Off-Season
Short lines galore on some weekdays
Best time to go
January – February
September – October
Shoulder Season
Avoid peak Spring Break (around Easter)
Okay time to go
March – May
November
Peak Season
Front of Line will save your life
Worst time to go
June – August
December

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  1. 4.0
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Mid-August is when schools start to go back in session, so it will be less crowded. By Late August, weekdays should be manageable again.

  2. 2.0
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Avoid going on Saturdays, way too crowded!

  3. 2.0
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Go after schools are back in session (around mid-August). It’s way too crowded in the summer, even on weekdays.

  4. 2.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    We went on the first Monday of August and it was crazy crowded. I would wait until after Labor Day to go.

  5. 3.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Take advantage of the single rider lines, it will save you a ton of time! There’s no need to buy the Universal Pass if you just use single rider for every ride.

  6. 1.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Weekends are way too crowded during the summer season. It’s not even worth going unless you get Universal Express.

  7. 2.0
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Early August is very crowded. Avoid Saturdays and Sunday.

  8. 2.0
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Very crowded! 2 hour lines for the rides!

  9. 2.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Don’t go in July! The summer is the most crowded time of the year at Universal. 1-2 hour long lines for everything.

  10. 2.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    90-100min waits for all the rides! Way too crowded on Saturdays!

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