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See which daypart is historically most favorable per ride, including more specific time windows and comparisons with the other dayparts.

Historical comparison from 2026-05-09 through 2026-11-04. Only available measurements during operating hours are included.

Late time slots only apply on days when both the park and the attraction are open then. Days with short and long operating hours are compared together; check the hours for your visit.

Opening hours on 2026-11-05 (local park time): 10:00–19:00.

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Universal Studios Florida
Tips 11
Measurements used 76.965
Most opportunities Morning
Ride advice

Morning tips 08:00-12:00

10 tips
Hogwarts Express™ - King's Cross Station

This historical advice for 09:00-12:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Hogwarts Express™ - King's Cross Station

typically 10 min 62% shorter wait

Plan Hogwarts Express™ - King's Cross Station early in the day. Around 09:00-12:00, the historical wait is about 10 min. That is usually 21 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 09:00-12:00
Wait time 10 min
Shorter than average wait 62%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 10 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 32 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 33 min
Based on 7.730 historical measurements.
The Simpsons Ride™

This historical advice for 08:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

The Simpsons Ride™

typically 15 min 41% shorter wait

Plan The Simpsons Ride™ early in the day. Around 08:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 10 min. That is usually 11 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 08:00-11:00
Wait time 10 min
Shorter than average wait 41%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 15 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 30 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 27 min
Based on 7.838 historical measurements.
Trolls Trollercoaster

This historical advice for 09:00-12:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Trolls Trollercoaster

typically 6 min 56% shorter wait

Plan Trolls Trollercoaster early in the day. Around 09:00-12:00, the historical wait is about 5 min. That is usually 9 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 62 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Evening.
Best time 09:00-12:00
Wait time 5 min
Shorter than average wait 56%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 6 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 17 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 15 min
Based on 5.989 historical measurements.
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™

This historical advice for 08:00-10:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™

typically 26 min 33% shorter wait

Plan Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™ early in the day. Around 08:00-10:00, the historical wait is about 16 min. That is usually 8 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 24 min later than the park.
Best time 08:00-10:00
Wait time 16 min
Shorter than average wait 33%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 26 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 48 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 35 min
Based on 7.653 historical measurements.
MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack!

This historical advice for 08:00-12:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack!

typically 11 min 44% shorter wait

Plan MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack! early in the day. Around 08:00-12:00, the historical wait is about 10 min. That is usually 7 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Morning.
Best time 08:00-12:00
Wait time 10 min
Shorter than average wait 44%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 11 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 24 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 18 min
Based on 7.603 historical measurements.
Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl

This historical advice for 09:00-12:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl

typically 6 min 48% shorter wait

Plan Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl early in the day. Around 09:00-12:00, the historical wait is about 5 min. That is usually 6 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 66 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 99 min earlier than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Evening.
Best time 09:00-12:00
Wait time 5 min
Shorter than average wait 48%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 6 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 14 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 12 min
Based on 5.938 historical measurements.
Fast & Furious - Supercharged™

This historical advice for 10:00-12:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

Fast & Furious - Supercharged™

typically 10 min 39% shorter wait

Plan Fast & Furious - Supercharged™ early in the day. Around 10:00-12:00, the historical wait is about 10 min. That is usually 6 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 179 min earlier than the park.
Best time 10:00-12:00
Wait time 10 min
Shorter than average wait 39%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 10 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 19 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 16 min
Based on 3.123 historical measurements.
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon

This historical advice for 08:00-10:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon

typically 18 min 18% shorter wait

Plan Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon early in the day. Around 08:00-10:00, the historical wait is about 8 min. That is usually 5 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 08:00-10:00
Wait time 8 min
Shorter than average wait 18%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 18 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 23 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 25 min
Based on 7.795 historical measurements.
TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D

This historical advice for 08:00-10:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D

typically 16 min 37% shorter wait

Plan TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D early in the day. Around 08:00-10:00, the historical wait is about 5 min. That is usually 5 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 08:00-10:00
Wait time 5 min
Shorter than average wait 37%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 16 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 31 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 21 min
Based on 7.766 historical measurements.
Revenge of the Mummy

This historical advice for 08:00-10:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Revenge of the Mummy

typically 26 min 22% shorter wait

Plan Revenge of the Mummy early in the day. Around 08:00-10:00, the historical wait is about 14 min. That is usually 5 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 08:00-10:00
Wait time 14 min
Shorter than average wait 22%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 26 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 38 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 32 min
Based on 7.747 historical measurements.
Ride advice

Evening tips 17:00-24:00

1 tip
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™

This historical advice for 20:00-22:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Evening

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™

typically 25 min 26% shorter wait

Save Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™ for later in the day. Around 20:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 15 min. That is usually 8 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 20:00-22:00
Wait time 15 min
Shorter than average wait 26%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 42 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 33 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 25 min
Based on 7.783 historical measurements.