Which parks does Universal Orlando have in 2026?

Universal Orlando Resort has Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Epic Universe and Universal Volcano Bay. Not all tickets include the same things.

How many days should we dedicate to Universal Orlando?

If you want to visit Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe, many families plan 3 to 4 days. If you add Volcano Bay, a Universal hotel or rest days, more time may be worth it.

Which ticket do I need for the Hogwarts Express?

You need a Park-to-Park ticket valid for Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. The train connects those two Harry Potter areas, not Epic Universe.

Is the Express Pass included with admission?

No. Express is a separate add-on, except for specific benefits of certain hotels or current packages. It's confirmed when quoting because it changes by date, park and availability.

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Universal Studios Hollywood: the park inside a working film studio

Updated July 2026: Universal Hollywood sits in Los Angeles and is the only park built inside a working film studio. It takes fewer days than Orlando and pairs perfectly with Disneyland California. Cyntia quotes it with hotel, tickets and itinerary.

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The Studio Tour

The attraction that makes this park unique: a tram ride through the real backlots where films and series are shot.
It passes recognizable sets, outdoor filming streets and effects staged along the route.
Nothing like it exists at Universal Orlando. For many visitors it is the main reason to come.

The main lands

Super Nintendo World: Mario's world, with interactive theming.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: the Hogsmeade version, with the castle and its main ride.
Jurassic World, Transformers, The Simpsons and The Mummy: the more intense block of attractions.
In 2026 a Fast & Furious roller coaster with 360-degree loops joins the lineup.

How many days

One well-planned day covers the park, including the Studio Tour.
Two days let you take it slowly and repeat your favorite rides.
It is considerably smaller than Universal Orlando: it does not need a 3 or 4 day block.

How it combines

With Disneyland California: the most requested pairing on a Los Angeles trip.
With the city: Hollywood, the beaches and the classic Los Angeles sights.
The park has two levels, Upper Lot and Lower Lot, connected by long escalators. Worth keeping in mind when planning your route.

Why visit Universal Hollywood

The only park where behind the scenes is part of the attraction

Universal Orlando puts you inside the movies. Universal Hollywood also shows you how they are made.

The Studio Tour is what sets it apart from any other park in the world. The tram crosses real backlots, streets built for filming, facades you recognize from dozens of films and series. It is not a recreation: it is the studio at work.

Around that sits the theme park, which has grown a lot in recent years. Super Nintendo World and the Harry Potter area gave it a weight it did not have before, and the new Fast & Furious coaster adds thrills for those chasing intensity.

The big practical advantage is scale. One well-planned day is enough to experience it fully, which makes it ideal to add to a Los Angeles trip without committing a whole week.

Studio Tour

The ride through the studio's real backlots. It is the experience you cannot have at any other Universal park.

Super Nintendo World

Mario's world with interactive theming, very strong for families and video game fans.

Harry Potter

The Hogsmeade version with Hogwarts Castle, more compact than Orlando's but just as carefully built.

Fast & Furious

The new 2026 coaster with 360-degree loops, for those after the strongest thrill in the park.

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Universal Hollywood alone or combined with Disneyland?

Leave your email and tell us how many days you have in Los Angeles and who is traveling. Cyntia helps you decide how many days at each park and how to order the itinerary.

How to decide

It does not replace Universal Orlando: it is a different experience

If the goal is to live Universal in depth — Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, several days — that is Orlando. Universal Hollywood makes sense when the trip is to Los Angeles, when there are few days, or when the draw is the behind-the-scenes side of film.

Cyntia reviews how many days you have, whether you add Disneyland California, the ages in the group and the budget, so the Los Angeles itinerary works.

Content reviewed in July 2026. Universal may change prices, hours, available attractions, events and ticket rules by date.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers

How many days do I need at Universal Studios Hollywood?

One well-planned day covers the park, including the Studio Tour. Two days let you enjoy it calmly and repeat rides. It is smaller than Universal Orlando.

What is the difference with Universal Orlando?

Hollywood sits inside a working film studio and has the Studio Tour, which does not exist in Orlando. Orlando is far bigger, with Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe and Volcano Bay, and needs several days.

Can it be combined with Disneyland California?

Yes, and it is the most requested combination. Both are in the Los Angeles area, so they fit in one trip when days and transfers are well organized.

Does Cyntia quote Universal Studios Hollywood?

Yes. Cyntia advises on and quotes every Universal park in the world, including Universal Studios Hollywood, with hotel, tickets and itinerary.