The Best Bag For Universal Studios

You know we’re all about the strategy of the “park bag.”

It’s not just about fashion, but function. You want the right bag size to fit all of the necessities you might need for your park day. That’s why we think it’s the perfect time to talk about Universal’s park bag policy.

When it comes to Universal’s bag policy, there really aren’t too many rules. But Universal and Disney take a different approach when it comes to their bag policy guidelines. First, Universal says “all bags, backpacks, purses, packages and items are subject to X-ray and/or additional inspection prior to entering CityWalk or the Theme Park(s).”

It’s important to know guests cannot bring backpacks or suitcases with wheels. Once you and your bag with no wheels have made it to the park, though, this is where the differences emerge.

Because Universal is the home to big thrill rides with more exaggerated drops, loop-de-loops, and everything else that goes into a thrill ride cocktail, Universal is also more restrictive on what you can carry onto those rides, you know, for safety reasons. When it comes to rides, Universal doesn’t let guests bring large items like backpacks, camera bags, or purses onto their attractions, unlike Disney. Universal does provide single-use lockers at some of its attractions for people who do have those larger items.

These single-use lockers are pretty small, but they are free while you ride! If you need a larger locker, they are available for an additional fee — which can go up to $20. To utilize these lockers, just grab your park ticket and scan it. If you don’t have a physical ticket to hold onto, just chat with a team member and they will help you get sorted. So you see, this is where having a bag strategy comes in!

For this reason, we typically recommend you plan to bring a fanny pack, so you can skip these lockers! For guests who only have fanny packs, you must move the fanny pack around your waist (so no wearing it as a sling bag), but once it’s firmly around your waist, you can hop on most rides with it.

There are a handful of rides that you can’t bring anything on with you, though, not even fanny packs. The Incredible Hulk, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, and Jurassic World VelociCoaster have a “no loose item” policy, meaning you must put everything (including cell phones) in a locker and walk through a metal detector before getting on the ride. 

If you’re traveling with a baby requiring a diaper bag or a family and require a large bag for your in-park needs, then you might need to just go all in and grab a backpack and stuff it with everything you need and plan to rent a locker for the day. For solo travelers or those with older kids who can carry their own in-park needs, we love this Joysoda Fanny Pack!

This fanny pack is so roomy and comes in tons of colors!

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This JanSport Waist Bag is popular among the Amazon reviewers.

A functional and versatile design makes this waist bag perfect for your park day.

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This adjustable and versatile Pander bag is nylon and water resistant, great for withstanding those Florida rainstorms.

It comes in several colors to match any outfit, or neutral colors to transition to any outfit, any day.

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If you need a bag that’s a bit bigger, Quincy loves this Eddie Bauer Backpack!

She brings this bag everywhere because it holds so much, and it’s so easy to carry.

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For more of a BoHo style, grab this KAVU Classic Rope Bag.

It has two main compartments that hold your adventure gear, with an internal zip pocket and two external pockets for makeup or smartphones.

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For a sportier look, there’s this Waterfly Crossbody Sling Backpack.

Designed so the adjustable shoulder strap can be connected with the left or right D-ring for your preference, so that it is convenient to wear on your left or right shoulder.

Grab Your Own Waterfly Crossbody Sling Backpack Here

Finally, if you’re wanting a large back to bring along with you, I have used the Livevook Backpack to travel many times and love it!

It’s very roomy and fits lots of items like snacks and water bottles.

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And you can forget to support your favorite Univeral theme. Like this Harry Potter Loungefly bag.

The designs have Harry Potter’s glasses, wands, Hogwarts letters, and other wizarding details.

Grab Your Own Harry Potter Loungefly Backpack Here

Or get prehistoric with this Jurassic Park Loungefly Backpack.

This one celebrates the 30th anniversary of the release of the original Jurassic Park movie, the one that started it all!

Grab Your Own Jurassic Park Loungefly Backpack Here

Overall, the bag policy is pretty simple at Universal once you understand it! If you can get away with a smaller bag, that’s definitely what we recommend. But there are some great options for larger bag needs, too! Remember to keep following AllEars for all of your Universal tips and tricks.

The Rules About Bags at Universal Orlando

Check Out A New Jurassic Park Loungefly We Found Online HERE! 

What park bag is your favorite? Tell me in the comments! 

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