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Went to the Halloween Horror Nights with my granddaughter. It was a great time. It's the very first time I've been in Universal Studios. There's a whole city around the theme park. You could just pay $35 to park, then have lunch or dinner, shop, etc. I'm sure there's much more. It was dark for my first experience. I'd definitely go back to do more.
Universal Studios is a fun time. We got there about 45 min after park open and left about 1 hr before closing. We went through whole park and rode about 75% of the rides. Lots of fun things to see and places to eat and shop. If you like to spend, bring lots of dollars because the shirts are so much fun, but expensive. $30 for a shirt starting. Simpson world is the best and very colorful. There are characters walking around and little shows happening on the streets. Its like a city. The gift shops seem like museums. Many of the rides are simulations which give me a headache, so be prepared. And don't forget City Walk right outside Universal. Grab dinner. Before leaving. We had Coldstone.
I'm so happy we've gotten to experience Universal. It was a different pace than Disney, in a good way, now that my kids are older teen and adult ages. We had a beautiful day to visit and smiled throughout the day. Some of our best moments were walking through the various city streets and seeing musical performances and dancing. The walkways were wide and we were never on top of other guests. Most rides had reasonable wait times and/or offered single rider options. The locker areas for cramped, but I appreciated how many of the wait queues were indoors, keeping us cooler and away from the rain. The Harry Potter sections were amazing, just amazing. I couldn't have imagined how it would have felt being in the middle of the space. Restaurants, both sit down and quick service, were scattered throughout the park. I loved that we didn't have to worry plan in advance to get a spot at either. My only downside to Universal Studios is that some of the themes felt outdated or just aren't favorite characters of mine. At least this helped to decrease the temptation of spending money on apparel or merchandise.
Ain't worth the travel and the entrance fee , everything is old and bored there's nothing to do just walking around the park ,
Overall the park is okay. If you just coming to do this park alone it's simply not worth it unless you have young children. Me and my husband enjoyed our time but not nearly as much as we did in the Tokyo parks. The staff is not bought in what so ever so you get met with a lot of staff showing just how much of a inconvenience you are as you go throughout the park. Rides are good if your okay with the screen rides. Other than that there genuinely is not much to do. We did however enjoy the shows that they offered and found those to be quite entertaining. Overall it's dated. It's mostly under construction and it's just not worth the trip alone. I would definitely pair it with other parks because we got bored quick!
Its just not as good as Disney. The Fast and Furious ride closed a couple hours before the park so we just missed it. The ET ride was my favorite and the drinks and photo ops were nice.
I had a blast as usual!! I can't really say too much and I didn't take enough pictures because I was having way too much fun but it's Universal Studios for crying out loud! I did everything except for volcano Bay and Epic. (waiting for the Epic hype to die down) The joint is always clean. The snacks and food are always great. Just expect to spend some money while you are there because you are at a theme park! Friday was a great day to go, we went in as soon as it opened , I don't feel like it was that crowded, but lines were long and the only thing that you can do to ensure you ride on all the rides that you want to...is to purchase a FAST PASS! ($100) Getting a fast pass is the best way to go to get your full experience. My average wait time for every ride was 15 minutes or less, which means you can ride the ride again multiple times if you would like Vs. 45min+ wait time. One of my favorite rides to go on is the Jurassic Park River ride, which was closed for maintenance, but that did not ruin anything for the day. All-in-all universal is always a great place to visit. Please do not let me give too much away for first time visitors in order to savor the total experience. I hope everybody has as much fun as we did! Five Stars!
I don't go to Universal often but when I do I remember why I'm on the fence about it. The lines in the evening around this time of year aren't too bad. I stopped by for Mardi Gras. It was a little expensive for drinks but overall not too bad.
March 2026 I think Universal Parks are superior to Disney (but I'm not a huge Disney fan in general)! This park has such great themeijt through the entire section, the rides, the shops, the queues, the food, & all the experiences. This park is good for low key rides & sights. Adventure Island is more for big rides & thrills & Epic Universe is the newest park that is great for immersive experiences.
For some reason, I thought that a holiday this park would be packed; it's a little bit busy in the front of the park and buy the minion section however, towards the back, it is very calm and nice. I'm so glad I decided to spend a couple hours in studios before I go meet my friend for dinner. I am drinking a nectarine spritz from the bar next to the NBC building. This drink I believe was $17 plus tax rounding out to be $20.24. All the wait times for the rides are rather low and I think I will be making my way over to the Dagon alley area to go ride GRINGOTTS only at a 35 minute wait!!! If you haven't mentioned Universal Studios, Florida, I highly recommend it. Some of the days are gonna be less busy than others and for being an annual passholder and a local Floridian that is honestly a plus!!!
