Hi! Thanks a lot for the tips, it worked for me and my girlfriend today! (May 10th 2023). I'd like to share my experience since it was slightly different, in case it can help others! I will also post this comment on your other (longer) video, hope this is ok! 1) a bit of context about our trip, since it is important for the following: it was planned last minute to have affordable flight tickets (long story short), so I bought the entry tickets for the park a bit more than two weeks before the selected date. We chose a Wednesday, just after the Golden Week so we got the lowest price for the entry ticket (8600¥). At that point, there were still some express passes available for that day starting from about 14000¥, but we decided not to take them. 2) I was able to register our entry tickets the day before in my hotel (I tested right when I bought them without success, but not since then so not sure when it starts). The day we visited, the official opening hour was 9:30. For some unrelated reasons, we were staying in Nagoya, about 1h45 from the park. It was physically impossible for us to get to the park before 8am (unless we took the first nozomi shinkansen, but it is not included in the JR pass so it would have cost us about 6500¥ per person to arrive at 7:44). Hence we arrived at the earliest possible time, 8:01, which I thought should be ok. When we got there, there was already quite a lot of people, but nothing really scary, we were just past the tickets boothsq. However I noticed there was a separate queue for people with early access tickets (that you can get essentially by staying in a hotel affiliated with the park). I got a bit scared since I thought they might finally have decided that early access should only be for these people (which in a way would make sense). At 8:30, they opened the gates for people with an early access ticket. At 8h45, to my great relief, they opened the gates for us. We then rushed for Nintendo World, got there by 9am and could enter without any problem. They started asking for area timed tickets from 10am, so there was a good time window. By the way, please do not run. First it is forbidden and staff will stop you if they see you (but they cannot check everybody). Second, it is not necessary, there is plenty of time (+ as I'll tell later there is a good chance you can get an area ticket anyway). Third, it is actually dangerous: there are a lot of people, among them a lot of kids and we actually saw a young boy getting bumped by two guys that did not even look back. So walk fast, sure, but do not run. You're just wasting your energy and bothering everybody, in the worst case it could even impact the park rules, as Japanese tend to do sometimes (e.g. the sgaff pf super potato in Akihabara is a lot less friendly with foreigners now, because of the behaviors of some disrespectful people). So, I'm not sure if this is a new way of doing this, or if arriving at 7:30 allows you to enter the early access queue without a ticket, but if you arrive 1 hour and a half before the opening, it should be fine anyway, you just won't be the first people in the park. All this being said, it was one of the least crowded day so I would arrive earlier than we did on a more busy day. 3) about the area entry tickets, they do not run out of stock as fast as I thought (on a not crowded day). At 10am, I checked and could have secured an area ticket for 10am without any problem. I checked again at about 13:30 while queuing and could reserve a ticket for several time windows from 14:00 to 15:00. So in case you cannot enter, it should still be fine to get in, I was not looking frantically and git lots of opportunities. Since once you leave the area you cannot reenter without ticket, it is possible if you enter before the restruction to save a ticket for later,in case you leave and realize you forgot something. Note that you can only reserve one area ticket per day, so it works only once. Yet, I would advise not doing so as this might prevent someone who never got in to have this chance, so be mindful and try to leave only when you're sure (or take a very late entry, just for shopping for example). To give you an idea of the time it takes, we were in Nintendo from 9am to 5pm, taking our time, doing both rides twice, eating at the restaurant and doing eveything else, including photos with Mario & cie, we left deeply satisfied and still got 2h to try the rest of the park (closing time was 7pm). 4) About the rides: once inside, we went for a power-up band (for those interested, they released a limited edition Gold Mario band on March 2023 for the second anniversary of Nintendo World, as of May 10th 2023, they are still available but are not doing anything more than the regular bands, as far as I know). Then we rushed for Mario Kart and were allowed (actually asked) to take the fast access lane since they were not checking yet for express pass so we got the ride really fast. Being together in the ride only makes sense if you are 3 or 4 for the team score, so I would advise to use the single rider lane for a second, or a third ride, it really speeds up things (but you miss the nice items displayed on the regular lane). Also, make sure you press the power band several time on the kart to be sure it connects. Since it is not super clear when and if it did it properly, my girlfriend was actually not connected on her first ride although she seemed to do it correctly. In general, although it works pretty well most of the time, the band is sometimes not recognised and it gets frustrating when it happens in Mario Kart since you don't receive the coins etc (for the other interactions in the park, you can simply try again or ask nicely the staff, they are super super friendly, even more if you can speak japanese but don'tbe afraid if you don't). Then we went for Yoshi, the waiting time was said to be 40 minutes but we only waited for 20 minutes or so. The same happened the second time we did it as well. In general, it seems that Mario Kart is more crowded than Yoshi, especially since the waiting time seems overestimated. For the restaurant (Kinopio cafe), it might be a good idea to get there early. We went at 10:50, received a ticket to come back between 11:15 and 11:30, went back at 11:15, ordered at 11:30 and started eating at 11:50. It might take more time if you go later, but i have the feeling their ticketing system works well. For the other food shops, the queue never seemed to long (maybe for the popcorns but we didn't take them). If you're in a rush, I woukd suggest the koopa shell calzone at the Yoshi cafe, it's fast, "cheap", tasty and fills the belly enough. The little games involving the power band have little queues but it never takes more than a few minutes to get to play them and they are quite entertaining (some more than others). Finally, for the photos, if you really want to do them, I'd suggest to do Mario and Luigi either directly when you get there in the morning or when you see that some people leave the queue when they do a break. Otherwise, it can take easily 40 minutes. Peach takes 10-15 minutes and Toad (Kinopio) is in "free access", you just need to wave at him and call him. 5) as I said, we didn't see much of the rest of the park since it was not our main goal, but I still have some insights because it is actually a pretty great ressort besides Nintendo: the Harry Potter part is really cool, the Forbidden Journey is amazing, and the Hyppogriff ride is quite cool for a "soft" roller coaster (but is not worth 75 minutes of queuing). We wanted to do the Minions ride, but we couldn't due to bad judgment: we tought (and the queing times on the app conforted us) that the Harry Potter rides would be more crowded than the Minions, and it was closer to Nintendo so we went there first. What actually happened is that the times in HP halved, while the Minions doubled. At 6pm, the Minion was 55 minutes (and we arrived to late, they closed at 18:05), while Forbidden Journey dropped to 15 minutes, and Hyppogriff to 25 (which is much more reasonable for this ride). They were even allowing access to Forbidden journey at 18:50 when we got off the Hippogriff. So, can't be 100% sure it is a constant but keep this in mind. Also, it seems that if you have an express pass you can still enter if the ride is closed, I saw some people enter the Minions that way after we were turned down. Also, if staff see you rushing towards the ride as they are closing, there is a good chance they will let you in if you ask nicely (but onge it's closed, it's closed). Here it is, sorry for the very long message, hope it helps anyone!
