Universal Express Pass FAQ

• ✔ Express Passes allow guests to skip the regular queue for faster access to attractions.


• ✔ They reduce wait times, typically cutting the posted wait time in half.

• ✔ Yes, Express Pass prices vary based on crowd levels. Prices may increase closer to your visit, so buying in advance is recommended.

• ✔ Express Limited – Allows one-time Express entry per attraction. If you want to ride again, you must use the regular queue.


• ✔ Express Unlimited – Allows unlimited Express access to attractions, meaning you can ride as many times as you’d like using the Express queue.

• 🚨 The following rides do NOT accept Express Pass:


• Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure


• Pteranodon Flyers

• ✔ Yes, Express Passes are valid for a single day if purchased through the park.


• ✔ If you stay at a Premier Universal Hotel, Unlimited Express Passes are included for your entire stay—including both check-in and check-out days.

🕖 Early Check-in Perk:

• ✔ Express Passes are available as:


• Universal Studios Express Pass (One park only)


• Islands of Adventure Express Pass (One park only)


• Park-to-Park Express Pass (Covers both parks on the same day)



✔ If you want Express access at both parks, you must purchase the Park-to-Park Express pass.

📌 Premier Hotel Stays Include a 2-Park Unlimited Express Pass.

✔ Volcano Bay also offers an Express Pass, but it is separate from Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Express Passes.

🏨 These Premier Hotels include Unlimited Express Passes:

• Hard Rock Hotel


• Portofino Bay Resort


• Royal Pacific Resort

💡 Premier Hotel Occupancy Rules:

• Hotel rates are based on double occupancy (2 adults).


• You can have up to 5 guests per room, but if any additional guests are 18 or older an extra $40 per night per adult applies.


• Children 17 and under do not incur additional charges.

• ✔ Staying at a Premier Hotel may save you money.


• ✔ One-night stay = TWO days of Unlimited Express access (check-in and check-out day).


• ✔ Premier Hotel Express Passes cover both parks (Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure).


• Buying Express Pass separately can cost more than a hotel stay, especially for families


• 📌 Tip: Compare prices online before deciding which option is better for you!

• ✔ It depends on your travel style:
  
  
  • Solo Travelers? – Probably not, as single-rider lines offer a good alternative.
  
  
  • Hate Waiting? – Always worth it, regardless of crowd levels.
  
  
  • Visiting Multiple Days? – if you have time, you may not need Express.
  
  
  • Accessibility Needs? – If you have an Attractions Assistance Pass (AAP), Express Pass may not be necessary. (📌 See our Accommodation Guide for details.)

• ✔ Yes! Volcano Bay offers its own Express Pass.


• ✔ Unlike Universal's theme parks, Volcano Bay uses a TapuTapu virtual wristband system


• ✔ Express Pass at Volcano Bay lets you skip the virtual queue one time per attraction.


• 📌 Note: Volcano Bay Express Pass is a separate purchase from Premier Hotel Express Passes and Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Express Passes.

• 🚨 No, regular Universal Express Passes do NOT work for HHN.


• ✔ HHN requires its own Express Pass available as:
  
  
  • Single-Night HHN Express Pass (One-time Express entry per haunted house)
  
  
  • Multi-Night HHN Express Pass (Only available with Frequent Fear multi-night HHN tickets)
  
  
• 📌 Your Premier Hotel Express Pass does NOT work for HHN.

• ✔ Express Passes do NOT guarantee no wait at all. If too many guests use Express at the same time, wait times may still be long.


• ✔ Buying in advance is recommended. Prices increase based on crowd levels and can sell out.


• ✔ Check for ride closures. Some attractions may be unavailable during your visit.