What You’ll Learn
- USJ crowd forecasts for July 2026 and patterns for quieter days
- Crowd levels during summer events and school vacation, plus the best times to visit
- Recommended visit dates and efficient ways to explore the park
USJ crowd forecast.Quieter days, crowded days, and extremely busy days are forecast by our editor-in-chief, who visits USJ about 50 times a year.
We also summarize forecasts for the actual opening time, which may be earlier than the officially announced scheduled opening time, and ticket prices.
USJ Crowd Forecast for July 2026
Summer events begin on July 1!
In 2026, the lineup includes nighttime-focused entertainment for both adults and children.
Enjoy the park during the cooler evening hours, even in the heat of summer!
Attendance is expected to rise from the late afternoon onward.
Even after summer vacation begins, crowds should remain more manageable during July. We recommend visiting in July rather than August.
Working adults should consider visiting before the school summer vacation begins.
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| Visit Date | Crowd Forecast |
Park Hours |
Opening Forecast |
Adult Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 (Wed) |
Light | 9:00-21:00 | 8:30-9:00 | $61.88 |
| July 2 (Thu) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:30-9:00 | $61.88 |
| July 3 (Fri) |
Moderate | 9:00-20:00 | 8:30-9:00 | $58.75 |
| July 4 (Sat) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:15-8:50 | $55.63 |
| July 5 (Sun) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:15-8:50 | $61.88 |
| July 6 (Mon) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:30-9:00 | $61.88 |
| July 7 (Tue) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:30-9:00 | $58.75 |
| July 8 (Wed) |
Light | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $55.63 |
| July 9 (Thu) |
Light | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $55.63 |
| July 10 (Fri) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:00 | 8:00-8:30 | $55.63 |
| July 11 (Sat) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:15-8:50 | $55.63 |
| July 12 (Sun) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:15-8:50 | $61.88 |
| July 13 (Mon) |
Light | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $61.88 |
| July 14 (Tue) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $58.75 |
| July 15 (Wed) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $55.63 |
| July 16 (Thu) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $55.63 |
| July 17 (Fri) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:00 | 8:00-8:30 | $55.63 |
| July 18 (Sat) |
Crowded | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $61.88 |
| July 19 (Sun) |
Crowded | 8:30-21:00 | 8:15-8:50 | $68.13 |
| July 20 (Mon) |
Crowded | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $68.13 |
| July 21 (Tue) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $68.13 |
| July 22 (Wed) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $68.13 |
| July 23 (Thu) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $68.13 |
| July 24 (Fri) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $61.88 |
| July 25 (Sat) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:00 | 8:00-8:30 | $58.75 |
| July 26 (Sun) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:00 | 8:00-8:30 | $55.63 |
| July 27 (Mon) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:00 | 8:00-8:30 | $61.88 |
| July 28 (Tue) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:45-9:00 | $68.13 |
| July 29 (Wed) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:00 | 8:00-8:30 | $68.13 |
| July 30 (Thu) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:00 | 8:00-8:30 | $68.13 |
| July 31 (Fri) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:00 | 8:00-8:30 | $61.88 |
Annual Pass Blackout Dates
July 18, 19, and 20
Attraction Closure Schedule
Jurassic Park – The Ride
Closure period: June 24–July 7, 2026
*As of May 5, 2026
Recommended Touring Plan
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Recent Crowd Conditions
Even on crowded days, the park has been less busy than last year.
Some visitors may also be postponing their trips until the Pokémon area opens.
Construction is underway in many parts of USJ’s New York Area, and the smaller number of street shows may also be contributing to the lighter crowds.
USJ’s new area, Donkey Kong Country, opened in 2024.
Many guests arrive early in the morning specifically for Donkey Kong.
USJ Wait Times by Crowd Level
USJ crowd levels are shown on a six-level scale.
Popular attractions such as The Flying Dinosaur, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and Hollywood Dream – The Ride may have waits of 30 minutes or less during quieter periods, but lines can reach about three hours at busy times.
We use the following guidelines for our crowd forecasts.
Estimated daytime wait times by USJ crowd level
- Very light: Many attractions have 5–20 minute waits, and the park feels uncrowded.
- Light: Many waits are 20–50 minutes.
- Moderate: Many waits are 40–80 minutes. The park is busy, and restaurants have lines.
- Crowded: Popular attractions often have waits of 100 minutes or more. Expect lines at restaurants and restrooms.
- Very crowded: Popular attractions often have 2–3 hour waits. The park is difficult to walk through, and restaurant and restroom lines are long.
- Extremely crowded: The park is so packed that walking is difficult, and many attractions have waits of two hours or more.
However, Donkey Kong’s Mine-Cart Madness can have a three-hour wait even on a quiet day.
On crowded days, waits can reach four hours because of its popularity.
Why Is This Day Expected to Be Crowded?
We are often asked why certain dates are forecast to be crowded, very crowded, or extremely crowded.
Here are the most common reasons.
Crowded Days: Annual Pass Blackout Dates
Annual pass blackout dates tend to be crowded.
Because annual passes without blackout dates are expensive, more middle school, high school, and college students have the Annual Pass Light.
As a result, the day before, the day after, and two days after an Annual Pass Light blackout date tend to be busy.
Recently, however, blackout dates can sometimes be quieter because admission prices are higher on those days.
• A day when holders of the Standard Annual Pass, one of the two annual pass types, cannot enter
• Dates expected to be crowded are designated as blackout dates
Crowded Days: School Makeup Holidays
Elementary school sports days and open-house classes are often held on Saturdays, making the following Monday a makeup holiday.
Many families from Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto visit USJ on these Mondays.
Crowded Days: Spring and Winter Breaks
During spring break, many recent graduates visit on graduation trips, along with many families.
Winter break also brings large numbers of visitors.
*Summer vacation often avoids the most extreme crowds because of the intense heat and the availability of events outside USJ.
Attractions With Shorter Waits on Crowded Days
Which Day of the Week Is Least Crowded?
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