Hi!! Just wanted to say that I watched your video and managed to take my whole family to Super Nintendo World without an express pass ON A SUNDAY! Thank you so much 💖
@@kaitaiso5375 Yep i went an hour before the official opening time shown on their website. I scanned our e-tickets the moment i entered the park, and managed to secure a slot at Super Nintendo World! The timed entry registration closed by 12pm though, so its recommended to go as early as possible :)
Me and my wife just went 2 days ago, this information was very useful, just wanted to mention something, when we got to the park, in the app when trying to reserve area timed entry ticket, it said (before the park opened) No Timed Entry Ticket (in red) and i thought that it was sold out with not more slots, but it just means that there is free entry, then it changes and let’s you reserve, anyway we entered without reservation because we went early but, going out the amount of people making line was huge, btw if you are planning to eat at kinopio’s cafe, when is too crowded there is 2 lines one for getting time tickets to come back and the other one to redeem them and enter to eat. Anyway this video helps alot.
Hello, I just wanna confirm that what Kensho said it's totally true. I went to the park on Monday 2-21-23 (where the opening time should be at 10am based on the web page specifications) and they opened at 8.50am to be exactly (they opened around 8.20am for the people hosting at the Universal hotel, it's like one of the beneficts I think). Right after they opened we went to super mario world without issues. We used the Single Rider option and we did Yoshi and Mario kart games waiting less than 5 minutes each. Super awesome. The super final trick to add here is that you can reserve using the application a Time Entry for the night, so you will enjoy the park in day and night (which is super different in terms of illumination and beautifulness, you can get different types of photos, etc). Enjoy guys and thanks for the video. Cheers
Just wanted to say thank you for your tips. We did everything you suggested and and we had no issues getting into Super Nintendo Land without an express pass. These tips helped us a lot today. Thank you very much.
@@13ankP we arrived at 6am. There was quite a few people already lined up. However they seemed to let everyone into Super Nintendo land.once we got into the park we got our bands and went straight to Mario cart ride and Yoshis Adventure. If you go later in the day the wait times are insane.
Hi.. ur video really a life saver for my family. We bought 1.5 days ticket for USJ for our holiday in mid June 2023 and we managed to get to the SNW without hving to register for Area Time Entry cause we already que from 7.30AM at the gate on the 2nd day (as ur suggestion 😊). They really opened the gate at 8AM eventhough they said the opening hour is at 9AM. We ran all the way to SNW after we passed the gate. We spent our time at SNW till 1.30PM and managed to get lunch at Kinopio Cafe too.. We got the 11.45 - 12 entrance tickets for the Cafe. Spend 5 hours in SNW till my kids satisfied and even managed to play the Koopa Chalenge 2 times. We knew that we would never get the chance to enter SNW again that day and on our way out, we saw a lot of people queing to enter SNW.
Thanks for the video. Without this I would not have managed to get into Super Nintendo world. The info that the park opens an hour early is worth its weight in gold. Just a small note for those who still want to go: I was there about one and three quarters hours before the official opening time and it was already very crowded. Don't be alarmed here manage it without rushing you. Even the staff will show you that you don't have to run.
Thanks, i am inside the super mario world now, 5th July, i arrived around 7.45, so when i go inside i still need to acquired area time entry and get 9.10 scheduled, really help to come early, the gate open at 08.00
Thank you for the tips. It did work for us to arrive an hour before they opened, and we went straight to Nintendo world. It was a Thursday, beginning of September but still got crowded around 10 am. I was able to get tickets from the official website. All it's required is that you have this verified security system set up for your credit card.
My family and I just had the greatest time at Universal Studios Japan thanks to you. The tips are so useful. I was there on May 22nd and when you run inside at early opening there will be park employees guiding you to a Nintendo World reservation area. You'll need to do that beforehand. There you'll get and entrance to the area for free, we got 1st entrance option. Some people missed this area and got turned away to retrieved it. Thank you for all you do.
Hi! I want to thank you! I went yesterday, got there 7 am, they opened 8.15 and was able to enter Super Nintendo World without any trouble. They started to ask for the reservation to enter at 10 am (I was already inside and was able to stay after that time). Bought my ticket with klook at 23 hrs the day before (8 hrs before entering the park), and everything worked just perfect. Even with the rain, everything was functioning. Thanks for your advice! It was really useful
Hopefully someone who has been to USJ recently can chime in. From the feedback we've gotten in comments, it does seem that it still works to get in early if you're in line 90 minutes before "opening time".
You provide info in a very clear and easy to understand manner and for that we're all thankful. While I totally agree from a financial standpoint that the other options mentioned are good I don't think we should downplay the potential upside the express passes give which was not mentioned. Yes, it does more than double your cost no question but especially for those who are only going for 1 day the ability to go onto multiple rides using the express line instead of the regular line could be the difference between being able to go on way more rides than you would have and it's hard to put a cost onto that. When I last went express lines generally took anywhere from 0 - 15 mins while the regular lines were 30 - 90 minutes. Potentially by the time I went through 4 rides that had express lines I would have only been able to go on 1 ride using the regular line. Anyway, the point of your video was in fact just mentioning the hack which is all true but just wanted to point out the express while expensive has some major perks that should be considered.
