Premier passes

[LittleBitt]

My seasonal passes are about to expire and I was thinking of an upgrade to premier. The mailer I received says the after 4pm express pass is not good on the HP rides or train. I looked at the Universal site and it says Pteranodon flyers and "select attractions" are not included?

Does anyone happen to know for sure if the HP rides/train are included in the premiers after 4 express pass or definitely not?

Thanks for any info

 

[macraven]

Suggest you call the ap phone line for the information.

They would be the ones that can give you the correct info.

 

[LittleBitt]

I'll probably do that tomorrow, we've called with questions quite a bit lately and its hit or miss on how long it takes to get through at times.
I was just curious if anyone had any recent first hand experience.

Thanks for the response.

 

[Equestrian]

I was there over Easter weekend and I have the premiere pass. I was definitely able to use the Express after 4pm on Forbidden Journey, Gringotts, and Hogwarts Express both directions with no problem.

 

[SlytherinWasMyBackupHouse]

Based on the terms and conditions on the UO Passholder page :

"Valid Premier Annual Pass required for admission. Valid only after 4:00PM. Limit one (1) express ride access entry per participating attraction using the Universal Express™ queue. Not valid at Pteranodon Flyers™ at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, at Universal’s Volcano Bay, other select attractions, and separately ticketed events. Universal Express ride access at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure is a separate queue with a shorter wait time at participating attractions. Available during normal theme park operating hours only. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice."

So it looks like the only ride blocked is Pteradon Flyers.

Source : https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/tickets-packages/annual-passes/uoap-types/index.html

 

[LittleBitt]

Thanks so much Equestrian, I feel better knowing someone has actually used it on the HP rides.

We did call today and the first person we spoke to was "pretty sure" the rides were good to go on, lol, didn't have a lot of faith in their answer.
Called a bit later and got someone that was absolutely sure we just accidentally received one of the older renewal flyers from before the HP rides had EP.
The rides as stated by the person that used it above are indeed good for the premier passes.

Thanks for the responses everyone, I feel much better spending the money on that upgrade now

 

[mamapenguin]

Thanks so much Equestrian, I feel better knowing someone has actually used it on the HP rides.

We did call today and the first person we spoke to was "pretty sure" the rides were good to go on, lol, didn't have a lot of faith in their answer.
Called a bit later and got someone that was absolutely sure we just accidentally received one of the older renewal flyers from before the HP rides had EP.
The rides as stated by the person that used it above are indeed good for the premier passes.

Thanks for the responses everyone, I feel much better spending the money on that upgrade now

The parking alone is almost worth the difference. Just don't forget to remove the little piece of paper that they put under your wiper blade (I usually do). And don't forget about EE, you get that too.

 

[Dolby1000]

We just got our Premier Passes 3 weeks ago and were able to use them for Gringotts, Hogwarts Express and Forbidden Journey (not to mention Minions and Shrek), only 1 time per day, though. We are going this Saturday and hope to use them for Kong, Popeye, Jurassic Park and Hulk. They have a person scan your pass which is how they enforce it.

 

[LittleBitt]

Just got back from 5 nights at RPR. Went to WDW 2 half days and decided to finally let go of our Disney annuals and upgraded to Universals Premier passes
Couldn't be happier. Kiddo is 15 now and she just doesn't have the fun at wdw she did when younger.

Feels weird not having wdw passes after a decade with them but with all the changes at wdw and rides and eateries more of interest to a teen at Universal it's perfect for our little family.
Hope to get up there at least once a month and a few longer trips with the awesome 15 month deal.

Thanks for the input everyone

 

[macraven]

You’ll get good use out of those UO ap’s