Visited this park on a Sunday, and found it to be far less crowded than Island of Adventures but definitely more dated. The Park opens at 10am on Sundays and we arrived at 11. Upon arrival we encountered nearly no wait times at the ET and MIB rides, so knocked those out first. Those were just OK in my opinion. The highlights of our day here included: - Exploring Diagon and Knockturn Alley. Absolutely incredible, magical, and true to my imagination. Highly recommend for any Harry Potter fan. The Escape from Gringotts ride was a thrilling experience and a lot of fun. - Revenge of The Mummy - this is easily the best ride in the park. We loved it so much that we did it twice! - The Bourne Stuntacular Show - amazing performance, mixing live stunts/actions with animation. A must see!
Though I'm a routine Disneyland fanatic, I throughly enjoyed the Universal Orlando Resort and long to return. My parents and I visited December 2024 to celebrate my mom's successful battle of breast cancer and my tumor being benign. Life can be fleeting and you never know what to expect, so let's be off to a theme park! Since a kid I've been theme park obsessed, and I was excited to try the other coast's Universal Park. I'll never look at Hollywood the same as Universal Orlando is hands down the superior park! I definitely think if you have the means to do Orlando versus Hollywood, I'd choose this park! Less congested with people, more rides, better dining, and there are water taxis! My favorite mode of transportation. Some of the attractions are the same from coast-to-coast, but some vary. For example, the Mummy Ride varies between Orlando and Hollywood. I found myself more fond of the one in Orlando as it was more intense. It will be interesting when I finally get to see Epic Universe as I believe it will squash any desire for me to travel to Universal Hollywood. Definitely worth a visit at least once in your life if you enjoy theme parks.
In town for a work event and was treated to a day at Universal Studios. Lines were organized and the staff were professional and patient. There were not as many people as we expected and the majority of the wait time me were around 40 minutes. I'm not a huge rider but was able to enjoy Hulk and Spiderman. If you're looking for a thrill, Hulk will do the job for sure. The food and drinks were good. Definitely come prepared to spend some money if you plan on eating and having some adult beverages. We were able to get a shuttle/bus from the hotel so didn't have to worry about parking luckily.
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Great park! The rides are extreme but we had an amazing time. I highly recommend the Harry Potter ride. read more
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We arrived early and took full advantage of a lighter crowd than usual. Ride wait times were great, all under 40 minutes. The kids were able to meet the characters they wanted to meet, and we got to check a great experience off the list. Escape from Gringotts and The Mummy were amazing rides! read more
I'm an annual passholder so the fact that I love it here is no secret. If you are looking for a Disney experience, I would say don't go because Universal so going to be different, I think it caters more to adults. It is its own entity and that is okay. Enjoy the character meet ups, go to HHN's, enjoy the onsite hotels that will let you pool hop, and hit up an Orlando Informer event!! read more
Universal was GREAT! We had so much fun! Of course, my priority was to go to Diagon Alley, which clearly was everyone else's goal as well lol. It was beautiful, like kind of being in the movie. My dad and I rode a few rides in Hogwarts which were really fun, and I loved walking through Hogwarts! We rode everything we could, Spiderman, Reign of Kong, Jimmy Fallon, The Mummy, etc. My mom and I went crazy with a little shopping lol. Got to see the Christmas parade in Universal which was really cute. We took so many pictures! And when I say I KNOW I got alllllllll my steps in!? Definitely got my exercise lol. I can't wait to bring my wife back! read more
I always love visiting Universal and this year we visited during Halloween Horror Night. It was a great experience and I love the attention to detail with the Halloween theme. There's 10 haunted houses but we only got to 4 houses since the lines were so long. I highly recommend getting an express pass if you want a full experience. I do wish they spaced out the groups for the haunted house. Otherwise I truly enjoyed it! read more
I am a huge Universal Studios Fan and an annual pass holder! No matter how many times I've been to the theme park, I always find something to do! If one day I don't feel like going on the rides, I watch the shows. If I prefer to spend the day taking photos with characters and eating, there are plenty of options for that as well. There is also plenty of shows to go to and street performances to check out. I love how each section makes you feel like your in that city or place for example - when you go to the Wizarding World in Universal Studios section, there is also a London area. Also a New York area when you go towards the Jimmy Fallon attraction. The only thing I don't really like about the parks is the Pass Holder lounge. They made it nice, but instead of selling the drinks, they should have free snacks and drinks, especially for how much we pay to be annual pass holders. I don't go in there often though, so it's not a big issue for me. I do like that they have seat samples of the rides for people to test out before going on the rides. I'm small so I don't ever have this issue if I will fit or not, but it's nice for anyone who is tall and might not find the seats comfy. read more
