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Universal Studios Hollywood Entry Rules and What to Pack
Checked Source: Universal Studios Hollywood code of conduct PDF (universalstudioshollywood.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Universal Studios Hollywood sets no bag size limit, and all bags, backpacks and purses are x-rayed or inspected. Suitcases and bags with wheels, hard-sided coolers, glass and alcohol are banned. You can bring bottled water up to 2 liters, small snacks, medical, dietary and baby food, and a soft-sided insulated bag up to 8.5 by 6 by 6 inches.
Every rule at Universal Studios Hollywood
An item that is not listed is not mentioned in the official pages we checked. Each row links to the page its rule came from.
Bag policy in detail
All bags, backpacks and purses are subject to x-ray or additional inspection by security without notice and should not be left unattended. The code of conduct gives no bag size limit, and suitcases and bags with wheels are prohibited. Backpacks are subject to x-ray or additional inspection, so they can come in. The page gives no size limit, and bags with wheels are prohibited. Purses are subject to x-ray or additional inspection, and no size limit is given.
- No bag size limit stated
- Bottled water up to 2 liters
- Small snacks and soft-sided insulated bag
- No wheeled bags or hard coolers
Food and drink
Guests may bring bottled water up to a maximum of 2 liters. Glass containers and open containers are prohibited. Guests may bring small snacks, food required for medical purposes, medically indicated nutritional supplements, food for special dietary needs, baby food and formula, and a soft-sided insulated bag of up to 8.5 x 6 x 6 inches. Large coolers of food are prohibited. Hard-sided coolers, soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5 inches wide, 6 high and 6 deep, and any coolers with wheels are prohibited.
Cameras and electronics
Photographing and videotaping are for personal use only. Selfie sticks are permitted inside the park but must be stowed on rides and during the Studio Tour. Drones are not permitted without Universal’s written permission. The code of conduct does not mention camera lenses, laptops, tablets or power banks.
Strollers and family items
Food required for medical purposes and medically indicated nutritional supplements are permitted. All bags still go through x-ray or inspection. Occupied strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed on escalators, and the code of conduct gives no other stroller rule.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
The pages do not mention umbrellas, blankets and seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
The pages do not mention signs, flags and binoculars.
Medical needs and accessibility
Food required for medical purposes, medically indicated nutritional supplements, special dietary food and baby food or formula are permitted. All bags are still subject to x-ray or additional inspection.
Security screening and arrival
All visitors pass through metal detection, and all bags, backpacks and purses are subject to x-ray or additional inspection without advance notice. Bags should not be left unattended. The code of conduct, dated January 23, 2025, gives no re-entry rule.
Bag storage and lockers
The code of conduct describes no locker or bag storage rules.
Regular park days and special events
The code of conduct is for regular park days. Special events, such as seasonal nights, can set their own rules, so check the event page.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Alcohol and marijuana
- Glass containers and open containers
- Hard-sided coolers and large coolers of food
- Soft-sided coolers over 8.5 x 6 x 6 inches
- Suitcases and bags with wheels
Questions about Universal Studios Hollywood
All bags, backpacks and purses are subject to x-ray or additional inspection by security without notice and should not be left unattended. The code of conduct gives no bag size limit, and suitcases and bags with wheels are prohibited.
Backpacks are subject to x-ray or additional inspection, so they can come in. The page gives no size limit, and bags with wheels are prohibited.
Guests may bring bottled water up to a maximum of 2 liters. Glass containers and open containers are prohibited.
Guests may bring small snacks, food required for medical purposes, medically indicated nutritional supplements, food for special dietary needs, baby food and formula, and a soft-sided insulated bag of up to 8.5 x 6 x 6 inches. Large coolers of food are prohibited.
Hard-sided coolers, soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5 inches wide, 6 high and 6 deep, and any coolers with wheels are prohibited.
Purses are subject to x-ray or additional inspection, and no size limit is given.
Keep exploring
Sources
- Code of Conduct | Universal Studios Hollywood (dated January 23, 2025) (opens in a new tab)
universalstudioshollywood.com, read
Checked on October 5, 2026 against the sources above. Venues can change rules without notice, and rules can differ by event. Confirm with the venue for your date. Next review: October 18, 2026.
Change log
First check: 21 rules read against the Universal Studios Hollywood code of conduct PDF, whose text came through a search extract because the file would not open in the browser.
Re-read the code of conduct PDF in full, dated January 23, 2025. The earlier rules held, and drones, selfie sticks, photography and strollers are now stated.
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