I agree. For those who want to ride multiple rides throughout USJ, an Express Pass can be a good option. For those of us who mainly just want to visit Super Nintendo World and ride the two rides, an Express Pass isn't necessary. 🌺 Heidi
Hi there, I'm a bit confused about buying these tickets because the fine print on Klook is different than the fine print on the official USJ site. Here's what they say: Klook: To provide the best experience, guests will need a "Universal Express Pass with an Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking" or "Area Timed Entry Ticket" to enter SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. *Depending on crowd conditions, you may be able to enter an area without an Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking or Area Timed Entry Ticket. USJ: To enter SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, an "Universal Express Pass with an Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking" or "Area Timed Entry Ticket"/”Standby Entry Ticket" is required. >Distribution of "Area Timed Entry Tickets" may end early depending on conditions on the day of visit. >There may be times when entry is possible without an "Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking" or an "Area Timed Entry Ticket"/”Standby Entry Ticket". Klook makes it seem like you will just have a better chance at getting on rides with the Express Pass, but USJ says it's REQUIRED to even enter the park. What is your take on these differences? I'm wondering if things have changed since this video was made. Thanks for your input!
Hi. It's the same policy worded a bit differently. A Studio Pass is required to enter Universal Studios Japan. An Express Pass is an optional extra purchase. When entering Super Nintendo World, there are a couple different scenarios. One is the hack I share in a couple videos of getting in line early at USJ and entering Super Nintendo World before Area Timed Entry restrictions are put in place for that day. This is found in the final point of the USJ policy. "There may be times when entry is possible without an Area Timed Entry...." The other scenario is that they have started restricting access into Super Nintendo World. In that case you need EITHER an "Universal Express Pass with an Area Timed Entry Ticket" OR an "Area Timed Entry Ticket". You can get an "Area Timed Entry Ticket" for free once you've entered USJ using the USJ app on your phone or a kiosk in the park. On our more recent visit to USJ, I shared the process step by step, including booking an Area Timed Entry on my phone: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html
Hey y’all....I’ve been loving watching your channel coz it is SUPER INFORMATIVE! Love all the best practices tips etc....THANK YOU! It gives me a heads up as I’m planning my FIRST trip this Dec with my fam.
Do you have any advice on how to do BOTH Nintendo World AND Harry Potter? Would I just show up at 745 am and get into nintendo world and get an area time ticket for hogwarts later in the day? Also, how long are the single rider queue compared to regular and express?
Hi! Super Nintendo World tends to be more crowded, so I would get to USJ early and go there first. While in SNW you can check the app on your phone to see if Area Timed Entry Tickets have become available for Harry Potter. It wasn’t super crowded the day we visited, so they didn’t restrict entrance into HP until much later in the day. I’m not sure on the single rider lines, but they must be somewhat faster. 🌺 Heidi
@@KenshoQuest Thanks for the fast response! I also have one more question. Not sure if you will know the answer. Do you know if the 2nd week ish of september would it be busy? Thanks!
@@KenshoQuest Hi Kensho, thanks for the video! :) I also heard that you can only get a free timed entry pass ONCE (so if you leave and want to enter again with another free time ticket it won't let you). Does that mean I can only get a free timed entry pass for either Harry Potter or Nintendo World or is it one free ticket per area? Thanks!
@@randymarsh2468 Hi! I believe it's one free Area Timed Entry Ticket per area, but the wording on the website is a bit confusing. You may only be able to have one reserved at a time.
Hello, just for a update as of May 29th 2023 on a Monday. Its still advisable to come early. They will not let you in until gates open at 7:45 unless you have a early entry pass. We got in around 8 and made a B line for super nintendo world but DO NOT RUN, they will stop you and tell you to slow down. Also remember to wave "hi" to the staff. Its polite.😊 Unfortunately when we got to super nintendo world around 8:12 they were not letting people in without a timed entry. No worries there is a designated area to buy timed entry tickets and we were able to secure it for 9:20 -10:20 with multiple options for free. In total we paid 60-70 $ x2 for a day pass and were able to get timed entry tickets for free inside super nintendo world. Have fun!
Thank you. If 2 day pass cost 2x day pass, it might be better to buy a day pass twice in case you do not want to come back ? So you buy day pass, and if you think you have experienced everything, no need to buy another day pass. For the 2 day pass, this must be consecutive days or not ? Thank you 🙏
Good point! Yes, the 2 Day Pass is for two consecutive days. You could get just the 1 Day Pass and see if you want to come back for another day, with a separate 1 Day Pass. When we go back, we will probably buy the 2 Day Pass and book one of the hotels near USJ for the night in between, so we can show up to the park early the second day, without needing to wake up super early. 🌺 Heidi
I really love how informative your videos are! I do have several questions regarding entry if you don't mind answering! 💭 • Arriving early and waiting in line at SNW, would I be allowed through when they open or I have to absolutely buy an Early-Entry ticket from Klook to be allowed in? • If I was permitted entry from being there early would I eventually have to queue in for Area Timed Entry or I just bypassed it for the rest of my stay inside SNW? • What would happen if you end up not getting the Area Timed Entry ticket that day, or it's getting far too late in the day to make it worth a visit; would they be able to reschedule the tickets I have for that date or is it wasted if I only intended SNW to be my mainstay? I'm unsure if the tickets you purchase is exclusively for SNW or is applicable to going to any part of the park (such as Doraemon) • I assume the only way to get Area Time Entry ticket is by physically being there; Klook and no other website offers an early purchase correct? • For the NO LIMIT! Rainbow Road Parade, when that takes place would it be outside of SNW? If that's the case, would I be sacrificing leaving SNW and forfeit re-entry just to see the parade? Apologies in advance for so many, of course you're not obligated to answer! I do appreciate your videos and thank you so much for your time & consideration 🤍
Hi! Many of your questions are answered in our latest USJ video: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html 1) We recommend getting in line at Universal Studios Japan at least 90 minutes before the listed "opening time" for that day. The "early entry" line will be allowed in 15 minutes before everyone else. The normal line may still be let in before "opening time". This is a line for USJ (not Super Nintendo World). 2) If you reach Super Nintendo World before it reaches capacity, you may be able to get in without an Area Timed Entry Ticket. However, if you leave Super Nintendo World, an Area Timed Entry will be required to re-enter. 3) You will need to purchase a ticket (Studio Pass) for Universal Studios Japan. If you get a one day pass, it is only valid that day. If you are not able to get into SNW on the day of your visit, you would need to buy another 1-Day Studio pass for Universal Studios Japan to visit on another day. 4) There are a couple ways to purchase an Area Timed Entry for SNW in advance. Klook sometimes offers 1 Day Studio Pass + Area Timed Entry for SNW. However, it is not always available and sells out quickly. You could also purchase and Express Pass that includes an Area Timed Entry. More on that in my video showing how to buy tickets on Klook: ua-cam.com/video/-qHAxopkBkY/v-deo.html 5) Yes, the NO LIMIT! Parade is located outside SNW. (We discuss this in our most recent USJ video ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html). I only advise leaving SNW to watch the parade if you have already secured an Area Timed Entry to re-enter SNW, or you are finished with SNW for the day. 🌺Heidi
Thanks a lot for the suggestions, unfortunately they didn't let me into Nintendo World when I walked in at 8:20 am (opening time was 9:00 am). However, I was able to enter at 9:40 am thanks to registering my ticket on the app the day before and reserving an area time entry ticket as soon as I entered into the studio. Meanwhile, I enjoyed the empty Harry Potter area :)
Hi, yes there are signs and most people will be heading there! I would also recommend you study the map ahead of time. It is quite far from the entrance. Good luck!
