What Is The Best Month To Go To Universal Studios?

Before booking your holidays to universal studios you may be wondering as to what month is the best to visit the universal resort. In this post we aim to cover this question and give you a better understanding so that hopefully you can book your universal trip for the best available month that suits you.

If you are planning a trip from the UK to Florida and want to visit Universal Studios, you more than likely are wondering what is the best month to go to Universal Studios? To be honest, that is a tough one to answer because of where they’re located, there really isn’t a bad time to visit this theme park. However, we will cover some of the better times and even some of the cheaper times to go and visit Universal Studios in order to help you plan out your trip better. Just note that things are done a little differently during this pandemic, so make sure to check with their official website to see any limitations there might be.

Planning Around Crowds

A while back, Universal Studios used to just be a one day stop on tourists way to Disney World, but over the years this has really changed. This is because they’ve added Volcano Bay and Islands of Adventure which has made Universal a lot more popular than it once was. The biggest draw has been their addition of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which is located in both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

When planning a trip to this theme park and choosing the best time to go is going to save you a lot of time planning and will help you have a better experience and can sometimes even save you some money and if you’re on a budget this could be important. It’s important to note that Universal does offer vacation packages and theme park tickets that go up and down based on the time of year that you want to visit. This means that if you decide to visit during less crowded months, you’ll save yourself some money.

Best Times To Visit

Most people who visit Universal Studios will say that any time is a good time to experience the magic and adventure this theme park has to offer. However, if you want to save some money and have more time to enjoy it due to shorter lines, then you may want to come during those times that the crowds are less. Below are the best months to visit:

• January
• February
• September
• April
• Early to Mid May

After school is back in session you’ll find that the middle to end of September is often one of the least crowded times to visit. Except for Easter, you’ll also discover that during the months of April and May the crowds are less as well. Then there’s January and February when the crowds again are much less and that’s mainly because this is right after the holiday rush and people are most often lower on money and travel time because they spent all of it during November and December.

Best Dates To Visit

If you need more specific dates that are best to visit for your vacation plans, here are a few suggested dates that might make it easier for you to plan out your trip to Universal Studios.

• January 7 – 10, January 13 – 19, and January 27 – 31 (Best times to visit Harry Potters World)
• February 1 – 13 and February 18 – 28
• March 1 – 5
• April 26 – May 1
• May 10 – 16
• All of September
• October 1 – 9, 13 – 17, 18 – 23, and 25 – 30
• November 1 – 7, 9 – 13, and 25 – 30 (Avoid trying to visit during Thanksgiving)
• December 1 – 4 and 6 – 11 (Avoid trying to visit during Christmas and New Years)

Cheaper Times To Visit

If you are on a budget you’ll want to know when the prices might be cheaper so that you can get the most bang for your money. You’ll quickly discover that the lower prices often go right a long with the least crowded times mentioned above. You’re going to be able to pay less during September and late January along with February. The only problem with going during these months, depending on when your kids are in school, you may need to take them out of school in order to visit during these times.

Best Times To Visit Based On The Weather

Many people only think about the crowds and prices but another important thing to take into consideration is the weather. This is especially true if you want to include Volcano Bay on your trip to Universal Studios. Even though during the winter months the waters are well heated at Volcano Bay, during the spring and summer months there tend to be a lot more fun things to do at Volcano Bay.

Now, if you really don’t like super hot and humid weather, you may not want to book your trip to Universal Studios during the peak summer months because the average temperature is often found to be in the 90’s compounded with high humidity. If you have young children, you might discover that this can create a very unpleasant experience because high temperatures and high humidity can cause tempers to flare and you don’t want to ruin your trip. If you are looking for more comfortable weather then you’ll want to visit between the end of April to the end of May or from the middle of October to the beginning of December.

Worst Times To Visit Because Of Weather

The weather any time of the year in Orlando can be quite unpredictable and you need to be wary of occasional hurricanes as well as tornadoes during the months of August and till the end of September. You’ll also find that the heat and humidity can often be nearly intolerable during these same months. It’s always a good idea to check the weather that’s predicted for that time of year prior to finalizing your trip to Universal Studios.

As you can see, planning on when you want to visit Universal Studios can depend on a variety of different things such as crowds, weather, and prices. Depending on what you prefer, what you can afford and who will be traveling with you is going to influence you on when you visit and how long you want to stay.