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We went peak summer for two days and rode everything multiple times, Mario Kart 5 times one day. I don’t think it’s necessary. Answer from N64Andysaurus92 on reddit.com

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r/UniversalHollywood on Reddit: Express pass, worth it?

November 10, 2024 -

Planning on going to Universal tomorrow with 4 young children (ages 4-7.) Are the express passes worth it? Or do you think the lines won’t be too crazy tomorrow (November 11.) thanks!

We went peak summer for two days and rode everything multiple times, Mario Kart 5 times one day. I don’t think it’s necessary.

I used to buy normal admission until one day I visited the park later in the afternoon. A couple was leaving the park and stopped me and my girl and asked us if we wanted their express unlimited lanyards. Of course we said yes. After experiencing that day at the park I vowed to never go again without buying express passes. It can completely change your experience. Some rides like Studio Tour, Jurassic World, The Mummy, Harry Potter. The express pass can be the difference between 120min standing in line, or walking straight past hundreds of people right to the front. Sure there are probably exceptions. I’m sure season pass holders that visit more frequently have experienced days where the lines are just short or the occupancy is lower. But if you’re someone like me who visits maybe once a year, and fly there from outside Los Angeles or even out of state, I don’t think it’s worth chancing it. Standing in line for hours personally just bums me out, and in poor weather conditions, hot or cold, can drain me of my energy. I think Universal Express pass might currently be the most efficient fast pass of any theme park. It can be purchased as a version of the admission ticket, not separately from a 3rd party like Six Flags. Disney Genie plus was terrible, forcing you to be on your phone all day strategically trying to reserve rides and fill in the time between. Universal Express is simple and effective. You buy it, you use the Express lanes and go to the front. In conclusion, I say it’s worth every penny.

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r/universalstudios on Reddit: Is express pass worth it?

March 27, 2023 -

Hello, My significant other and I are planning to go to Universal studios in a month or two. We’re planning to go on a week day so I was curious if it is usually crowded enough for us to need express passes.

The long and short answer is always: yes. It doesn't matter what time of year it is, the EP is worth it. When the ride times are low, then the EP gets you basically walk on privelages. When the lines are long, the EP will knock your line time to 1/2 to 1/3 the posted wait time.

The normal wait time could be an hour for a ride, and with the EP it will be 5-10 minutes max so yeah it’s worth it. You can knock out all the rides before noon and then enjoy the rest of the day walking around taking your time shopping or eating treats.

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Express pass worth it?

October 5, 2023 -

Hi!

We are planning on visiting Friday, October 13th. This is my best friend’s first time visiting, so I’d like us to be able to do and see as much as possible. We will only be there for one day and planned on purchasing the park-to-park admission with an express pass. I understand the express pass is a luxury, but I personally can’t justify spending more on that than the actual ticket. Do you think we can complete both parks without the pass? I believe the park closes early due to HHN as well.

Thanks in advance!

Stay one night at a premier hotel and get the passes for everyone in your party for free! My fav universal hack and you get early entry.

You can also look into just doing the single rider line. For most lines you can get on pretty quick (though for Hagrids single rider often moves slower)

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Express passes worth 400$ more?

April 19, 2024 -

My girlfriend and I are going to universal Orlando next week Tuesday-Wednesday. It’s her first time ever and my first time in 15 years. I’ve read that around that time is usually not very busy because kids back to school and weather sucks, so as of now we are planning to stay on-site at a value resort for the night. The thing is it’s only gonna end up costing me an extra 400$ to get a premier room which would give us express pass for both days. I don’t want us to feel rushed since we’re only there for 2 days, is it worth the extra 400 to upgrade and get the passes?

Edit: Thanks for the responses everyone, they were all very helpful. We decided to upgrade to royal pacific for the night, super excited!

YES DO IT WORTH EVERY PENNY

Here's an idea of how busy it will be: https://www.undercovertourist.com/orlando/crowd-calendar/ Honestly weight the benefits of the room too and decide if $400 is worth it to you or not. That's really not terrible but I also don't think express passes will necessarily be "worth" it. We've gone on really busy days before and just hit up single-rider line and been able to hit everything we want to do.

