Universal Express Pass Explained

Universal Express Pass is a priority status boarding system used at various Universal Destinations & Experiences: Universal Orlando (which encompasses Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure), Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Singapore, and Universal Studios Hollywood.

Universal Express Pass  - commonly referred to as Universal EXpress on park signage, and as Express Pass by team members and guests[1]  - admits users to a separate line for the attraction, which is given priority status when boarding. Universal Express Pass is not a virtual queuing service, where users receive a specific time to return to the priority line. Instead, guests who have purchased (or otherwise received) the pass may enter the "Universal Express" line for a considerably shortened queueing time. Depending on the park and the pass options chosen, the pass may be valid any time during the day, or during a specific timeslot for each ride, may be valid for some or all rides, and may give one use or unlimited use of the included rides.

Universal's Express Pass is not included in park admission. There are a limited number of passes available each day and they are often sold out in advance. The cost of the pass varies based on what parks are selected and even what day is selected, with higher prices charged on peak operating days during the year.

Universal Studios Hollywood

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Main Entrance Plaza
Upper Lot
Minion Land
Super Silly Fun Land
Springfield, U.S.A.
Studio Tour Plaza
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Lower Lot
Super Nintendo World

Universal Orlando Resort

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Guests at three of Universal Orlando's on-site resorts — the Hard Rock Hotel, the Royal Pacific Resort, and the Portofino Bay Hotel — get complimentary unlimited use of the faster lines during their stay. Guests who hold Universal Orlando's Premier Annual Pass can use it once per day on every participating ride after 4 pm.[4]

Universal Studios Florida

See also: Universal Studios Florida.

Minion Land on Illumination Ave
New York
San Francisco
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - London/Diagon Alley
World Expo
Springfield, U.S.A. Home Of The Simpsons
Hollywood

Universal Islands of Adventure

See also: Universal Islands of Adventure.

Marvel Super Hero Island
Toon Lagoon
Seuss Landing
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade/Hogwarts
Jurassic Park
Skull Island
Two attractions do not currently accept Express Pass:

Universal Studios Japan

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Universal Studios Singapore

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See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ExpressPass Information. Advertising Material. Universal Orlando. 16 January 2013.
  2. Web site: Universal Studios Hollywood.
  3. Web site: Universal Orlando.
  4. Web site: ExpressPass Information. Advertising Material. Universal Orlando. 16 January 2013.
  5. Web site: Universal Express Pass. Universal Studios Japan. 16 February 2013.
  6. Web site: Tickets. Universal Studios Singapore. Resorts World Sentosa. 16 February 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20120807232220/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/Tickets. 7 August 2012. dead.