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.

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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 (12)

  • Escape from Gringotts (42" — Briggs + Louie OK)
  • Hogwarts Express (needs park-to-park)
  • The Simpsons Ride (40")
  • Transformers: The Ride 3D (40")
  • MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack (42")
  • Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon (40")
  • Villain-Con Minion Blast (40" — interactive shooter)
  • Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
  • E.T. Adventure
  • Trolls Trollercoaster (36" — DreamWorks Land)
  • Universal's Horror Make-Up Show / Animal Actors / Bourne (A/C breaks)
  • Mummy (48"+ riders)

All rides (17)

  • 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.

  • The Simpsons Ride
    40" Express thrill

    Blocks: Briggs, Louie

    Springfield. Motion-simulator dome ride — like a roller coaster on a screen.

  • Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl
    40" Express mild

    Blocks: Briggs, Louie

    Springfield. Dumbo-style spinner.

  • Revenge of the Mummy
    48" Express thrill

    Blocks: Bowen, Briggs, Louie

    Indoor coaster, fire effects.

  • Transformers The Ride 3D
    40" Express thrill

    Blocks: Briggs, Louie

    Indoor 3D motion simulator. Loud + intense.

  • MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack
    42" Express moderate

    Interactive shooter.

  • Fast & Furious: Supercharged
    40" Express moderate

    Blocks: Briggs, Louie

    3D simulator on a moving platform. Mediocre — visit if line is short.

  • Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
    40" Express mild
  • Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast
    40" Express mild

    Interactive shooter — kids love it. Opened 2023.

  • Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
    40" Express moderate

    Motion simulator with Jimmy Fallon racing through NYC.

  • E.T. Adventure
    Express mild

    Slow dark ride. A/C break.

  • Trolls Trollercoaster
    36" Express mild

    DreamWorks Land. Family coaster — Briggs/Louie cleared.

  • 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.

  • Universal's Horror Make-Up Show
    Express mild

    Comedy + practical effects show. Indoor 25 min — A/C break.

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 (2)

  • Rip Ride Rockit (51"+, skip unless time)
  • Fast & Furious: Supercharged (mediocre, only if line < 15 min)

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.