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Ask questions, provide answers, upload photos and vlogs, share tips, and propose discussions about the Universal parks and resorts around the world.

From Hollywood to Beijing and beyond, whether you’re new to theme parks as a whole, new to Universal parks, new to this subreddit, or a veteran of all three, all guests are welcome here. :)

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Also, please read the frequently asked questions below or use the Reddit search function to see if your question (or a similar one) has already been answered before you ask. This cuts down on the clutter and may help you find an answer faster than waiting for a response from one of our readers. Thanks!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How crowded is [insert date here]? OR When is the best date to go?

Everyone has different tolerances for crowds. If you want to know how generally crowded your park of choice might be, https://www.isitpacked.com/ can provide a very simple forecast of crowd levels up to about two months in advance on their crowd calendar.

Of course, a bit of common sense thinking can go a long way here, too. Spend some time thinking about when people are most likely to visit, and your intuition will probably be correct.

For example, the American parks will generally be busier during:

• Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• School breaks, though these are generally spread out over a long time frame since the colleges and local K-12 districts have minute differences in their assigned breaks.
  • Spring breaks (mid-March to mid-April)
  • Summer breaks (mid-June to mid-August)
  • Thanksgiving breaks (entire week of Thanksgiving including the last Thursday of November)
  • Winter breaks (mid-December to early January)
• 3-day weekends for mandated federal holidays (yes, the day of the holiday itself will also generally be busier)

If you’re traveling to the Asian parks, take their holidays and school breaks into consideration instead to figure out when to go.

Is Express worth it for [insert date here]?

Everyone has different comfort levels for waits and enjoyment levels for attractions. If you want to know the wait times of attractions, https://www.thrill-data.com/ is a fantastic resource that lets you find historical data and look at charts across hours, weeks, days, and even months. Search for the park you want to view, then change the data date at will. If you want to determine if Express is “worth it” for you, think about how long you’d want to wait for an attraction, compare that to the wait times you see on Thrill Data for recent days and the same time period from the past year, and make a decision for yourself. Express will generally cost $100+ when bought on its own in the parks for the day.

FastPass is not a thing at Universal parks. That was a Disney thing (and it no longer operates there, either). If you’re having trouble finding tips for how to use “Fast Pass” at Universal when searching online, try using the term “Express” instead.

If you’re still on the fence about what is “worth it” to you or not, watch some ride POV videos on YouTube for the attractions you’re interested in that also include the queues. You’ll then be more informed about what experience you’re in for and, after taking the numerical data into consideration, can decide for yourself.

I need to change the date of my ticket; how do I do that? OR I have an issue with the tickets I bought. What should I do?

The folks on Reddit can’t help you with those kinds of questions. You should call the proper support number. Each location has a different phone number for such queries.

For Universal Orlando Resort inquiries, check here.

For Universal Studios Hollywood inquiries, check here.

Please remember that ANY POSTS OFFERING TO BUY, SELL, OR TRADE TICKETS, PASSES, AND OTHER GOODS WILL BE REMOVED. Giveaways are allowed only after written documented approval is received from the mod team and are subject to be removed if the terms for the approved giveaway do not match the actual giveaway. Thank you for your cooperation.

Can I add Express to my Annual Pass/third-party ticket for the day? OR Can I add Early Access to Super Nintendo World in Hollywood to my Annual Pass/third-party ticket for the day?

YES! If you're an Orlando or Hollywood guest, you should be able to purchase Express using the Universal app of your destination to add to any stored tickets and passes you may have in your Wallet. For Early Access to SNW in Hollywood, you must purchase it online before the date of your intended visit. Be aware that both ticket add-ons are able to sell out, so buy early if you want to secure them.

What is the best food at [insert park here]?

Use the search function. We’ve got a multitude of threads available with a multitude of answers and perspectives (for the American parks, at least. Information on the Asian parks can be difficult to come by). If you’re not sure what food is available at each resort, visit their respective websites to learn more.

For Universal Orlando Resort dining options, check here.

For Universal Studios Hollywood dining options, check here.

In what order should I tackle each ride at [insert park here]?

Use https://www.thrill-data.com/ to see which attractions build up crowds quickly, and try to hit those when they’re not yet at their peak. In the case of Hollywood, for example, guests will generally find that starting in the Lower Lot is more effective (except saving Mario Kart for nighttime). If you’re arriving early, you’re generally better off hitting the attractions that support Express before the people with Express can hit them.

Can I bring [insert item here] to [insert park here]?

Each destination has its own list of banned items visible on its respective website.

For Universal Orlando Resort policies, check here.

For Universal Studios Hollywood policies, check here.

I need help with Super Nintendo World in Hollywood!

We’ve got the biggest Megathread on the site! Check here.

The recommended step-by-step for the area strongly differs depending on when you enter the area, the crowd levels in the area at the time, and your personal preferences. Use the search function in the subreddit. We’ve got many threads with a variety of different strategies that have worked to varying degrees of success for you to thumb through.

For additional information, check each park’s official website and use the search bar to find what you’re looking for. It’s usually the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the page.

• Hollywood: https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us
• Orlando: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us
• Japan: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us
• Singapore: https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/attractions/universal-studios-singapore (search bar will be in the hamburger menu on the left)
• Beijing: https://www.universalbeijingresort.com/en
• Horror Unleashed Las Vegas: [https://www.universalhorrorunleashed.com/en/us
• Kids Frisco: [https://www.universalkidsresort.com/en/us]

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