How Early to Arrive At Universal Studios

How Early to Arrive At Universal Studios

How Early to Arrive At Universal Studios

If you are planning a trip, and wondering how early to arrive at Universal Studios Orlando we are here to help! In this article we are going to break down what time to get to Universal Studios Orlando, what time can you get into Universal Studios, the best time to arrive at Universal Orlando, and how to get into Universal Studios Early! 

This has been a topic many of our guests have been asking especially with the additional safety protocols in place at Universal Orlando. This will be sure to add a few minutes when deciding how early to arrive at Universal Studios! But with our help you can still be as prepared as possible to beat the crowds in the morning during your trip.

We hope you find this post helpful! Our goal at The Park Prodigy has always been to help you save time and money on your next Universal Orlando vacation!  If you are planning a trip to Universal Orlando be sure to check out the latest deals on Universal Orlando vacation packages and our discounted Universal Orlando tickets which include EARLY PARK ADMISSION to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

SPECIAL NOTE: If you need help picking the best time to visit Universal Orlando for your next vacation be sure to check out our Universal crowd calendar!

 Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar

How Early to Arrive at Universal Orlando?

There are a few factors to consider when deciding how early to arrive at Universal Orlando. We have broken the different aspects that you will want to consider:

What Time to Arrive at Universal Studios Orlando?

• Arriving for Regular Park Opening:  Arrive at the turnstiles 30 minutes before the park opens
• Visiting Universal from one of the On-site Universal Hotels: It can take an extra 10-15 minutes to arrive to Universal Orlandos Citywalk depending on which on-site Universal hotel you stay at.
• Arriving via Universal Parking Garage: It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk from the parking garage so plan to arrive 45 minutes before the park opens
• Arriving for Universal Early Park Admission: To be sure you take advantage of being one of the first in the park we recommend arriving 30-45 minutes before park opening
• Best time to Arriving at Universals Volcano Bay: Arrive at the turnstiles 30 minutes before park opens
• One day at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: You will want to be one of the first people in the parks arrive 30-45 minutes before park opens

It’s important that guests also give themselves a few extra minutes to go through security checkpoints and also the additional safety protocols at Universal Orlando.

Related Article: Complete Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

What is the Best time to Arrive at Universal Orlando?

You know the saying, “The early bird gets the worm”. Well when it comes to Universal Orlando think the same thing but except for birds think of wizards. I’m sorry that was a bad joke!

What I’m trying to say is regardless of why you are visiting Universal Orlando we always recommend arriving 30-45 minutes early if you’re unsure.  We find the best time to arrive at Universal Orlando is always early, especially when you’re trying to get a lot done in a short amount of time.

It’s also important to figure out if you will be taking afternoon breaks when deciding how early to arrive to Universal Orlando! This is because if you don’t and are only looking to go on a few rides the best time for you to arrive might be later on in the day!

How to Get Into Universal Studios Early?

Another aspect to consider when figuring out how early to arrive at Universal Studios Orlando is Early Park Admission. Universal Orlando early park admission allows all Park Prodigy clients and on-site hotel guests into either Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure or Volcano Bay one hour early. This can be a huge game changer for anyone who is looking to make the most out of their day. Especially if you only have one day to visit Universal.

Universal Orlando early admission allows guests to take advantage of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and other select rides. (rides do vary)

As discussed when figuring out the best time to arrive at Universal Orlando for early park admission we recommend 30-45 minutes before early park opening. Another tip we want to make sure to mention is if this is your first or only day visiting Universal and you still have to pick your tickets up. In this case, we recommend having your group jump onto the line to get into the park for early admission while your group leader goes to the ticket kiosk or will call to grab your tickets. This will make sure you keep your spot and you take advantage of arriving so early at Universal! 

The Best Times to Arrive to Universal Studios Early

Below are the best times to arrive at Universal Studios Early:

1. You’re trying to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and ride The Escape from Gringotss or Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure with little wait.
2. You’re visiting during a day when crowds are heavy. (we recommend any crowds 7+ on our Universal Orlando crowd calendar)
3. Any time your visiting Volcano Bay we recommend arriving early.
4. You’re only visiting Universal for one day and you’re trying to get as much done as possible

Benefits of Arriving to Universal Orlando Early

1. Everyone who takes advantage of Early Park Admission with The Park Prodigy will be able to hop on one or two of the most popular Universal Orlando rides before everyone else. This can save you up to three hours later on in the day!

When Is The Best Time To Visit Universal Orlando?

Our Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We breakdown the park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices by day, and average temperature.

Are You Ready to Plan Your Next Universal Orlando Trip?

If you’re ready to plan your trip to Universal Studios, be sure to check out our Universal Orlando Tickets! All Park Prodigy Universal Orlando tickets will get you into the park one hour before regular park guests with Universal Early Park Admission!