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Is the Universal Express Pass Worth It on a Weekday?

November 3, 2024 -

Hi, my wife and I will be in Orlando during the second week of December and are considering whether it’s worth purchasing Express Passes for Universal Studios Orlando - Islands of Adventure. We’re planning to visit on a weekday, not the weekend. Do you think the $120+ per person cost is justified?

None of us can answer that for you. It cuts the wait times down by a lot. Nobody here knows your financial situation or how much time you want to spend in the park or how you prefer to spend your time. Look at all the rides you want to do, when you plan to arrive and leave, and how much the passes will cost…and think to yourself if it’s worth that cost for cutting 50-80% off the wait times.

I can’t quite tell if you are saying that you’re visiting the park for a week of weekdays or just one weekday while you’re in Orlando. If you’re staying for the week,In my opinion, no. I stayed the second week of November 2023 Saturday thru Thursday - 5 days 2 parks. We actually went to the park the day we arrived so it was more like 4 1/3 days (flight was delayed) and we had enough time to do everything we wanted at least twice over, if not more. We were almost “bored” by the last night and ended up just wandering the parks and enjoying the lights and scenery. We also spent a half a day exploring some of the hotels and taking the water taxi or walking paths, and spending some time at the pool. We did utilize Early Park Access 4 of the days. We did wait in lines most days, the worst being Hagrids. But that was about 90 min and you can’t use the Express Pass anyway. We also did not, of course, have Epic Universe to consider. If you’re visiting both parks just that one day, I would would go ahead and purchase it - it doesn’t leave a lot of time for leisure or re-riding your favorites if you’re in line half of the day or trying to play strategy. Even if you visit and have low wait times, I’d rather have the back up. Obviously, your milage may vary but if I were in your shoes that is what I would do

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Are the express passes worth it? We will only be going to Universal for one day.

July 31, 2023 -

My boyfriend and I saved up and plan on going for one day and have park-to-park tickets. I was thinking about going for the express passes but they're pretty expensive. Would you say they're worth it? Since we are only going for one day I think it could save some stress of getting on rides. But idk that price point is pretty hefty.

They are absolutely worth it. Nearly all rides have EP lanes. The waits were about half the posted time if not less.

It depends on what your plans are. If you want to attempt to do EVERYTHING in both parks in one day, then you NEED express to do that. If you’re just planning on hitting some highlights in each park and you’re fine skipping some things, then you don’t necessarily need it. Also time of the year and day of the week will effect how “worth it” express pass is. If you’re going on a random Tuesday then express isn’t as “worth it” as it is over a holiday weekend.

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Are fast passes worth it?

April 24, 2024 -

We are going to universal the first week of November. My first question is, are the fast passes worth it? Are the wait times still just as long with the fast passes? I assume it will still be super busy since we will be there during HHN. I really want to do all the Harry Potter stuff, so should we hit that as soon as the park opens? I haven’t been to Universal since I was around 10. Now I’m 33 and we are taking our 12 year old and a 1 year old. Obviously 1 year old won’t be able to ride anything so grandma is coming with us and we will alternate. Super excited to go and I think we may do 1 night of HHN. We are taking our son to a haunted house before we go to be sure he’s up for it. He’s super pumped as well!

Edit: has anyone paid extra for the VIP experience? Was it worth it? Or should we just do the fast passes and not pay extra for the vip experience?

I disagree with the other commenters. I’m not patient enough to wait in 30+ minute lines, especially in Florida heat. The express pass was worth every penny.

Totally worth it! If you can, book a room At a premiere resort and you get fast passes included.

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r/UniversalHollywood on Reddit: Express Pass? Worth it or not

December 6, 2024 -

Hi guys!

My boyfriend and I are celebrating our 6 year anniversary and are looking into booking a last minute trip to Universal Studios Hollywood. We're coming in from Toronto, Canada.

