The BEST Time to Visit Universal Studios Orlando 2025

[@eddieg6436]

I visited both Universal Orlando parks September 9-12 a few years ago……It was PACKED!!! I was told next time go AFTER September 15th-October 10.

[@TheParkProdigy]

Yes!

[@lindsaymanns3559]

We just went Oct 9th-13th and it was packed! I would hate to see it busier than that

[@jawojnicki]

Doesn't ANYONE go to f'n SCHOOL anymore?!

[@eddieg6436]

@@jawojnicki Ha Ha! Very true!! …..but in my case, I’m 53! 😂😂😂

[@martyca6]

The best time I went is in November, it was a lot less crowded. Can anyone let me know what is the best time in January to go with less crowds. Thanks in advance.

[@rileyrigney9782]

I’m planning on going The week of May 15-18th how can I expect the park lines to be? And weather

[@TheParkProdigy]

The parks will be moderately crowded but I don’t believe overwhelming and it will be high 80s-low 90s 👍🏻

[@gatomartinez7792]

Me watching this with an already planned visit on Feb 28th 😆

[@TheParkProdigy]

Have a great time!!

[@mac8669]

Travelling Sept 1-10th really hoping to get some great weather and not too crowded parks, Travelling from Ireland 🇮🇪 Thanks for the informative video

[@TheParkProdigy]

You will have an amazing time!

[@valoug6935]

So ?

[@cheftrey5]

How crowded is it during Thanksgiving week? I've never been to universal Orlando and I was planning on going this year with family during Thanksgiving week.

[@TheParkProdigy]

It will be crowded however you can still have a great time with a game plan!

[@chezfilmz]

Is early January a good time? I’m going then

[@TheParkProdigy]

Yes! After New Year's the crowds die down

[@tiffanys.7018]

Thank you for this! We went to Disney for the first time in August 2021. I was a huge disappointment. It wasn't relaxing at all. I'm hoping Universal will be a much more pleasant experience. I may just have to pull my daughter out of school for a week in September so we can enjoy the park without the crowds

[@lianelayman6584]

Be prepared for more rain.

[@tiffanys.7018]

@@lianelayman6584 ugh, I guess there is always a trade off huh, lol. Thanks for the heads up!

[@TheParkProdigy]

Thanks so much for checking out our video Tiffany, I hope you and your daughter have an amazing time the next time you visit!!

[@ronniecarmijo]

Has anyone been on December 4 - 6 timeframe? I really don't do well with huge crowds and hourlong waits. Staying at Royal Pacific so will have Express. Anyone have thoughts/tips?

[@TheParkProdigy]

Hi Ronnie, thanks so much for checking out our video! That's probably the best week to go between Nov and Dec and the fact that you have the express pass is huge so I believe you'll be in a great spot!

[@MrZsoltii92]

Hello! I planning to go second half to september like 19-26. In the video you mentioned couple times september can be the best.

[@TheParkProdigy]

That is a great time to visit

[@richardvogel1195]

We tend to go for the orlando informer meetups over any other time or event with the exception of hhn. Great time

[@TheParkProdigy]

We’ve heard great things as well 👍🏻

[@thiagolinder5673]

Hello, i´m from Brazil and I planning to go second half to january 23/01-02/02. Is it a good planning? Tks a lot and Vai Corinthians

[@TheParkProdigy]

Yep, that should be a great time to visit 👍🏻

[@Kirito14682]

Probably going sometime next year in September since the number 1 thing I want to go to is super Nintendo world. Even September this year that park is still going to be packed

[@Sam-cf4vx]

Epic universe isn’t opening until summer of 2025, so you’ll have to wait a little longer unfortunately

[@Kirito14682]

@@Sam-cf4vx I'm not going to epic universe just regular universal studios. Everyone is going to want to go there once it opens probably the first year it's open.

[@TheParkProdigy]

Super Nintendo World is located in Hollywood, California

[@matthewdodd4055]

Me and partner are visiting from the Uk in March. How busy does spring break make it? We have Alton towers over here which is always rammed so I think we’ll be used to it …

[@TheParkProdigy]

We would say that honestly Spring Break is the most crowded time to visit Orlando

[@matthewdodd4055]

@@TheParkProdigy is it unbearable? And what are the differences in wait time?

[@airah11]

Planning to go after spring break, we leave in Canada but when is the US spring break?

[@Seoulsearch616]

Awesome tips, thank you! 👍

[@TheParkProdigy]

Thanks so much for the support!!

[@michaelgeib2778]

Hope your right about low crowds late August. Taking my family the very last week of August.

[@TheParkProdigy]

Have a great time!

