Are Universal Orlando passes worth it?


Are Universal Orlando passes worth it? Visiting during peak season That's why we suggest pre-planning your trip. That includes using The Park Prodigy Crowd Calendar to help try and predict what crowds are going to be like during your visit. If you want to/can only visit during peak times we can definitely say that the Universal Express Pass is worth it.


Does Hogwarts Express cost extra?

Does Hogwarts Express cost extra? You cannot purchase a single ticket just to ride the Hogwarts Express, so technically while it will cost you a park-to-park ticket, it does not cost any extra.


Are Harry Potter rides included in Express Pass?

Newly added attractions to the Express Pass include: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™ Hogwarts™ Express.


What is the slowest day at Universal Studios Hollywood?

Here are the days we expect to have the lowest crowd levels at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023:
  • Tuesdays through Thursdays for the second half of September and the second half of October.
  • Mondays through Thursdays in November (minus the week of Thanksgiving)
  • Mondays through Thursdays during the first half of December.


How much is parking at Universal?

The standard 2023 Universal Orlando parking price is $27 per car. If you arrive after 6PM (with the exception of Halloween Horror Nights and other select event nights), parking is free.


How many times can you use the Universal Express Pass?

The Universal Express pass allows you to bypass the regular lines one time per participating attraction. The Universal Express Unlimited pass allows you to bypass the regular lines an unlimited number of times per participating attraction.


Is it cheaper to stay at Universal or Disney?

Another very popular question we receive is, is Disney or Universal Cheaper? And as a general rule of thumb, Universal is cheaper than Disney in almost every category, from tickets to theme park food, and the most noticeable being hotel rooms.


Can you do Universal Studios Hollywood in one day?

Most people would say 6-7 hours is the average time needed to see the best of Universal Studios, so pretty much one full day. You could certainly spend multiple days there seeing all the theme park has to offer but 6-7 hours should cover the main sights and experiences to get through that you are interested in.


Can you bring food into Universal Studios?

Acceptable items: Small snacks. Any food required for special dietary needs. Any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements.


What day is least crowded at Universal Studios?

As you can guess if Saturday and Monday tend to be the busiest, Tuesday tends to be the best day to visit Universal Studios Orlando. We also find Thursday to be one of the least busy days of the week at Universal Studios, with Sunday being a great weekend option.