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Complete Guide to Express Passes at Universal Orlando Resort

Anna Dooley
Two people smile at each other as they head into a Universal Express queue.

At Universal Orlando Resort, I love soaring through the skies on a roller coaster, catching a captivating show, and making a huge splash on a water slide. The only thing I love more than experiencing the attractions? Experiencing the attractions with a shorter wait time!

That’s why it’s a great idea to opt for a Universal Express option during visits to Universal Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay. 

In this guide, I’ll tell you all you need to know to find the best Express option for you, such as:

Without further ado, let’s explore all the line-skipping potential that Universal Express has to offer!

What Is Universal Express?

Universal Express is an add-on to your separate theme park admission that shortens your wait times for attractions at Universal Orlando Resort. If the attraction is a ride, you will enter through a separate and shorter Express queue. If the attraction is a show, you will enter through the Express queue and be allowed into the show earlier.  

Universal Express is a great option if you’re short on time but still want to experience everything that Universal Orlando Resort has to offer! With it, you can worry less about factoring in wait times and fit even more fun into your day.

Universal Express

With the standard Universal Express, you can enjoy a shorter wait time once per participating attraction per day by entering the Express queue.

Universal Express is available at: 

Universal Express Unlimited

Just like Universal Express, with Universal Express Unlimited, you can enjoy a shorter wait at participating attractions by entering through the Universal Express queue. With this option, though, you can experience the same attraction multiple times per day. Revenge of the Mummy marathon, anyone? 

Universal Express Unlimited is available at:

Select Signature Collection hotels offer Universal Express Unlimited at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure as an included benefit with your booking: Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. 

Universal Express Now

With Universal Express Now, you can enjoy a shorter wait time at an individual attraction by picking a specific, available time window to enter the Express queue. This option is only available once you’re inside the theme park on the day of your visit and can be booked through the Universal Orlando Resort App. Universal Express Now is only offered as available, so if you see an attraction that you’d like to book, make sure to snag it!

Universal Express Now is available at: 

Learn all about the Universal Orlando Resort App in our complete guide.

How Does Universal Express Work?

You can purchase an Express pass by visiting the Universal Orlando Resort website. 

Another way to get Universal Express at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure is to stay at select Signature Collection Hotels. At these hotels, access to free Express Unlimited is included with your hotel stay! 

I recommend you purchase Universal Express or Universal Express Unlimited before your visit. If you opt for the Universal Express Now option, you will have to wait until you’re inside of the theme park before purchasing.

Once it’s time to ride, it’s easy to use a Universal Express Pass! It works in three easy steps: 

  1. When you arrive at an attraction, locate the Universal Express entrance. 
  2. Scan your pass by presenting either your physical ticket, room key (if included with your hotel stay), or digital pass on the Universal Orlando Resort App.
  3. You will enter a shorter queue made just for Express guests!

Voila! You’ve successfully used a Universal Express pass. Just remember, if you have any questions, Team Members at the attraction are more than happy to help you!

What Attractions Can I Use Universal Express On?

I’m happy to tell you that there are Universal Express options at the vast majority of attractions at Universal Orlando Resort! 

Rides participating in Universal Express Now change daily based on availability. You can check your Universal Orlando Resort App for the current availability.

Universal Express and Universal Express Unlimited options are offered at the following attractions: 

Universal Epic Universe

Universal Studios Florida

Universal Islands of Adventure

Universal Volcano Bay

*Note: These attractions are only included with the purchase of Express Plus. Volcano Bay offers both Express for select attractions and Express Plus, both of which can be purchased as add-ons to admission.

To purchase Universal Express, head to our website here. What are you most excited to experience with Universal Express? Let us know in the comments below!

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