Asker's rating. Report Abuse. Disneyland is in Anaheim, while Universal Studios is about 40 miles north in Universal City in the San Fernando Valley, it can take you anywhere from 30 minutes to over 3 hours depending on traffic.f you are having a pass for Disney that is for more than one day,try to eat before you go into the park or when you come out for a break it will make your dollars go further. Personally I am not to keen on the food inside Universal Studios,I always eat outside in City Walk there is a lot more choice.