How Much is Universal Express Pass 2025?

How Much is Universal Express Pass 2025?

How Much is Universal Express Pass 2025?

This article is your complete guide to answering how much is Universal Express Pass in 2025! The Universal Express Pass price starts at $119.99 per guest but can be more depending on the day and pass type. Based on the 2-park unlimited express passes that we sell on our website we have found that guests can expect to pay around $210.00 per person per day. Express passes for Epic Universe will start at $130.00 per person for the brand-new Universal park. Due to this high price tag we always suggest the Universal Orlando multi-day express ticket or staying at select Universal hotels which offer free express passes. 

We hope you find this post helpful! Our goal at The Park Prodigy has always been to help you save time and money on your next Universal Orlando vacation!  If you are planning a trip to Universal Orlando be sure to check out the latest deals on Universal Orlando vacation packages and our discounted Universal Orlando tickets which include EARLY PARK ADMISSION to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

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How Much Is Universal Express Pass 2025?

Universal offers express pass pricing from $119.99 – $760 depending on which day you decide to visit and express ticket type. The average price for the 3-day express pass with Epic Universe is $120.00 per day per person. There are, however, six variations of Express Pass Universal Prices. Each pass will also have its own rules that can help determine which pass is right for you.

Special Tip: If you stay in one of Universal Orlando’s Premier hotels, you get an Express Pass Unlimited (valid at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure) for every guest registered in the room for free!

Basic Universal Express Pass Price

• Express for Universal Studios Florida – Starting at $109.99 for all ages per ticket
• Express for Islands of Adventure – Starting at $114.99 for all ages per ticket
• 2 Park Per Day – Starting at $124.99 for all ages per ticket

The Basic Universal Express Pass price can go up to $349.99 depending on the day.

Express Pass Unlimited Price

• 1 Park Per Day – Starting at $139.99 for all ages per ticket (or included with your stay at select Universal Signature Hotel)
• 2 Park Per Day – Starting at $134.99 for all ages per ticket (Or included in your stay at a select Universal Signature Hotel)

The Universal Express Pass Unlimited price can go up to $379.99 depending on the day.

3-Park Multi-Day Express Pass

• Skip the regular lines one time per participating ride and attraction at Universal Studios, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Epic Universe.
• 2-Day Express Pass – Starting at $100 for all ages per ticket, per day.
• 3-Day Express Pass – Starting at $83.99 for all ages per ticket, per day.
• 4-Day Express Pass – Starting at $71.25 for all ages per ticket, per day.
• 5-Day Express Pass – Starting at $52 for all ages per ticket, per day.

1-Day Epic Universe Express Pass Price

• 1 Day Express Pass Universal Epic Universe – Starting at 129.99 for all ages per ticket, per day.

Volcano Bay Express Pass Price

• Universal Volcano Bay Express Pass – Starting at $19.99 per ticket, per day

Volcano Bay Express Plus Pass Price

• Universal Volcano Bay Express Plus Pass – Starting at $49.99 per ticket, per day

Are the Universal Express Passes Only Good for One Day?

• Yes, Universal Express Passes are designed to be used for one day only. If you’re planning to visit the parks for multiple days and wish to enjoy this perk each day, we always suggest to look at the multi-day express pass tickets as those will cost you less per day.

You can also opt for a pass that’s valid for one park per day or a pass that covers both parks. Specifically, the One-Park Express Pass allows you to skip the lines at either Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure, but not both. On the other hand, the Two-Park Express Pass provides Express access to both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure on the same day.

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What are Universal Express Passes 2025?

Express Passes at Universal Studios are your one-way tickets to skip the regular stand-by line and use a special entrance to bypass long wait times. The Express Pass at Universal can be used at almost any attraction at Universal Orlando Resort except a few. If you’re a ride lover and only visiting for a few days, we highly recommend purchasing the Express Pass and using Early Park Admission to make sure you can ride everything you want! We like to think of this feature as an equivalent system to Disney World’s Genie+ system.

What are the Universal Express Pass Options?