I am trying to book the area timed for Nintendo world + 1 day studio pass on Klook for between 1-5 august but it’s already full like come on we’re only in may… 🥺 any tips pls!
Those types of tickets are very limited. When I checked, I only saw one date for the next two months. Instead, I would follow the tips in our main USJ video, of arriving at the park 90 minutes before “opening time”. ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
How about that Super Nintendo World Restaurant (Toadstool Cafe)? Do we have to queue for that on the app? Or do we just have to line up when we get into Super Nintendo Land?
We didn’t eat at Kinopio’s Cafe, but as soon as we entered Super Nintendo World, there was a long line forming for the restaurant. I don’t see anywhere indicating that you can reserve a time on the app. I think it’s just a matter of waiting in line. Maybe someone else who has eaten there can let us know. 🌺✈️ Heidi
I know it may sound a bit stupid since we are all talking about the same. Everything I need to do is buying a Single Day ticket, arrive at the park around 7:30am and go to SNW, right? They will let people in and if it gets too crowded, I access the app and check availability for the day (time slot). Is there any chance of me, after doing all these steps, still not be able to enter SNW? Going now in oct 11th. Thx
Correct. Get in line at least 90 minutes early, so 7:30 if opening time is 9am. Walk straight to SNW. You may get right in. Otherwise, use the USJ app on your phone to schedule an Area Timed Entry for SNW. You should be fine! Here’s my more recent video showing everything step by step: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.htmlsi=CV94H_Ii-VHGXvP_
Thank you ! Just purchased the tickets using your link. I am so worried of not being able to make it that I am thinking of arriving at the park around 6:30 am lol I will have nightmares until I enter Mario World :P@@KenshoQuest
Thanks for the info. Do you have any advice on seeing both Hogwarts & Super Nintendo World in the same day? E.g. how do you book both / what’s the best order to do them? It seems that you can’t book Hogwarts in advance but we want to make sure we see both. Thanks!
Hi. Super Nintendo World is more crowded and more likely to require Area Timed Entry than Harry Potty World. I recommend making Super Nintendo World your top priority. Then you can visit Harry Potty World, and depending upon how crowded it is that day, you may be able to walk right in. We visited both on our summer visit to USJ, and showed all the details in this video: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html
Hi, I’m sorry, I don’t know if Klook offers SNW + Studio C. In general, there are a limited number of tickets that include SNW and they sell out quickly. Right now I can only view the calendar through June, maybe at the end of April we will be able to see tickets for July.
Very informative video. My question.. if I purchase 1 day pass a, b or c, can I still access nintendo world? I saw at klook that it is not inclusive. Thanks
Yes, you can visit Super Nintendo World with a 1 Day Pass to USJ. However you will need to either book an Area Timed Entry ticket, using the USJ app on your phone or one of the machines within USJ or arrive at USJ 1.5 hours before the listed opening time and enter the park before they restrict access to SNW. We explained more about Area Timed Entry Tickets in this video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
Hi. There is usually a time slot provided for timed entry tickets, often a one hour window. I'm not sure on the Express Pass, since we didn't have one of those. My guess is there is also a window to use it.
We visited during Christmas time and were okay without Express Passes, but that was back when there were still restrictions for entering Japan. It’s crowded right now, and there seem to be more tourists everyday. 🌺 Heidi
Great tips! What did you guys do for breakfast given how early you have to get there? Are there breakfast places within universal or the surrounding area?
We bought snacks for breakfast. We intended to eat them while waiting in line, but ended up bringing them into the park. I think snacks are technically only allowed to be brought in for kids. We covered all of that in our other Must Watch video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
Hi thank you for the video! Do you know if they start the rides right away? Or do they start the rides after opening time? (Especially for the mario kart ride). I'm planning on arriving early and go straight to the ride, but a bit concern at what time the ride starts. Thank you!
I think they start rides right away. We’ve been able to go straight onto Mario Kart when we entered the park before opening. But it takes about 30 minutes just to walk through the line even if it’s constantly moving. 🌺 Heidi
Hello, thanks for the great video! I wanted to see if you could help me figure out a strategy to somehow get access to both Harry Potter and SNW. I understand that you can get access to SNW by going early which is what we plan on doing. However how do we guarantee access to Harry Potter world afterwards? Are we able to enter SNW, then book time entry tickets for SNW again at night and Harry Potter during the day? From your experience, is it pretty easy to obtain entry timed tickets via the USJ app for Harry Potter? And lastly, can you explain how the time entry for the specific rides work and the availability of these through the app? Thanks so much for your hard work and videos! They are so helpful! Hopefully hear from you soon.
Hi, from our experience and from following the patterns on usjinfo.com/ Harry Potter World is usually not as crowded as SNW. In fact, when I asked an attendant he said that HPW only sometimes has area time entry available. So unless you are going on a holiday like during Golden Week or a weekend then you should be able to go straight to HPW after SNW. I recommend that you try to book your timed entry back into SNW while you are in it. But most likely you won't be able to do this until sometime after 9AM. And if it doesn't show on your app try restarting it. IF still doesn't show then ask an attendant if area timed entry is in effect. Your re-entry into SNW will most likely be after 3pm as it fills up fast. We do not think you can book more than one timed entry at a time. I hope this helps and isn't too confusing!!
