What are the current wait times at Universal Studios Hollywood?
Universal Studios Hollywood wait times vary by attraction and season. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Jurassic World - The Ride typically have the longest waits.
All parks
Universal Hollywood Wait Times
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608Updated Oct 10, 8:18 PM
15
Open
43 min
Avg Wait
27
Unavailable
Current wait times
50 attractions
Sinners
Attraction
100 min
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Attraction
80 min
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™
Attraction
65 min
Hellraiser
Attraction
60 min
Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness
Attraction
50 min
Stranger Things 5
Attraction
50 min
Dead Deader Deadest
Attraction
45 min
Killceañera: Music by SLASH
Attraction
40 min
TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D
Attraction
35 min
Evil Dead Burn
Attraction
25 min
Terror Tram starring Art the Clown
Attraction
25 min
The Simpsons Ride™
Attraction
25 min
Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge
Attraction
20 min
Flight of the Hippogriff™
Attraction
15 min
Bowser Jr. Challenge
Attraction
5 min
The Purge: Dangerous Waters
Show
Next: 10:00 PM
Meet HamiKuma
Show
No more shows
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Attraction
Closed
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
Attraction
Closed
Jurassic World - The Ride
Attraction
Closed
Kung Fu Panda Adventure
Attraction
Closed
Meet Bumblebee
Attraction
Closed
Meet Characters from Illumination's Despicable Me
Attraction
Closed
Meet Characters from The Simpsons™
Attraction
Closed
Meet Donkey
Attraction
Closed
Meet Dracula
Attraction
Closed
Meet DreamWorks Trolls
Attraction
Closed
Meet Frankenstein's Monster and His Bride
Attraction
Closed
Meet Gabby
Attraction
Closed
Meet Hello Kitty®
Attraction
Closed
Meet King Julien
Attraction
Closed
Meet Marilyn
Attraction
Closed
Meet Mario and Luigi
Attraction
Temporarily unavailable
Meet Megatron
Attraction
Closed
Meet Optimus Prime
Attraction
Closed
Meet Princess Peach
Attraction
Closed
Meet Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang
Attraction
Closed
Meet Shrek and Fiona
Attraction
Closed
Meet Toad
Attraction
Temporarily unavailable
Ollivanders™
Attraction
Closed
Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride
Attraction
Temporarily unavailable
Silly Swirly
Attraction
Closed
Studio Tour
Attraction
Closed
The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
Attraction
Closed
Death Eaters™ Encounter
Show
Closed
Meet Characters from Back to the Future
Show
Closed
Meet Snowball
Show
Closed
Raptor Encounter
Show
Closed
Triwizard Spirit Rally
Show
Closed
WaterWorld
Show
Closed
How to read Universal Hollywood wait times
Universal Studios Hollywood wait times concentrate on Forbidden Journey, Jurassic World, and the Studio Tour. The list above is the current posted standby wait for attractions Standby tracks.
Weekday mornings are shorter than summer weekends. The lower lot and upper lot can move at different speeds, so sort by longest wait before you walk downhill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Universal Studios Hollywood for short lines?
Weekday mornings offer the shortest waits. The park is busiest on weekends and during summer months. Late afternoons after 4 PM also tend to have reduced wait times.
Which Universal Studios Hollywood rides have the longest wait times?
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Jurassic World - The Ride, and the Studio Tour consistently have the longest waits. The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash! also draws significant crowds.
How long is the Studio Tour wait time?
The Studio Tour typically has waits of 30-60 minutes but moves quickly due to high capacity. It's best experienced in the morning or late afternoon to avoid peak crowds.
