Height blocks
- Bowen (46”): out at all 48” rides (Stardust, Battle, Monsters, Werewolf)
- Briggs/Louie: out at all 48” rides + Hiccup’s (40”, Louie maybe, Briggs likely no)
Single rider: Stardust Racers for swap-and-ride if Express line is long.
Weather· climate average
88° /67°
Thunderstorms
45% · 0.1"
Climate average — too far out for forecast
Park hours
Open
10:00 AM
Close
9:00 PM
- Early entry: 9:30 AM for Universal hotel guests (Epic Universe is typically in the early-entry rotation).
- Verify nighttime show in Universal app.
Source: AllEars Universal May 2026
Rope drop
Super Nintendo World fills fast. Mario Kart first, then Yoshi's for kids while older riders peel to Stardust Racers. Regroup in Celestial Park.
Must do
- Stardust Racers (48"+ — adults + Lucy)
- Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge (40"+)
- Yoshi's Adventure (32" w/ adult)
- Hiccup's Wing Gliders (40"+)
- Battle at the Ministry (48"+)
- Monsters Unchained (48"+)
- Curse of the Werewolf (48"+)
Express / Lightning Lane
Express Pass strongly recommended. Buy day-of in app — check tier (some exclude Stardust Racers).
Rain backup
Most headliners are indoor (Battle at the Ministry, Monsters Unchained, Mario Kart). Stardust Racers closes for lightning — do it first.
Meals
- Quick service in-park Toothsome (Citywalk) backup for end-of-day sit-down.