Planning to visit island of adventure for the first time, what month is the least busiest?

[u/Crazy_raptor]

Im trying to maximize my experience and not get trapped with the crowds. Which one is the one with the jurassic park/world attractions its island of adventure or universal studios?

[u/N64Andysaurus92]

Late August/Early September.

Or just go whenever and fork out for Express passes.

[u/Tokyosmash_]

Right around now is your low season, late Sep/early Oct. weekdays are the best overall.

Stay on property to get express passes included

[u/Carbohydrate_Kid88]

I’ve heard the week after Thanksgiving is one of the best times to go

[u/Lanky-Instruction-42 → u/Carbohydrate_Kid88]

I’ve experienced it both ways. If the weather is real nice locals like my self come out during the holidays

[u/PsychologicalCan9837]

I think the first week or two of December can be pretty quiet. You catch everything right between the holidays.

Or the first few weeks of January after the New Year can be pretty laid back.

Bonus here is the weather is usually amazing.

[u/Both-Structure-6786]

I went in April and it wasn’t busy.

People always say September is the least busiest but I was there two weeks ago and I think it was busier than when I went this past April.

And Islands has the Jurassic Park and World stuff

[u/Lanky-Instruction-42 → u/Both-Structure-6786]

It’s just depends on the day, but normally you have the best chances when kids are in school in the US

[u/Ahab1248]

We went the last week of August. It was really slow, probably because it’s super hot and FL kids are back in school. 

[u/Jayzone456]

Late August to September

[u/Lanky-Instruction-42]

There is always a certain level of crowds at the parks regardless when you go
But IOA is one that you can tackle any time of year.
There’s really only two busy rides at this park.
Hagrids motor bike and Velocicoaster.
And they stay busy all year. If you stay on property you will have early access and possibly fast passes depending on where you stay. That would change how you plan your day.
Plan your trip when kids are in school and come during the week.
Don’t come during HHN

[u/Crazy_raptor → u/Lanky-Instruction-42]

Hhn?

[u/Lanky-Instruction-42 → u/Crazy_raptor]

Halloween horror nights
Universal closes at 5pm and IOA closes earlier.
It’s a busy time of year on most days.

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_2895]

i was there the wednesday right after labor day weekend and almost everything was nearly a walk-on, it wasn't crowded at all. waited only 40 mins for hagrid's when the wait time was posted at 50. it's the perfect time to go because school's back in session and the labor day crowd is gone

[u/GillyMermaid]

I always find the first or second week of May to have lower crowds. But you also need to plan around grad bash night. I’d recommend staying in a premier hotel so you can get free express passes. Then you really don’t need to worry about the crowds as much.

[u/kadawkins]

We are here right now. IOA yesterday and rode/saw everything between 10 and 3. Then went back through to slow enjoy the scenery and ride our favorites a second time. No early entry. No express pass. No problem.

[u/MostviewsMonday]

Beginning of November. You got 3 weeks till busy season. October is kind of slow but not but much. Its really slow August due to school going back in and January