[@christinabainbridge2813]

might be busy as european kids dont got back to school till september

[@contradictionsniper8276]

@@christinabainbridge2813 still a massive help when the American kids are back at school tho. We always go end of august and sometimes you can get some quiet ish days at the parks

[@booksnnails]

Question if you have time. I"m planning a Universal trip for multiple days and want to go on off-season times for Volcano Bay (probably Feb/March I'm from Canada so FL cold is warm to me) but aldo for Harry Potter... since its not peak times would I be missing out on the Harry Potter expierence?

[@TheParkProdigy]

I would say you’ll be absolutely fine especially since you’re visiting for multiple days! Even if they don’t have early admission at both parks each morning hopefully you can use it at Islands of Adventure and then you can rope drop Universal Florida 👍🏻

[@corinneferrarolam5101]

What is the impact of the Pop Warner event on crowds? Also Veterans Day? I’m trying to identify a long weekend in November with lower crowds. Would also consider the beginning of December. How do Pop Warner or Veterans Day factor in? Thanks for your great content!

[@TheParkProdigy]

In terms of the park you can expect longer lines. For Pop Warner - we would say Cabana Bay hotel does get the most crowded however the parks aren't too crowded. For holiday weekends like Veterans Day, you can expect to see more crowds in the parks

[@Ethannnnnnnnnnnn]

Going 2nd September - 2nd October this year, praying for a lot of sun and not a lot of rain with it being hurricane season🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@TheParkProdigy]

Have an amazing trip!

[@SpearmintTyger]

I've booked to go from the last week of April to first week of May. Will the US kids be back at school then? I'm from the UK, thanks

[@TheParkProdigy]

That should be a good time to visit! Most schools in the US have different breaks but are usually all early April.

[@SpearmintTyger]

@@TheParkProdigy Ahh cool, cheers mate!

[@ExotikaHollow1379]

I’m thinking of going in early November. What would the crowds be like?

[@TheParkProdigy]

It will be a great time to go!

[@Enigma-eb5]

Family visiting from UK and we plan to go to universal at the end of June. How busy is during this time ?

[@TheParkProdigy]

That is the beginning of summer so it won't be empty but hopefully not too crowded just yet

[@nathandipalma7524]

I'm planning to go during the period January 17-25, but as it's a low-traffic period I'm afraid some attractions may be closed (for renovation, for example). Is it possible that big attractions like velocicoaster will close in January?

[@TheParkProdigy]

This is a great time to visit! Most of the attractions that close in the winter are the water rides.

[@nathandipalma7524]

@@TheParkProdigy ok thanks for the answer !

[@5551133]

My partner and I are going in January-apperantly there’s a Christian music band/concert event during our stay -does this create larger crowds in the park?

[@TheParkProdigy]

It could at Universal Studios Florida, however the concert is typically after the parks close so you should still be okay!

[@5551133]

@@TheParkProdigy thank you ! 😊

[@karacoconutag]

I've always been weary of planning Orlando trips in September and October because of hurricane risks. Do you think it's worth the risk to plan a trip then, and potentially just pay a little extra for all the insurance in case the trip falls through?

[@TheParkProdigy]

We think so, September and October is our favorite time of the year to visit!

[@masonchapman2007]

August last week ?

[@TheParkProdigy]

great time!

[@misscat3173]

My adult son wants to go June 9th this year. He’s never been and I tried to tell him it will be crazy busy. Any suggestions?

[@TheParkProdigy]

It won't be as crowded as spring break! Make sure to arrive early as mornings are less busy

[@faithayana1152]

Hello! im going to universal ( May 1-6th) how should the weather be? thanks

[@TheParkProdigy]

It will be pretty warm but nice!

[@elizabetho7580]

Would 2 weeks prior to spring break be packed? Going March 5-9 this year (Sunday-Thursday with Sunday being our Volcano bay day). Any thoughts on how it might look? I know diff states start spring breaks the following two weeks.

[@TheParkProdigy]

It will be during spring break for most schools but hopefully not too bad as mid march!

[@Brittanggg]

Mid to late March is typically when most states have spring break. Early March should be great, most people won’t be taking trips right before spring break

[@Shaydisab]

Planning on going the 3rd hopefully its slow.

[@harenrose9804]

i'm thinking about headed over from southern california this year in november, typically i've been told jan / feb is best time to go (and i don't doubt that because here it's usually the best time to go to disneyland and universal as well) however, I have to go this year before the year ends for work vacation time reasons. Anyway. I want to do both uni and disney in november potentially - usually here the first week of november is pretty dead? I know in this video you said the two 'middle' weeks are good before thanksgiving. But how is it on the first week of november usually? I don't *have* to see holiday stuff, I just want to have decent weather and crowding but if i get to see stuff that would be cool. Also how hot/humid is november typically over there? I am from the north east originally as well but have lived out here for so long and haven't been back to visit in so long I forgot what it's like. Typically here it's very direct dry heat until mid november and that's when things finally start to cool down. Any info would be appreciated! I was thinking of going in november over december because here in california the parks get SLAMMED even early december can be pretty bad my friend's birthday on the 12th last year was a NIGHTMARE and we felt horrible for the families that flew in for it. It was body to body crowded bad and not a single ride was ridden pirates got to be 3 hr wait here which is unheard of. So here December has to be a entire skip and I usually i recommend people do the christmas stuff first/2nd week of november or wait until January before the lunar new year stuff is up. Curious if it's different there. I'd do october but i know here october tends to be really hot still, and then the halloween stuff could be hard to get to due to crowding? but if there is a october week you'd reccomend i may consider it because i do like halloween stuff.

