I was there on Thanksgiving no express pass. Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun. The busiest day was Friday. We were able to ride everything easily in universal side. Friday was very busy at IOA. Saturday at universal side rode stuff twice. Sunday at IOA did most things twice. Even got bored at some point but we saw shows. Had reservations for mythos. Ate at multiple places. My 16 year old got picked for ollivanders. Gained a butter beer addiction 😅 ate peanut butter and strawberry ice cream, bought wands for the kids. Amazing trip loved it way more in 4 days at universal studios than a week at disney
Universal Express Pass is much better than Disney Lightning Lane (or whatever they’re calling it these days). We’ve had a great time all the times we’ve used it. Disney should take note. Also, Happy belated birthday Molly!
@@metallicnole4514 yes all is good but you don't have to spam refresh an app for days before your trip, then stick strictly to those times, ride (hopefully) everything only once. with universal you just show up, and do whatever, whenever. higher price for much more conveience
They do now have a simple version with their LL Premiere Pass (per park) but, yes, the price tag is HEFTY. If you have a larger group and the budget- VIP tour might make more sense too.
We tried staying at Hard Rock to get express the first time we went to Universal and I was sold! We’ve gone several times since and I will not do it if I don’t book one of the premium hotels! So so worth it!!! Universal is amazing! 🥰
I always stay at either Royal Pacific Resort or Hard Rock Hotel when at Universal. I love the walking distance to the parks, and of course ZERO planning...it's wonderful!
I was at Disney the week of thanksgiving this year and Molly’s wisdom allowed us to get on 11 rides ON thanksgiving, without multi pass lightening lane. We also stopped at the Tambu lounge and everyone loved the noods. ❤️🌴🍹🌺 Thank you for teaching me to fiddle faddle!!! 😂
we stay at royal pacific to get the "free" express pass. Absolutely worth it! I should add that we can only visit in the summer (this past summer smack on fourth of july week), so express pass is almost a must have.
The express pass saves even more than you listed in the video since you get it on check in AND check out days! With 3 people paying $300/day per person that'd be $1800 worth of Express for that $600 hotel room!
weird pro tip - your hotel key card is your express pass, if you're in one of those 3 resorts. when I stayed at hard rock a while back, I didn't know it was a thing they just told us it was a thing. had no idea it was the key card, and spent half the day waiting in lines. 😅😅😅😅
One thing I've done is gone to Universal after coming in from a Port Canaveral cruise, stay one night at Royal Pacific and use the express pass for that day and the next before flying home late in the day.
The only time I don't use Universal Express is during OI Meetups. I still go to the park during the day, but spend those days doing live entertainment, shows and exploring.
Omg I would love to see the Mam Fam cover an OI meetup! We went for the last two years and it was the best! I would love to hear your take on it all! ✨🌿🌈🦋
I think Disney is beginning to learn. Free Fastpass is never coming back, but I do think Disney should eliminate the cheaper multipass Lightning Lane, make the Premier more available and cheaper and include it if you stay at a Deluxe hotel.
Universal videos are my fave! I guess that's the Potterhead in me. I have yet to use Express Pass after 4 with my UOAP. Will definitely be doing so on my next visit to the parks!
For us the times we go through the year always seem to be slower so we never get Express Pass but for a single night of HHN we will definitely be getting Express Pass!!
I always love a Mammoth Club video at Universal! The Express Pass is awesome & Molly is 100% correct - if you want Express & you can afford to stay at one of the three top-tier resorts, do that for sure. And Transformers is definitely underrated (Molly is also correct about that). It's better than Spider-Man imo.
The best perk to book the hotel , you get express for check in and check out day. This increased the value and we've done this in high volume times.. even when we were also paying the mouse for a hotel.
Hello, Molly how are you? I am a regular viewer of your UA-cam channel. I have seen all your videos and your content qualities are very good. how much I enjoy your video content. - "Your channel always leaves me excited for the next upload!"Good Luck
Is there a way to add closed captioning after upload? I noticed on the EPCOT Fest of the Holidays and this video doesn’t have closed captioning. I am not HoH, but do appreciate CC to not have to listen as loud in quieter environments.
For some reason, UA-cam is still processing the subtitles on both of these videos. We're not sure why it's taking so long and unfortunately, there's nothing we can do while they are processing but we hope they are finished soon!!!
The one thing to remember when pricing the hotel stay, the price typically goes up when you add additional guests . In the past they would only provide express passes for the guests actually registered on your reservation. (I haven’t been recently, so can’t confirm if this is still the same.)
Agreed re: House Cup. Dumbledore: "I have a few last minute points to add, and then no one can add any after me - this past winter, Harry Potter made a full recovery of a minor cold - 2,500 points to GRYFFINDOOOOOORRR!!"
Does anyone know if the after four express pass that comes with the level of annual pass Molly has is multi rides on the same attraction like the hotel express press or just once a day on each ride? Thank you.
If you stay in a resort and receive express pass. Can you upgrade it to unlimited express pass? If so is that through hotel or do you contact the park?