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Guest Services is absolutely ridiculous, we waited in line for over an hour, filled out forms, just for them to basically tell us type I diabetes isn't a real disability and doesn't need accommodations. Telling us that we can leave the line whenever we want and can just go back? Ya OKAY? We have never had a problem at any other park. This lady (Kait) also claimed "you can have food", what if we got stuck on the ride? There are so many possibilities that could occur that this lady isn't even considering. So incredibly wrong. If you have Type I diabetes this Is NOT the park for you. read more
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Every time i come it's always the best day ever!!! This park day was perfect because it poured before i got into the park so a lot of people ended up leaving. That was the only time i literally walked in a ride and was on it. It was absolutely awesome! I got to do all the rides I'd like in the park, and was able to truly enjoy it without the long lines of people and the back and forth making me dizzy lol. A time was had at islands of adventure park. I plan to return again when super Mario world opens next year. I'm super excited and can't wait for that! read more
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Finally decided to come visit the parks again! Specifically for the Mardi Gras ILLENIUM concert. I arrived around 11am and it was pretty crowded but they were moving the lines quickly and efficiently. My favorite rides were The Mummy & of course rip ride rockit. I love the trill seeking rides so those two caught my attention in universal studios. Onto the concert, I got there 2 hours early and had an amazing spot! I never thought I would be at a rave at a theme park, it was a very unique fun experience & I hope they continue to have these unforgettable experiences! read more
2 years ago
Amazing family vacation for 7! As an adult, I enjoyed it as I would as I child! It was my first time going and I was taken aback by EVERYTHING! Although the trip was in July in the sweltering heat I had so much fun and I plan on going again!! read more
We had a great time at Universal Studios Florida. We had season passes and flew back down just to return. We loved the minion ride as soon as you walk in. We also enjoyed the despicable me ride. We enjoyed seeing and meeting all the characters such as Homer and Bart Simpson. Love seeing Scooby and the gang. Liked seeing shows such as the Horror and Makeup show. Always love being in the World of Harry Potter. We enjoyed riding the train at 9 3/4 station. We liked the parade that was new for us this time. The streets of NY were great with much to see in that area. So much to see and do and always a great time! read more
2 years ago
Haven't been here in YEARS! I had an amazing time with a few friends! Love me some turkey leg. Harry Potter rides are fun! Still have the check out the Jurassic Park ride. read more
Love these parks! Maybe even a little more than Disney! I've been coming here since I was a kid, worked here as a teenager, and now visit as a customer. I just came for HHN and I'm always impressed by the food and the houses. read more
2 years ago
Pretty awesome for Halloween horrror nights the day before a hurricane. This help tremendously with the crowds read more
3 years ago
Recently I went on a band trip with my daughter to Universal and she had a blast. Universal has a wide variety of rides for all ages. Most of the rides are 3D, so I would recommend if you are pron to motion sickness to sit out on this one. They also have rollercoaster, like Rip Ride Rocket and The Mummie. These rollercoaster definitely make your blood rush. The lines for the rides went really fast, even when there was a crowd. There is also shows and parades that you could watch throughout the day. My daughter preformed in on of the parades and the staff was very kind and friendly to. They offered the students tons of water, because it was really hot outside. In general the park was clean and all the staff was welcoming and friendly. In the park you are allowed to bring in food and liquid (depending on the oz). Also the park is Handy Cap assessable, but I would definitely wear sneakers because you will walk a ton in Universal. I would recommend bring a small bag into the park, because if you are staying on property you can put your belongs in the small lockers for free. Otherwise, you will have to pay for the locker or bigger ones. Inside the park Universal offers a lot of food restaurants inside the park. A lot of the restaurants offer a wide variety of different kinds of food, even plant based options. Universal Studios also offers coupons for tickets, if you are wanting to get a bargain. I would definitely recommend going to Universal Studios, because you will definitely have a blast. read more
"The Long & Short": If you have disposable income and are financially comfortable, this is a fine and highly worthwhile use of one's time. If either of those conditions are not satisfied, I would strongly suggest careful consideration prior to coming here; veering toward recommending against a visit. -- Personally, I enjoyed this place but am trying to be critical and unbiased. The wait times were short when I visited, as were the rides crowded but not overly so; and the amount of attractions you can see if you have a good 3 to 4 hours and are quick on your feet is well worth it, both in terms of value as well as fun and experience. Despite not being a fan of any particular media, I found almost every franchise and attraction entertaining. Likewise, the wide range and types of attractions across franchises is noteworthy. Just hope it doesn't rain when you go! read more
