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Universal Studios Hollywood crowd calendar, October 2026

October 202631 days forecast

Universal Studios Hollywood is typically moderately busy in October 2026, averaging 60% crowd level. The quietest day is Thu 1 Oct at 53%, and the busiest is Fri 9 Oct at 71%.

Best day left in October

Wednesday 21 Oct

October 2026 is typically moderately busy at Universal Studios Hollywood, averaging 60% crowd level. The busiest is Friday 9 Oct at 71%.

53%crowds
Next bestThu 22 Oct 53%Wed 28 Oct 53%Thu 29 Oct 53%

Universal Studios Hollywood is busy today, at around 63% crowd levels, and busy tomorrow. This weekend is looking busy. Universal Studios Hollywood is typically moderately busy in October 2026, averaging around 60% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Thursday 1st (about 53%), while the busiest is Friday 9th (about 71%).

Wondering how busy Universal Studios Hollywood will be in October 2026? This calendar predicts crowd levels day by day. The lower the score, the shorter the queues, so pick a quiet day and ride more.

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Universal Studios Hollywood, October 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
123°53%Quietest19 min queues226°56%Quieter21 min queues331°68%Typical29 min queues436°69%Typical29 min queues
533°61%Quieter24 min queues665%Typical27 min queues769%Typical29 min queues868%Typical29 min queues971%Typical31 min queues1063%*QuieterEst.25 min queues1164%*TypicalEst.26 min queues
1258%*QuieterEst.22 min queues1356%*QuieterEst.21 min queues1454%*QuieterEst.20 min queues1554%*QuieterEst.20 min queues1660%*QuieterEst.23 min queues1764%*TypicalEst.26 min queues1860%*QuieterEst.23 min queues
1958%*QuieterEst.22 min queues2054%*QuieterEst.20 min queues2153%*QuietestEst.19 min queues2253%*QuietestEst.19 min queues2356%*QuieterEst.21 min queues2466%*TypicalEst.28 min queues2563%*QuieterEst.25 min queues
2660%*QuieterEst.23 min queues2756%*QuieterEst.21 min queues2853%*QuietestEst.19 min queues2953%*QuietestEst.19 min queues3058%*QuieterEst.22 min queues3163%*QuieterEst.25 min queues
  1. Thu123°Hours unavailable53%Quietest19 min queues
  2. Fri226°Hours unavailable56%Quieter21 min queues
  3. Sat331°Hours unavailable68%Typical29 min queues
  4. Sun436°Hours unavailable69%Typical29 min queues
  5. Mon533°Hours unavailable61%Quieter24 min queues
  6. Tue6Hours unavailable65%Typical27 min queues
  7. Wed7Hours unavailable69%Typical29 min queues
  8. Thu8Hours unavailable68%Typical29 min queues
  9. Fri9Hours unavailable71%Typical31 min queues
  10. Sat10Hours unavailable63%*Est.Quieter25 min queues
  11. Sun11Hours unavailable64%*Est.Typical26 min queues
  12. Mon12Hours unavailable58%*Est.Quieter22 min queues
  13. Tue13Hours unavailableOctober break56%*Est.Quieter21 min queues
  14. Wed14Hours unavailableOctober break54%*Est.Quieter20 min queues
  15. Thu15Hours unavailableOctober break54%*Est.Quieter20 min queues
  16. Fri16Hours unavailableOctober break60%*Est.Quieter23 min queues
  17. Sat17Hours unavailableOctober break64%*Est.Typical26 min queues
  18. Sun18Hours unavailable60%*Est.Quieter23 min queues
  19. Mon19Hours unavailableAutumn break58%*Est.Quieter22 min queues
  20. Tue20Hours unavailableAutumn break54%*Est.Quieter20 min queues
  21. Wed21Hours unavailableAutumn break53%*Est.Quietest19 min queues
  22. Thu22Hours unavailableAutumn break53%*Est.Quietest19 min queues
  23. Fri23Hours unavailableAutumn break56%*Est.Quieter21 min queues
  24. Sat24Hours unavailableAutumn break66%*Est.Typical28 min queues
  25. Sun25Hours unavailableAutumn break63%*Est.Quieter25 min queues
  26. Mon26Hours unavailableOctober half-term60%*Est.Quieter23 min queues
  27. Tue27Hours unavailableOctober half-term56%*Est.Quieter21 min queues
  28. Wed28Hours unavailableOctober half-term53%*Est.Quietest19 min queues
  29. Thu29Hours unavailableOctober half-term53%*Est.Quietest19 min queues
  30. Fri30Hours unavailableOctober half-term58%*Est.Quieter22 min queues
  31. Sat31Hours unavailable63%*Est.Quieter25 min queues
Quietest 0-15%Quieter 15-35%Typical 35-65%Busier 65-88%Busiest 88-100%

Crowd levels are modelled from this park's own recorded queue times, school and public holidays, day of the week and the weather forecast, and may not always be right. Opening hours come from the park and can change. Always check the park's own site before travelling. We score every past forecast against what the queues actually did and publish the result in the crowd forecast accuracy ledger.

Frequently asked

How busy is Universal Studios Hollywood today?

Universal Studios Hollywood is predicted to be busy today, at around 63% crowd levels. Lower percentages mean shorter queues.

How busy will Universal Studios Hollywood be tomorrow?

Universal Studios Hollywood is predicted to be busy tomorrow, at around 64% crowd levels.

Is Universal Studios Hollywood busy this weekend?

This weekend Universal Studios Hollywood is looking busy, at around 64% crowd levels on average.

When is the quietest day to visit Universal Studios Hollywood in October 2026?

Thursday 1st is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Universal Studios Hollywood in October 2026, at around 53% crowd levels.

When is Universal Studios Hollywood busiest in October 2026?

Friday 9th is predicted to be the busiest day at Universal Studios Hollywood in October 2026, at around 71% crowd levels.

How busy is Universal Studios Hollywood in October 2026?

On average, Universal Studios Hollywood is moderately busy in October 2026 - around 60% crowd levels.

Is Universal Studios Hollywood busier on weekends?

At Universal Studios Hollywood, weekend and weekday crowd levels in October 2026 are fairly similar, so arriving early matters more than the day of the week.

What is the best time to visit Universal Studios Hollywood?

The best time to visit Universal Studios Hollywood is on its quietest predicted days - Thursday 1st is the quietest in October 2026 (about 53%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.