Hi thanks for the video❤ I have a question: How do you register or redeem your tickets … I mean you bought it in Klook … but the what are the steps to relate that to universal tickets 😅 Thanks for reading me
Hi! Klook emailed our vouchers to us, that we could download or print. We downloaded the vouchers to the Klook app on my phone, and that's what we scanned at the ticket gate. You could also print out paper copies of the vouchers to scan. Then on the day of your visit you can scan the QR code on the voucher with the Universal Studios Japan app, to be able to use all, the features of the app. I hope that helps!
Hi! Just to understand, you can get inside the park early and go straight to Nintendo World if you get there before it opens, with a simple park pass? It's all so confusing, most sites won't sell the timed area entry tickets, I had to get the simple ticket & express to make sure I get access to N.W. but the allocated time slot is horrible (18.40 at night ?!), and I don't know what my options are...
HI, correct. As long as they open the park early and you are there to enter early then if you go straight to Super Nintendo World, you can enter without any type of timed entry pass and no express passes needed whatsoever. Please double check your 18:40 entry time. That seems very late, usually around 5pm is the latest since the park currently closes at 1900.
@@KenshoQuest actually double-checked, entry time is 18.20, Mario Kart at 18.40. Still seems too late to me! Do you know if I can still claim a different timed area entry when I enter the park? Thanks so much for your help, your videos have been fantastic!
@@steliosmoustakis1372 I believe you can only have one timed area entry booked at once. I would recommend getting to the park early. If you are able to get right into Nintendo World, you could always come back again later in the evening and use your reservations. We booked timed area tickets for Super Nintendo World as we were leaving Super Nintendo World, in case we wanted to re enter again that day. But we didn’t end up using it.
Hi. big thank you for your video. I'm planning to buy a regular pass and come very early. I want to visit both N.W. and World of Harry Potter. Is Harry Potter world is crowded? Should I go there first and then to Nintendo World? Or Nintendo World first?
Hi, glad it's helpful! Definitely go to SNW first! It is always the most crowded place . Once you are in SNW you can monitor HPW to see if a area timed entry has started and if so, then you can book it. But often on weekdays HPW doesn't even have area timed entry so you can just walk in. Good luck!!
If I arrive 90 minutes earlier than opening hours, do I still have to book the time entry area in the application? or can you directly run to the Super Nintendo area and can enter? This can also be played if you enter faster?
Since we entered the USJ park an hour earlier than technical opening time, we didn’t need to book an Area Timed Entry. That option was not available yet on the app at 8am. Instead, we ran straight to Super Nintendo World and went right in. We got right onto a ride before a line formed. 🌺✈️ Heidi
@@octaisabella8057 Yes, first register park passes on the day of your visit. Then you can use the app to get timed entry tickets. We explained more about that in our other tips video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
Hi , i have expressed an express pass 7. The rides are timed for later in the day from 15.20 onwards - does that mean i get to the park later ? Should i still get to the park earlier ? Can i use the express pass outside the times assigned ? Thanks
Hi. The Express Pass can only be used at the assigned times. But you can certainly get to Universal Studios Japan earlier and enjoy other areas of the park and rides. 🌺 Heidi
Hello! Thanks for the video! I have some questions Can I only get an attraction time ticket if I get the Timed Area Entry? For example if I want to go to Yoshi's Adventure Ride can I schedule an attraction time ticket without the Timed Area Entry for Super Nintendo? If not, how can I schedule both, Timed Area Entry for Super Nintendo and the rides inside Super Nintendo to be at a similar time? Can I get an attracation time ticket for a Super Nintendo Ride while I am waiting on queue to ride on another ride?
Hi! It would only be beneficial to schedule an attraction timed ticket for Yoshi's Adventure or Mario Kart if you already have an Area Timed Entry Ticket for Super Nintendo World. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to get into SNW to ride the ride at your scheduled time. The first step is acquiring an Area Timed Entry. Then you could schedule an Attraction Timed Ticket for one of the rides within SNW. Just choose a time for once you will be inside SNW. I believe you can only have one attraction scheduled at any given time. We explained more about this in other other video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html And here is the official info: www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/enjoy/numbered-ticket/attraction-reservation-ticket
To switch the USJ app to English, switch the settings on your phone to language "English" and region "United States". That combo worked for me. 🌺 Heidi
Hi! Sorry, it looks like they stopped offering the 1 Day Studio Pass + Area Timed Entry for SNW. Other options are paying for an Express Pass, or just getting to Universal Studios as early as possible and getting a free Area Timed Entry as soon as you enter the park.
So you could get there for gate opening, do Mario and try for a Harry Potter timed ticket if I understand it correctly Thanks for simplifying the USJ mess
Yes. Plus often they don't restrict access to Harry Potter World. The times we were there we could walk right in for Harry Potter. Here's our more recent video about USJ: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html
Thanks for the video. It doesnt give the option to buy a ticket for Super Mario World on Klook if we go on golden week (3rd May) Which hack do you recomment if were not bothered about going on any rides at all, but just visiting SNW? We shoul get to park at 8am
Yes, in that case I recommend arriving at the park 1.5 hours before opening time. So if opening time for the date you are visiting is 9am, I would arrive before 8 am. Have fun! 🌺 Heidi
Can we get into Harry Potter world with just a studio pass? Or do we need to get express Pass to get in or a time entry ticket? And is nintendo world only accessible with a express pass or timed entry ticket?
Hi. A "Studio Pass" is required to enter Universal Studios Japan. An Area Timed Entry Ticket may or may not be required to enter Harry Potty World depending upon how crowded it is at that day/time. You can get an Area Timed Entry ticket once inside the park by using the USJ app on your phone or a kiosk. Super Nintendo World usually requires an Area Timed Entry Ticket these days, as it is the most busy section of the park. If you get an Express Pass that includes Super Nintendo World, you are guaranteed an Area Timed Entry time slot, whereas if you try to get one once inside USJ, you might be too late and there might not be any left. I explained in more detail about timed entry tickets in a previous video. The main difference is that now you do need a timed ticket, even if you enter the park an hour early: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
So just to be clear, if i went there an hour earlier from the official opening hour. I can just buy a standard 1 day pass and not the Super Nintendo World pass then i can just walk in the Super Nintendo World before the official operation hour for free and they will not ask for us to show our Super Nintendo World Ticket?