[@TheParkProdigy]

The first week of November shouldn't be too bad. Weather wise it will be great. November 10th weekend is a long weekend so there may be some more crowds here. October 16th and 23rd weeks look good!

[@rodneyp9590]

I went at the end of February last year and it was getting a bit full. So be careful with spring breaks. For me the best time to visit is early February 2025 so I can get to the new park and zone

[@rodneyp9590]

Also it was almost 90 last year. I went down a decade ago and seen snow. I like it warm.

[@TheParkProdigy]

Hi Rodney, thank you so much for checking out our video!! And we absolutely agree with avoiding Spring break and that the weather can be so unpredictable but we do hope you have an amazing time in 2025!!

[@samplautz5586]

Epic universe is not planned to be open until summer of 25 so keep that in mind if you go in February

[@Avatarlover08]

going to be there the day after mothers day for 5 days

[@TheParkProdigy]

have a great time!

[@Yasmin-pe8bh]

Is April 16th-30th busy?

[@TheParkProdigy]

It is around Spring Break time so you may experience some crowds

[@alb0403]

Went last year in early April and it was quite busy! Tried to go this year in Feb, but plans had to change. Going mid-May instead You never mentioned that month in the video. Are we safe for that time? Thanks!

[@TheParkProdigy]

Yes it should be less crowded!

[@alb0403]

@@TheParkProdigy Sounds good! I was hoping we'd beat the Memorial Day/beginning of summer crowds

[@mwladner11]

I’m going next week. Should I get an express pass?

[@TheParkProdigy]

You may want to if you are only there for a day or 2

[@shihangl2457]

What about the first week in February… we are booked from Jan 28-feb 5

[@TheParkProdigy]

should be a good time!

[@KiraLawson]

My personal recommendation for harry potter would be to do it during a Halloween Horror Night provided you are doing more than one night. You can do early park admission for Isles of Adventure* then hit Diagon Alley during the event. Diagon Alley was EMPTY the last time I went during Halloween horror night and the staff were super friendly and excited to talk to people. Now this will conflict with doing the Haunted houses but if you are doing multiple Halloween Horror nights it's a great option. Now this will vary if Harry Potter is open during the horror night for you I would assume this may change.

[@TheParkProdigy]

This is a great tip Kira! Thanks so much for checking out our video!

[@womblestacker7993]

February

[@TheParkProdigy]

Great time!

[@tafolse]

We visited Universal this past February and the parks were Packed!!

[@andyortiz]

Is march 9th a good date?

[@TheParkProdigy]

You may experience some spring break crowds

[@joaopaulosalvador]

It’s weird that I went in February 2020 thinking it was going to be pretty slow and the parks were packed!! Queues in universal and Disney were crazy long…

[@tobyyawn24]

Usually February a dead month but 2020 was special because there was the blm riots and corovirus which shut everything down. So people rush to Disney and Universal before the nationwide shutdown.

[@jasonsmith530]

I’m hearing January and February are getting more crowded these days

[@tobyyawn24]

I am going in early October of 2023.

[@TheParkProdigy]

The countdown begins!!

[@synthsol5522]

The best time to visit is in late October for HHN

[@TheParkProdigy]

My most enjoyable time for special events for sure 🙌🏻

[@christinabainbridge2813]

Remember the whole word decends on orlando - its not just about the 50 states being at school its europe also being at school in september!

[@TheParkProdigy]

That's a great point Christina! Thanks so much for checking out our video!

[@ONYXSnake]

Best time is week after thanksgiving 5 min wait max

[@TheParkProdigy]

yes!

[@magik1590]

December 6-12??

[@TheParkProdigy]

Great time to visit

[@lianelayman6584]

Universal has changed too much for me. There aren't the shows and stuff there use to be and too many motion rides. But I do want to try out the Halloween event. We went Oct. 20 and there weren't a lot of crowds especially in the morning. Yea Sept. is less crowded but more rain. But when we went it was kind of chilly, especially in the morning.

[@TheParkProdigy]

Thanks so much for checking out our video Liane and you are 100% right it has changed so much since it first opened! Nothing like the Ghost Busters Show and of course Jaws 🦈