Orlando 2026 May 8–17
Day 2 Sat, May 9
🎬 Universal Studios Florida Universal

Universal Studios Florida

Shows + kid-friendly rides. Diagon Alley centerpiece. Lower-intensity ramp-in to the trip — IOA is tomorrow.

All Universal Studios Florida info
Rides, heights, dining, characters

Park hours

Open
10:00 AM
Close
9:00 PM
Fireworks
CineSational possible — verify in app
  • Confirm in Universal app day-of.

Source: AllEars Universal May 2026

Rope drop

Gringotts at rope drop — line balloons fast. Then Mummy (riders) or MIB (everyone). Save shows for the heat.

Must do (7)

  • Escape from Gringotts (42" — Briggs + Louie OK)
  • Hogwarts Express (needs park-to-park)
  • MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack (42")
  • Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
  • E.T. Adventure
  • Animal Actors / Bourne Stuntacular (A/C break)
  • Mummy (48"+ riders)

All rides (9)

  • Escape from Gringotts
    42" Express thrill

    Diagon Alley. Line balloons fast — rope drop or Express.

  • Hogwarts Express
    Express mild

    Park-to-park ticket required. Different show each direction.

  • Revenge of the Mummy
    48" Express thrill

    Blocks: Bowen, Briggs, Louie

    Indoor coaster, fire effects.

  • MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack
    42" Express moderate

    Interactive shooter.

  • Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
    40" Express mild
  • E.T. Adventure
    Express mild

    Slow dark ride. A/C break.

  • The Bourne Stuntacular
    Express mild

    Show. Rainy-hour pick.

  • Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
    51" Express extreme

    Blocks: Bowen, Briggs, Louie, Charlotte

    Pick your soundtrack. Skip unless someone wants it.

  • Animal Actors on Location
    Express mild

    Show. Great for kids.

Meals (1)

Express / Lightning Lane

Skip Express. Saturday is the busiest weekday but rope drop still covers the headliners; USF has plenty of indoor capacity.

Shows & parades (6)

  • CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular 9:00 PM
    fireworks Lagoon (NY waterfront viewing)

    Drones + fireworks + fountains, ~15 min.

  • The Bourne Stuntacular Multiple daily ~11am–6pm
    show Stage 28 (near Fast & Furious)

    Indoor, 30 min — best rain backup.

  • Animal Actors on Location
    show Woody Woodpecker's KidZone

    Outdoor covered theater. Multiple daily.

  • Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show
    show Hollywood

    Indoor, 25 min, comedy/effects.

  • Universal Mega Movie Parade Afternoon — verify in app
    parade Hollywood → NY → Plaza of the Stars
  • Beat Builders
    show New York street

    Construction-themed percussion. Periodic sets.

Live show times
USF shows & entertainment

Times above are typical patterns — confirm in the app or TouringPlans on the day.

Rain backup

Best rain park — many indoor rides + theaters. Stack Bourne Stuntacular and Animal Actors back-to-back.

Skip (1)

  • Rip Ride Rockit (51"+, skip unless time)

Notes

Height blocks

  • Bowen (46”): out at Mummy (48”)
  • Briggs/Louie: out at Mummy, Rip Ride Rockit (51”)

Group split: riders on Mummy while non-riders do Minion Mayhem next door. Regroup at Mummy exit.