Universal Studios Florida Touring Plan
Touring plans make it easy for you to get the most out of your trip by outlining the order you should visit rides and attractions, allowing you to enjoy the top experiences in the park.
This touring plan was created for those visiting only the Universal Studios Florida park for a single day; however, those visiting the park for a longer period may still take advantage of this plan. This touring plan assumes that you are entering the park at the opening time and staying until the closing time. Although this plan is specifically designed for those not staying on-site and for those without a Universal Express pass, which allows you to skip the regular lines at participating attractions, it may still be used by such visitors.
Prior to visiting Universal Orlando, we recommend that you download the official Universal Orlando Resort app on the App Store or the Google Play Store. The app provides wait times, showtimes, a resort-wide map, and more.
ENTERING THE PARK
We recommend getting to the park turnstiles at least 30 minutes prior to park opening, especially on projected busy days. You can view the predicted crowd level for the day of your visit by using our FREE Universal Orlando crowd calendar. Keep in mind that it may take up to 35 minutes to arrive at the front gates from the parking booth. When you have entered the park, you can grab a guide map to help locate the park’s rides and attractions and to view showtimes as well as other details. If you download the official Universal Orlando Resort app, this information and more can be accessed on it.
Experience by Midday
The following attractions typically experience the longest wait times, so we suggest visiting them as soon as possible. You should visit the attractions in this exact order to quickly access them. Please note the crowd levels throughout the day may impact when you are able to complete this section of the touring plan.
TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D
Attraction type: 3D motion-base dark ride
Thrill level: 3/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 40 inches (102 cm); children between 40 inches (102 cm) and 48 inches (122 cm) must have a supervising companion
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
Attraction type: 3D hybrid dark ride and high-speed roller coaster
Thrill level: 4/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 40 inches (102 cm); children between 40 inches (102 cm) and 48 inches (122 cm) must have a supervising companion
MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack
Attraction type: Interactive dark ride
Thrill level: 2/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 42 inches (107 cm); children between 42 inches (107 cm) and 48 inches (122 cm) must have a supervising companion
The Simpsons Ride
Attraction type: 3D motion simulator ride
Thrill level: 3/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 40 inches (102 cm); children between 40 inches (102 cm) and 48 inches (122 cm) must have a supervising companion
Eat Lunch
If you completed the attractions listed above and it's around 12 PM or shortly after, you should fuel up before continuing this touring plan. If it's not quite that time, continue forward, and take a meal break when it does reach that time. Then, continue where you left off. We've highlighted some noteworthy dining locations located in the nearby area, but if you don't want to take too much time out of the day, you can always pack snacks with you or purchase some at the many concession stands in the park.
Leaky Cauldron
This unique quick service restaurant is located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley. It is themed to the dining location of the same name in the Harry Potter series. Here, you can feast on British cuisine, including Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips, Fisherman's Pie, and more.
Springfield Restaurants
If you're not too keen on British food, we suggest heading to the Springfield area. Eateries in this region include Cletus' Chicken Shack, Krusty Burger, Luigi's Pizza, Bumblebee Man's Taco Truck, and numerous other restaurants. The names of these eateries highlight the different meals you can order—chicken, burgers, pizza, and tacos, respectively. There are a lot of different quick options for you to enjoy in this area, and they're all situated within close proximity of each other.
Vegetarians and Vegans
If you're a vegetarian or vegan, you can find quite a few meals in the park. Click here to view our Universal Orlando vegetarian and vegan guide. In this guide, we highlighted the different dining locations offering meals available to you as well as which options will satisfy your diet.
Experience by 5 PM
The attractions listed in this section are either relatively new or provide fun experiences. They may feature moderate wait times. It is recommended that you visit the attractions in this order. As previously noted, crowd levels may impact when you are able to complete this section.
Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.Attraction type: Live-action show
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
The Bourne Stuntacular
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.Attraction type: Live-action stunt show
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Revenge of the Mummy
Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster
Thrill level: 5/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 48 inches (122 cm)
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster
Thrill level: 5/5
Recommended ages: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Between 51 inches (130 cm) and 79 inches (201 cm)
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
This attraction may utilize a Virtual Line during your visit, requiring you to reserve a time slot via the Universal Orlando app or an in-park kiosk to ride. Plan accordingly.Attraction type: 3D motion simulator ride
Thrill level: 2/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 40 inches (102 cm); children between 40 inches (102 cm) and 48 inches (122 cm) must have a supervising companion
Eat Dinner
After experiencing the attractions listed above, you should unwind and enjoy a meal. We've listed a few dining locations that are within close proximity to you.
