Ticket question......first time Uni visitor - The DIS Discussion Forums

karensi · 10-21-2009, 10:36 AM

OK, I am biting the bullet and have finally agreed to spend a day at Universal Studios (or IOA??) with my family. We will be staying off site.

I have learned that there is an Express Plus Pass that will give us FOTL access (yes, I know, just one time for each ride) but here is my question. We usually buy from Undercover Tourist, but I see that the Express Pass is not included in any of their ticket options. Do I have to buy the regular admission ticket (from UT) then get the EP at the gate? Is that the only way to do it? I was hoping to have everything (entrance ticket AND Express Pass) ready to go ahead of time.
Is that possible, or can I only buy the EP at the gate?

TIA,Karen

Metro West · 10-21-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by karensi

OK, I am biting the bullet and have finally agreed to spend a day at Universal Studios (or IOA??) with my family. We will be staying off site.

I have learned that there is an Express Plus Pass that will give us FOTL access (yes, I know, just one time for each ride) but here is my question. We usually buy from Undercover Tourist, but I see that the Express Pass is not included in any of their ticket options. Do I have to buy the regular admission ticket (from UT) then get the EP at the gate? Is that the only way to do it? I was hoping to have everything (entrance ticket AND Express Pass) ready to go ahead of time.
Is that possible, or can I only buy the EP at the gate?

TIA,Karen

The EP can be purchased at either park in most stores. However...it's usually recommended to wait until you arrive to purchase the EP as you may not need it.

karensi · 10-21-2009, 11:21 AM

Thank you, again, Metro West.
From your answer it seems that the EP would not be purchased at the gate exactly, but in a store, I guess at the entrance to the park?

TIA, Karen

Metro West · 10-21-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by karensi

Thank you, again, Metro West.
From your answer it seems that the EP would not be purchased at the gate exactly, but in a store, I guess at the entrance to the park?

TIA, Karen

You can purchase them at the gate but you'll have to wait in the long lines at the ticket windows and if it's a slower day where the lines aren't too long, you would be wasting your money. The main stores inside each park are right in the front of the parks.

damo · 10-21-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by karensi

Thank you, again, Metro West.
From your answer it seems that the EP would not be purchased at the gate exactly, but in a store, I guess at the entrance to the park?

TIA, Karen

It is available at most stores throughout the parks.

macraven · 10-22-2009, 01:05 PM

i don't know the dates you plan to be at UO.

this link will show you the cost of the epp for the next few months.
https://secure.universalstudios.com/...ternalID=UOUEP

if the cost for the day you plan to go is $19.99 for the epp, don't buy them.

when the epp is that low, it is an indicator of a low crowd day in the park.

like the other homies posted, wait until you are in the park to make the decision of needing the epp.

dave 2 · 10-27-2009, 07:58 PM

We are planning on going to Univ Studios on Dec 23 with rewards miles. Planning on getting EP(25.99 that day), do these ever run out or can we wait till we get there?

macraven · 10-27-2009, 08:11 PM

dave, with the epp at that price, the day should not be a crowded one.

get to the park before it opens, do everything you want and then decide if you need the epp for the rest of the day.

if you started at one park and the lines at the other side are lengthy, then consider buying the epp for that park.

at that low price, i doubt they would run out of them.

10-21-2009, 10:36 AM	#1
karensi Taking grandchildren to WDW will be a magical experience! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Staten Island,N.Y. Posts: 1,201	Ticket question......first time Uni visitor OK, I am biting the bullet and have finally agreed to spend a day at Universal Studios (or IOA??) with my family. We will be staying off site. I have learned that there is an Express Plus Pass that will give us FOTL access (yes, I know, just one time for each ride) but here is my question. We usually buy from Undercover Tourist, but I see that the Express Pass is not included in any of their ticket options. Do I have to buy the regular admission ticket (from UT) then get the EP at the gate? Is that the only way to do it? I was hoping to have everything (entrance ticket AND Express Pass) ready to go ahead of time. Is that possible, or can I only buy the EP at the gate? TIA,Karen __________________ Owner - October 2009

10-21-2009, 11:21 AM	#3
karensi Taking grandchildren to WDW will be a magical experience! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Staten Island,N.Y. Posts: 1,201	Thank you, again, Metro West. From your answer it seems that the EP would not be purchased at the gate exactly, but in a store, I guess at the entrance to the park? TIA, Karen __________________ Owner - October 2009

10-22-2009, 01:05 PM	#6
macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 42,412	i don't know the dates you plan to be at UO. this link will show you the cost of the epp for the next few months. https://secure.universalstudios.com/...ternalID=UOUEP if the cost for the day you plan to go is $19.99 for the epp, don't buy them. when the epp is that low, it is an indicator of a low crowd day in the park. like the other homies posted, wait until you are in the park to make the decision of needing the epp. __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

10-27-2009, 07:58 PM	#7
dave 2 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 15	Ep We are planning on going to Univ Studios on Dec 23 with rewards miles. Planning on getting EP(25.99 that day), do these ever run out or can we wait till we get there?

10-27-2009, 08:11 PM	#8
macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 42,412	dave, with the epp at that price, the day should not be a crowded one. get to the park before it opens, do everything you want and then decide if you need the epp for the rest of the day. if you started at one park and the lines at the other side are lengthy, then consider buying the epp for that park. at that low price, i doubt they would run out of them. __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

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