Hi. You can buy a 1 Day Studio Pass and arrive at USJ 60-90 minutes before the listed opening time. They will likely open the gates before opening time. Then go straight to Super Nintendo World. There is a chance you MIGHT get in before they start restricting access, depending upon the crowd. If they do require an Area Timed Entry to enter SNW, you can schedule a free one using the USJ app on your phone or a kiosk inside USJ. Here is my latest video with tips for visiting USJ: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.htmlsi=UlsfYD9E-Wa3qsBk
We went in the summer time and it still worked. It depends how crowded the park is. During Halloween time it was so busy that tickets for USJ sold out. If we go again we might purchase SNW + 1 Day Studio Pass or the 15 minutes early entry option, to make sure we get into Super Nintendo World. Here’s our most recent USJ video: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.htmlsi=l3-_Aizio6gt6Qpz
@@KenshoQuest the 15min early option will make sure u can go to the snw? so u only arrive 15min early for it, or u still have to do the 1h early thing'
@@sansan_sansan It allows you to enter USJ 15 minutes before the regular line, so likely before the listed “opening time” for that day. So you do need to be in line early. It doesn’t guarantee getting into Super Nintendo World, but gives you a better chance of getting in before they start restricting access, if you head straight to Super Nintendo World.
Hi, it's going to be very busy. It's already super busy on any regular day. This is one instance where you may want an express pass, especially if it will be Golden Week so please check that. Good luck!
Hi, I have bought an Express pass which includes the Area Timed Entry. When on site, i would assume there are separate queues for these? Say, i have time area entry at 2pm and 2:30pm for the ride attraction. So i go queue up to enter that area before 2pm and it's guaranteed entry right? I don't wants to ends up in the wrong queue! Tq!
I think when you approach Super Nintendo World, there will be a rope and sign indicating where to wait for Area Timed Entry. We showed the queue briefly, as we were leaving, in our other video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
Pardon me. If I go to usj on dec during christmas holiday. Is it more crowded? Can I use this tips during dec Christmas Holiday? Or better I buy the express ticket?
Hi! We visited in December and SNW got crowded as the day went on, but Universal Studios was not as crowded that time of year as it is currently. Mid-August is probably going to be the most crowded time. It’s up to you if you’re fine arriving 90 minutes early and getting an Area Timed Entry Ticket when you get inside. Or if you’d feel better paying for an Express Pass and knowing for sure you’ll be able to visit SNW. (We chose not to pay extra). 🌺 Heidi
Hi! Thank you v much for ur informative videos and have subbed!😊 Sorry to bother you on this but if I already manage to get a Area Timed Entry Tickets, do I still need to get a Attraction Timed Entry Tickets? If yes, what is the difference between Attraction Timed Entry Tickets and express pass? If i have an attraction ticket and show up at my time, will there be others who dont have attraction timed entry ticket and be queuing at the same queue as me?
Hi! An “Area Timed Entry Ticket” allows you to enter either Super Nintendo World or Harry Potter at a specific time. You would still need an Attraction Timed Ticket for a particular ride, such as Mario Kart, if you want to be in a faster line than the regular line. Once inside Universal Studios Japan, it is free to use the USJ app or a kiosk to book an Area Timed ticket and an Attraction Timed Ticket. Express Passes are an extra cost up front, and have their own line. I explain about timed tickets in this separate video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html And I explain about the types of tickets, including Express Passes, in this video: ua-cam.com/video/-qHAxopkBkY/v-deo.html
@@KenshoQuest thank you so much for ur reply! :) sorry would like to add in 1 more question, can i book area timed tickets and area timed entry tickets together as a family or individually? i am not sure how to do so
Hi there! This didn’t work for me (05/06/23) :( I watched your video before we went to USJ today. We arrived there at 08:00 and by that time, they already were allowing people in. We could not secure a timed entry pass until it was scanned in at the gate and we were inside. We got to Super Mario World at 08:30 and they already had 3 staff waiting there checking for peoples timed area passes so we couldn’t go in. We were lucky and secured one for 12:30 today, so we have to wait until then. Either we didn’t get there early enough to be let in or they have realised what people have been doing and have put staff on there earlier. Hope that helps ☺️
Thanks for sharing! Sounds like recently they have been requiring Area Timed Entry Tickets for SNW, even for people entering the park early. Perhaps it’s a more crowded time of year…
Do you know if there are attraction timed tickets for flying dinosaur and the hollywood dream ride? I tried to check on the app but there's just a picture of shrek.
Sorry, I also can't tell from the USJ app or the website exactly which rides offer Attraction Timed Tickets. It tends to be the more popular/busy rides. They will show up in the app once you have entered USJ.
Klook does offer an “Early Entry + 1 Day Studio Pass”. This allows you to get into the park 15 minutes before people who have just a Studio Pass. That doesn’t mean the park won’t open early. As an example, it’s possible that “Early Entry” ticket holders may be allowed in at 8am and regular Studio Pass holders in at 8:15am. 🌺 Heidi
Pardon me. So to get inside SNW japan with only 1 day studio pass. I need to get the entry time ticket online/offline? Then to take all ride at SNW i need to booked ride time online on usj app? Do I get it right? Thankyou
Hi! To get into SNW, an Area Timed Entry Ticket is required. Once you enter Universal Studios Japan, you can use either the USJ app on your phone or a kiosk to get an Area Timed Entry Ticket. But it’s important to get to the park early, as these can run out. If you’re your late, you might get a standby ticket, or none at all. Getting Attraction Timed Tickets for the rides (Mario Kart and Yoshi’s Adventure) will help you get on the rides faster but is not required. You could wait in the regular lines for the rides. I explained more about timed entry tickets in this previous video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
Nothing wrong with that. We've arrived to USJ early, gone to SNW without restriction, and then scheduled an Area Timed Entry Ticket to return to SNW later in the day. We appreciate if you purchase tickets through our affiliate link: kenshoquest.com/recommends/usj-studio-pass/
In the language settings on your phone, select English for the language and “United States” for the region. That’s what finally worked for me. 🌺✈️ Heidi
The ticket prices vary depending on which day you visit USJ, that’s why there is A, B, C. On Klook, start by selecting a date from the availability calendar. That will narrow it down to only the options available for that date. 🌺 Heidi
An Express Pass is not required. Only an “Area Timed Entry” may be required. Which can be purchased in advance or gotten for free once inside Universal Studios Japan. Plus, if you get there early enough, you may be able to get into Super Nintendo World without an Area Timed Entry.