The premium Loews hotels which are Royal Pacific, Hard Rock and Portofino give you unlimited express pass already with your stay! It really is worth the extra cost of the rooms cos it means you can get on everything (except Hagrids) as many times as you like for your whole stay! Any of the other Universal hotels don’t come with any express passes and you’d have to buy them separately.
@@meganallday… We always stay at HR/PB/RP to take advantage of the included EP.. So much easier holidaying at Universal than Disney these days with all the planning they require..
I was there on Thanksgiving no express pass. Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun. The busiest day was Friday. We were able to ride everything easily in universal side. Friday was very busy at IOA. Saturday at universal side rode stuff twice. Sunday at IOA did most things twice. Even got bored at some point but we saw shows. Had reservations for mythos. Ate at multiple places. My 16 year old got picked for ollivanders. Gained a butter beer addiction 😅 ate peanut butter and strawberry ice cream, bought wands for the kids. Amazing trip loved it way more in 4 days at universal studios than a week at disney
Universal Express Pass is much better than Disney Lightning Lane (or whatever they’re calling it these days). We’ve had a great time all the times we’ve used it. Disney should take note. Also, Happy belated birthday Molly!
I do enjoy the lower price of multipass and I've had no issues with it to get on the rides I want.
@@metallicnole4514 yes all is good but you don't have to spam refresh an app for days before your trip, then stick strictly to those times, ride (hopefully) everything only once.
with universal you just show up, and do whatever, whenever. higher price for much more conveience
I wish Disney would simplify their system like this.
You would think!
But not with that price tag!! Yikes
@@heatherhuffman7445 If they included it in the hotel pricing like Universal does, it would be great.
@@heatherhuffman7445 if it was included with the hotels like Universal, it would be a great deal.
They do now have a simple version with their LL Premiere Pass (per park) but, yes, the price tag is HEFTY. If you have a larger group and the budget- VIP tour might make more sense too.
We tried staying at Hard Rock to get express the first time we went to Universal and I was sold! We’ve gone several times since and I will not do it if I don’t book one of the premium hotels! So so worth it!!! Universal is amazing! 🥰
I finally got to watch the nighttime show when we were there last week and I sobbed. It was so beautiful!
I always stay at either Royal Pacific Resort or Hard Rock Hotel when at Universal. I love the walking distance to the parks, and of course ZERO planning...it's wonderful!
When I went with my family we stayed at Portofino Bay and got free express! Always fun to go to Universal and get access to the front of the line!
🎼 Happy Birthday, dear Molly
May it be bright and jolly
Yeah, you’re getting old
But your heart’s gold
And you’re loved for your folly! 🎶🎉
I was at Disney the week of thanksgiving this year and Molly’s wisdom allowed us to get on 11 rides ON thanksgiving, without multi pass lightening lane. We also stopped at the Tambu lounge and everyone loved the noods. ❤️🌴🍹🌺
Thank you for teaching me to fiddle faddle!!! 😂
Universal’s express pass is SO EASY TO USE! We learned LL/Multipass from the best of the best, but this is just easy breezy!
Wish Disney would do this!!! You are always on a schedule at Disney :(
@@mike9147.. Disneys system is an absolute farce..
Our first trip is this summer, I booked at Royal pacific, for 5 persons. The expense of premium hotel is worth it!
We stayed at Royal Pacific in October when we did Horror Nights, I will never not stay at a premier hotel again, the Express pass was AMAZING!
we stay at royal pacific to get the "free" express pass. Absolutely worth it! I should add that we can only visit in the summer (this past summer smack on fourth of july week), so express pass is almost a must have.
wake up Mam Fam - Molly has a new video!
The express pass saves even more than you listed in the video since you get it on check in AND check out days!
With 3 people paying $300/day per person that'd be $1800 worth of Express for that $600 hotel room!
hotel rooms on non-peak times are generally 300-500, so you'd save even more
I love universal video 's. I always stay in the right hotel to get the express pass. Totally worth it.
Happy Belated Birthday Molly! The Ghostbusters section of Cinesational is my fave!
weird pro tip - your hotel key card is your express pass, if you're in one of those 3 resorts. when I stayed at hard rock a while back, I didn't know it was a thing they just told us it was a thing. had no idea it was the key card, and spent half the day waiting in lines. 😅😅😅😅
One thing I've done is gone to Universal after coming in from a Port Canaveral cruise, stay one night at Royal Pacific and use the express pass for that day and the next before flying home late in the day.
The only time I don't use Universal Express is during OI Meetups. I still go to the park during the day, but spend those days doing live entertainment, shows and exploring.
Love the meetups! Just got tickets to the one in Feb. I would love to see Allan and Molly come with Tyler 😁
Omg I would love to see the Mam Fam cover an OI meetup! We went for the last two years and it was the best! I would love to hear your take on it all! ✨🌿🌈🦋
I think Disney is beginning to learn. Free Fastpass is never coming back, but I do think Disney should eliminate the cheaper multipass Lightning Lane, make the Premier more available and cheaper and include it if you stay at a Deluxe hotel.
