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Universal Finally Announces Harry Potter Expansion
At last Universal has let the cat out of the bag and admitted to what most fans have known for months. The expansion at Universal Studios Florida that took over what was once Amity will now be the London of Harry Potter lore. Behind the London facade sits Diagon Alley. The Hogwarts Express will connect USF with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in IOA. The announcement also confirmed that the massive show building we've all been seeing will become a thrill ride based on Gringotts Bank. A restaurant and several shops are slated to appear in the expansion as well. Can't say we're surprised, but at least fans can begin planning their Potter-filled vacations for 2014 with confidence now.
Universal Orlando Resort Weekly Update: April 21 - April 27
Weekly Express Pass Prices
Universal Studios Florida
Sun - Sat: $34.99
Universal Studios Florida U-Bot
Sun - Sat: $17.99
Islands of Adventure
Sun - Sat: $49.99
Islands of Adventure U-Bot
Sun - Sat: $29.99
2-Park Pass
Sun - Sat: $55.99
Universal Studios Florida
Park Hours
Sunday - Thursday: 9:00am - 8:30pm
Friday - Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00
Friday - Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00
Show Times
A Day in the Park with Barney
Sun - Sat: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm*, 3:15pm, 4:30pm
Animal Actors On Location!
Sun - Thurs: 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm
Fri: 11:15am (meet and greet), 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5:00pm
Sat: 10:45am, 12:15pm, 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm (meet and greet)
Fri: 11:15am (meet and greet), 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5:00pm
Sat: 10:45am, 12:15pm, 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm (meet and greet)
Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue
Sun - Thurs: 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm
Fri - Sat: 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm
Fri - Sat: 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm
The Blues Brothers
Sun - Thurs: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm
Fri - Sat: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm
Fear Factor Live
Sun - Thurs: 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm
Fri - Sat: 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm
Fri - Sat: 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm
Horror Make-Up Show
Sun - Thurs: 12:45pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm
Fri - Sat: 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4:00pm, 4:45pm
Fri - Sat: 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4:00pm, 4:45pm
Terminator 2 3-D
Sun - Thurs: Continuous shows from 11:30am - 7:30pm
Fri - Sat: 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
Fri - Sat: 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
* Show offers a sign language interpreter
Character Meet & Greets
Hollywood (May include: Doc Brown, Marilyn Monroe, Lucy, Betty Boop, Popeye and Olive Oyl, The Simpsons, Men in Black, The Blues Brothers, Miss Scarlet, Shaggy and Scooby Doo)
Sun - Sat: Throughout the day from 9:00am to 4:15pm
Meet Shrek and Donkey near the Shrek 4-D exit
Sun - Sat: 10:00am to 12:45pm & 1:30pm to 4:15pm
Meet SpongeBob SquarePants in the SpongeBob StorePants
Sun - Sat: 10:00am to 1:00pm & 1:30pm to 4:15pm
Character Party Zones at the intersection in front of Mel's Drive In
Despicable Me
Sun - Thurs: 10:45am (this set only in front of Lucy - A Tribute), 1:05pm
Fri - Sat: 9:15am (this set only in front of Lucy - A Tribute), 10:55am
SpongeBob SquarePants
Sun - Thurs: 11:20am, 1:40pm
Fri - Sat: 9:40am, 11:20am
Hop
Sun - Thurs: 11:55am, 2:15pm
Fri - Sat: 10:05am, 11:45am
Dora the Explorer and Diego
Sun - Thurs: 12:30pm, 3:00pm
Fri - Sat: 10:30am, 12:10pm
Universal's Superstar Parade
Sun - Thurs: 5:00pm
Fri - Sat: 2:00pm
Universal's Cinematic Spectacular
Sun - Thurs: 8:30pm
Fri - Sat: No show scheduled
Fri - Sat: No show scheduled
Special Attraction Hours
Disaster!
