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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!

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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.
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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/UniversalHollywood on Reddit: Express Pass? Worth it or not
December 4, 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.

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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!

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r/universalstudios on Reddit: 1 day Universal Studio Hollywood express pass vs 2 day regular pass
September 23, 2021 -

Hi, we our family of 4 with a 16 and 12 year old are going to Universal Studio Hollywood in July, mid week. Kids have never been there, and the last time me and my wife went was 20 years ago. We are planning a trip and want to see people's view on getting a 2 day pass vs 1 day express. Questions:

  1. with the 1 day express pass, is there enough time to ride all the big ticket rides?

  2. if we go and do all the feature rides, will we just be running from place to place without time to do the enjoyment and amazement factor?

  3. with the 2 day pass, will you end up missing stuff as the line up might be too stupid long on both days?

any tips on this is greatly appreciated. We are frequent Disney travellers and we usually do Disneyland and California Adventure in 2 days for reference of our pace.

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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 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, 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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Did the express pass for one day back in 2019 and was able to ride all the rides and see all the shows we wanted and not feel rushed. Some rides we were able to go on multiple times by using the pass once and then lining up the second time around. If it’s still the same as it was back then there is no timed entry like the Disney system so you can go in any order you want. Meaning you don’t have to go back and forth to different areas. We got to the park by 9 and did everything we wanted to do by 6-7 including a long lunch break and snacking/shopping throughout. Then had time to go to a nice dinner after without being too tired.
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r/UniversalHollywood on Reddit: Universal Express Unlimited VS Express
March 16, 2024 -

Hi everyone, I’m taking my 2 young kids (4 & 9) to Universal Studios for 2 days on the first week of April, either 1st & 2nd or 2nd & 3rd.

I know it’s spring break and will be crazy busy. Do you recommend I purchase Universal Express Unlimited tickets for both days or Unlimited for 1 day and regular express for the second. Or maybe the Universal Express is enough for both days?

It’s expensive, any advice is greatly appreciated.

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We're going that same time too! Imo, it depends on what you're wanting to do most. For us, my kids and family are all about Super Mario World, so I ended up buying season passes (we're doing more than 1 trip to SoCal this year) and just added on the early access ticket. But if you think your kids will want to do everything and money isn't as big of an issue, I'd probably buy one Unlimited day and one regular day since the youngest one may not be able to handle/may not be tall enough for some of the rides (Mummy, maybe Jurassic?), so you can re-ride the stuff the 4 year old can handle without waiting in the super long lines, and then use the second regular day to re-ride your favorite rides and explore the areas a bit. If you're also trying to save money, you can do the Express ticket and regular ticket, but be aware that depending on what the youngest can handle or is tall enough for, you might not get the full benefit of the ticket since you can only skip the line once on each ride with that ticket. Either way it'll be busy due to Spring Break, so it just depends on what you're trying to accomplish and your threshold for money spent vs experience.
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I think it really depends on your goals. If you haven't been before and are focusing on getting on as many different rides as possible, the single use express pass will be adequate. Our first trip that's what we and there were only one or two rides each day that we did a second time. If you think you're going to want to re-ride velocicoster all day then get unlimited. If you have park to park you can prioritize the rides you want to reride on day two. A slight advantage of unlimited express is making park hopping on hogwarts express a little quicker if you plan to bounce back-and-forth. Keep in mind hagrids is not on express pass and plan for a long wait unless you rush it during early park access or catch a break at park close. Otherwise, plan for 1.5-2 hours for that queue. You may be able to get a discount in express at something like undercover tourist or another affiliated reseller, but during peak time it'll still be expensice.
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When to Hop on Universal Studios Hollywood Express Pass
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r/UniversalHollywood on Reddit: Is the Express Pass Worth It for a July Visit?
January 23, 2025 -

I'm planning a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood on July 1st or 2nd with my wife and our two kids. It's their first time, and I haven't been in over 15 years. Trying to decide whether to stick with general admission tickets or upgrade to the Express Pass.

Here's the breakdown:

  • General Admission: Total for 4 people is $570.

  • Express Pass: Total jumps to $1,230.

I know the Express Pass allows you to skip the regular lines once per ride. However, doubling the cost is significant. I'm curious:

  • Is the Express Pass truly worth the extra cost during early July?

  • Are there alternative strategies to manage wait times without the Express Pass?

  • Any tips or hacks to make the most of our visit, especially with kids?

I appreciate any advice or experiences anyone can share.

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r/HHN on Reddit: Express Pass worth it in Hollywood?
June 8, 2022 -

Hi scream squad 🤗

Looking for some advice! I have been a long time Orlando HHN go-er (I’ve gone the past 7 years) and always purchase the express pass - the crowds are insane and it’s worth it to me to get all of the rides and houses done in one night as I lived a few hours away from Orlando.

I recently made the move to the west coast and this is my first year planning to attend HHN Hollywood! I’m planning to go early on - probably one of the first weekends in September. I’m curious about what level of crowds to expect and if Express will be needed to get all of the houses & major rides done in one night. I know there are a lot less rides/attractions to get through in USH and maybe even lower crowd volume?

What say you, Hollywood experts? Do I need express to get everything in? Anyone done both and have a comparison to share?

Edit to add: I’m also considering the after 2pm ticket, which could allow me to get through a good chunk of the rides during the day and focus on houses at night. If I went this route - do you think I’d still need express?

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Unfortunately, Universal Express Pass is worth the premium you pay - Review of Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA - Tripadvisor
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Universal Studios Hollywood: Unfortunately, Universal Express Pass is worth the premium you pay - See 37,958 traveler reviews, 28,867 candid photos, and great deals for Los Angeles, CA, at Tripadvisor. January 4, 2018. Although it has fewer rides and is smaller in scale than Disneyland, the general admission is just as costly [between $105 to $116 for 1-day]. But to get in the shorter line you need a Universal Express pass which is between $179 to $269! That gets you in front of the line once for each ride and show. It was worth it. We arrived early and went to the Harry Potter ride first. At
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