We are planning on going in 2 weeks (Jan 21 + Jan 22). We're thinking of buying a 2 day admission ticket as well as an express pass. Do you think the express pass is worth it? I don't know how busy it is around this time (after the holidays). We will be going on a weekday. If we get the express ticket, do we even need a second day at Universal? Let me know your thoughts!

Oh also, if you have any suggestions of where we can stay (hotel wise) that's nearby or a cheap Uber ride away that would be great.

Universal’s a 1 day park, even faster if you get the Express Pass. Personally, I’d use the second day for something else.

We just got back from universal and had a great time! The express pass was totally worth it for us, but we went at a busy time (Thursday Jan 2nd). With the pass, we were able to walk on to virtually all rides, with our max wait time being 15 min. If you don’t like waiting, would recommend it. We stayed at the garland and we had a great experience! They have a free shuttle to and from universal that runs every hour. Like others have said, universal is a single-day experience. We did the WB tour the next day and also loved that, if you’re looking for alternate suggestions for day 2. Enjoy your trip!

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Express Pass, yes or no ?

December 31, 2024 -

Hey guys!

I’m planning a trip to Universal May 11, 2025 to May 16, 2025. Do you think it’s worth getting an express pass for this time ? I don’t know what to expect of the crowds around that time.

I get an Express pass literally every time I go to Universal Orlando or Hollywood. Unless you either plan to get in line right after the park opens or there just aren't many rides you want to do, then I feel like Express is always worth it to maximize the time you have in the park without wasting a lot of it waiting in line.

I can't imagine it's necessary if you're going to be there for 5 days. Every time I've gone I've gotten express pass unlimited and been able to comfortably do everything at least once, favorites twice in one day but that's with a good amount of fast walking and strategic planning. If you are going to do it, I would probably do it on your last day. Going from waiting in line to not waiting in line feels a lot better than having the express pass then losing that privilege.

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Is Express pass really worth it?

July 4, 2023 -

My husband and I planned a trip to Universal Orlando 3 parks. I am wondering if its worth it to get the unlimited express ride passes, its almost 1800.00 for all 5 of us for 2 days for just the express passes. I started looking around and can get Discovery Cove passes and all of us can swim with Dolphins,go snorkeling food and beverages are included for the day plus so much more for the same price. I want to know if express passes are really worth it our trip is planned 9/18 - 9/25. We have our Universal tickets for Tues, Weds,Thurs

Thanks for any advice

No, I’d you’re gonna be there for multiple days you will be able to do everything easily. If you stay at an on site premium hotel you get free express pass.

Book a 1 night stay at one of the three premium hotels. You’ll get express passes for both your check in and check out days. It will be less than $1800

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Is express pass worth it?

December 21, 2023 -

I'm going in late January, and I'm spending a day by myself, and a day with family at the park. I'm a coaster enthusiast, and was wondering if the express pass unlimited was worth it? What kind of time do you save, especially on like velocicoaster?

I'd never go to universal without express. That being said for 2+ people it's almost always cheaper to stay at a premier resort for 1 night to get 2 days of express pass included. So get the calculator out.

Orlando Informer provides a in depth blog all about Express Pass . There is also a link in the side bar, but we know getting there from mobile can be a pain, so here is a convenient link for you! In short summary, there are two types of EP. Basic EP and Unlimited EP. Basic lets you into the EP line once, per ride, per day. Unlimited is exactly that. Express Pass is an add on to an entry ticket. You cannot get into the park with only an EP. If you stay at one of these hotels: Royal Pacific, Hard Rock, and Portofino Bay, you receive Unlimited EP as a perk of staying at the hotel. This includes the day you check in and the day you check out. Meaning, if you stay one night, you receive two days of EP. You cannot share an EP. Many of the rides at USF have engaged a bio-metric system that uses a type of facial recognition to verify pass holders. You do not have to purchase EP to enjoy the parks. You can wait until you're inside the parks to determine if EP is needed for you and purchase them at kiosks inside the parks. You do NOT have to stand in the long lines at the front of the parks to buy Express add on Prices increase as there is more demand. Optioning to purchase Express Pass may be cheaper the earlier you can purchase as prices will increase as does demand There are several kiosks inside each park and they generally have very small to no lines, at all. You can also ask about discounted prices after specific times of the day (such as a discount after 4pm) Not every ride or attraction has a EP lane (ahem, HAGRIDS and VELOCICOASTER), but most do. Check the reference article for a comprehensive list. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: is the express pass unlimited worth it or just the regular express pass?