Sun - Thurs: Continuous shows from 10:00am - 8:30pm
Fri - Sat: Continuous shows from 10:00am - 5:30pm
Fri - Sat: Continuous shows from 10:00am - 5:30pm
Fievel's Playland, Curious George Goes to Town, and Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster
Sun - Sat: Open at 10:00am
Fievel's Waterslide
Sun - Sat: Opens at 11:00am
Special Dining Hours
Lombard's Seafood Grille
Sun - Thurs: 11:30am - 7:30pm
Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 4:30pm
Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 4:30pm
Finnegan's Bar and Grill
Sun - Thurs: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Fri - Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Fri - Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Schwab's Pharmacy
Sun - Thurs: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Fri - Sat: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Fri - Sat: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Cafe La Bamba
Sun - Sat: 9:00am Character Breakfast Only
Islands of Adventure
Park Hours
Sunday - Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Show Times
The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad Stunt Show
Sun - Sat: 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm
Poseidon's Fury
Sun - Tues, Sat: Continuous tours from 11:00am to 6:00pm
Wed: Continuous tours from 11:00am - 5:00pm
Fri-Sat: Continuous tours from 11:00am - 5:30pm
Wed: Continuous tours from 11:00am - 5:00pm
Fri-Sat: Continuous tours from 11:00am - 5:30pm
Hogwarts Frog Choir on the stage outside Hogwarts
Sun - Sat: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm
Triwizard Spirit Rally on the stage outside Hogwarts
Sun - Sat: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
Oh! The Stories You'll Hear in Circus McGurkus
Sun - Sat: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
* Show offers a sign language interpreter
Character Meet & Greets
Classic Comic Book Characters in Toon Lagoon (May include: Betty Boop, Popeye and Olive Oyl, Beetle Bailey)
Sun - Sat: 11:15am to 2:00pm & 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Marvel Villains (May include: Dr. Doom, Green Goblin)
Sun - Sat: 10:30pm, 11:30pm, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
Marvel Super Heroes (May include: Captain America, Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue, Storm)
Sun - Sat: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
Spider-Man
Sun & Thurs: Continuously from 9:40am to 6:45pm
Mon - Wed, Fri - Sat: Continuously from 9:40am to 5:15pm
Mon - Wed, Fri - Sat: Continuously from 9:40am to 5:15pm
Seuss Landing Characters (May include: Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Sam I Am, Thing 1 and Thing 2)
Sun - Sat: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm
Special Attraction Hours
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges and Me Ship, The Olive
Sun - Sat: Open at 1:00am
Jurassic Park Discovery Center
Sun - Sat: Open at 1:00am
Jurassic Park Discovery Center
Sun - Sat: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Dragon Challenge
Sun - Thurs: Opens at 12:00pm
Fri - Sat: Opens at 7:00am for early park admission
Dragon Challenge
Sun - Thurs: Opens at 12:00pm
Fri - Sat: Opens at 7:00am for early park admission
Special Dining Hours
Mythos
Sun - Sat: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Confisco Grille
Sun - Fri: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Wimpy's Hamburger Stand
Closed for the season
CityWalk
Blue Man Group
Sun: 7:00pm
Mon - Thurs: 8:00pm
Fri & Sat: 6:00, 9:00
Mon - Thurs: 8:00pm
Fri & Sat: 6:00, 9:00
Universal Studios Orlando FAQs - What are the Ride Height Restrictions?
For your safety, many of the rides at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure have height restrictions.
For these rides, a height sign is located outside the attraction's entrance. If you suspect that a member of your party may be too short, please stop and have them checked. Sneaking past the first height sign will just result in your child getting measured further on - potentially creating a very disappointing situation after a long wait in line. For more tips on height signs, please see our post: How to Handle Height Signs.
Here are the current height restrictions for all of the attractions at the Universal Orlando Resort:
Universal Studios Florida
- Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster – 36” to ride, over 48” to ride alone
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem – 40” to ride, over 48” to ride alone (There are non-moving seats here where anyone can sit, regardless of height)
- Men in Black: Alien Attack – 42” to ride, over 48” to ride alone
- E.T. Adventure – 34” to ride, over 48” to ride alone
- Revenge of the Mummy – 48” to ride
- The Simpsons Ride – 40” to ride, over 48” to ride alone
- Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – 51” to ride. If you’re taller than 79” you cannot ride
Islands of Adventure
- The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride – 34” to ride, over 48” to ride alone
- Flight of the Hippogriff – 36” to ride, over 48” to ride alone
- Pteranodon Flyers – Between 36” and 56” to ride. If you’re taller than 56” you need to have a child with you
- The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man – 40” to ride, over 48” to ride alone
- Jurassic Park River Adventure – 42” to ride, over 48” to ride alone
- Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges – 42” to ride, over 48” to ride alone
- Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls – 44” to ride, over 48” to ride alone
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – 48” to ride
- Dr. Doom’s Fearfall – 52” to ride
- Dragon Challenge – 54” to ride
- The Incredible Hulk Coaster- 54” to ride
Why do you have to be over 48” to ride alone?
