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 scare actors 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.

  • Yom Kippur (when it falls on a weekday) - Oct. 11, 2024
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day - Oct. 14, 2024
  • 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
    • Aug. 1-11, 2024
  • Labor Day Weekend
    • Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, 2024
    • Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2025
  • October 2024
  • Elevated crowds from Sept. 22 to Oct. 31, 2025

Winter — November, December, January

'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) - 2024
    • 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. 1-9, 12-15, 2024
    • 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

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 — the best and worst 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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Nov 20, 2017 at 4:13 a.m. Ed Says...

We are planning to visit first week of Dec 2017 between 4th to 7th December. Can u recommend the date that not to crowded? Thanks.

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Nov 19, 2017 at 3:35 p.m. Joana Says...

We are planing to visit Sunday November 26 after thanksgiving is it a good day?

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Nov 19, 2017 at 6:33 a.m. Thaies Says...

I’m planning to go to universal studios (Los Angeles) on November 26, 2017. Will there be much people?

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Nov 18, 2017 at 3:20 a.m. Missy Says...

We are planning a 2018 visit, sometime between Feb-April. I read the slow times are when the park conducts maintenance. How do I find out which attractions will be closed for maintenance during 2018 (Disneyland posts this sort of info)? We don't want to miss any of the Harry Potter experiences.

Thank you.

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Nov 17, 2017 at 6:59 a.m. François Says...

Hi,

I am planning to be at the Universal Studios Hollywood on 30 December. Think it will be an easy crowd that day? We are coming from France, it is better to book before or buy the tickets (2 adults and 2 children 14 and 16 years old) at the park ?

Thank you

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Nov 16, 2017 at 3:06 p.m. Kimberly Says...

Planning a visit in January 2018. Our itinerary has us at the park either Sunday Jan. 28 or Monday Jan. 29 - do you think the crowd size will vary much between the two days? We'll only be there one day so want to maximize our time!

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Nov 17, 2017 at 2:24 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Kimberly,

Monday will be less crowded according to our crowd calendar.

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Nov 15, 2017 at 9:38 p.m. Mallory Redding Says...

I am planning to be at the Wizarding World on December 2nd for my honeymoon. Think it will be an easy crowd that day?

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Nov 16, 2017 at 11:38 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mallory,

According to our crowd calendar, you can expect moderate crowds on that day. Check it out here. Have a great honeymoon!

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Nov 15, 2017 at 3:23 a.m. Sue Says...

We are visiting the Tuesday after MLK day hoping it won't be too crowded (crowd calendar says ghost town that day) we're only doing 1 day, now I'm concerned the park will close around 6 - is 8 hours enough time to get everything in?

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Nov 15, 2017 at 11:46 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sue,

According to our crowd calendar, that date is fairly busy since many people have the day off from school and work. If you plan it right, you should be able to experience what you want. You might also consider FOL passes.

Keep hopping!

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Nov 10, 2017 at 11:42 p.m. jill Says...

hi - looking at the second week of december. how does that work with crowds. thank you.

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Nov 9, 2017 at 5:59 p.m. Melissa Franklin Says...

We are planning on coming 12/23 for sure but debating if we should also do 12/24. Is the park doable in one day or do you recommend two days around this time due to crowds? How long are the typical waits during these days?( just an estimate) thank you

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Nov 14, 2017 at 2:02 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Melissa,

Those are high crowd dates, so if you're wanting to do absolutely everything at the park, then two days would be good.

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Nov 8, 2017 at 10:46 p.m. Lisa Says...

My family is visiting Jan. 7-8, 2018. Will be seeing the Harry Potter theme park for the first time. Any tips?

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Nov 15, 2017 at 10:18 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lisa,

Hop over to this post on how to maximize your time at Universal Studios Hollywood. This should help!

Keep hopping!

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Nov 7, 2017 at 6:55 p.m. Kellie Says...

Hi! I don't see Veteran's day on your list of 'worst days to visit' so I'm hoping we're good. We will be flying in to LA early Friday and out late Monday. Thank you!

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Nov 4, 2017 at 6:52 p.m. Britney Sterling Says...

My husband and I plan to use our season passes this month of November! However we might go on this Sunday, November 5th but we don't know how busy is it during the month of November on Sundays?

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Nov 5, 2017 at 3:11 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Britney,

Oops. Sorry that we missed this one. We hope you had a great visit.