• Basic Universal Express Pass – Skip the regular lines one time per participating attractions in the theme parks
• Universal Express Unlimited Pass – Skip lines an unlimited amount of times at participating attractions in the theme parks
• Volcano Bay Express PLUS Pass – Skip the lines one time at ALL  participating attractions at Volcano Bay
• Volcano Bay Express Pass – Skip the lines at SELECT participating attractions at Volcano Bay.

Note: Valid theme park admission is required IN ADDITION to purchasing the Universal Express pass

Universal Express Pass Vs Unlimited Express Pass

The main difference between a standard Universal Express Pass and an Express Pass Unlimited is the number of times you can skip the regular lines at participating attractions: the standard pass allows one use per attraction, while the unlimited pass allows for unlimited access. Universal Epic Universe will only offer Universal Express Pass (one use per attraction). If you are more of a visual thinker, here is a video guide we put together comparing the Universal Orlando Express pass vs the Universal Unlimited Express pass:

How Express Pass Works at Universal Orlando

Once you’ve purchased your Universal Orlando Express Passes, head into the parks and start using them! This is a feature that’s on the Universal Orlando app. Unlike the Disney Fast Pass experience, there is no return time for Universal Orlando Express Passes. Therefore, you can head in and start searching for the big yellow signs outside of line queues labeled “Express Pass.” Before you enter the queue, a team member will scan your Universal Express Pass ticket and allow you to pass through the line.

Epic Universe Express Pass

Epic Universe is opening on May 22, 2025, and we have gotten many questions about the Epic Universe Express Pass. Here are key things you need to know about Universal Epic Universe express pass.

• Currently, the only express pass option for Epic Universe allows you to skip the line for attractions ONCE. There is no “unlimited express pass” available at this time.
• You can purchase a 3-park express pass ticket to include Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe but you can only ride attractions ONCE at each park with this Universal express pass type.
• Hard Rock Hotel, Portofino Bay, and Royal Pacific Resort will NOT include Epic Universe in the “free” express pass given to guests at check-in.

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Which Attractions Offer Universal Express Access?

There are twenty-seven of the rides at Universal Orlando are Universal Express Pass Rides. Unfortunately, the most popular rides do not accept Express Pass – Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Mine-Cart Madness, and Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry. As of February 2023, Jurassic World VelociCoaster has been added to the Express Pass! This is a MAJOR factor when planning out your day with the Universal Orlando Express Pass rides. Below we rank the Universal Express rides at each park, in order of what we think will save you the most time throughout your day.

If you need help planning out your Universal Orlando vacation, check out our free daily park plan tool! All of the attractions below are included in the Universal Studios fast pass price, depending on what park you choose.

Islands of Adventure – Attractions with Express Ride Access

Universal Studios Florida – Attractions with Express Ride Access

• The Simpsons Ride
• TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D
• MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack
• Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
• Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
• Revenge of the Mummy
• Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
• The Bourne Stuntacular
• Fast & Furious – Supercharged
• E.T. Adventure
• Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl
• Hogwarts Express (Park-to-Park admission ticket required)

Epic Universe – Attractions with Express Ride Access

• Constellation Carousel
• Curse of the Werewolf
• Fyre Drill
• Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
• Le Cirque Arcanus
• Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
• Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
• Stardust Racers
• The Untrainable Dragon
• Yoshi’s Adventure

Volcano Bay – Attractions with Express Ride Access

• Krakatau Aqua Coaster
• Punga Racers
• ika Moana of Honu ika Moana
• Honu of Honu ika Moana
• Taniwha Tubes
• Maku of Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides
• Puihi of Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides

Additional Rides Available with Express Plus:

• Ko’okiri Body Plunge
• Kala & Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides
• Ohno of Ohyah & Ohno Drop Slides

The Volcano Bay Express Pass is handled slightly differently than the theme park express pass. When entering Volcano Bay, guests are given a TapuTapu wearable which is the device that saves your spot in line. When using the Volcano Bay Fast Pass, guests do not have to use their TapuTapu wearable for the attractions participating. Express pass guests get to join the line immediately and have very short waits before they can experience the attractions.

 What are the Universal attractions without Express Access?

• Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – Islands of Adventure
• Pteranodon Flyers – Islands of Adventure
• Dragon Racer’s Rally – Epic Universe
• Mine-Cart Madness – Epic Universe
• Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry – Epic Universe

Another common question we receive is, which rides are not included in Universal Express Pass? The five Universal Express Pass exclusions are Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and Pteranodon Flyers at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Dragon Racer’s Rally, Mine-Cart Madness and Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Epic Universe. However, it’s important to note that Hagrid’s and Mine-Cart Madness are included with early park admission!

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When to use Express Passes at Universal Orlando

Now that you know the ins and outs of the Express Pass Universal Studios, let’s go over when to actually use it. If you have visited another theme park that has a “skip the line” service, like Disney World’s Multi-pass program, you’ll adapt easily to the Universal version. Like any iteration of this type of service, there are ways to manipulate the system to your benefit. We have done the work for you in learning how to do just that! Below, we will go over some great topics on when to use Universal Express Pass and some insider tips and tricks.

Do Express Passes have Return Times?

• No! You do not have to select a return time to enter your favorite Express Pass rides at Universal Orlando.

With not having to select a return time, like most things, this has its pros and cons. From a planning perspective, this is a great feature to have. You can freely plan your day around what you want to do or where you are in the parks stress-free. Rather than having your day be dictated by a return time. A con of this can be that you are still rushing rides in the morning. Everyone, including Universal Orlando fast pass rides guests, will be running to the most popular rides first. This is why we recommend going on the most popular rides a little later in the morning once the wait times calm down.

Do Express Passes Sell Out?

• Absolutely. Express Passes do sell out.

If you’re wondering, do Universal Express Passes sell out? – Yes. Unlike the Disney World Mult-pass system at Disney World, the Universal Express pass does and will sell out. Now this will depend on the time of year you decide to visit. If your trip is planned around the conventional “slow time” of the year (January-March), you will most likely not have a problem with passes selling out. But if you are visiting in the summer months, or the week before or after a major holiday, you do run that risk. Especially the longer you wait to commit to purchasing the pass.

While it is unknown how many Express Passes Universal sells in a day, we would absolutely recommend purchasing the pass as soon as possible.

Can I Share my Express Pass with Another Guest?

• No, you can not share Express Passes with another person in your party.

With all of the differences between Universal and Disney, you might be wondering, can you share Universal Express Pass? Unfortunately, this is a similarity the Universal skip-the-line pass systems share. No, your Express Pass may not be used for another ticket other than your own. Since the pass is linked to your specific ticket, it is simply impossible to use one pass for more than one ticket. For other guests in your party to experience the Express Pass with you, each guest must purchase their pass.

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How to Upgrade/Buy Universal Express Pass

All Express Passes at Universal Studios are sold as tickets, as an addition to your valid theme park admission ticket. It is important to know that all Express Passes are only good for one day. So if you are going for multiple days, you must purchase multiple tickets. If you are looking to purchase a Universal Orlando Express Pass day off, simply visit one of the ticket kiosks at the entry of either theme park entrance. If lines are too long there, head into the parks and see if one of the many other locations is any better.

• Online on the Universal Orlando website
• In the Universal Orlando app
• In person at the ticket kiosks
• Over the phone

Universal Express passes can also be purchased over the phone at (407-224-7840), at the theme park entrance, and at various locations throughout the parks, including Guest Services.

Can You Buy a Universal Express Pass Inside the Parks?

• Absolutely! Passes may be purchased at the ticket kiosks or the ticketing booths.

Can I buy the Universal Express Pass from the Park Prodigy?

Universal Orlando express passes can be purchased through The Park Prodigy, and even better, through discounted ticket bundles! The Park Prodigy offers discount Universal Express Pass tickets which you can find right here on our website. Not only can you receive discounted tickets and Universal express passes, but multi-day Park Prodigy tickets and vacation packages come with Early Park Admission too! 

We have travel experts ready to help you with all of your Universal Orlando needs and we offer free Universal touring plans and advice. If you’re looking to purchase any Universal Orlando tickets or discounted express pass bundles, make sure to reach out today or visit our Universal Orlando ticket page.

