Do I have to buy an Express Pass seperate?

[JoniGirl]

I already ordered my 5 park flex tickets from the Fan Club - but just noticed that Express Pass is not mentioned. Does anyone know if it is included with the 5 park flex tickets, or do I need to purchase them seperately?

Here is info from the site on 5 park flex tickets:

5 Park Orlando FlexTicket
This 5-Park Orlando FlexTicket* entitle you to:

Enjoy 14 consecutive days of unlimited park-to-park access to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld Orlando, Wet 'n Wild-Orlando and Busch Gardens-Tampa Bay
Visit any of the parks within the same day, as many times as you wish
You only have to pay for parking once each day, at the first park visited
CityWalk Party Pass** - Enjoy unlimited club-to-club access and incredible music and entertainment
Universal Studios - go beyond the screen and Ride the Movies at the number one movie studio theme park in the world.

Islands of Adventure - experience innovative thrills and unexpected adventures as the world's most cutting edge rides and attractions challenge all your senses.

SeaWorld Orlando - come face-to-face with amazing animals and challenge the floorless coaster. It doesn't get any closer than this.

Wet 'n Wild Orlando - Orlando's top water park offers the best variety of multi-passenger thrill rides and kids will love the elaborate water playground.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Where the rugged beauty of the Serengeti meets out of the world rides, adventure and entertainment.

Universal CityWalk - Orlando's hottest spot for entertainment offers the best in live music, dining, dancing, shopping, movies and more.


*5-Park Orlando FlexTickets expire 14 days from first day of use. **Not valid for separately ticketed concerts and special events. Not redeemable at Universal Cineplex. Some venues require 21 or older for admission. Valid photo identification required. Additional restrictions may apply.

 

[highlander447]

The 5 park tix does not come with express pass booklet this must be bought seperately although u can still get the free express tix from the machines by scanning your park tix

 

[JoniGirl]

I guess I am confused - what is the difference between the two? I assume that the Express Tix are like Disney's fast pass - while the booklet is for a scheduled time on each ride - is that right?

Boy am I lost!!


Thanks again!

 

[highlander447]

The Express booklet must be bought if u want to guarantee express tix for attractions at one park but yes they do have express machines similar to Disneys

 

[Tigger&Belle]

What hotel are you staying at. If you're staying onsite then your room key works as your express pass.

T&B

 

[gschmerl]

The FREE express pass machines work like Fast Pass at Disney. They give you a return time period. The express plus pass that you buy gives you ONE express entrance for each attraction whenever you want to go --no designated times, but it's only good for one day--one ride on each attraction.

 

[XAVIER]

Does anyone know how much the Express plus booklet costs?

 

[the Dark Marauder]

That depends entirely up to how busy the park is.

Non-peak season (9-6 or 9-7 park hours): $15-$20 per person for one day, one park express. $25-$30 per person for one day, two park express.

Peak season (9-8 to 8-11 park hours): $25-$30 per person for one day, one park express.


These prices are general and are subject to change without notice.

 

[Dznefreek]

The free express pass also gives you a choice of 2 different return times.

 

[Selina]

DM.....would we be able to buy the Expresspass Plus booklet a month in advance on-line? Also I saw you mentioned about the Combo one which allowed express plus to "ALL" the rides. I'm a bit confused on this....if you are buying an ordinary Expressplusbooklet - do you have to name the rides you want the express for? or is it for "ALL" the rides too. But then what would be the difference between that and the Combo one? I know there have been lots of threads on Express but have only flicked through them and haven't taken it in!!

 

[Letsbgoofy]

Selina,

I hope I can answer your questions...


Each Express Plus pass allows you one ride at each attraction that has the Express system. I believe that they now give you a card which is scanned at the ride rather that a booklet of tickets. Each pass is good at one park, for one day. I believe that off season you can buy a two park combo ticket.

The passes are available online. We are going at the end of June and when I checked a month or so ago the passes were $26/day. We are staying onsite, but I was curious about the cost.

 

[Selina]

Thankyou.

 

[JoniGirl]

Thanks for the help - I got it now.

With my fan club discount they are $24 / day. I think we are only going to order one days worth, and use the free express pass for the remainder. (Can't afford to do it everyday!! LOL!)