Universal Studios Hollywood Crowds in May 2028

Daily crowd level predictions based on school calendars, historical patterns, events, and seasonal trends. Updated daily with AI-powered modeling.

6/10
Avg. Crowd Level
5/10
Lightest Day
5/10
Avg. Weekday
8/10
Avg. Weekend
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
6
2
5
3
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
7
8
8
6
9
5
10
5
11
5
12
6
13
8
14
8
15
6
16
5
17
5
18
5
19
6
20
8
21
8
22
6
23
5
24
5
25
5
26
6
27
8
28
8
29
8
30
5
31
5
1-2: Ghost Town
3-4: Low
5-6: Moderate
7-8: High
9-10: Packed

5 Least Crowded Days

Tue, May 2
Moderate5/10
Wed, May 3
Moderate5/10
Thu, May 4
Moderate5/10
Tue, May 9
Moderate5/10
Wed, May 10
Moderate5/10

5 Most Crowded Days

Sat, May 6
Very High8/10
Sun, May 7
Very High8/10
Sat, May 13
Very High8/10
Sun, May 14
Very High8/10
Sat, May 20
Very High8/10

Day-by-Day Crowd Forecast

DateDayCrowd LevelKey Factors
May 1Monday6/10Above AverageTypical day
May 2Tuesday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 3Wednesday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 4Thursday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 5Friday6/10Above AverageTypical day
May 6Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 7Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 8Monday6/10Above AverageTypical day
May 9Tuesday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 10Wednesday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 11Thursday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 12Friday6/10Above AverageTypical day
May 13Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 14Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 15Monday6/10Above AverageTypical day
May 16Tuesday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 17Wednesday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 18Thursday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 19Friday6/10Above AverageTypical day
May 20Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 21Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 22Monday6/10Above AverageTypical day
May 23Tuesday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 24Wednesday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 25Thursday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 26Friday6/10Above AverageTypical day
May 27Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 28Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 29Monday8/10Very HighHoliday
May 30Tuesday5/10ModerateTypical day
May 31Wednesday5/10ModerateTypical day

What to Expect at Universal Studios Hollywood in May

Our forecast shows May 2028 averaging a Above Average crowd level (6/10) at Universal Studios Hollywood. Weekdays average 5/10 while weekends climb to 8/10.

Expect moderate to heavy crowds this month. Standby waits for popular rides will likely exceed 45 minutes during peak hours. Planning your ride order and arriving at rope drop will help you make the most of your day.

Tips for Visiting in May

Best days to visit: Based on our predictions, Tue, May 2, Wed, May 3, Thu, May 4 are the lightest days this month with crowd levels of 5, 5, 5/10.

Days to avoid: Sat, May 6, Sun, May 7, Sat, May 13 are predicted to be the busiest, reaching crowd levels of 8, 8, 8/10.

Use our trip planner to build an optimized ride schedule for your chosen dates, or check the Express Pass calculator to see if skip-the-line passes are worth it for your visit.