Virtual Line and Express Pass Question

[jakelayla]

We are visiting Universal next Saturday (5/1) and have a question about virtual lines and Express pass. We are staying at the Royal Pacific Resort so we have unlimited Express Passes. My question is, if a line has a Virtual Line, can we still use the Express Pass line or do we also have to get in “virtual line”? I know Hadgrid’s is the exception, asking about the rides that have Express Pass entrance AND has a virtual line due to attendance capacity like Revenge of the Mummy. Thank you in advance!

 

[MinnieMSue]

Express pass trumps virtual line for mummy so you can just go into the express line

 

[dancergirlsmom]

Yes, you can use your express pass even when a ride has a virtual line with the exception of Hagrids which doesn't take express pass.

 

[puffkin]

Virtual Lines can fill up, but they will still let you in the EP line. So always use that first. The exception of course being Hagrids.

 

[kmedina]

How does the virtual line work? I know I only have to worry about it for 2 rides, but I'd like to get to those lines early if possible.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

If the ride is using a virtual queue, you select a time on the App (ie, 4:00-4:20) and show up at that time to stand in the physical line & then ride. If using a virtual queue, there is no standby line otherwise (you cannot bypass the virtual queue when the ride is using it). The exception is for Express Passes, that is a separate line so no need to bother with virtual queue.

 

[kmedina]

If the ride is using a virtual queue, you select a time on the App (ie, 4:00-4:20) and show up at that time to stand in the physical line & then ride. If using a virtual queue, there is no standby line otherwise (you cannot bypass the virtual queue when the ride is using it). The exception is for Express Passes, that is a separate line so no need to bother with virtual queue.

Thanks so much.