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Oct 31, 2017 at 4:30 a.m. Brittany Says...

We will be visiting Universal Studios the day after Tbanksgiving. Are non peak tickets ok to purchase or is this a black out day?

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Nov 22, 2017 at 9:12 a.m. Lisa Whatcott Says...

Is the day BEFORE Thanksgiving a non-peak day too?

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Oct 31, 2017 at 10:23 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Brittany,

You may use NON-PEAK Universal Studios Hollywood tickets on Nov. 24.

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Oct 26, 2017 at 2:24 a.m. John uildersma Says...

I will be in Hollywood on sunday Oct 29 and Monday Oct 30 2017. Which day would be better to avoid large line ups?

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Oct 26, 2017 at 8:44 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi John,

Looking at our Crowd Calendar, we're forecasting average crowds on both days. Pick the one that works for you!

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Oct 20, 2017 at 5:56 p.m. AB Says...

Hi leap,

We are planning to visit universal studios Hollywood on nov 27, 2017 just after thanksgiving week. Harry Potter ride is an absolute must. Do we need FOL tkts on that day? Shud we buy them upfront or at the site later?

Also which hotelwould u recommend to stay to be within easy access to universal? Thx!

Thx for help

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Oct 20, 2017 at 2:43 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi AB,

Looking at our Los Angeles Crowd Calendar, we're expecting average crowds at Universal on that day. You should be fine without FOL. As for hotels, The Hilton Los Angeles is right next door to the park!

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Oct 19, 2017 at 6:41 p.m. katie Says...

We are going wed before thanksgiving and thanksgiving day...we need peak tickets correct? or can we use non peak tickets? also do we need date specific tickets?

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Oct 20, 2017 at 3:35 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Katie,

You'll be fine with Non-Peak tickets for Universal Studios Hollywood on those days. You will not need date-specific tickets.

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Oct 19, 2017 at 1:33 p.m. Leslie Says...

Hello.

We are planning a trip on the 26 or 27 of October. Is Thursday going to be that much slower? We will not be staying for the late night scary part, so plan for 8:00am entry. We are also driving from Palm Springs area, what should we add to our map trip for traffic conditions.

Thank you

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Oct 19, 2017 at 10:58 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lesile,

On our Los Angeles Crowd Calendar, we're forecasting average crowds for both those days. We rely on Google Maps for our traffic needs. Perhaps our SoCal readers can chime in with another recommendation!

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Sep 29, 2017 at 3:58 p.m. Zen Says...

I'm planning for Sunday Oct. 29th 2017. I'm sure there will be stuff going on due to Halloween, but I plan for early entry (8am). How well will I fare?

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Oct 1, 2017 at 8:56 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Zen,

You should be able to see much of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with that early entry. Have fun!

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Sep 29, 2017 at 6:44 a.m. Jessica Says...

Hi!

We have season passes for Universal and want to visit one last time for Xmas season to see the Wizarding world and also Grinchmas. It looks like they just released dates for those events and based on our blackout days the only two days we could go to Grinchmas would be Sunday 12/10 or Friday 12/15. We would be at the park also several other full days that week, but aren't sure which day would be a better bet for crowds. Sunday you get an extra hour but it is a weekend, Friday you get less time and it is the Friday just before winter break - do you have any recommendations?

Thanks!

Jessica

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Oct 1, 2017 at 12:15 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jessica,

Looking at our Crowd Calendar, we're forecasting average crowds both those days. Granted, it's hard to know what kinds of crowds the Wizarding World Holidays will bring. We recommend going with the day that works for your family.

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Sep 15, 2017 at 3:14 a.m. Aubrey Says...

My husband and I are planning to be in Anaheim and LA Oct. 7-12. We want to go to Universal Studios on Sunday the 8th. We aren't going to the haunted attractions so will the normal park be busy that day? The other days we are planning on hitting up Disneyland. How does this sound to you?

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Sep 15, 2017 at 9:06 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Aubrey,

Looking at our Crowd Calendar, we're forecasting heavy crowds at Southern California theme parks during Oct. 7-9. As for the 8th at Universal, you may see crowds since some people spend the day at Universal and stick around for Horror Nights.

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Sep 13, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Julian Says...

Hi,

We plan to visit Universal Studios Hollywood on Thu-5-Oct or Fri-6-Oct. Average is expected for both (6/10). Seeing that park opens 1 hour later on Friday we think we are going on Fri-6-Oct. Does it seem a good call ?