Your theme park knowledge is awesome, Your experience working in the theme park world helps countless people ❤mammoth clubs videos
Universal videos are my fave! I guess that's the Potterhead in me. I have yet to use Express Pass after 4 with my UOAP. Will definitely be doing so on my next visit to the parks!
For us the times we go through the year always seem to be slower so we never get Express Pass but for a single night of HHN we will definitely be getting Express Pass!!
I was just telling my boyfriend the other day how I can't wait for you to do this exact video 😅❤
I always love a Mammoth Club video at Universal! The Express Pass is awesome & Molly is 100% correct - if you want Express & you can afford to stay at one of the three top-tier resorts, do that for sure. And Transformers is definitely underrated (Molly is also correct about that). It's better than Spider-Man imo.
Molly! Yay! I have been waiting for this video!
Hope everyone had an awesome thanksgiving. Always a great Friday when the Mammoth Club upload
The best perk to book the hotel , you get express for check in and check out day. This increased the value and we've done this in high volume times.. even when we were also paying the mouse for a hotel.
We are doing the exact same thing next Thanksgiving when we go
Molly, you look so different without ears!!!
Hello, Molly how are you? I am a regular viewer of your UA-cam channel. I have seen all your videos and your content qualities are very good. how much I enjoy your video content. - "Your channel always leaves me excited for the next upload!"Good Luck
Molly, if you love John Williams’ music, there is a John Williams orchestra concert at the Dr. Phillips center in April!!!
Morning Fam
With check in and check out day access, you break even on the hotel room with just one person!
Just came back and everything is 15 min or less (minus hagrid’s and velocicoaster) if you can go the first week in December do it!
I love these type of videos. Great video 😊
Is there a way to add closed captioning after upload? I noticed on the EPCOT Fest of the Holidays and this video doesn’t have closed captioning. I am not HoH, but do appreciate CC to not have to listen as loud in quieter environments.
For some reason, UA-cam is still processing the subtitles on both of these videos. We're not sure why it's taking so long and unfortunately, there's nothing we can do while they are processing but we hope they are finished soon!!!
thank you for explaining! I knew it wasn’t intentional and appreciate the explanation.
Looks like they are done on this video now! (Still processing on Festival of the Holidays *sigh*)
Molly salty af about Harry being albus favorite. I could feel her disgust in the pits of my house cup soul 😂😂😂.
Happy delayed birthday, Molly
The one thing to remember when pricing the hotel stay, the price typically goes up when you add additional guests . In the past they would only provide express passes for the guests actually registered on your reservation. (I haven’t been recently, so can’t confirm if this is still the same.)
WE WERE THERE AND DIDN'T SEE YOU😂😢!!!
Serious question. What lipstick are you wearing? Love it!
I’m local and go every weekend but I stay away thanksgiving week
Transformers is my favorite ride and I always do that first... love it!
11:10 silly, UOR 😂
No Trollercoaster? :(
I'm a huge Trolls fan
Agreed re: House Cup. Dumbledore: "I have a few last minute points to add, and then no one can add any after me - this past winter, Harry Potter made a full recovery of a minor cold - 2,500 points to GRYFFINDOOOOOORRR!!"
Right?! Share some with Ravenclaw!
Hey Molly ride the Jaws ride hahaha
I loved the Transformers ride
And Disney fans complained about $20 Genie+. 😂
Yes because it's a total rip off when it used to be completely free
Does anyone know if the after four express pass that comes with the level of annual pass Molly has is multi rides on the same attraction like the hotel express press or just once a day on each ride? Thank you.
i believe it may be a one use time if i’m not mistaken
I’ll be going there for the first time during the first weekend of March. Would you recommend 1 park per day or park hopper with express.
I always get a park to park
If you want to ride Hogwart Express (which I suggest), you will have to have a park to park ticket.
Just wondering, does Gringotts still have a single rider line?
It does indeed.
I so wish Disney would dop an Express pass. Disney has you your phone and on a schedule your whole visit! :(
What was the cost for November though? You’re showing December’s rates
If you stay in a resort and receive express pass. Can you upgrade it to unlimited express pass? If so is that through hotel or do you contact the park?
The premium Loews hotels which are Royal Pacific, Hard Rock and Portofino give you unlimited express pass already with your stay! It really is worth the extra cost of the rooms cos it means you can get on everything (except Hagrids) as many times as you like for your whole stay!
Any of the other Universal hotels don’t come with any express passes and you’d have to buy them separately.
@ thank you
10:50 Heh. Silver line-ing.
9:49 😂
This pass knocks Disneys monstrosity of a pass out of the park..
The Disney system is an absolute joke and so overly complicated is unbelievable 😳
It’s also hundreds of dollars less 🤷♀️
@@meganallday… We always stay at HR/PB/RP to take advantage of the included EP..
So much easier holidaying at Universal than Disney these days with all the planning they require..
Price wise the pass is $438.05 Australian dollars 😅
HOW MANY KIDS HERE!!!
Ozempic?
After 4? There must be a reason they offer it after 4. Not a great example
It's only after 4pm as a perk of our annual pass. For guests purchasing the system, it's all day long.