1 year ago
Horrible!!! This over priced place is a NEVER again for my family. The property is awesome and well maintained! The ride selection was poor and disappointing. The staff were either extremely nice or acted like they didn't want to be there. We have visited all of the universal parks and this one is the worst one by far! Some of the lines were ridiculously long and the express pass is too expensive. The food selection was subpar and most places required you to order through an app. Those that chose to use cash are out of luck. Although we will visit Universal Studios at some point, we will NEVER visit or recommend this one. read more
It was a beautiful sunny day to come out to Universal Studios in Orlando. First of all, the park was celebrating Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Besides watching the parade with spectacular floats and beads flying; you can experience various foods from 23 countries around the world such as Denmark, Trinidad & Tobago, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and many more. The booths are located throughout the park. I had the opportunity to visit the French Quarter booth and had my very first taste of beignets...absolutely delicious! I wish I had the time to venture to the other booths, but each one had very long lines and I didn't purchase the food & beverage card to fully enjoy the whole international experience. There was also live music and concerts to enjoy and that was the main reason I was there...to see International dancehall artist, Sean Paul. The concert didn't start until 8:30pm so to pass the time, I got on some of the attractions which I've been on before: The Simpsons Ride, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Fast & Furious Supercharged, and Transformers : The Ride 3-D. After watching the Mardi Gras parade, I made my way through the massive crowd to get a good spot at the concert. It became packed, but once the lights came on and the music started playing, it didn't matter. Sean Paul put on an amazing performance with a lot of energy. Everyone was dancing and singing along with his classic tunes (Temperature, Like Glue, Deport Them, etc.) as well as his new ones (Scorcha, Light My Fire, Dynamite, etc.). I enjoyed myself to the fullest. It was great to see the artist that I've been crushing on as a teenager live and in person. Will definitely keep an eye on this Mardi Gras event cause if they are doing this again next year, I'm coming to indulge in all the foodie goodness. read more
Okay, so I loooooooooove the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and that was my family's main interest when we visited Universal Orlando last month. It's crazy expensive, but visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter had been on my bucket list for ages. The issue is that - outside of the Wizarding World - there was so little I wanted to do at Universal. It has Hollywood, Illumination's Minion Land, New York, Production Central, San Francisco, Springfield: Home of the Simpsons, Woody Woodpecker's KidZone, and the World Expo. None of these areas held much interest for me. Maybe as a childfree group of visitors to Universal, the other areas either felt designed with children in mind or felt very dated. We rode a handful or rides in the park, but ultimately the only thing that made an impression on me was the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley! The rest was a wash for me. read more
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First time visiting Universal Studios and it was SOOOOO fun. Dare I say I had more fun here than at Disney World? Oop!! We only had time to visit the actual Universal Studios park and I enjoyed every moment! I loved the location themes as well as the interactive rides. The horror makeup show was fun and interesting. The pizza and gelato from Louie's were a-mazing!There were cute little sideshows like the Blues Brothers Show with the incredible Mabel. Overall, I enjoyed every moment! I'll definitely be back!! read more
We stayed two days and one night. We stayed at hard rock hotel just so we can get the fast pass! Going to a park like this - fast pass is the way to go! The timing And stay is just enough we didn't need more than that! Just the whole weekend! I'm glad that my son did not waste any time not to use the pass, we ride on the hulk, and other extreme ride even though his friends didn't want to! So proud of him! Voodoo doughnut was the best! We will do it again! read more
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If you're looking for the ultimate destination to unleash your inner adventurer, this is it! You'll have an absolute blast on every single ride--it's not just for the kids; adults will be thrilled too! The atmosphere is electric, and I can't rave enough about the Harry Potter rides--I rode them countless times during my three-day visit, and each experience was just as magical as the last! Plus, the Jimmy Fallon ride had me laughing and cheering all the way through! And don't even think about leaving without trying the famous butterbeer; it's an absolute must! Get ready for an unforgettable time! read more
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What are some options for hotels near by? Cost friendly but nice of course.