The Universal Orlando Resort has a strict safety policy stating that if a person is less
than 48” tall they have to experience many attractions with a supervising companion. A
supervising companion should be an adult or older sibling.
Do you have a question about the Universal Orlando Resort that isn't answered here? Email us and we'll be happy to respond promptly. Your question may also be featured in a future blog post.
Universal Orlando Resort Weekly Update: April 14 - April 20, 2013
Weekly Express Pass Prices
Universal Studios Florida
Sun, Sat: $49.99
Mon - Fri: $34.99
Mon - Fri: $34.99
Universal Studios Florida U-Bot
Sun, Sat: $29.99
Mon-Fri: $17.99
Islands of Adventure
Sun - Sat: $59.99
Islands of Adventure
Sun - Sat: $29.99
2-Park Pass
Sun - Sat: $69.99
Universal Studios Florida
Park Hours
Sunday: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9:00am to 8:30pm
Wed: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Fri: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am to 10:00pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9:00am to 8:30pm
Wed: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Fri: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am to 10:00pm
Mardi Gras - Saturday, April 20
French Quarter Courtyard Activites: Begins at 4:00pm
Live in the Courtyard: Daddy Mack Blues Band at 4:15pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm
Parade: 7:45pm
Live in the Music Plaza: The All-American Rejects at 8:30pm
Show Times
A Day in the Park with Barney
Sun - Sat: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm*, 3:15pm, 4:30pm
Animal Actors On Location!
Sun & Wed: 1:30pm, 3:30*pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat: 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm*, 4:45pm, 6:00pm
Fri: 12:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm*, 5:00pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat: 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm*, 4:45pm, 6:00pm
Fri: 12:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm*, 5:00pm
Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue
Sun & Fri: 12:30*pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm
Mon - Thurs: 12:45pm*, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm
Sat: 11:45am, 1:00pm*, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm
Mon - Thurs: 12:45pm*, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm
Sat: 11:45am, 1:00pm*, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm
The Blues Brothers
Sun - Thurs: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm
Fri - Sat: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm
Fear Factor Live
Sun: 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm*
Mon - Thurs, Sat: 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm*, 6:30pm
Fri: 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm
Mon - Thurs, Sat: 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm*, 6:30pm
Fri: 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm
Horror Make-Up Show
Sun: 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:00pm*, 3:15pm, 4:00pm, 4:45pm, 5:30pm, 6:15pm
Mon - Thurs: 12:45pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm*, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm
Fri: 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm*, 3:15pm, 4:00pm, 4:45pm
Sat: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:45pm*, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 8:00pm, 8:45pm
Mon - Thurs: 12:45pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm*, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm
Fri: 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm*, 3:15pm, 4:00pm, 4:45pm
Sat: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:45pm*, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 8:00pm, 8:45pm
Terminator 2 3-D
Sun: 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:45pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:00pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs: Continuous shows from 11:30am to 7:30pm
Wed: Continuous shows 11:00am to 7:00pm
Fri: 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
Sat: Continuous shows from 10:30am to 9:30pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs: Continuous shows from 11:30am to 7:30pm
Wed: Continuous shows 11:00am to 7:00pm
Fri: 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
Sat: Continuous shows from 10:30am to 9:30pm
* Show offers a sign language interpreter
Character Meet & Greets
