express passes universal

[Elainehols]

can you buy the universal & IOA books of fast passes before you go or can you buy tickets that have it included

[galaxy]

I dont know if you can purchase them online or not. They are readily available at the gates and inside the Universal parks.

They do sell out early on at the busiiest times tho, and i believe you can prepurchase them over there too.

Hope this helps.

Galaxy
:smile:

[Elainehols]

Thanks,we are going at xmas and dont want it spoiled by spending most of our day in a queue. If anyone knows where I can buy them before I go please let me know

[Claire_L]

From previous threads I believe they can only be bought at the gate on the day they are to be used and that it is not always available. The other alternative is to book into a Universal hotel for one night for unlimited Universal Express ie Front Of The Line priviledges on both checkin and checkout day.
Claire :wink

[Earthbound]

Will be making full use of these at IoA & US. We're staying near to US so will pop in & ask if they can be prepurchased or not! :thumb:

[BCKloon]

These were the two options when we visited earlier this year

UNIVERSAL EXPRESS PLUS
Universal Express Plus Passes cost $15-$25 each depending on time of season at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

This single pass gives you the convenience of experiencing your favorite rides and attractions when you want.

Terms & conditions-
Reservations begin one hour after park opening.
Limit one time only per attraction using the Universal Express queue.
Anticipated maximum wait time 15 minutes.
Additional restrictions may apply and benefits subject to change without notice.
Limited supply available.



Universal Express Plus pass available at the following locations-

Universal Studios
Back to the Future the Store
Cartoon Store
Shaiken's Souvenirs
Nickstuff
Guest Services

Islands of Adventure
Dinostore
Toon Extra
The Dragon's Keep
The Marvel Alterniverse Store
Port Merchants Cart
Guest Services



Attractions which have Universal Express lines-

Universal Studios
Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast
Shrek 4-D
Twister...Ride It Out
Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue
Earthquake - The Big One
Jaws
Universal Horror Make-Up Show
Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time
Lucy a Tribute
Animal Planet Live!
A Day in the Park with Barney
E.T. Adventure
Men in Black Alien Attack
Back to the Future the Ride

Islands of Adventure
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Poseidon's Fury
Dueling Dragons
The Flying Unicorn
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
Doctor Doom's Fearfall
Incredible Hulk Coaster
The Cat in the Hat
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Caro-Seuss-el


UNIVERSAL EXPRESS
At Universal Orlando, the Universal Express program means that everyone who comes through the gates at Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure theme parks will have quick, easy access to virtually all the destination's most popular rides and attractions.

The program offers a whole new way for guests and their families to enjoy theme parks. Regardless of the type of ticket they hold, guests using the Universal Express program will be whisked onto rides and attractions all day long, every day of the year. That means there is no need to wait in a long line before enjoying such blockbuster attractions as the Incredible Hulk Coaster at Islands of Adventure or Men in Black Alien Attack at Universal Studios.

As part of the Universal Express system, resort guests - those people staying at on-site Universal hotels - have unprecedented, all-day express ride access to virtually all rides and attractions simply by showing their hotel room key. That program is available for guests staying at the Portofino Bay Hotel, the Hard Rock Hotel and the Royal Pacific Resort.

The program works this way:

Universal Orlando on-site hotel guests continue to get preferred access to virtually every ride and attraction and Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure simply by showing their hotel room key at each ride.

Theme park ticket holders can choose one of two possible windows of times for a single ride or attraction, and receive an Express Pass to experience that ride or attraction by presenting their ticket at any Universal Express distribution center located throughout both Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure. They simply show their Express Pass at each attraction for express ride access. They can get another Express Pass after visiting the attraction, after the chosen window of time has passed, or after two hours have passed.

[Elainehols]

Thankyou for all the info, I have just been looking at www.floridaonline and they seem to be selling their tickets with the price including the express pass system. Does anyone know of a catch here?

[paulac]

Are you looking at www.onlineflorida.co.uk ?

If you are, you may have misread it.

Is this what is says?

The standard 2 Day ticket offers two days of unlimited admission to Universal Studios® and Islands of Adventure®, unlimited park-to-park access and access to the Universal Express ride which allows you to bypass the regular queues and ride without waiting! Additionally, there are no night time cover charges at any of the live entertainment venues of Universal CityWalk® for seven consecutive nights.

I thiink the part where it says access to the Universal Express ride, it may just mean you can obtain one of the Express tickets from the ticket machines in the park.

Paula

[Earthbound]

The Express Pass system is available for ALL park guests free of charge - it's Universals equivalent of Disney's FastPass. The Express Plus option is available for an additional cost! Kimber post sums it all up nicely!!

[Elainehols]

hi Paula
i think you are right, my understanding is probably wrong. it s things like this that the dibb really worthwhile. i thought the express pass was going to be included in my ticket price