Finnegan's Bar and Grill
If you're looking for non-fast food meals, Finnegan's Bar and Grill is your stop. This is a full-service restaurant that can be found across the Revenge of the Mummy ride. The location offers starters, soups and salads, sandwiches, and other specials. Meals from each offering include potato and onion Webb, split pea and ham soup, beef stew, baked codfish, and steak sandwich, but there's plenty more you can order. If you're interested in dining here, you should consider making a reservation. You can do so online by clicking here or by calling (407) 224-3663.
Mel's Drive-In
This is a popular quick-service eatery located directly across from Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show. This '50s drive-in serves chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, burgers, fries, floats, and milkshakes.
Vegetarians and Vegans
If you're a vegetarian or vegan, there's no need to worry. We've highlighted the dining locations and meals that will satisfy your diet in our vegetarian and vegan guide, which can be viewed by clicking here.
Experience by Last Few Hours
The attractions in this section don't necessarily need to be followed in this order, but we suggest following it in order to watch the available shows.
E.T. Adventure
Attraction type: Family-friendly suspended dark ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 34 inches (86 cm); children between 34 inches (86 cm) and 48 inches (122 cm) must have a supervising companion
Fast & Furious – Supercharged
This attraction may utilize a Virtual Line during your visit, requiring you to reserve a time slot via the Universal Orlando app or an in-park kiosk to ride. Plan accordingly.Attraction type: Motion-base dark ride
Thrill level: 2/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 40 inches (102 cm); children between 40 inches (102 cm) and 48 inches (122 cm) must have a supervising companion
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Attraction type: Motion simulator ride
Thrill level: 2/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens
Height requirement: At least 40 inches (102 cm); children between 40 inches (102 cm) and 48 inches (122 cm) must have a supervising companion. Stationary seating available with no height requirement.
Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast
Attraction type: Interactive moving walkway attraction
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Children under 48 inches (122 cm) must have a supervising companion; hand-held infants are not permitted
Experience at Any Time
The attractions in this section are not top-priority experiences. They typically have shorter wait times in comparison to the parks' other attractions or do not feature lines, so you can choose to experience them in any order and/or at any time of the day.
Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl
Attraction type: Aerial carousel-style ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids
Height requirement: Children under 48 inches (122 cm) must have a supervising companion
Animal Actors On Location!
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.Attraction type: Live-action show
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Unlisted Attractions
There are several attractions in the park that have not been listed in this touring plan. This is either because they are play areas, require a specific ticket type, or take too much time out of the day. However, if you have available time in your day, are visiting the park for more than one day, or are traveling with children, you should consider experiencing any unlisted attractions. To view all attractions at Universal Studios Florida, click here.
For full information about Universal Orlando’s rides and attractions, click here.
TIPS: (1) If you’re only visiting the park for a single day, we recommend eating breakfast prior to arriving at the park in order to experience more attractions. (2) It’s important to remember that you shouldn’t rush your way to every attraction. Take time to enjoy the different areas of the park, especially The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley. (3) Cherish your memories by taking photographs with characters and at the various themed areas.
NOTE: It is not guaranteed that you’ll experience all of the park’s rides and attractions by following this touring plan. We recommend skipping any ride or attraction you may not be interested in.
ON-SITE HOTEL GUESTS: If available, we recommend taking advantage of early park admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Rather than starting your day off by visiting the first attraction listed in this touring plan, you should visit Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts instead. Afterward, you can follow the order of this touring plan.
UNIVERSAL EXPRESS VISITORS: Although you can skip the regular lines at select attractions, greatly reducing your wait times, following this touring plan will still allow you to visit the top attractions in an efficient way and will prevent you from making unnecessary detours.
GUESTS VISITING MULTIPLE DAYS: If you’re visiting this park for more than one (1) day, we recommend sticking to this touring plan for the first day to ensure that you visit the top attractions. The next time you visit the park, you can choose to revisit the attractions you enjoyed most or experience the attractions that you previously skipped.
MOBILE ORDERING: If you’re dining at a quick service restaurant, you have the option to use Universal’s mobile ordering service at select locations via the Universal Orlando app. This will allow you to easily choose your meal and quickly pick up your food.