Hollywood (May include: Doc Brown, Marilyn Monroe, Lucy, Betty Boop, Popeye and Olive Oyl, The Simpsons, Men in Black, The Blues Brothers, Miss Scarlet, Shaggy and Scooby Doo)
Sun - Sat: Throughout the day from 9:00am to 4:15pm
Meet Shrek and Donkey near the Shrek 4-D exit
Sun - Sat: 10:00am to 12:45pm & 1:30pm to 4:15pm
Meet SpongeBob SquarePants in the SpongeBob StorePants
Sun - Sat: 10:00am to 1:00pm & 1:30pm to 4:15pm
Character Party Zones at the intersection in front of Mel's Drive In
Despicable Me
Sun - Thurs: 10:45am (this set only in front of Lucy - A Tribute), 1:05pm
Fri - Sat: 9:15am (this set only in front of Lucy - A Tribute), 10:55am
SpongeBob SquarePants
Sun - Thurs: 11:20am, 1:40pm
Fri - Sat: 9:40am, 11:20am
Hop
Sun - Thurs: 11:55am, 2:15pm
Fri - Sat: 10:05am, 11:45am
Dora the Explorer and Diego
Sun - Thurs: 12:30pm, 3:00pm
Fri - Sat: 10:30am, 12:10pm
Universal's Superstar Parade
Sun - Thurs: 5:00pm
Fri - Sat: 2:00pm
Universal's Cinematic Spectacular
Sun, Wed, Fri: No show
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8:30pm
Sat: 10:00pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8:30pm
Sat: 10:00pm
Special Attraction Hours
Disaster!
Sun: Continuous shows from 10:00am to 6:30pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs: Continuous shows from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Wed: Continuous shows from 10:00am to 7:30pm
Fri: Continuous shows from 10:00am to 5:30pm
Sat: Continuous shows from 9:45am to 9:30pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs: Continuous shows from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Wed: Continuous shows from 10:00am to 7:30pm
Fri: Continuous shows from 10:00am to 5:30pm
Sat: Continuous shows from 9:45am to 9:30pm
Fievel's Playland, Curious George Goes to Town, and Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster
Sun - Sat: Open at 10:00am
Fievel's Waterslide
Sun - Sat: Opens at 11:00am
E.T. Adventure
Sun: Opens at 9:00am
Mon - Sat: Opens with the park
E.T. Adventure
Sun: Opens at 9:00am
Mon - Sat: Opens with the park
Special Dining Hours
Lombard's Seafood Grille
Sun & Fri: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 11:30am - 7:30pm
Wed: 11:30am - 6:30pm
Sat: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 11:30am - 7:30pm
Wed: 11:30am - 6:30pm
Sat: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Finnegan's Bar and Grill
Sun: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Mon - Thurs: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Fri: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Mon - Thurs: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Fri: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Schwab's Pharmacy
Sun: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Mon - Thurs: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Fri: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat: 12:00 - 8:30pm
Mon - Thurs: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Fri: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat: 12:00 - 8:30pm
Cafe La Bamba
Sun - Sat: 9:00am Character Breakfast Only
Islands of Adventure
Park Hours
Sunday: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Mon - Wed: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Thurs & Sat: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Fri: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Mon - Wed: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Thurs & Sat: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Fri: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Show Times
The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad Stunt Show
Sun, Thurs - Sat: 12:30pm*, 2:00pm, 4:30pm
Mon - Wed: 12:30pm*, 2:00pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm
Poseidon's Fury
Sun, Thurs, Sat: Continuous tours from 10:00am to 7:00pm
Mon - Wed: Continuous tours from 10:00am - 6:30pm
Fri: Continuous tours from 1:00am - 5:30pm
Mon - Wed: Continuous tours from 10:00am - 6:30pm
Fri: Continuous tours from 1:00am - 5:30pm
Hogwarts Frog Choir on the stage outside Hogwarts
Sun - Sat: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm
Triwizard Spirit Rally on the stage outside Hogwarts
Sun, Thurs, Sat: 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
Mon - Wed, Fri: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
Mon - Wed, Fri: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
Oh! The Stories You'll Hear in Circus McGurkus
Sun - Sat: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
* Show offers a sign language interpreter