Tips and Tricks for How to Use Express Pass at Universal Studios

• Don’t Waste Your Express Pass – Pro Tip! Do not use your Universal Express pass on a line queue that is 15 minutes or under. Most likely, the Stand-By line will be almost a walk on, therefore you will be wasting your basic Express Pass ticket. If you have the Unlimited Express Pass, it won’t matter much when you go.
• Get on Hagrid’s and Mine-Cart Madness During EPA – You cannot use your Express Pass during Early Park Admission, so it’s the perfect time to get on non-participating rides – Hagrids and Mine-Cart Madness in Super Nintendo World! Hagrid’s Magical Creatures isn’t offered on Express Pass, so make sure to take advantage of EPA.
• Choose a Cheaper Time of Year to Visit – Express Passes have date-based pricing, the slower the time of year, the cheaper your theme park and Universal Orlando Express Passes will be.
• Purchase in Advance: Express Passes, especially during peak seasons, can sell out. Buy your pass as soon as you know you’re going to Universal Studios. Prices can also vary depending on the day, so purchasing early can help you lock in lower rates.

We had a ton of fun using the Universal Express Pass in Universal Hollywood this past summer. Which, if you didn’t know, Universal Hollywood also allows guests to purchase the Express Pass for their visit too!

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Universal Orlando Express Passes FAQ

Q: Do Universal Orlando Express Passes have Return Times?

A. No! The Universal Orlando Express pass does not have return times. Once you receive your Universal Express pass ticket, you can start heading into the parks and having fun! Just remember that there are rides that do not participate in express pass.

Q: Do Universal Express Passes Sell Out?

A. Yes! Universal express passes have been known to sell out, especially at peak times like Christmas and Thanksgiving weeks. If you are worried about express passes selling out, make sure to buy your Universal Orlando ticket and express pass bundle in advance!

Q: If I Use the Express Pass Queue, will I Miss Out on the Storyline or Theming?

A: For most of the experiences, yes. There is a completely separate queue that bypasses the regular lines for Universal express. You may have to sacrifice seeing the incredible Universal theming in the express line, but you won’t have to wait! There are some rides that you might not want to miss out on the queue experience that is offered with Express Pass – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Revenge of the Mummy, and Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. If wait times are low and you’ve already used your Express Pass, maybe try going through the regular line to see the immersive experience.

Q: If I Use the Express Pass Queue, will I Miss Out on the In-Queue Photo Ops?

A: Unfortunately yes, this falls in line with the theming and storyline of the queue. There is a completely separate queue for guests with passes, which most of the time excludes the stand-by line. You may have to sacrifice seeing the incredible Universal theming in the express pass line, but you won’t have to wait!

Q: Can you share the Universal Express Pass?

A: Unfortunately, you cannot share Express Passes at Universal Studios and each guest using one must have their own pass. Guests caught sharing Universal Express passes could be removed from the theme parks or even be banned from the resort. We do not think it is worth getting a ban for life trying to share an express pass. All Universal Orlando tickets are non-transferable, meaning you cannot give or sell your Universal ticket to anyone else. You can avoid this by always purchasing your tickets and passes through reputable travel agencies, like The Park Prodigy.

Q: What is the Average Wait Time with Universal Express Pass?

A: Universal Orlando wait times with Express Pass are significantly less than standby—usually only about 5-10 minutes with average crowd levels. Let’s say you visit on a weekend and most Universal Thrill Rides are over an hour wait. With the passes, you are only going to be waiting a fraction of that, like 10-12 minutes, on participating attractions.

Q: How much is Universal Fast Pass?

A: Universal Studios Express Passes start at $89.99, for a one-day, one-park basic pass. Prices can be much higher depending on what tier you are looking for, like multi-park or Unlimited Express Pass pricing. Express passes for Epic Universe will start at $130.00 per person for the brand-new Universal park.

When Is The Best Time To Visit Universal Orlando?

Our Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We break down the park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices by day, and average temperature.

Are You Ready to Plan Your Next Universal Orlando Trip?

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