7 Secret Hacks for Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios is amazing, but the lines can be brutal.

1. Use the Single Rider Line

This is the golden rule. Rides like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Jurassic World have Single Rider lines. You can often cut a 90-minute wait down to 15 minutes if you don’t mind sitting apart from your group.

2. Super Nintendo World Strategy

• Early Access: If you are a huge Mario fan, buy the “Early Access Ticket” ($20 extra) to enter the land 1 hour before the park opens.
• Reservations: On busy days, you need a “Virtual Line” reservation just to enter the land. Check the app as soon as you arrive.

3. The Studio Tour Timing

The world-famous Studio Tour takes 60 minutes.

• Best Time: Do this between 12 PM and 2 PM when the sun is hottest and ride lines are longest. It’s a great way to rest your legs.

4. Buy Tickets Online

Never buy tickets at the gate. Online tickets are usually $10-$20 cheaper, and you can sometimes get “Buy a Day, Get a 2nd Day Free” deals.