Character Meet & Greets
Classic Comic Book Characters in Toon Lagoon (May include: Betty Boop, Popeye and Olive Oyl, Beetle Bailey)
Sun - Sat: 11:15am to 2:00pm & 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Marvel Villains (May include: Dr. Doom, Green Goblin)
Sun - Sat: 10:30pm, 11:30pm, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
Marvel Super Heroes (May include: Captain America, Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue, Storm)
Sun - Sat: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
Spider-Man
Sun, Thurs, Sat: Continuously from 9:40am to 7:45pm
Mon - Wed, Fri: Continuously from 9:40am to 5:15pm
Mon - Wed, Fri: Continuously from 9:40am to 5:15pm
Seuss Landing Characters (May include: Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Sam I Am, Thing 1 and Thing 2)
Sun - Sat: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm
Special Attraction Hours
Jurassic Park Discovery Center
Sun - Sat: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Dragon Challenge
Sun - Thurs: Opens at 12:00pm
Fri - Sat: Opens with the park
Dragon Challenge
Sun - Thurs: Opens at 12:00pm
Fri - Sat: Opens with the park
Special Dining Hours
Mythos
Sun & Sat: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Mon - Fri: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Mon - Fri: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Confisco Grille
Sun & Thurs: 11:00am to 6:00pm
Mon, Wed, Fri : 11:00am to 5:00pm
Sat: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Sat: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Wimpy's Hamburger Stand
Closed for the season
CityWalk
Blue Man Group
Sun: 7:00pm
Mon - Thurs: 8:00pm
Fri & Sat: 6:00, 9:00
Mon - Thurs: 8:00pm
Fri & Sat: 6:00, 9:00
Universal Studios Orlando FAQs - Am I Going to Lose My Shoes?
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| Dragon Challenge in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter |
This ride makes me think I’m going to lose my shoes. Should I leave them in a
locker? Can I set them off to the side and get them after I ride?
Please bring your shoes with you on every attraction at Universal Orlando. In case of a ride evacuation, your shoes will be needed to protect your feet. Here are some tips for protecting your shoes on various attractions:
Dragon Challenge
There are two ways to keep your shoes here: take them off and place them on your seat before sitting down, or keep you ankles crossed for the entire ride.
Dr. Doom’s Fearfall
Sit down then kick your shoes off. Once this ride is in motion, no one will enter your ride area, keeping all of your stuff very secure. Also, you’ll be finishing the ride exactly where you started, so you won’t have to go far without your shoes.
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges
There is a large covered area in the center of the boat that is designed to (hopefully) keep important belongings dry. Once seated, place your shoes in this covered area for your best chance of keeping them dry. However, this is not a guarantee. A good rule of thumb for this and other water rides is to leave anything you don't want to get wet behind. While you need to have your shoes with you, you could bring a pair of sandals that you wouldn’t mind getting wet to wear on the water rides rather than your comfortable
walking shoes.
Do you have a question about the Universal Orlando Resort that you don't see an answer for? Email us and we'll respond right away. Your question may also be featured in a future post!
Universal Orlando Resort Weekly Update: April 7 - April 13, 2013
Weekly Express Pass Prices
Universal Studios Florida
Sun - Sat: $49.99
Universal Studios Florida After 4pm
Sun - Mon: $25.99
Tues - Sat: N/A
Tues - Sat: N/A
Islands of Adventure
Sun - Sat: $59.99
Islands of Adventure After 4pm
Sun - Mon: $35.99
Tues - Sat: N/A
Tues - Sat: N/A
2-Park Pass
Sun - Sat: $69.99
Universal Studios Florida
Park Hours
Sunday - Thursday: 9:00am to 8:30pm
Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Grad Bash 6:00pm to 2:00am)
Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Grad Bash 6:00pm to 2:00am)
Saturday: 9:00am to 10:00pm
Mardi Gras - Saturday, April 13
French Quarter Courtyard Activites: Begins at 4:00pm
Live in the Courtyard: The Rockin' Jake Band at 4:15pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm
Parade: 7:45pm
Live in the Music Plaza: Pitbull at 8:30pm
Show Times
A Day in the Park with Barney
Sun - Sat: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm*, 3:15pm, 4:30pm
Animal Actors On Location!