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Sep 13, 2017 at 1:06 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Julian,

That's a great way to go. Have fun!

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Sep 11, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. Steven Says...

Nice website, very informative...

Question about Thanksgiving week...I've seen some conflicting info about crowd size on various sites. Some say it is packed the entire week. Others say Mon & Tues are not crowded, but Thursday and Friday are very busy. Can you confirm about early-week crowds? Thanks

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Sep 12, 2017 at 11:05 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Steven,

Thanksgiving week is a busy time at any theme park. We were at Universal Studios Orlando last Thanksgiving week and it was very crowded Monday and Tuesday. We hopped away before the Thursday and Friday crowds. Perhaps there was someone that visited USH last Thanksgiving week and can chime in?

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Aug 25, 2017 at 9:45 p.m. Ruthi M Says...

We are planning to go to Universal on either Sunday 29th October or Monday 30th which do you reccommend? We are thinking of the VIP tour or front of line tickets... is the VIP tour worth it. We are from Australia love movies and this is a once only trup to LA.

Thanks for your help.

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Sep 1, 2017 at 9:20 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Ruthi,

Looking at our Crowd Calendar, we're forecasting average crowds on both of those days in October. You should be fine without Front of Line tickets.

We have not experienced the VIP tour, but it may be a great way to see the studio if you are huge movie fans. Maybe one of our readers has taken the tour and can comment!

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Aug 17, 2017 at 11:33 p.m. Gabby Says...

Im planning to vist universal studios this labor weekend 2017. crowded? busy?

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Aug 18, 2017 at 8:10 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Gabby,

Looking at our Crowd Calendar, we're forecasting heavy crowds on Sat and Sun, but average crowds on Mon.

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Aug 10, 2017 at 10:02 p.m. Ginger L Says...

Love Harry Potter area

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Jul 30, 2017 at 10:35 p.m. Mary Says...

Love your website! We are visiting Southern Cali for the first time in six years the last week of Jan/first week of Feb 2018 (week of Jan 28). We want to do one day of Universal and three days of Disney. Any recommendations on which days are best to visit each? We are tentatively thinking Monday Universal, Tuesday Disney, Wednesday break day, Thursday and Friday Disney. Thanks!

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Aug 2, 2017 at 3:29 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mary,

Check out our Los Angeles Crowd Calendar! This can help you decide on which days are best based on crowd levels.

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Jul 28, 2017 at 3:03 p.m. Says...

im planning a trip with the fam on Mon Aug 7 . would i need front of the line pass? would their be big crowds on monday?

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Aug 1, 2017 at 2:26 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi there,

Yes, we recommend a FOL pass for that day. The park will still be crowded since it's still summer vacation time.

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Jul 27, 2017 at 9:47 p.m. Tevel Says...

Hello,

I'm planning to be in Universal Studios in August 31st. Do you thing I should buy the fast line ticket or that it wouldn't be crowded?

Thank you in advance.

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Aug 1, 2017 at 2:25 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tevel,

Our Los Angeles Crowd Calendar shows that day's crowd levels as 5/10. Crowds won't be super crazy, but the FOL pass will keep you from waiting at all.

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Jul 26, 2017 at 8:05 p.m. Athena Says...

Hello! My husband and I will be visiting both Disneyland and Universal Hollywood this upcoming October (the 16th through the 20th). We will probably be at Universal on that Wednesday, and are trying to decide if we should get a front of the line pass. We are especially eager for the WWoHP, of course! Would it make sense to buy front of the line passes for that day? Or should we be okay without them? Do you perhaps have an estimate as to wait line times during the off-season?

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Jul 25, 2017 at 7:47 a.m. Heather Says...

My kids and I will be in Southern California July 26th to August 1st, what would be the best day to go to Universal Studios during that time.?

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Jul 25, 2017 at 1:31 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Heather,

According to our Los Angeles Crowd Calendar, all of those days are going to be red and at level 8. You can expect crowd levels to be pretty high, so choose what day works best for your schedule. Weekends tend to be even busier than weekdays.

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Jul 23, 2017 at 3:43 p.m. Amy Says...

Hello, we're already planning next year's vacations & we're looking at spending 2 days at Universal & at least 1 or 2 days at a beach. In your opinion, would the 1st week of June or mid September be our better choice? Thank you!

