Universal Orlando Tightens Rules for Items and Clothing at Park Gates
Universal says the change aims to reduce glass breakage hazards, improve pedestrian flow, speed security screening.
Overview
- Reports on Saturday, July 25, 2026, reiterated that Universal is emphasizing stricter enforcement of its entry policies at theme-park and CityWalk checkpoints.
- Guests may not bring glass bottles or glass containers into the parks but the resort permits glass baby food jars for families with infants.
- Recreational powered devices such as hoverboards, Segways, electric bicycles and radio-controlled vehicles are banned while powered wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) for accessibility remain allowed.
- Hard-sided coolers are not permitted and dress-code rules bar face coverings that fully conceal identity, long-train or obstructive costume pieces, excessively revealing outfits, and apparel with explicit or offensive graphics.
- Visitors are advised to use metal or plastic reusable bottles, soft-sided coolers, confirm mobility-device rules before arriving and review Universal’s official prohibited-items list to avoid delays or being turned away.