Confused about express pass?

[limace]

we have old 7 day tickets for Universal. How much would it cost to add EP to them (we really don't want to go to the park for that many days)

It depends on when you go but it seems to be about $100 per person per day.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

we have old 7 day tickets for Universal. How much would it cost to add EP to them (we really don't want to go to the park for that many days)

You would buy the EP as a separate purchase, they are not connected to the tickets (although you do need tickets as admission).

 

[shawthorne44]

we have old 7 day tickets for Universal. How much would it cost to add EP to them (we really don't want to go to the park for that many days)

7 day tickets might be expensive enough to be about the price of a Premier Pass, so you could upgrade to that. That comes with EP's after 4pm. If you think 7 days is too much, then you could relax and do other stuff in the mornings and the arrive mid-afternoon as the crowds start to die down.

 

[EveDallas]

Does anyone know if EP's are unavailable online for the date we're going, if they have any at all to try and get in the parks? Or if they ever open up unavailable days for a few more? I'm kicking myself for not getting them when I bought tickets about a month ago and I don't even care how ridiculously expensive they are at this point. We were so looking forward to our Harry Potter day but I'm terrified now that it's going to be an awful experience and we won't actually get to experience much because Universal has said screw it, open the floodgates I've got the money....I just need the passes!

Just curious - how has Universal said "screw it - open the floodgates"? They are still operating at a reduced capacity, just like Disney.

 

[myhoney]

We are also planning our first trip to Universal after 6 days at Disney. One last full family trip before college enters our world. There are 6 of us so none of this is cheap! I have a reservation at Dockside Inn for $2806 for 3 nights in late August. If I upgrade to Portofino it's another $1400 but we get unlimited EPs. After a week at Disney with no FPs and the heat, I know I'll be glad to have the EPs but it just seems like a lot of money. Our 3 days at Universal won't be far off of our 6 days at Disney.

 

[bchbetha]

We are also planning our first trip to Universal after 6 days at Disney. One last full family trip before college enters our world. There are 6 of us so none of this is cheap! I have a reservation at Dockside Inn for $2806 for 3 nights in late August. If I upgrade to Portofino it's another $1400 but we get unlimited EPs. After a week at Disney with no FPs and the heat, I know I'll be glad to have the EPs but it just seems like a lot of money. Our 3 days at Universal won't be far off of our 6 days at Disney.

EPs have been running almost $200+ per person/ per day so 1 day would cost $1600 right there. Just click that button to switch your reservation. Though I wonder if Royal Pacific isn't cheaper? It often is.

 

[limace]

Of course, check out AP prices for the deluxe hotels.

 

[cschaaf]

There are 6 of us so none of this is cheap! I have a reservation at Dockside Inn for $2806 for 3 nights in late August.

Is that a package price? How many rooms? That's $930 per night - even if you have two rooms, that's north of $450 per night.

Six people does make it difficult to move to one of the premiere resorts. We travel with our 3 adult daughters and we get two rooms at a premiere. The girls share a room. The AP rates have saved us a lot of money.

 

[Terry McC]

y question is similar, but different. We will not be staying on property and have a military pass for United park entrance. Is the Express Pass for a single date only? ...as in we would need to buy one for each day we plan to be in the parks over a weekend?

 

[limace]

y question is similar, but different. We will not be staying on property and have a military pass for United park entrance. Is the Express Pass for a single date only? ...as in we would need to buy one for each day we plan to be in the parks over a weekend?

Yes.

 

[CBug70]

we have old 7 day tickets for Universal. How much would it cost to add EP to them (we really don't want to go to the park for that many days)

The cost of the EP is for one day and depends on the exact date. You won't need to buy for all 7 days - you can pick and choose, but you must select a specific date. The further OUT you purchase the EP, the cheaper it will be. If you wait until right before you go, you can risk them being sold out or paying a higher rate than if you purchased months beforehand.

 

[PPFlight75]

Quick question about the Mummy. I’ve used express pass before but see that the Mummy now has virtual line times. Do I need to reserve a virtual time but then go through the EP line or does the EP let me ride the mummy without a virtual time reservation?

 

[CBug70]

Quick question about the Mummy. I’ve used express pass before but see that the Mummy now has virtual line times. Do I need to reserve a virtual time but then go through the EP line or does the EP let me ride the mummy without a virtual time reservation?

We were just there on Tuesday and Wednesday with EPs and just went straight to the EP line.

 

[PPFlight75]

We were just there on Tuesday and Wednesday with EPs and just went straight to the EP line.

Ok great thank you! That’s my favorite ride and I want to ride it a lot lol!

 

[CBug70]

Ok great thank you! That’s my favorite ride and I want to ride it a lot lol!

You're welcome. The EP makes it so you pretty much get right on. It was money well spent. Have a fabulous time!!!

 

[PPFlight75]

You're welcome. The EP makes it so you pretty much get right on. It was money well spent. Have a fabulous time!!!

Thank you!

 

[trishadono]

Thank you!

Can’t wait for that ride. Dh watched the movies so many times! (I watched some)Dd asks why do I need that ride? It’s a “thing” you will get when you have been married over 25 years lol.

 

[PPFlight75]

Can’t wait for that ride. Dh watched the movies so many times! (I watched some)Dd asks why do I need that ride? It’s a “thing” you will get when you have been married over 25 years lol.

Lol that’s right

 

[shawthorne44]

Quick question about the Mummy. I’ve used express pass before but see that the Mummy now has virtual line times. Do I need to reserve a virtual time but then go through the EP line or does the EP let me ride the mummy without a virtual time reservation?

If Express Pass is allowed, it trumps Virtual. So, with EP, the only virtual reservation you'd need is Hagrid's.

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

We’re planning on using our DVC points to stay at Disney but won’t be entering the parks due to the AP not being available so we decided to try universal for the day! Since we will only be there for one day (is 1 day enough time?) I want the express pass.

I went to universals site to buy tickets but I’m so confused. Do I need to add my theme park ticket to the cart AND the express pass? Or does the express pass include park admission? It seems to be SUPER EXPENSIVE to buy a one day ticket with express pass. Their website is not the most user friendly, I have no idea what I’m doing.

As much as Disney IT sucks, their website is far and away superior to Universal's. I HATE the Uni website. I'm going with DD in Sept (RPR CL) and DH in October. DH and I have a room at RPR but I think I want to switch to CL and maybe to HRH, but the thought of getting on that website again