May 16, 2023 -

do you think it is worth it? we are going to the park for 2 days to both parks, but only going to get express pass for 1 day , what do you think?

I feel like Unlimited is best if you want to ride the same ride over and over and over, and for me I'd only see value in Velocicoaster for that. So I think if money isnt an issue to get the express passes, maybe just grab a night at a premiere hotel so you get early access + express for both days? Just calculate the value and convenience for you (water taxi is so good btw, easier security and smooth ride bypassing tons of foot traffic) Maybe others advice will be more insightful but this is my view

You should 100% look into staying in a premium hotel. They’re beautiful and depending on the amount of people in your party, could be cheaper than buying the express passes alone. I have a family of 4 and it never makes sense to buy express. I save money by staying at a premium resort.

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Is the Express pass at Universal Studios worth it?

February 13, 2023 -

I am staying at universal studios for 3 days and was wondering if the Express pass is worth it. It’s out first time there so I’m not sure what to expect.

Love having express. However, it's way too expensive if purchased as an add on. Pay the premium to stay at one of the nicer hotels and you get it as part of your room rate. That's the only way we've ever done it.

Me and my Fiancée go down a couple times a year and don’t ever get the Express Pass. We can get through every ride in both parks in one day most of the time, Maybe with the exception of Hagrids. If you are staying on site, I would suggest taking advantage of the early access and showing up 30 minutes before gates open. We did this last week and walked straight onto Hagrids.

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Universal Express Pass

June 24, 2024 -

Hey guys. Quick question. I’m debating if I should get the universal express pass once a ride, or get the one you can ride on it as many times. Is it really worth the money ? How would they even check which express pass I have ?

They know which you have because they scan it.

Depends on a bunch. When you're going, how many people, what your priorities will be, etc. Assuming this is just one day: If it's just you, I would say skip it and single rider everything not named Hagrids or Velocicoaster. If there's 2 of you, it MIGHT be worth buying the Express Pass outright if you're just going for a day, you're going during busy season and you plan on riding literally everything. If there's 3 or more of you, and you definitely want Express then it's probably worth it to book a one night stay at a Premier resort and get the Pass included

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r/universalstudios on Reddit: Is unlimited express pass worth it?

January 18, 2025 -

Going to universal studios hollywood in a week and I already bought our express tickets. I just learned that there is an unlimited express that lets you skip the line/go to the shorter line as many times as you want for each ride vs the regular express tickets that only lets you do it once for each ride. What I’m asking is, are there many (if any) rides that are so cool/fun that you’d want to ride it more than once, making it worth it for me to upgrade to the unlimited express? I’m a first timer. Realistically, I don’t see my husband & I wanting to ride a ride more than once but again I’ve never been so I’m not sure how dope the rides are to even know if we’d want to do it more than once. It’s only $40 each person to upgrade, but if the rides aren’t worthy of going on more than once then it’s not necessary to spend the extra 80 bucks. Thanks in advance!

Jurassic Park is the only ride I wanna ride over and over again

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r/universalstudios on Reddit: Are Fast Passes Worth It?

June 19, 2023 -

So I've been looking at tickets to go to Universal for a few days and saw that there is two different options for fast passes. I have never been before so I don't know what the experience is like without a fast pass. Would it be worth it to get for two people or would regular tickets be okay? Me and the person I am taking are pretty big fans of going on rides but fast pass prices add up pretty quickly. Also, is the unlimited pass worth it or would a regular fast pass be fine?

