Universal Studios Florida is a bit quieter than a typical Thursday. Standby waits are averaging 14 minutes right now, vs. about 18 minutes typically.
Updated 9:04 PM EDT, Thursday, August 13, 2026. Based on Theme Park Shark’s own wait-time tracking, recorded every 10 minutes since March 2026.
Currently not operating: Fast & Furious – Supercharged™, Hogwarts™ Express – First Train, Hogwarts™ Express – Last Train, Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl.
Current standby waits at Universal Studios Florida
| Ride | Wait right now |
|---|---|
| E.T. Adventure™ | 25 min |
| Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™ | 25 min |
| Revenge of the Mummy™ | 25 min |
| Hogwarts Express™ – King’s Cross Station | 15 min |
| MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack!™ | 15 min |
| Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon™ | 15 min |
| The Simpsons Ride™ | 15 min |
| Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™ | 5 min |
| Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast | 5 min |
| TRANSFORMERS™ The Ride-3D | 5 min |
| Trolls Trollercoaster | 5 min |
What time is Universal Studios Florida least busy?
Over the last 28 days, the quietest hours have typically been around 10:00, 20:00, 21:00. Hourly averages:
| Hour | Average wait (28 days) |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | 16 min |
| 11:00 | 23 min |
| 12:00 | 27 min |
| 13:00 | 29 min |
| 14:00 | 31 min |
| 15:00 | 32 min |
| 16:00 | 32 min |
| 17:00 | 29 min |
| 18:00 | 28 min |
| 19:00 | 24 min |
| 20:00 | 20 min |
| 21:00 | 19 min |
Live waits for every park: Theme Park Shark live wait times hub.