Express Pass Guide
Master Universal's line-skipping service to maximize your park time.
Express Pass at Universal Orlando
Universal's system is simpler but more expensive. It acts like a front-of-the-line pass for almost every ride.
Express Pass (Standard)
Allows you to skip the regular line **one time** per participating attraction.
Simple to Use
Just show your pass at the Express entrance of the ride. No reservations or time windows needed.
Broad Coverage
Works on almost every ride and attraction across Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
Express Pass (Unlimited)
Allows you to skip the regular line **unlimited times** per participating attraction.
Re-Ride Your Favorites
Perfect for guests who want to ride their favorite attractions over and over without waiting.
Free with Premier Hotels
This is a huge perk! Guests staying at Universal's Premier hotels (Portofino Bay, Hard Rock Hotel, Royal Pacific) get FREE Express Unlimited passes for their entire party.
Strategy & Advice
Pros
- Extremely easy to use. No phone or reservations required.
- Included for free when staying at Universal's top-tier hotels.
- Drastically cuts down wait times, allowing you to easily do both parks in one day.
Cons
- Can be extremely expensive, often costing more than a park ticket itself.
- Does not work on a few rides, like Pteranodon Flyers.
- Prices fluctuate based on demand and can be very high on peak days.
Pro Tips
- If you are a family of 3 or 4, compare the cost of buying Express Passes vs. booking one night at a Premier Hotel. The hotel is often cheaper and a much better value.
- Wait to buy Express Pass until you are in the park and can see what the crowd levels are like.
- If you have Express Pass, start at the back of the park and work your way forward to avoid the initial morning rush.