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Jul 25, 2017 at 11:03 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Amy,

In terms of crowds, September is definitely the better choice. Kids are back at school, and besides Labor Day, there are no major holidays. The weather is also still warm enough to enjoy the beach.

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Aug 13, 2017 at 2:39 p.m. Amy Says...

Thanks!

Does Universal tend to use the slower months to close several rides for maintenance? Or will some tend to close to start decorating for holidays (in Sept)?

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Aug 14, 2017 at 7:56 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Amy,

Typically, the slower months are when Universal will refurbish attractions. The schedule of which ones is always subject to change.

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Jul 23, 2017 at 2:01 a.m. Mr. Martin Esmeralda Says...

Hello,

Which day would be better Sunday or Monday July 30th or 31st for a family of 4?

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Jul 25, 2017 at 11:12 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi there,

According to our Los Angeles Crowd Calendar, those are both heavily crowded days. However, Mondays tend to be less crowded than Sundays.

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Jul 18, 2017 at 11:51 p.m. matt harris Says...

Hi there, my family and I are heading to LA in Sept/October, looking like universal studios on sunday 1st october. My question is with park hours closing at 6pm, will there be no light shows for hogwarts? With the halloween stuff kicking in I'm guessing the light show takes a break?

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Jul 18, 2017 at 11:08 p.m. Dayton Says...

Hi, we are planning to visit during the week of Sept. 25-29. What day of the week would you recommend considering we are trying to avoid Halloween Nights? And would you recommend a FOL Pass for that day? Thanks

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Jul 19, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Dayton,

According to our Los Angeles Crowd Calendar, the 26th-28th are all green days, so crowds and waits shouldn't be bad. Universal Studios Hollywood hasn't yet released the exact dates of Halloween Horror Nights; we just know it's select nights starting Sept. 15. As soon as we know the dates, we'll update the Halloween Horror Nights post.

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Jul 17, 2017 at 9:33 a.m. Krystal Says...

Hi, we are coming to visit first 2 weeks in August (bad time I know). We are considering the VIP but have a 5 & 7 year old, wondering if its worth spending a bit more and getting VIP or just get Front of Line? HEELLLPPPP please!

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Jul 17, 2017 at 4:58 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Krystal,

With a 5- and 7-year-old, the VIP Experience might not be worth it. Since it includes a 7-hour tour with a guide, you don't have as much freedom to navigate through the park at your leisure. And if your kids are anything like Tad and Lily, they can be a bit unpredictable! We would recommend sticking with the Front of the Line passes if your concern is just beating the lines.

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Jul 10, 2017 at 7:38 a.m. Serafina Says...

If your crowd calendar forecasts average crowds (8/22/17), do you still recommend considering front of line passes? How long is the average ride wait time when there are average crowds? Thanks so much!

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Jul 10, 2017 at 11:26 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Serafina,

You should be fine for visiting Universal Studios Hollywood on without FOL on that day. It's hard to predict wait times since they fluctuate due to the time of day, the size of crowds and status of attractions—temporarily closed or operating at less than normal capacity.

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Jun 24, 2017 at 6:44 p.m. Stef Says...

Is there any day in the first two weeks of July that is better than the others to visit Universal?

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Jun 26, 2017 at 7:16 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Stef,

During the summer months, there really is no better day over others for Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Jun 12, 2017 at 4:53 p.m. Jane Says...

June seems like a busy time. if you had to pick any day in second part of june to visit, which day would it be. We have a season pass, so we a blocked some of the days.

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Jun 12, 2017 at 1:23 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jane,

The best day to visit in June is the day you can go. We're forecasting heavy crowds every day through the month of June. Even weekdays are very busy during the summer months.

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Jun 9, 2017 at 6:29 p.m. Sabrina G Says...

Love your crowd calendar!!! So helpful!!! Thank you!!!

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Jun 9, 2017 at 2:07 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Thanks Sabrina. We're glad it's helpful.

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Jun 9, 2017 at 4:44 p.m. Sam Says...

Hello my wife and I are wanting to go to universal studios in Hollywood, ca today on June 9th 2017. We were wondering which tickets we needed to purchase? Basically wondering if we could purchase the "NON PEAK" tickets and them work today?

