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Universal City, California, United States

Universal Studios Hollywood wait times

Crowds today
60%
Tomorrow
54%
Rides tracked
36
All rides at Universal Studios Hollywood ↓
park time

25minUsual average queue here

Queues ease
around 6pm
60Today54Tom62Fri71Sat61Sun56Mon55Tue

Quietest this week: Thu 22 Oct

Universal Studios Hollywood is forecast at a 60% crowd level today, which is moderately busy. Its lines average 25 minutes across the days we have recorded. Most lines here ease around 6pm.

Queue times are read from Universal Studios Hollywood's own live feed every few minutes. The typical figures each ride is compared against - its usual wait, the hour it eases, its quietest and busiest readings - come from this ride's own recorded history, not from other parks.

The longest queue

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.

It usually holds the longest line at Universal Studios Hollywood. Ride it first thing, or late in the day.

Usual wait for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
91min
Park average
25min
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift queue times →

When queues ease

After 6pm.

Across a usual day, 6pm is when the queues here are at their shortest.

Best time to visit →

Short waits

8 of 31 rides.

That many usually queue for ten minutes or less, so most of the day is spent riding, not waiting.

Usually 10 min or less
8/ 31

Seasonal events at Universal Studios Hollywood

  1. to 1 Nov

    Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood

    On 42 selected nights · Evening event · Separate ticket

Event nights are among the busiest of the season. See the crowd calendar before you book.

Dates as published by the park. Always check the park's own site before travelling.

About Universal Studios Hollywood and live queue times

Universal Studios Hollywood sits in Universal City, California, combining a working film studio with a full theme park. The famous Studio Tour trams run through real backlots, while the park's themed rides include Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Jurassic World – The Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, Transformers, and the newer Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge in Super Nintendo World.

All rides at Universal Studios Hollywood

36

Rides with enough recorded history have their own page - tap for the typical-day pattern and reliability.

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Frequently asked: Universal Studios Hollywood

How long are the lines at Universal Studios Hollywood today?

Live wait times at Universal Studios Hollywood vary through the day and by season. Across its recorded history the park averages 25 minutes. Most signature rides see 30-60 minute waits during peak hours (11am-3pm), while early mornings and the last hour before closing are typically the quietest. Check the live Universal Studios Hollywood wait times page for up-to-the-minute queue times on every ride.

How busy is Universal Studios Hollywood today?

Universal Studios Hollywood is forecast at a 60% crowd level today, which is moderately busy - about a normal day for this park. Its lines typically ease around 6pm. The live board shows what every ride is running right now, and the Universal Studios Hollywood crowd calendar has the same figure for every other date.

Will Universal Studios Hollywood be busy tomorrow?

Tomorrow is forecast at a 54% crowd level at Universal Studios Hollywood - about a normal day for this park. Today is forecast at 60%, so tomorrow looks quieter. See the Universal Studios Hollywood crowd calendar for the rest of the month and the quietest upcoming days.

What time does Universal Studios Hollywood open and close?

Universal Studios Hollywood's opening hours change seasonally, typically opening between 9:30am and 10:30am and closing between 5pm and 8pm. Late-opening events and firework nights run later still. Check the Universal Studios Hollywood opening times calendar for today's exact hours.

Which rides are closed at Universal Studios Hollywood today?

The live board on this page shows which rides are closed right now, and updates itself. Closures are normal here: on a typical day there are about 18 ride closures at Universal Studios Hollywood (a ride going down, however briefly), and over the last 60 operating days the park lost around 67% of ride hours to them. The Universal Studios Hollywood ride reliability page ranks every ride, and a reopen alert tells you the moment a shut ride comes back.

When is the best time to visit Universal Studios Hollywood?

The quietest days at Universal Studios Hollywood are usually mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday) outside school breaks, with weekends and public holidays and school breaks being the busiest. For the shortest lines, arrive at opening and head to the biggest rides first. Our Universal Studios Hollywood best time to visit tool analyses historical wait times to recommend the quietest upcoming days.

How can I avoid long lines at Universal Studios Hollywood?

Three proven tactics: 1) arrive before the gates open and sprint to the biggest ride first, 2) ride popular attractions during lunch hours (12pm-1pm) or the final hour before closing when families start leaving, 3) check the live wait times to dynamically plan your next ride. Universal Studios Hollywood crowds follow predictable patterns - the best time to visit tool breaks these down day by day.

Where is Universal Studios Hollywood located?

Universal Studios Hollywood is located in Universal City, California, United States. Full address details, directions and opening hours are available on the park's official website.

Are Universal Studios Hollywood wait times live and accurate?

Yes - wait times on this page come directly from Universal Studios Hollywood's own ride system, the same data shown on the park's official app and in-park signs. They refresh every few minutes. Parks occasionally over-estimate lines by 5-15% to manage expectations, so actual walk times are sometimes shorter than posted.