Thank you for the tips, the question I have is on klook. If I purchase a time Nintendo entry and it says 13:00, can we enjoy the park before 13:00? Or are we only allowed to entry the park at 13:00. Thank you
Hi! the video is very clear but I have a problem... on the klook link I can't find the option "SUPER NINTENDO WORLD + 1 day pass". There are many pass option but the Nintendo one is not present. Do ypu know why? :(
Sorry, I think they are no longer offering it. Now the main options are getting to USJ early and getting an Area Timed Entry for Super Nintendo World using the USJ app on your phone or a kiosk. Or purchasing an Express Pass to guarantee an Area Timed Entry time slot for SNW. 🌺 Heidi
@@luciazerruso946 Hi! There are multiple Express Passes on Klook that include entry to SNW. For example, Express Pass 4 - Flying Dinosaur. Just click on each option to see what it includes. I explained more about Express Passes in this separate video about How to Book Tickets for USJ: ua-cam.com/video/-qHAxopkBkY/v-deo.html
@@KenshoQuest hi sorry for bothering you again. I just checked and you are right 😍 but I don’t understand I the Express pass can be bought alone or I have to buy ALSO a normal entrance ticket to get inside the park 😭
Hi. Depending upon how crowded Universal Studios Japan is, you may be able to walk right into Harry Potter World. Or if it's crowded you may be required to get an Area Timed Entry Ticket. We went to both Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter during our summer visit. We walked right in for Harry Potter. Here's our video showing that: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html
We have purchased the express pass and this is the attractions 14:20~ Harry PotterTM Area Entry(No Re-entry) ○14:40-15:10 Forbidden JourneyTM 17:00~ SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Area Entry(No Re-entry) ○17:20-17:50 Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge That’s it mean we need to wait that time even though we have express pass . ? And we also booked the early pass .
That's exactly why I don't recommend buying Express Passes. Here's my latest USJ video, with tips for visiting Super Nintendo World with only a Studio Pass (basic ticket to USJ): ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html
Hi! Thanks a lot for the tips, it worked for me and my girlfriend today! (May 10th 2023).
I'd like to share my experience since it was slightly different, in case it can help others! I will also post this comment on your other (longer) video, hope this is ok!
1) a bit of context about our trip, since it is important for the following: it was planned last minute to have affordable flight tickets (long story short), so I bought the entry tickets for the park a bit more than two weeks before the selected date. We chose a Wednesday, just after the Golden Week so we got the lowest price for the entry ticket (8600¥). At that point, there were still some express passes available for that day starting from about 14000¥, but we decided not to take them.
2) I was able to register our entry tickets the day before in my hotel (I tested right when I bought them without success, but not since then so not sure when it starts). The day we visited, the official opening hour was 9:30. For some unrelated reasons, we were staying in Nagoya, about 1h45 from the park. It was physically impossible for us to get to the park before 8am (unless we took the first nozomi shinkansen, but it is not included in the JR pass so it would have cost us about 6500¥ per person to arrive at 7:44).
Hence we arrived at the earliest possible time, 8:01, which I thought should be ok.
When we got there, there was already quite a lot of people, but nothing really scary, we were just past the tickets boothsq. However I noticed there was a separate queue for people with early access tickets (that you can get essentially by staying in a hotel affiliated with the park).
I got a bit scared since I thought they might finally have decided that early access should only be for these people (which in a way would make sense).
At 8:30, they opened the gates for people with an early access ticket.
At 8h45, to my great relief, they opened the gates for us.
We then rushed for Nintendo World, got there by 9am and could enter without any problem.
They started asking for area timed tickets from 10am, so there was a good time window.
By the way, please do not run. First it is forbidden and staff will stop you if they see you (but they cannot check everybody). Second, it is not necessary, there is plenty of time (+ as I'll tell later there is a good chance you can get an area ticket anyway). Third, it is actually dangerous: there are a lot of people, among them a lot of kids and we actually saw a young boy getting bumped by two guys that did not even look back.
So walk fast, sure, but do not run. You're just wasting your energy and bothering everybody, in the worst case it could even impact the park rules, as Japanese tend to do sometimes (e.g. the sgaff pf super potato in Akihabara is a lot less friendly with foreigners now, because of the behaviors of some disrespectful people).
So, I'm not sure if this is a new way of doing this, or if arriving at 7:30 allows you to enter the early access queue without a ticket, but if you arrive 1 hour and a half before the opening, it should be fine anyway, you just won't be the first people in the park. All this being said, it was one of the least crowded day so I would arrive earlier than we did on a more busy day.
3) about the area entry tickets, they do not run out of stock as fast as I thought (on a not crowded day). At 10am, I checked and could have secured an area ticket for 10am without any problem. I checked again at about 13:30 while queuing and could reserve a ticket for several time windows from 14:00 to 15:00. So in case you cannot enter, it should still be fine to get in, I was not looking frantically and git lots of opportunities. Since once you leave the area you cannot reenter without ticket, it is possible if you enter before the restruction to save a ticket for later,in case you leave and realize you forgot something. Note that you can only reserve one area ticket per day, so it works only once. Yet, I would advise not doing so as this might prevent someone who never got in to have this chance, so be mindful and try to leave only when you're sure (or take a very late entry, just for shopping for example).
To give you an idea of the time it takes, we were in Nintendo from 9am to 5pm, taking our time, doing both rides twice, eating at the restaurant and doing eveything else, including photos with Mario & cie, we left deeply satisfied and still got 2h to try the rest of the park (closing time was 7pm).
4) About the rides: once inside, we went for a power-up band (for those interested, they released a limited edition Gold Mario band on March 2023 for the second anniversary of Nintendo World, as of May 10th 2023, they are still available but are not doing anything more than the regular bands, as far as I know).
