Casn I add Express to a day once at the park?

[supamaki]

Say I'm in the park and the lines are too long, can I add the express once I'm already in the park?

 

[Kivara]

Yes, there are little sandwich boards out front of places that sell it letting you know.

 

[macraven]

Most of the main stores sell ep also

 

[johde]

I would also add, if you have a multiday ticket, you can also upgrade your entire ticket to a ticket that includes unlimited express for everyday on your ticket. This would need to be done at guest services at the front of the park. I'm not sure if the one at the Hogwarts Express could handle it or not.

It would be cheaper than buying express passes each day. This is especially true if they are offering the buy 2 get the third free.

 

[supamaki]

I just bought an AP, so I have to pick the days I want to use, but I appreciate to advice. Thanks to all!

 

[johde]

I just bought an AP, so I have to pick the days I want to use, but I appreciate to advice. Thanks to all!

No problem, In that case, depending on how many days you're planning on using your pass, you could consider upgrading you pass to a premier pass. It would get you Express Pass after 4:00 ever day (single trip per ride per day). The Premier pass also get you a HHN ticket, 15% off food and merchandise (regular pass is 10%).

 

[macraven]

The premier pass is costly
I still get good deals with the preferred

Unless the person is local and can hit the parks late afternoon, I don't see the need for the high end AP

 

[supamaki]

I agree, I'm in NY so hoping to use these 1 maybe 2 trips. My concern is if the parks are crowded enough to warrant the express pass it'll be really expensive at that time.Right now it's not too bad, but if the crowd doesn't warrant them I'd hate to spend the money. Tough call...

 

[macraven]

i look at the florida resident page for discounted pass info
Georgia residents also get this perk

if you use the ap for park to parks at least two days, the preferred practically pays for itself.

the extra 5% discount on food and merch that goes with the premier, still not to my advantage.
i'm good with the 10% discounts.

see the note below the chart for the comparison for which pass you buy.

i know at premier level you can use the express lines once per date after 4:00.
that still is not enough for me to switch in case i was not staying deluxe on site.


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