Sun - Thurs, Sat: 12:00pm, 1:3opm, 3:30pm*, 4:45pm, 6:00pm
Fri: 11:45am (meet and greet), 12:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5:00pm
Fri: 11:45am (meet and greet), 12:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5:00pm
Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue
Sun - Thurs: 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm
Fri: 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm
Fri: 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm
Sat: 11:45am, 1:00pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm
The Blues Brothers
Sun - Thurs: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm
Fri - Sat: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm
Fear Factor Live
Sun - Thurs, Sat: 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm
Fri: 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm
Horror Make-Up Show
Sun - Thurs: 12:45pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm
Fri: 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4:00pm, 4:45pm
Sat: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 8:00pm, 8:45pm
Sat: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 8:00pm, 8:45pm
Terminator 2 3-D
Sun - Thurs: Continuous shows from 11:30am - 7:30pm
Fri: 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
Fri: 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
Sat: Continuous shows from 10:30am - 9:30pm
* Show offers a sign language interpreter
Character Meet & Greets
Hollywood (May include: Doc Brown, Marilyn Monroe, Lucy, Betty Boop, Popeye and Olive Oyl, The Simpsons, Men in Black, The Blues Brothers, Miss Scarlet, Shaggy and Scooby Doo)
Sun - Sat: Throughout the day from 9:00am to 4:15pm
Meet Shrek and Donkey near the Shrek 4-D exit
Sun - Sat: 10:00am to 12:45pm & 1:30pm to 4:15pm
Meet SpongeBob SquarePants in the SpongeBob StorePants
Sun - Sat: 10:00am to 1:00pm & 1:30pm to 4:15pm
Character Party Zones at the intersection in front of Mel's Drive In
Despicable Me
Sun - Thurs: 10:45am (this set only in front of Lucy - A Tribute), 1:05pm
Fri - Sat: 9:15am (this set only in front of Lucy - A Tribute), 10:55am
SpongeBob SquarePants
Sun - Thurs: 11:20am, 1:40pm
Fri - Sat: 9:40am, 11:20am
Hop
Sun - Thurs: 11:55am, 2:15pm
Fri - Sat: 10:05am, 11:45am
Dora the Explorer and Diego
Sun - Thurs: 12:30pm, 3:00pm
Fri - Sat: 10:30am, 12:10pm
Universal's Superstar Parade
Sun - Thurs: 5:00pm
Fri - Sat: 2:00pm
Universal's Cinematic Spectacular
Sun - Thurs: 8:30pm
Fri: No show scheduled
Fri: No show scheduled
Sat: 10:00pm
Special Attraction Hours
Disaster!
Sun - Thurs: Shows from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Fri: Shows from 10:00 to 5:50
Fri: Shows from 10:00 to 5:50
Sat: Shows from 9:45am to 9:30pm
Fievel's Playland, Curious George Goes to Town, E.T. Adventure, and Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster
Sun - Sat: Open at 10:00am
Fievel's Waterslide
Sun - Sat: Opens at 11:00am
Special Dining Hours
Lombard's Seafood Grille
Sun - Thurs: 11:30am - 7:30pm
Fri: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Sat: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Fri: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Sat: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Finnegan's Bar and Grill
Sun - Thurs: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Fri: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Schwab's Pharmacy
Sun - Thurs: 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Fri: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat: 12:00 - 9:00pm
Fri: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat: 12:00 - 9:00pm
Cafe La Bamba
Sun - Sat: 9:00am character breakfast
Islands of Adventure
Park Hours
Sunday - Monday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday - Thursday: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Grad Bash 6:00pm to 2:00am
Saturday: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday - Thursday: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Grad Bash 6:00pm to 2:00am
Saturday: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Show Times
The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad Stunt Show
Sun - Thurs, Sat: 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm
Fri: 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 4:30pm
Poseidon's Fury
Sun - Mon: Continuous tours from 10:00am - 7:00pm
Tues: Continuous tours from 10:00am - 6:30pm
Wed - Thurs, Sat: Continuous tours from 10:00am to 7:00pm
Fri: Continuous tours from 11:00am to 5:30pm
Tues: Continuous tours from 10:00am - 6:30pm
Wed - Thurs, Sat: Continuous tours from 10:00am to 7:00pm
Fri: Continuous tours from 11:00am to 5:30pm
Hogwarts Frog Choir on the stage outside Hogwarts