Thank you

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Jun 9, 2017 at 12:01 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sam,

You would need to purchase ANYTIME tickets. NON PEAK tickets are not valid in June or July. Please know that while most E-Tickets are sent within minutes, please allow up to 4 hours for successful email delivery.

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Jun 1, 2017 at 8:39 a.m. Girlsrule Says...

Hi just wondering thoughts on crowds during the week of Tuesday 10th April to Monday 16th April 2018 for visiting Disney Anaheim and universal studios Hollywood. We are traveling from Australia so time is set unfortunately . Avoid the parks T weekend? thanks ????

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Jun 1, 2017 at 12:56 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi,

Looking at our April 2018 Crowd Calendar, you can expect high to average crowds during your visit.

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Jun 1, 2017 at 12:56 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi,

Looking at our April 2018 Crowd Calendar, you can expect high to average crowds during your visit.

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May 29, 2017 at 4:32 a.m. Andrea Foskett Says...

We are planning a trip to Disneyland December 4th to 8th. And now we are thinking about going to Universal on Sunday December 3rd. Are they open long enough in winter to do Harry Potter and Minions in one day?

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May 29, 2017 at 8:16 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Andrea,

Universal Studios isn't a large park to navigate. Seeing the Wizarding World and the Minions attractions in one day is easy.

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May 27, 2017 at 9:04 p.m. Rajat Says...

Hi,

I am planning to visit between 22 to 25 Aug with 2 kids, aged 9 and 5. Will the park be busy during this period, will one day be sufficient to see majority of park or should we plan for 2 days? Thanks.

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May 28, 2017 at 7:42 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Rajat,

Looking at the August Crowd Calendar, we're forecasting average crowds that week. You should be fine with just one day.

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May 25, 2017 at 11:10 p.m. Maureen McKenzie Says...

In the June summer break, after the 9th, is there a weekday when crowds are smaller ? I assume weekdays are less crowded than the weekend

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May 26, 2017 at 6:55 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Maureen,

Once summer hits there's no weekday that is less crowded. Generally, weekends are busier than weekdays, but with so many people on vacation, the weekdays are still busy.

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May 25, 2017 at 4:40 p.m. Jaime Says...

My daughter and I are coming on 5/30 for her 16th birthday. Is it worth getting FOL tickets for that day? We really want to be able to see as much as possible. I don't want to spend the extra money if the lines aren't that bad during that time. Thanks!

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May 25, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jamie,

On May 30th, we're forecasting average crowds. You should be okay without FOL. Be sure to arrive at the gates 30-minutes before the park opens to get a jump on the lines and crowds.

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May 30, 2017 at 1:23 p.m. Sarah Says...

How does May 31st look for crowds?

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May 30, 2017 at 10:06 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sarah,

We're forecasting average crowds at Univeral Studios Hollywood on May 31. Have fun!

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May 25, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jamie,

On May 30th, we're forecasting average crowds. You should be okay without FOL. Be sure to arrive at the gates 30-minutes before the park opens to get a jump on the lines and crowds.

Keep Hopping!

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May 20, 2017 at 3:03 p.m. Charlotte Says...

Hi,

We are planning on visiting on either 9/8/17 or 10/8/17. Would you recommend getting a FOL pass?

Thanks

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May 22, 2017 at 8:35 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Charlotte,

Peeking at our Crowd Calendar, we'd recommend FOL on 10/8 but not on 9/8.

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May 14, 2017 at 12:17 a.m. Tiffani Says...

We have family coming out July 1-4 (Sat- Tues)How busy will the 4th of July be? I know its a family/beach/barbque holiday, so wondering if you think that would be a really busy day or if you have any idea which would be the least busy day to go?

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May 14, 2017 at 5:35 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tiffani,

Fourth of July is a very busy day, as is every day in July. Check out our crowd calendar for more information.

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May 13, 2017 at 8:08 a.m. Hai Win Says...

Which day is best to visit Universal Studios Hollywood between June 3-5? Should we get FOL tickets? Thanks.

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May 13, 2017 at 7:13 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hello Hai Win,

Looking at our crowd calendar, June 3 will have average crowds. You should be fine without FOL.

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May 9, 2017 at 1:33 p.m. Amir Saiban Says...

planning on visiting may ,13,2017 should we purchase the fol pass?

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May 9, 2017 at 8:44 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Amir,

On our Crowd Calendar, we're forecasting heavy crowds. If you can afford the extra expense, we recommend FOL on this day.

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