As a theme park aficionado and employee of USH, a word to the unwise and wise… the author of this article visited during non peak times of the season, and likely midweek. Regardless of park (disney, universal, anything really), the BEST time to experience a theme park without the crowds is midweek during the low peak season. During peak season times (summer and for USH the holiday seasons), midweek is still the best time, though crowds will probably be slightly more than “ghost town”. Even so, those lines will be nothing compared to the busiest times of the year
Well I live in California and I can tell you right now universal studios in Hollywood that one is in LA County and they have the most ridiculous rules ever and you can’t get in without a vaccine passport there are no testing rules that you need a vaccine card to get in and sometimes they ask for it and sometimes I don’t I heard that was more like a random thing if it was crowded they do and if it’s not crowded they don’t the last time I went was in June 15 of last year when everything was dropped and open up so we didn’t have to wear a mask anywhere or have any vaccine requirements but now they do because the horrible an elected non-medical doctor DICtator Barbara Ferrer has made it impossible for one to go into LA County do I have any fun for that matter you have to wear a mask indoors and outdoors and show a vaccine passport to get in she’s completely lost her mind even with everything opening up on February 15 she is insisting on destroying Eli county and not allowing anyone to live freely so I don’t stepped foot in LA County my place is like China I don’t even know how they’re holding the Super Bowl there of it you know we’re in a state of emergency you know this is why the Super Bowl in California makes a lot of sense tight?
If you dont like LA just leave. If you dont like California leave! if you dont like USH do not go! If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem. Snowflakes come in many shapes and sizes my dear.
What the hell, that was all one sentence?!?! Wouldn’t expect anyone who cannot comprehend basic grammar rules to understand epidemiology or public health standards. Stay in school, kids!!
Glad this way of thinking wasn’t around when the Polio vaccine came out. Wish we were as thoughtful now as we were then. Please educate yourself about that era, the actual effects of polio, the real problems with that vaccine that were corrected before commenting.
People were smarter back then. The first that 38% of the people thought voting for Trump was a good idea tells you about the levels of mental illness in this country. I guess it’s not just here though, look at all those nuts in Canada wearing their flag as clothes and blocking the highways lol..
If California would WAKE up and stop so many restrictions, lockdowns, harrassing environmental constraints and various restrictions on freedoms, they will maybe one day realize they wont have such a vast exodus of residents and businesses. I wouldn’t go to any theme park requiring masks anymore. This pandemic is waning and it’s time to stop the insanity, return to normal, put kids and teachers back in schools, let customers dine in peace without constant HARRASSMENT over a mask!
How many people do you think want to live in a smog-choked wasteland? Because that’s exactly what we’d have were it not for these “harassing environmental constraints”.
That’s why so many people from California are coming down here to Florida I sure wish the crowds where like that down here. It’s crazy. Noire and more people coming down and visit long the parks bc we do t have such crazy masks restrictions like this liberal states so they all come down here. Where they can relax. But you still
I was there this last week and it was packed. Wonder when these were taken. The mask policy wasnt terrible if not for the $8 masks they charged people in stores. You can get free ones but they’re not exactly advertised or handed out.
I was literally just there for an entire week and it never once looked like that. Then I realized that the sun was just beginning to rise… and the only ones that would be allowed in the parks that early would be employees. Even early access for resorts, at earliest, is 8:30am. Even Disney would look barren if you take a picture before the public was even allowed in.
Covid aint nothing compared to the real pandemic, the spread of Californians!! Something needs to be done before its to late and every city and small town is drastically infected with them, they are like a cancer!! We must act fast to contain the situation!!
It would cost my family of four almost $6k to go to Universal, that is with airfare, hotel, park fees, and car rental. If you could make it cheaper then I would love to go!
After all of that left wing nut bag covid nonsense they are shackling people in California with, you would have to be crazy to give them any bit of your money. Supporting California’s nonsense if criminal
I won’t go anywhere nor take my kids anywhere that requires masks. Period. So I spend my money elsewhere. This years summer vacation will be spent at places where I don’t have to worry about things like this. Money talks.
Men in black needs to go. Of Universal wants to compete they need new attractions more often. We used to come from Colorado but the costs are way to high all around. It’s not just Universal it’s all of them!
Personally, I’ll gladly pay for overpriced Disneyland since they do not require any passports or tests. In fact, I have just bought annual passes for me, daughter and grandson. Screw Universal…in fact , screw Los Angeles; anytime I’ve gone there I can’t wait to leave. Now with the insane vaccine pass just to go into a restaurant….I’m not going back, ever!
Huh, we went to Disneyland over Thanksgiving, wore our mask, and had an amazing time (except for the sewer smell- glad to have had a mask then)! In fact, I didn’t even remember having one on even though I did because I was more focused on having fun. No one ever asked for a vaccine card or test.