Sun - Sat: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm
Triwizard Spirit Rally on the stage outside Hogwarts
Sun - Mon, Wed - Thurs, Sat: 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
Tues, Fri: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
Tues, Fri: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
Oh! The Stories You'll Hear in Circus McGurkus
Sun - Sat: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
* Show offers a sign language interpreter
Character Meet & Greets
Classic Comic Book Characters in Toon Lagoon (May include: Betty Boop, Popeye and Olive Oyl, Beetle Bailey)
Sun - Sat: 11:15am to 2:00pm & 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Marvel Villains (May include: Dr. Doom, Green Goblin)
Sun - Sat: 10:30pm, 11:30pm, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
Marvel Super Heroes (May include: Captain America, Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue, Storm)
Sun - Sat: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
Spider-Man
Sun, Thurs, Sat: Continuously from 9:40am to 7:45pm
Mon - Wed, Fri: Continuously from 9:40am to 8:15pm
Mon - Wed, Fri: Continuously from 9:40am to 8:15pm
Seuss Landing Characters (May include: Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Sam I Am, Thing 1 and Thing 2)
Sun - Sat: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm
Special Attraction Hours
Jurassic Park Discovery Center
Sun - Sat: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Dragon Challenge
Sun - Fri: Opens at 12:00pm
Sat: Opens at 9:00am
Dragon Challenge
Sun - Fri: Opens at 12:00pm
Sat: Opens at 9:00am
Special Dining Hours
Mythos
Sun - Sat: 11:00am to 6:00pm
Confisco Grille
Sun - Thurs: 11:00am to 6:00pm
Fri : 11:00am to 5:00pm
Sat: 11:00am to 6:00pm
Sat: 11:00am to 6:00pm
Wimpy's Hamburger Stand
Closed for the season
CityWalk
Blue Man Group
Sun: 7:00pm
Mon: No show schedules
Tues - Thurs: 8:00pm
Fri - Sat: 6:00pm, 9:00pm
Mon: No show schedules
Tues - Thurs: 8:00pm
Fri - Sat: 6:00pm, 9:00pm
Universal Studios Orlando FAQs - How do Ride Lockers Work?
Every theme park handles things differently and the rules that applied at Disney World or SeaWorld may not be in place here. These FAQs will help you navigate the Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure Attractions with bag restrictions.
If you have a question that's not answered below, feel free to email us. We'll write you back right away, and may even publish your question in a future post.
Can I take my bag/stuffed Minion/Butterbeer Mug/overly large camera on the ride?
If you're going into a show, yes. If it's a thrill ride, probably not. Any ride at Universal Orlando that doesn’t allow loose items offers lockers that are free while you are riding. A full list is provided below.
Which rides offer free lockers?
Universal Studios Florida
Islands of Adventure
- The Incredible Hulk Coaster
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- Dragon Challenge
- Jurassic Park River Adventure
- Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges
- Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
How do the lockers know if I’m still riding?
There is a locker attendant located at each attraction locker area, and this person monitors the current wait time. When the wait time for the ride goes up, they adjust the amount of free period accordingly.
My locker won’t open unless I pay. But I was on the ride. Help!
At each attraction locker area, there is a locker attendant. Find this person and explain your situation to them. Chances are there’s a reason why you went over your time, such as a brief attraction down time. The attendant is able to see how long your belongings have been in your locker, and they are more than willing to assist in getting your stuff out.
What sorts of things should I leave in my locker?
Anything that doesn’t easily fit in your pocket should be left behind. Things like glasses, wallets, cell phones, and shoes can all come along. In fact, of all of these things, definitely bring your shoes. Guests must have their shoes and shirts with them at all times while riding rides at Universal Orlando.
Is there an alternative to using the lockers?
If your entire party is riding, you'll need to place all your loose belongings in the lockers provided. If you have someone who's staying behind, it may be easier to leave your items with them. Parties with a child who is too short to ride can leave their bags with the person who's waiting with the child. This allows you to keep your diaper bag and other essentials with you while you're waiting in line - a must for long wait times with small children.
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