Universal Express Pass

Universal Express Pass is a priority status boarding system used at various Universal Destinations & Experiences: Universal Orlando (which encompasses Universal Studios Florida and 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.^[1]

Universal Studios Hollywood

Main Entrance Plaza

• Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular

Upper Lot

• The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
• DreamWorks Theatre

Minion Land

• Despicable Me Minion Mayhem

Super Silly Fun Land

• Silly Swirly

Springfield, U.S.A.

• The Simpsons Ride

Studio Tour

• King Kong: 360 3-D
• Earthquake Encounter
• Jaws Encounter
• Jupiter's Claim
• Fast & Furious: Supercharged

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
• Flight of the Hippogriff

Lower Lot

• Jurassic World: The Ride
• Revenge of the Mummy
• Transformers: The Ride 3D

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.^[3]

Universal Studios Florida

Universal Islands of Adventure

Two attractions do not currently accept Express Pass:

• Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
• Pteranodon Flyers

Universal Studios Japan

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• Backdraft
• Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
• Flight of the Hippogriff
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
• Hollywood Dream – The Ride (but not Backdrop)
• Jaws
• Jurassic Park: The Ride
• Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge
• Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
• Shrek 4-D
• Space Fantasy – The Ride
• T2-3D: Battle Across Time
• Yoshi's Adventure

Universal Studios Singapore

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• Accelerator
• Battlestar Galactica
• Canopy Flyer
• Dino-Soarin'
• Donkey Live
• Enchanted Airways
• Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure
• Lights! Camera! Action! Hosted by Steven Spielberg
• Pantages Hollywood Theatre
• Revenge of the Mummy
• Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase
• Shrek 4-D
• Transformers: The Ride 3D
• Treasure Hunters
• Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular

See also

• Disney's Fastpass, the virtual queue system for the Disney parks
• Flash Pass, a virtual queue system for the Six Flags parks
• Fast Lane, the virtual queue system for Cedar Fair parks

References

External links

• Universal Orlando's Official Website