Off-Season
Short lines galore on some weekdays
Best time to go
January – February
September – October
Shoulder Season
Avoid peak Spring Break (around Easter)
Okay time to go
March – May
November
Peak Season
Front of Line will save your life
Worst time to go
June – August
December

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  1. 2.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Universal Studios is way too crowded in the summer, especially Harry Potter World. Go during the week.

  2. 2.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Great park, but too crowded in the summer. Front of Line is worth it, otherwise you will be waiting in lines for hours.

  3. 5.0
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Not crowded at all on weekdays after Memorial Day in early June. Mostly short lines for everything.

  4. 4.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    The park is mostly empty on weekdays during the off-season. Only Harry Potter World always has the longest lines.

  5. 4.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    January is my favorite time to go! Short lines for mostly everything and not crowded at all.

  6. 4.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Go on a weekday in the off-season. It’s not very crowded at all!

  7. 2.0
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Some rides are packed! Harry Potter 200 mins

  8. 1.0
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    First week of January is beyond crowded! Don’t even bother if you’re going without Front of Line.

  9. 1.0
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Super packed

  10. 2.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Get Front of Line if you’re going around Christmas. It is very crowded! You’ll be spending most of your day standing in lines without it.

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