DO Get a Lanyard<\/strong><\/h3>\nYou’ll be pulling out your Express Pass for scanning at most Universal attractions. Fishing in purses and pockets gets tiresome and risks losing these “golden tickets.” Plus, many of the more intense rides ask you to stow bags in lockers. Wearing your pass around your neck gives instant access, and you can\u00a0tuck it inside your shirt during the ride. Buy one ahead of your trip, or purchase one of Universal’s themed lanyards.<\/p>\n
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Express Pass? That’s for Muggles<\/em><\/p>\n\n
DON’T Think “Front of the Line” Means “No Line”<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Express Pass will whisk you past the majority of a standby queue, but it won’t get you on immediately. Everyone still goes through any preshow videos or safety spiels, and sometimes the Express Pass line will have hundreds of eager parkgoers in front of you. The Express Pass route also means you’ll skip some of the themed lines and explanations that set up the ride. Allow plenty of time\u00a0for any experience.<\/p>\n
DON’T Overplan<\/strong><\/h3>\nOther than usual caveats of arriving early and prioritizing\u00a0headliners, you won’t need to do Disney-level planning at Universal. Take your time circling a park,\u00a0stopping at what interests you. With Express Pass, you should be able to\u00a0cover one park per day without racing frantically from ride to ride. Don’t burn out using the pass as an excuse to overdo it.<\/p>\n
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This looks like such a sweet little house … with 50 switchbacks<\/em><\/p>\nDO use the Express Pass Line Whenever it is Available<\/strong><\/h3>\nUnless you want to check out the themed queue (recommended on some rides at least once), get in the Express Pass line. That standby line might look short from the outside or on the wait times board, but theme parks hide their lines artfully, and wait-time estimates can fluctuate wildly. Express Pass lines have priority, and often the lion’s share of rider capacity goes to that side of the holding pen. If you only have the single-use Express Pass, redeem\u00a0it during a busy midday time and use Single Rider Lines for a repeat ride.<\/p>\n
I’ve been to Universal Orlando twice, once during an off-peak time and again during spring break. Even during the slow season, I felt like the extra money I paid for Express Pass (by staying onsite) was well worth the time it saved in line and hassle. These do’s and dont’s of Universal Express Pass can help you make the most of this perk, if you’re able to budget a little extra for it.<\/p>\n
What instructions would you add to our list of do’s and dont’s of Universal Express Pass? Share in the comments.
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