The best value on property is Cabana Bay Resort. Once there it's easy access to Volcano Bay and it is possible to walk to the parks. There is bus & water taxi service available too. There are good restaurant options and the lazy river is fun. There…
Is buying the fast pass worth it for the money?
Definetely yes on busy crowd days. I advise you to follow universals busy crowd day calendar; it's very accurate. You can also get a bang for your buck if you stay at one of Universals premier hotels, the will give you fast passes for every night of…
Are there free lockers located near the entrance to avoid the locker fees at the attractions?
Depending on what size locker you need, many attractions themselves have free small lockers directly next to the entrance of the ride
What time does Universal close?
Best thing is to check their website, since hours are variable for the seasons and days.
How much is parking?
$26 for full day. I thought the VIP or closer parking was $40 but looks like everyone is saying $50. Its expensive though.
Should every family member have a Lanyard or can one parent have all the express passes in one lanyard? We want to avoid lockers. Also, Do you think we can get a slim fanny pack for 2 phones, express passes and chapstick and avoid using lockers?
For the most part, you might be able to avoid lockers that way, but since each ride is different, you may end up having to use the locker anyway, especially if you are looking to go on the coasters that require a bare minimum of items on each…
R all the rides open?
My wife and I were there during the last week of January 2021 and the only ride I remember being closed was Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl in the Simpsons area. Everything else was seemingly open.
Are all the rides open or are there some closed?
They're all open if you're referencing Covid! Due to the bad weather though they have delaying some rides (if it's downpouring), but only for that time being until the weather subsides. You're golden
My son will be 3 next month, but he is huge (24 in. When he was born) are they going to cause a problem?
Lived there 15 years ago was always age (having proof/birth certificate copy helps). Kids are generally bigger today. Also ask Hotel about your concerns to find out for you.
I was wondering if and when will they bring the regular hours back til 10:00?Just curious due to this pandemic that has made everyone's World upside down just want a little bit of happiness for my kids to say the least! Bless up everyone in advance…
I was just there and no plans have been made to extend closing hours. The lack of crowd, as well as mask wearing and too few employees makes it impossible to guess when that will occur. Disney is not shooting off fireworks each night for same…
I'm going to the park tomorrow, has anyone been denied entry during this limited capacity time? What's a good time to get to the park?
My family and I went to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in August on the weekend. The parks open at 9:00 a.m. We got there around 10:00 a.m. and did not have a problem getting in. We didn't have to wait more than 15 minutes to get…
Are small backpacks allowed to be brought in & carried around?
Yes, but you can't bring them on all the rides. They have lockers available to store your stuff while you ride.
Im visiting shortly and just wondering how to approach hagrids motorbike adventure. I am not the biggest harry potter fan but i still want to ride it. I have heard about the horrific wait times and i am just wondering how to approach it?
Simply Value your time. There is magic everywhere in that town. Hagrids does not give you any return on time invested. Early admission has people running to line up there. 1hr plus waits before the park even opens for normal business hrs. The whole…
My Wife and I are taking my 12 year old grandson to Universal Orlando August 28th & 29th Two days. Can you advise best tickets to purchase and express passes etc.We are Floridresidents.My grandson is only interested in Visiting one park Universal? TY
They have a buy one day 2 park ticket and get the rest of the year free deal
It's calling for lots of rain today what are our options if that happens?
There’s city walk you can go to. They have a lot of restaurants and a movie theater too. Hopefully it doesn’t rain all day.
I'll be visiting a weekday in August and plan on getting the 1 day 2 parks (park to park ticket) with the express pass. I wanted to know if it's possible to do U.S. and Islands of Adventure in one day?…
I'm sure it's possible especially if you don't have any little ones with you, but keep in mind that without the park to park ticket, you will not be able to ride the Hogwarts Express train.
Universal studio best deals and offers?
AAA is your best deal !!!!! if you see ads on CL there time shares
What is the military discount for admission?
Best deal is if you purchase 4 day Hopper This allows you into Universal, islands of adventure, and Volcano Bay…
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