Universal Studios Hollywood Crowds in September 2026

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
4/10
Lightest Day
5/10
Avg. Weekday
8/10
Avg. Weekend
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1-2: Ghost Town
3-4: Low
5-6: Moderate
7-8: High
9-10: Packed

5 Least Crowded Days

Thu, Sep 10
Below Average4/10
Tue, Sep 15
Below Average4/10
Wed, Sep 16
Below Average4/10
Thu, Sep 17
Below Average4/10
Tue, Sep 22
Below Average4/10

5 Most Crowded Days

Sat, Sep 5
Very High8/10
Sun, Sep 6
Very High8/10
Mon, Sep 7
Very High8/10
Sat, Sep 12
Very High8/10
Sun, Sep 13
Very High8/10

Day-by-Day Crowd Forecast

DateDayCrowd LevelKey Factors
Sep 1Tuesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Sep 2Wednesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Sep 3Thursday5/10ModerateTypical day
Sep 4Friday6/10Above AverageTypical day
Sep 5Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
Sep 6Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Sep 7Monday8/10Very HighHoliday
Sep 8Tuesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Sep 9Wednesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Sep 10Thursday4/10Below AverageHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 11Friday5/10ModerateHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 12Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 13Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 14Monday5/10ModerateHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 15Tuesday4/10Below AverageHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 16Wednesday4/10Below AverageHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 17Thursday4/10Below AverageHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 18Friday5/10ModerateHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 19Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 20Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 21Monday5/10ModerateHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 22Tuesday4/10Below AverageHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 23Wednesday4/10Below AverageHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 24Thursday4/10Below AverageHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 25Friday5/10ModerateHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 26Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 27Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 28Monday5/10ModerateHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 29Tuesday4/10Below AverageHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Sep 30Wednesday4/10Below AverageHalloween Horror Nights Hollywood

What to Expect at Universal Studios Hollywood in September

Our forecast shows September 2026 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 September

Best days to visit: Based on our predictions, Thu, Sep 10, Tue, Sep 15, Wed, Sep 16 are the lightest days this month with crowd levels of 4, 4, 4/10.

Days to avoid: Sat, Sep 5, Sun, Sep 6, Mon, Sep 7 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.

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