Universal Studios Hollywood

Quick answers

When is the best time to visit Universal Studios Hollywood?

By typical weather, the best months for a day on the rides here are June, July, and September. Details

How tall do you need to be for the rides?

Seven rides publish a minimum height, from 34 in (86 cm) for The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash to 48 in (122 cm) for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™; two of them need 44 in (112 cm) or more. Details

How long are the lines at Universal Studios Hollywood?

Across the 23 attractions ParksRadar measures here, the typical posted wait is 32 minutes. Details

About

Test seats sit outside Revenge of the Mummy, Forbidden Journey and near the Mario Kart single-rider entrance; Forbidden Journey has modified seats for larger guests. Try the test seat before queuing.

When is the best time to visit Universal Studios Hollywood?

By typical weather, the best months for a day on the rides here are June, July, and September.

The warmest month is August, with average highs near 86°F (30°C); the coolest is December, near 62°F (17°C).

February is the wettest month, with about 3 in (76 mm) of precipitation in a typical February.

Typical weather, 25-year Meteorological and Solar Monthly & Annual Climatologies (January 2001 - December 2025). Data from NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project (CC BY 4.0)

Planning the rides at Universal Studios Hollywood

Of the 40 rides listed, the most common kinds are three roller coasters, two dark rides, two motion simulators, one interactive dark ride, and one motion-based dark ride.

Seven rides publish a minimum height, from 34 in (86 cm) for The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash to 48 in (122 cm) for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™; two of them need 44 in (112 cm) or more.

The other 33 rides list no minimum height.

There are six rides indoors.

How long are the lines at Universal Studios Hollywood?

Across the 23 attractions ParksRadar measures here, the typical posted wait is 32 minutes.

The longest typical lines are at Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift (92 min), Sinners (71 min), and Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge (55 min).

Through the day, the average wait runs from about 19 min at 9 am to 41 min at 10 pm.

Lines are usually shortest around 9 am, when eight rides wait about 52% less than their own daily average.

Averages of 8,334 posted-wait readings collected by ParksRadar, to 2026-11-08; not a live wait.

Rides and attractions

• Bowser Jr. Challenge
• Dead Deader Deadest
• Dead, Deader, Deadest - Express
• Despicable Me Minion Mayhem motion simulator
• DinoPlay
• Evil Dead Burn
• Evil Dead Burn - Express
• Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster
• Flight of the Hippogriff™ roller coaster · minimum height 39 in · Lap bar
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ motion-based dark ride · minimum height 48 in · Over-the-shoulder
• Hellraiser
• Hellraiser - Express
• Jurassic World - The Ride amusement ride · minimum height 42 in · Lap bar
• Kill-Ceanera - Express
• Killceañera: Music by SLASH
• Killer Klowns - Express
• Killer Klowns from Outer Space
• Kung Fu Panda Adventure
• Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge interactive dark ride · minimum height 40 in · Lap bar
• Ollivanders™
• Ozzy Osbourne - Express
• Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness
• Power-Up Band™ Key Challenges
• Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride roller coaster · minimum height 48 in · Lap bar
• Silly Swirly
• Sinners
• Sinners - Express
• Stranger Things - Express
• Stranger Things 5
• TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D dark ride · minimum height 40 in · Lap bar
• The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash dark ride · minimum height 34 in · Lap bar
• The Simpsons Ride™ motion simulator
• DreamWorks Theatre
• Dunk & Flunk
• Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift-2026
• Meet Mario, Luigi & Princess Peach
• Mount Beanpole
• Sideshow You
• Silly Swirly Fun Ride
• Universal CityWalk Hollywood

At the park

• Super Silly Fun Land splash pad
• Bowser's Castle exhibit
• Dino-Play play area
• Princess Peach's Castle exhibit
• Ted scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Halloween Horror Nights
• Ollivanders Wand Experience
• Private VIP Experience
• VIP Experience
• Studio Tour
• Terror Tram starring Art the Clown
• 5 Towers Stage
• The World-Famous Studio Tour
• WaterWorld

Events

• Grinchmas included; exact dates TBD

Places to eat

• Antojitos Cocina Mexicana
• Ben & Jerry's ice_cream
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Company seafood
• Bucca di Beppo italian
• Bumblebee Man's Taco Truck
• Cinnabon
• City Snack Shop
• Cletus' Chicken Shack chicken
• Cocina Mexicana
• Despicable Delights ice_cream
• Drinks & Snacks
• Duff Brewery Beer Garden
• and 42 more

Before you go

Outside food

Universal generally does not allow outside food except small snacks, plus medical and baby needs; no coolers. Confirm.

Bag policy

Bags are screened at entry; thrill rides require storing loose items in lockers.

Loose articles

No loose items on Mummy and the coasters; free short-term lockers at the entrances.

Lockers

Free short-term lockers at the major ride entrances; paid lockers near the front.

Mobility

Wheelchairs and ECVs rent near the entrance; the park has an Upper Lot and Lower Lot linked by the Starway escalators, with an elevator for mobility needs.

Disability access

Guest Assistance Pass (via Guest Relations) — Universal Studios Hollywood offers a Guest Assistance Pass at Guest Relations; the process differs from Orlando's IBCCES card, so confirm current details.

Sensory

Sensory guides are available; confirm current quiet-space options at Guest Relations.

First aid

Upper Lot, near Guest Services at the park entrance. — First aid staff during park hours; basic wound care; OTC remedies; quiet rest area; help arranging transport to a hospital or urgent care if needed. — Available throughout the park; ask a team member for the nearest unit. — Multiple urgent care and emergency facilities in the Universal City / North Hollywood area.

Tip

Arrive early for ECVs; they're limited and not reservable here.

Tip

Get an elevator route map from Guest Relations to move between the Upper and Lower Lots.

Quiet spot

Upper Lot terrace area — Open terrace overlooking the backlot and LA skyline — shade and calm away from the main queues.

Quiet spot

Springfield area benches — Quiet alcoves with relatively light foot traffic.

Quiet spot

Lower Lot when not crowded — The lower lot is contained and quieter outside of Jurassic World rush periods.

Facilities on the park map

5 arcades, 2 first aid stations, 4 interactive plays, 27 restrooms, 16 shade zones, 20 water fountains.

Where to stay

• The Garland Closest indie favorite, free shuttle
• Sheraton Universal On the hill by the gate
• Hilton Universal City Walkable to CityWalk
• Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
• Sheraton Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Step-free access · Non-smoking
• BLVD Hotel & SPA Wi-Fi
• Tilt Hotel Universal/Hollywood, Ascend Hotel Collection
• El Royale Hotel
• Showtime Motel
• Best Western Plus Media Center Inn and Suites Wi-Fi
• and 4 more

History

Opened

1964

• Park opened