For my wife, myself, and our 2 little daughters, it would cost us $766 for 1 day…..and you’re seriously confused on why it’s a ghost town? Don’t forget democrats have literally killed the middle class, and there are only the haves and have nots! And let’s not forget the icing on the cake of record high inflation created by none other than Crack pipe Joe Biden.
What day were you there? I went with my daughter on Saturday February 12 at 3pm and the park was packed until closing! 50 minute wait for Secret Life of Pets and most of the stores were packed with people. Maybe you were there when it was the calm before the storm?
It’s because of the stupid rules in California and in the fact that everybody is leaving the state. It’s not like that in Florida where everybody is free to live.
Comments for Universal Park Remains a Ghost Town as Crowds Disappear
Coasterzigner
As a theme park aficionado and employee of USH, a word to the unwise and wise… the author of this article visited during non peak times of the season, and likely midweek. Regardless of park (disney, universal, anything really), the BEST time to experience a theme park without the crowds is midweek during the low peak season. During peak season times (summer and for USH the holiday seasons), midweek is still the best time, though crowds will probably be slightly more than “ghost town”. Even so, those lines will be nothing compared to the busiest times of the year
Erika
I bought the yearly pass but haven’t gotten to go because of the covid testing requirements. Wish I could get my money back.
Christina Low
There are no Covid testing requirements…??? Also: masks are NOT required outdoors…
Natasha
Well I live in California and I can tell you right now universal studios in Hollywood that one is in LA County and they have the most ridiculous rules ever and you can’t get in without a vaccine passport there are no testing rules that you need a vaccine card to get in and sometimes they ask for it and sometimes I don’t I heard that was more like a random thing if it was crowded they do and if it’s not crowded they don’t the last time I went was in June 15 of last year when everything was dropped and open up so we didn’t have to wear a mask anywhere or have any vaccine requirements but now they do because the horrible an elected non-medical doctor DICtator Barbara Ferrer has made it impossible for one to go into LA County do I have any fun for that matter you have to wear a mask indoors and outdoors and show a vaccine passport to get in she’s completely lost her mind even with everything opening up on February 15 she is insisting on destroying Eli county and not allowing anyone to live freely so I don’t stepped foot in LA County my place is like China I don’t even know how they’re holding the Super Bowl there of it you know we’re in a state of emergency you know this is why the Super Bowl in California makes a lot of sense tight?
Fauci
If you dont like LA just leave. If you dont like California leave! if you dont like USH do not go! If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem. Snowflakes come in many shapes and sizes my dear.
Fauci Sucks
So do condescending morons unfortunately.
James
Fauci F_OFF!
FJB!
GrammarGazpacho
What the hell, that was all one sentence?!?! Wouldn’t expect anyone who cannot comprehend basic grammar rules to understand epidemiology or public health standards. Stay in school, kids!!
sodie
Keep that trash can of a state….trash, trash, trash…a typical libturd state…ruined
Raymond
Definitely no “COVID requirements” here at Florida location lol
Stacie
They have on-site testing.
Theresa
I was there recently and it was overly crowded, masks are required and employees lie on certain rides about ride working.
Joe
Yes my daughter and I are annual pass holders and went on Saturday February 12 and the park was packed with people.
Blml
Really wish Orlando was like that :/ inferno
Chris Wood
Universal studios Hollywood is in covid central west lockdown. The crowds will return once the people have had enough and learn to live with covid
ADuke
Glad this way of thinking wasn’t around when the Polio vaccine came out. Wish we were as thoughtful now as we were then. Please educate yourself about that era, the actual effects of polio, the real problems with that vaccine that were corrected before commenting.
Sue
Contrary to popular belief polio is actually on the rise in this country and it is due solely to the polio vaccine.
Charli D'Amilio
People were smarter back then. The first that 38% of the people thought voting for Trump was a good idea tells you about the levels of mental illness in this country. I guess it’s not just here though, look at all those nuts in Canada wearing their flag as clothes and blocking the highways lol..
Dan
If California would WAKE up and stop so many restrictions, lockdowns, harrassing environmental constraints and various restrictions on freedoms, they will maybe one day realize they wont have such a vast exodus of residents and businesses. I wouldn’t go to any theme park requiring masks anymore. This pandemic is waning and it’s time to stop the insanity, return to normal, put kids and teachers back in schools, let customers dine in peace without constant HARRASSMENT over a mask!
Roger Puffenstuff
Believe in science, Dano
Not a sheep
Stop believing in political science.
No, definitely a cow
See name
Angie
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lynda Braddeley
How many people do you think want to live in a smog-choked wasteland? Because that’s exactly what we’d have were it not for these “harassing environmental constraints”.
Sue
In the meantime because of the EPA way too many products are made overseas. It’s time to bring back American made products.