Just got back from universal hollywood . Express lines are way better use of time. We did transformers with no wait, Mummy and jurassic park and Harry potter with minimum wait. Standard times are 50-70 mins. Mario is exempt from express but you can get in the fast lane with Vip which was 600$. It took us 1 hour wait for Mario. But every ride is worth it and my 8 year old can’t wait to get back

If you have the money to get fast passes you have to ask yourself is the increased cost worth more to you then extra hours waiting in line or not? I personally hate lines and will never wait for any ride over 20 minutes, so for me it’s worth it.

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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Are express passes worth it? (Universal Studio/Islands of Adventure)

August 27, 2023 -

Making a trip out in Orlando, Florida with a good friend of mine.

We plan on going to Universal Studios and Island Adventures in 1 day for the main attractions (roller coasters).

The day we plan on going is on Friday, November 11th.

This would be my first time attending in over a decade so this process is a blur to me and I’m certain there has been changes. We want to avoid waiting in lines throughout the day and just move through both parks in a efficient manner.

My question is are lines long during this time of year and is the fast pass/express pass worth it if it’s just 2 people?

I know down here in Texas we have Six Flags and they offer lines for single riders. Has anyone found this a better option than buying a fast/express pass?

Any insight is appreciated.

Express is the best way to go if you want to ride everything. Whilst most rides do offer single rider to some degree the big ticket attractions ones can get very long ex. Velocicoaster, Hagrids and Gringots. Though lesser attractions single rider queues can be a walk on such as transformers or Spider-Man (queue may not be open all the time) Note: Hagrids doesn’t have an express pass queue due to its constantly large queue times

That time of year can be very hit or miss. It’s possible that it’ll be pretty dead or that you’ll get there and it’ll be busy. You can wait until day of to buy express pass (it may end up being a little extra but you won’t be stuck with it and not need it). Having only one day and going on a Friday it’ll definitely help you get everything you want done. If you stay on-site at one of Universal’s 3 premier resorts you get it included with your room. This may end up being cheaper for two people to do express.

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r/JapanTravelTips on Reddit: Is Universal express worth the money?

November 22, 2023 -

My partner and I are going to Universal Studios on the 5th Jan 2024. I’ve already bought the entry ticket and was keen for the express pass however it’s going to cost $560 aus for the two of us. Is it actually worth it and will it be really busy on the 5th Jan? Just seems like a huge amount of money on tickets that could be spent elsewhere but we also don’t want to line up for hours and hours if it will be really busy that time of year.

I’m in universal studios now. Unless you enjoy waiting in queues of 120 mins for a ride then don’t purchase it. I didn’t book for mario land the next available time slot is 2030hrs. I got to universal studios at 1000hrs local time this morning.

funny how every commenter who did buy the pass says it's absolutely worth it, and every commenter who said they didn't buy the pass says it's a waste of money.

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r/universalstudios on Reddit: Is the Express Pass worth it? (Hollywood)

July 26, 2022 -

My husband and I are planning to go to Universal Studios Hollywood on the second weekend of December. I love all rides but he isn't a fan of rides with heights. In this case, is the express pass still worth it? I heard most rides in this park are more so motion based. Thanks in advance!

As a heads up, the normal line can be worth it at least once for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey since it allows you to see all of the Hogwarts castle, so if seeing the rooms of the castle is important to you you’ll want to do standby.

Panda Express is always worth it.

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r/JapanTravelTips on Reddit: Universal Studios Japan - Should we get the Express Pass?

August 24, 2024 -

Hello, folks!
Me, my partner and two friends are going to Japan this November and we bought our tickets to the Universal Studios Japan park at November 11th, a Monday. We are really excited for it and started searching about it and saw many recommendations to get the Express Pass tickets to avoid wasting too much time in lines.
But the price is pretty high, almost double the entry ticket, do you think it is worth considering we're going on a Monday? Or should we expect it to be packed and as such it is essential for having a nice experience?

Yes do it. I think it's worth the money. I went in off peak season, weekday, it pissed down with rain the whole day and it was insanely busy. The silver lining of the day was the express pass lol.