Policies and Restrictions

For your safety and enjoyment of Universal Studios Hollywood™, please note the following:

• All visitors must pass through metal detection before experiencing the theme park.
• All bags, backpacks, purses and packages are subject to X-ray and/or additional inspection prior to entering the theme park. Coolers, suitcases and bags with wheels are prohibited.
• We recommend you leave unnecessary articles in your car and secure valuables in your trunk.

• Any type of explosives or weapons
• Alcohol
• Marijuana
• Illegal drugs
• Clothing likely to create a danger or disturbance
• Clothing that may create a false impression of employment by Universal or emergency personnel
• Segways (unless utilized as an ADA mobility device), hoverboards and drones.
• Selfie sticks are permitted at Universal’s discretion but must be stowed on rides and attractions and the Studio Tour

• Empty refillable water bottles
• Bottled water (maximum 2 liters) (prohibited during separately ticketed events)
• Small snacks (prohibited during separately ticketed events)
• Any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements
• Any food required for special dietary needs Baby food/baby formula
• Soft-sided coolers no larger than 8.5″ wide x 6″ high x 6″ deep

• Glass containers
• Open containers
• Large coolers of food
• Hard-sided coolers
• Soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5″ wide x 6″ high x 6″ deep

• Guests must be fully clothed, including shoes and shirts.
• Guests may not wear clothing or accessories (e.g. uniforms, costumes or props) that may create a false impression that guests work for Universal or as emergency personnel, including, without limitation clothing or items identified with law enforcement, security, firefighters, emergency responders or the military.
• Except as required by Universal or for religious or medical reasons, guests may not wear any covering that fully or partially obscures a person’s face, including costume masks, facial coverings, and face applications. Face painting is permitted only if it covers no more than one-half of the face (applied vertically only) or is applied in a pre-approved design by professional artists at Universal. Guests may be requested to modify their make-up or remove any type of facial covering to meet the above standards.
• No prosthetic makeup (including makeup that conceals part of the face, like the eyes, nose, or mouth) is permitted.
• Clothing that Universal determines is indecent, exposes excessive portions of the skin, or that Universal views as inappropriate for a family environment (including, without limitation, gory or gruesome clothing or accessories) is prohibited.
• Service animals may not wear or be part of a costume.
• No weapons of any kind are permitted. Any item that resembles a weapon or is manufactured in the shape of a weapon is not permitted. Any items that could be used as a weapon are not permitted, including, but not limited to: firearms, explosives, fireworks, chemical dispensing devices, clubs, sticks, knives, swords or other object(s) that may be used in any way to inflict bodily injury on another person.
• No special or atmospheric effects, including, without limitation, balloons, smoke, fog, powered effects, and sound effects, are permitted.
• No veils, long trains, stilts, or oversized costumes that could pose a safety hazard to guests or team members are permitted.
• Costumes may not interfere with security screening. Costumes cannot exceed 25 inches wide x 80 inches high to meet Universal’s metal detection regulations. Costumes are subject to secondary x-ray screenings.
• Universal reserves the right to preclude any costumes that may cause confusion that the guest is part of the Halloween Horror Nights experience. Impersonating a theme park entertainment or character or performing, frightening or otherwise disrupting other guests or event operations is prohibited and may result in expulsion from Universal’s property.