Open up
I agree. Most people have had their vaccine. Open up and stop worrying about it.
Sue
That’s why so many people from California are coming down here to Florida I sure wish the crowds where like that down here. It’s crazy. Noire and more people coming down and visit long the parks bc we do t have such crazy masks restrictions like this liberal states so they all come down here. Where they can relax. But you still
Josh
I was there this last week and it was packed. Wonder when these were taken. The mask policy wasnt terrible if not for the $8 masks they charged people in stores. You can get free ones but they’re not exactly advertised or handed out.
Pete Bithet
So you’re saying the parks are not crowded a few weeks before Spring break. Got it. Thanks Einstein.
J Wright
I was literally just there for an entire week and it never once looked like that. Then I realized that the sun was just beginning to rise… and the only ones that would be allowed in the parks that early would be employees. Even early access for resorts, at earliest, is 8:30am. Even Disney would look barren if you take a picture before the public was even allowed in.
Sarah Stecker
This mist be for California because orlando is hopping! I am headed back tonight for great music and food!!!
theymustbestopped
Covid aint nothing compared to the real pandemic, the spread of Californians!! Something needs to be done before its to late and every city and small town is drastically infected with them, they are like a cancer!! We must act fast to contain the situation!!
Jarvis
California cancer. No vaccine for it.
Fauci Sucks
NAILED IT!!!!!
Sharon Leese
First off, these pictures were BEFORE HOURS OF OPERATION!!!! Secondly we’re here and the wait times DONT LIE. 90mins on several rides like normal.
J O
Bring back the JAWS ride!
Denise
It’s California. Why would anyone want to go to anything in that state.
Tiffany
It would cost my family of four almost $6k to go to Universal, that is with airfare, hotel, park fees, and car rental. If you could make it cheaper then I would love to go!
Fauci Sucks
It would cost my family of 4 almost a half million to buy a Lamborghini. If only they lowered the price by $480,000, I would buy one. 🤣🤣🤣
Bob
But a Lamborghini is worth it! 🤣
Bob cheapric
Then it would cost you $20,000 to go to Disney. Universal is cheap in comparison..
Thugster
After all of that left wing nut bag covid nonsense they are shackling people in California with, you would have to be crazy to give them any bit of your money. Supporting California’s nonsense if criminal
Heather
I won’t go anywhere nor take my kids anywhere that requires masks. Period. So I spend my money elsewhere. This years summer vacation will be spent at places where I don’t have to worry about things like this. Money talks.
Bob Ligma
No one wants your hillbilly money, Heather.
Fauci Sucks
Quite the knee slapper you are there, Bob. Wit like that can only be found in a box of Cracker Jack.
Goofy
Even rednecks were masking up in Florida, maybe they could speak your language and convince you?
Mike Mulaney
The moon?
Bob
I love liberals they complain that we should all wear a mask yet go to Florida for vacation! 🤦🏻♂️ Hypocrites!
Tony Bobicki
Men in black needs to go. Of Universal wants to compete they need new attractions more often. We used to come from Colorado but the costs are way to high all around. It’s not just Universal it’s all of them!
Eugenia Peralta
Personally, I’ll gladly pay for overpriced Disneyland since they do not require any passports or tests. In fact, I have just bought annual passes for me, daughter and grandson. Screw Universal…in fact , screw Los Angeles; anytime I’ve gone there I can’t wait to leave. Now with the insane vaccine pass just to go into a restaurant….I’m not going back, ever!
Kelly
Huh, we went to Disneyland over Thanksgiving, wore our mask, and had an amazing time (except for the sewer smell- glad to have had a mask then)! In fact, I didn’t even remember having one on even though I did because I was more focused on having fun. No one ever asked for a vaccine card or test.
Goofy
What a ridicilous article… Who comes up with this filler nonsense??
Ricky Abraham Jr
For my wife, myself, and our 2 little daughters, it would cost us $766 for 1 day…..and you’re seriously confused on why it’s a ghost town? Don’t forget democrats have literally killed the middle class, and there are only the haves and have nots! And let’s not forget the icing on the cake of record high inflation created by none other than Crack pipe Joe Biden.
Dana
The link provided in the article doesn’t even lead you to a Universal vacation option, just all of the other Disney attractions.
Joe
What day were you there? I went with my daughter on Saturday February 12 at 3pm and the park was packed until closing! 50 minute wait for Secret Life of Pets and most of the stores were packed with people. Maybe you were there when it was the calm before the storm?
Jeanine
THATS A LIE! JUST GOT BACK AND HAD TO BUY THE EXPRESS PASS CAUSE LINES WERE SO LONG!!! WTH WROTE THIS GARBAGE???
Matt
It’s because of the stupid rules in California and in the fact that everybody is leaving the state. It’s not like that in Florida where everybody is free to live.
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