Fast FAQs – Universal Studios

Get a Universal Express Pass! This add-on lets you skip the regular lines on many rides. You can buy it in advance or in the park, but availability is limited.

Besides the Universal Express Pass, get to the park right at opening or stay until closing when lines tend to be shorter. The single rider lines also move faster if you don’t mind riding solo!

• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (Hogsmeade)
• VelociCoaster (Jurassic World)
• Harry Potter Escape from Gringotts (Diagon Alley)
• Revenge of the Mummy

You can bring small snacks and bottled water, but there are plenty of awesome food options inside the park. Try Butterbeer in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter or grab a bite at Mel’s Drive-In

Wear comfy shoes! The park is large, and you’ll be walking a lot. If you're visiting both parks, consider using the Hogwarts Express to travel between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

I personally wear Crocs, but under the condition that I wear breathable high ankle socks (avoids blistering on the back heel) and I put my crocs on "sports mode" when on rides (you DO NOT want to lose your shoe to a ride).

You’ll find characters all over the park, like the Transformers, Minions, and Marvel heroes! Check the Universal app for times and locations.

Yes, Universal Studios offers free Wi-Fi throughout the park, so you can stay connected and share your adventure online.

Most quick-service spots don’t need reservations, but if you want to dine at a sit-down restaurant like Mythos or Lombard's Seafood Grille, it's a good idea to make reservations ahead of time.

Yes! You can use the Universal app to store your tickets, skip the lines, and even check wait times for rides.

For smaller crowds, try visiting during the week or in off-peak seasons like early fall or late winter.

If you’re staying at a Universal hotel or have certain ticket packages, you can enter the park an hour early and hit popular rides like those in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter before the crowds arrive.

For most rides, you’ll need to store your bags in free lockers near the attractions. Some rides allow small bags, but it’s best to travel light.

Yes! If you have little ones who can’t or don’t want to ride, Universal offers Child Swap, where one adult can stay with the child while the other rides, then switch without having to wait again.

No, both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade are part of the main parks. However, you’ll need a park-to-park ticket to ride the Hogwarts Express between the two areas.

Universal has some epic water rides like Jurassic Park River Adventure and Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls. You will get wet, so pack a poncho or bring a change of clothes if you plan on riding.

While you won’t find Harry, Hermione, or Ron for photo-ops, you can interact with Hogwarts students, magical creatures, and even Hogwarts Express conductors. And don’t forget the wand show at Ollivanders!

The Universal Superstar Parade runs daily, and a great spot to watch is near the front of the park or by Mel’s Drive-In. You can grab a snack and get a front-row view.

You can’t go wrong with a wand from Ollivanders, but other popular items include Butterbeer mugs, house robes, or Minions-themed merch. Don’t forget your interactive wand to cast spells in the Wizarding World!

Download the Universal Orlando Resort app! It’s essential for checking wait times, show schedules, mobile food orders, and even finding the nearest bathroom.