Universal Express Passes - February

[Motherofboys]

Hello,
We will be there at this time next year (8th - 22nd Feb 2020).
Should I book one night at a Universal Hotel to get the 2 days of express passes included, or are the crowds light enough to not need to do this?
Thanks!

[Motherofboys]

Anyone?! 😁

[mozzman]

they did not look light this year depends if you dont mind waiting say 45 minutes plus for certain rides or do 3 rides in an hour with express pass .i value my time so i will buy it,but at 90 dollars each for a 2 park unlimited for 4 people i will also pay through the nose for it.
i am impatient so i have to do it. but i will not get it everyday i go.
i would say if you do get it dont spend time on long meals or looking around in shops get your moneys worth.
but whatever you decide have a great time

[JP81]

Depends how many in your party?
If there are 3+ then a night at a select hotel will more than cover the cost as you will get 2 days of express passes.

[Tinythepanda]

We’re currently here and have done February half term for the last 2 years. Presidents weekend is super busy and it’s also Mardi Gras so night times are busy too. Some rides 120 mins and a few others 45mins. We’re currently at RPR and do 1 night here each visit. Our boys are 7 and 10 and not the most patient so the Express Pass is a godsend. It’s also been really hot so the queues have been a welcome relief from the heat.

[Holidayfanatic]

Is it possible to check in very early to get the express passes? Ie if you are staying one night? Thanks for any advice

[WhereIBelong]

Originally Posted by Holidayfanatic

Is it possible to check in very early to get the express passes? Ie if you are staying one night? Thanks for any advice

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yes - we have done before 7am in the past.

Less important for early entry now as HP stuff is on the express access. (since there are so many more early entry hotel rooms now, all heading for the one or 2 rides that are open)

[novocastrian]

Originally Posted by Holidayfanatic

Is it possible to check in very early to get the express passes? Ie if you are staying one night? Thanks for any advice

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yes you an arrive/check in at say 07:00am, leave your bags with the hotel, your room key is your express pass

they will txt you when your room is ready

your express pass is valid all day on the departure day as well, again leave your bags woth the hotel/in the car

[Gaz Lear]

Universal was dead the 3 times I was there this monthh. Didn’t queue more the 20 minutes for any ride

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Motherofboys

Hello,
We will be there at this time next year (8th - 22nd Feb 2020).
Should I book one night at a Universal Hotel to get the 2 days of express passes included, or are the crowds light enough to not need to do this?
Thanks!

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They were not at all light this year in February, we were there late Jan / early Feb. There were very long queues everywhere. I would definitely want the passes.