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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 2026-11-06 (local park time): 08:00–22:00.

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Universal Studios Japan
Tips 12
Measurements used 54.826
Most opportunities Evening
Ride advice

Morning tips 08:00-12:00

5 tips
Universal Studios Japan

This historical advice for 09:00-10:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

Jurassic Park - The Ride in the Dark

typically 5 min 88% shorter wait

Plan Jurassic Park - The Ride in the Dark early in the day. Around 09:00-10:00, the historical wait is about 5 min. That is usually 37 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 600 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 13 min earlier than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Afternoon.
Best time 09:00-10:00
Wait time 5 min
Shorter than average wait 88%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 5 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 42 min
Based on 689 historical measurements.
Universal Studios Japan

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

Best in the Morning

Snoopy's Flying Ace Adventure

typically 23 min 35% shorter wait

Plan Snoopy's Flying Ace Adventure early in the day. Around 08:00-10:00, the historical wait is about 13 min. That is usually 12 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 15 min earlier than the park.
Best time 08:00-10:00
Wait time 13 min
Shorter than average wait 35%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 23 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 47 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 35 min
Based on 7.558 historical measurements.
Universal Studios Japan

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

Best in the Morning

SADAKO'S CURSE: DARK HORROR RIDE

typically 29 min 22% shorter wait

Plan SADAKO'S CURSE: DARK HORROR RIDE early in the day. Around 08:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 26 min. That is usually 11 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 16 min earlier than the park.
Best time 08:00-11:00
Wait time 26 min
Shorter than average wait 22%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 29 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 43 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 41 min
Based on 2.788 historical measurements.
Universal Studios Japan

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

Best in the Morning

Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast

typically 15 min 38% shorter wait

Plan Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast early in the day. Around 08:00-10:00, the historical wait is about 8 min. That is usually 7 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 13 min earlier than the park.
Best time 08:00-10:00
Wait time 8 min
Shorter than average wait 38%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 15 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 36 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 23 min
Based on 7.564 historical measurements.
Space Fantasy - The Ride: CLUB ZEDD REMIX

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

Best in the Morning

Space Fantasy - The Ride: CLUB ZEDD REMIX

typically 26 min 15% shorter wait

Plan Space Fantasy - The Ride: CLUB ZEDD REMIX early in the day. Around 08:00-12:00, the historical wait is about 25 min. That is usually 7 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 26 min earlier than the park.
Best time 08:00-12:00
Wait time 25 min
Shorter than average wait 15%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 26 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 33 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 34 min
Based on 3.215 historical measurements.
Ride advice

Afternoon tips 12:00-17:00

1 tip
Hollywood Dream - The Ride

This historical advice for 12:00-14:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Afternoon

Hollywood Dream - The Ride

typically 58 min 9% shorter wait

Move Hollywood Dream - The Ride to the middle of the day. Around 12:00-14:00, the historical wait is about 51 min. That is usually 6 min better than morning.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 61 min earlier than the park.
Best time 12:00-14:00
Wait time 51 min
Shorter than average wait 9%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 64 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 58 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 70 min
Based on 6.870 historical measurements.
Ride advice

Evening tips 17:00-24:00

6 tips
Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge™

This historical advice for 21:00-22:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Evening

Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge™

typically 61 min 34% shorter wait

Save Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge™ for later in the day. Around 21:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 25 min. That is usually 38 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 21 min earlier than the park.
Best time 21:00-22:00
Wait time 25 min
Shorter than average wait 34%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 110 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 98 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 61 min
Based on 7.538 historical measurements.
Universal Studios Japan

This historical advice for 21:00-22:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Evening

Mine Cart Madness™

typically 126 min 24% shorter wait

Save Mine Cart Madness™ for later in the day. Around 21:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 51 min. That is usually 32 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 73 min earlier than the park.
Best time 21:00-22:00
Wait time 51 min
Shorter than average wait 24%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 199 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 158 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 126 min
Based on 6.496 historical measurements.
Yoshi's Adventure™

This historical advice for 21:00-22:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Evening

Yoshi's Adventure™

typically 45 min 24% shorter wait

Save Yoshi's Adventure™ for later in the day. Around 21:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 18 min. That is usually 17 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 16 min earlier than the park.
Best time 21:00-22:00
Wait time 18 min
Shorter than average wait 24%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 68 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 62 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 45 min
Based on 7.573 historical measurements.
Universal Studios Japan

This historical advice for 17:00-18:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Evening

Playing with Curious George™

typically 20 min 40% shorter wait

Save Playing with Curious George™ for later in the day. Around 17:00-18:00, the historical wait is about 20 min. That is usually 10 min better than morning.

  • Usually closes 105 min later than the park.
Best time 17:00-18:00
Wait time 20 min
Shorter than average wait 40%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 30 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 34 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 20 min
Based on 1.007 historical measurements.
Jurassic Park - The Ride

This historical advice for 19:00-20:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Evening

Jurassic Park - The Ride

typically 25 min 26% shorter wait

Save Jurassic Park - The Ride for later in the day. Around 19:00-20:00, the historical wait is about 10 min. That is usually 6 min better than morning.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 291 min earlier than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Evening.
Best time 19:00-20:00
Wait time 10 min
Shorter than average wait 26%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 31 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 39 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 25 min
Based on 1.663 historical measurements.
Universal Studios Japan

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

Best in the Evening

Ollivanders™

typically 19 min 23% shorter wait

Save Ollivanders™ for later in the day. Around 20:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 13 min. That is usually 6 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually closes 105 min later than the park.
Best time 20:00-22:00
Wait time 13 min
Shorter than average wait 23%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 31 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 25 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 19 min
Based on 1.865 historical measurements.