Comments on: Every thing you need to know to visit Universal Studios with a 6-year old

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By: Shilpa Shaji

Shilpa Shaji — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 11:28:30 +0000

This guide is fantastic for planning a trip to Universal Studios with young kids! The detailed tips on rides, snacks, packing, and hotels are super helpful. I love the honest comparisons to Disney and the practical advice on navigating the parks. Thanks for sharing such a comprehensive and easy-to-follow resource!

By: Jennifer Tammy

Jennifer Tammy — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:43:47 +0000

In reply to Tokunbo.

Hi Tokunbo,
I think at 8 years old your child will be tall enough for most rides, the tallest ride requirement is 51″ but most are 40″ or under. (There’s a guide here: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/hours-information/ride-height-requirements )
That said, if there are rides that you are wanting to do that your child won’t be riding with you (either based on fear or height) I think your best bet is to reach out to Universal Orlando and find out what their policy is and get that in writing. (I tried calling just now for you and guest services is closed.)
If they say that 8 years old is too young to be left unattended, there are local babysitting/au pair services that you can hire to join you in the park for half a day. I haven’t used these services personally – I have used Kids Nite Out in the hotel room when I was there for a convention with a few friends and the kids had a great time, but not sure if they provide in-park services.

By: Tokunbo

Tokunbo — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:18:22 +0000

I (single parent) was wondering if you could let me know if it’s possible / permissible to leave my 8 year old daughter alone in the Child Swap area at the rides which she isn’t tall enough to go on.
P.S. We’ll be using Smart Trackers.

By: Robert Lovelle Rooks

Robert Lovelle Rooks — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:12:13 +0000

I’m taking my five kids (15, 14, 13, 8 and 5) to Orlando this month. Our last trips have included Toronto/Niagara Falls and Las Vegas. They’re no stranger to travel and neither am I but this theme park thing is a whole new world for me. Most expensive thing we’ve ever done so far and we havent even left!
Thank you for this blog, I feel like I will be able to go into this a little bit more prepared now!

By: Robert Lovelle Rooks

Robert Lovelle Rooks — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:10:59 +0000

By: Jennifer Tammy

Jennifer Tammy — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:14:54 +0000

In reply to Ronald Morales.

Thanks for the question, Ronald. I completely understand as a single parent that sometimes we encounter challenges that other people don’t think of, and this was a blind spot for me as a mom to a girl!
I contacted Universal Studios and was told that there are 9 family restrooms between the two parks that would suit your needs – however only 2 of them are at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
Please let me know if you have any other questions I can help out with!

By: Ronald Morales

Ronald Morales — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 17:28:46 +0000

Not quite everything one needs to know. I’m a father with a daughter too young to send in a restroom alone, and she would freak out being alone. I’d like to know if they have any family restrooms where we (and my young son) can all go into.