Then we rushed for Mario Kart and were allowed (actually asked) to take the fast access lane since they were not checking yet for express pass so we got the ride really fast. Being together in the ride only makes sense if you are 3 or 4 for the team score, so I would advise to use the single rider lane for a second, or a third ride, it really speeds up things (but you miss the nice items displayed on the regular lane). Also, make sure you press the power band several time on the kart to be sure it connects. Since it is not super clear when and if it did it properly, my girlfriend was actually not connected on her first ride although she seemed to do it correctly. In general, although it works pretty well most of the time, the band is sometimes not recognised and it gets frustrating when it happens in Mario Kart since you don't receive the coins etc (for the other interactions in the park, you can simply try again or ask nicely the staff, they are super super friendly, even more if you can speak japanese but don'tbe afraid if you don't).
Then we went for Yoshi, the waiting time was said to be 40 minutes but we only waited for 20 minutes or so. The same happened the second time we did it as well.
In general, it seems that Mario Kart is more crowded than Yoshi, especially since the waiting time seems overestimated.
For the restaurant (Kinopio cafe), it might be a good idea to get there early. We went at 10:50, received a ticket to come back between 11:15 and 11:30, went back at 11:15, ordered at 11:30 and started eating at 11:50. It might take more time if you go later, but i have the feeling their ticketing system works well. For the other food shops, the queue never seemed to long (maybe for the popcorns but we didn't take them). If you're in a rush, I woukd suggest the koopa shell calzone at the Yoshi cafe, it's fast, "cheap", tasty and fills the belly enough.
The little games involving the power band have little queues but it never takes more than a few minutes to get to play them and they are quite entertaining (some more than others).
Finally, for the photos, if you really want to do them, I'd suggest to do Mario and Luigi either directly when you get there in the morning or when you see that some people leave the queue when they do a break. Otherwise, it can take easily 40 minutes. Peach takes 10-15 minutes and Toad (Kinopio) is in "free access", you just need to wave at him and call him.
5) as I said, we didn't see much of the rest of the park since it was not our main goal, but I still have some insights because it is actually a pretty great ressort besides Nintendo: the Harry Potter part is really cool, the Forbidden Journey is amazing, and the Hyppogriff ride is quite cool for a "soft" roller coaster (but is not worth 75 minutes of queuing).
We wanted to do the Minions ride, but we couldn't due to bad judgment: we tought (and the queing times on the app conforted us) that the Harry Potter rides would be more crowded than the Minions, and it was closer to Nintendo so we went there first. What actually happened is that the times in HP halved, while the Minions doubled. At 6pm, the Minion was 55 minutes (and we arrived to late, they closed at 18:05), while Forbidden Journey dropped to 15 minutes, and Hyppogriff to 25 (which is much more reasonable for this ride). They were even allowing access to Forbidden journey at 18:50 when we got off the Hippogriff. So, can't be 100% sure it is a constant but keep this in mind.
Also, it seems that if you have an express pass you can still enter if the ride is closed, I saw some people enter the Minions that way after we were turned down. Also, if staff see you rushing towards the ride as they are closing, there is a good chance they will let you in if you ask nicely (but onge it's closed, it's closed).
Here it is, sorry for the very long message, hope it helps anyone!
Thank you for all this useful info! :D
Thanks for sharing your detailed experience!
is there no time entry need for Harry Potter
Nope, not anymore
Hi!! Just wanted to say that I watched your video and managed to take my whole family to Super Nintendo World without an express pass ON A SUNDAY! Thank you so much 💖
Yay! 🎉 I'm glad it worked for you! Thanks for letting us know.
Hey, did you go early before it opened? What time?What worked?
Did you do early entry ticket?
@@kaitaiso5375 Yep i went an hour before the official opening time shown on their website. I scanned our e-tickets the moment i entered the park, and managed to secure a slot at Super Nintendo World!
The timed entry registration closed by 12pm though, so its recommended to go as early as possible :)
@@Gambit9020 Yep i did! Scanned my e-tickets the moment I entered the park (went an hour before the opening hours shown on their website)!
Me and my wife just went 2 days ago, this information was very useful, just wanted to mention something, when we got to the park, in the app when trying to reserve area timed entry ticket, it said (before the park opened) No Timed Entry Ticket (in red) and i thought that it was sold out with not more slots, but it just means that there is free entry, then it changes and let’s you reserve, anyway we entered without reservation because we went early but, going out the amount of people making line was huge, btw if you are planning to eat at kinopio’s cafe, when is too crowded there is 2 lines one for getting time tickets to come back and the other one to redeem them and enter to eat. Anyway this video helps alot.
Thanks for sharing your experience and for the tip about Kinopio’s cafe. We plan to eat there next time. 🍄
Hello, I just wanna confirm that what Kensho said it's totally true.
I went to the park on Monday 2-21-23 (where the opening time should be at 10am based on the web page specifications) and they opened at 8.50am to be exactly (they opened around 8.20am for the people hosting at the Universal hotel, it's like one of the beneficts I think).
Right after they opened we went to super mario world without issues. We used the Single Rider option and we did Yoshi and Mario kart games waiting less than 5 minutes each. Super awesome.
The super final trick to add here is that you can reserve using the application a Time Entry for the night, so you will enjoy the park in day and night (which is super different in terms of illumination and beautifulness, you can get different types of photos, etc).
Enjoy guys and thanks for the video.
Cheers
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and that additional tip! 🌺✈️ Heidi
Just to confirm, you went with only USJ ticket and without Timed Area Entry ticket, right?
@@golebiewsky Yes, correct! As long as you are allowed entry early, you can get to SNW with no problems.
Just wanted to say thank you for your tips. We did everything you suggested and and we had no issues getting into Super Nintendo Land without an express pass. These tips helped us a lot today. Thank you very much.
Glad you were able to enjoy Super Nintendo World! Thanks for letting us know. Which was your favorite part?
@@KenshoQuest My wife and I loved the Mario Kart ride.
What time did you arrive at the USJ?
@@13ankP we arrived at 6am. There was quite a few people already lined up. However they seemed to let everyone into Super Nintendo land.once we got into the park we got our bands and went straight to Mario cart ride and Yoshis Adventure. If you go later in the day the wait times are insane.
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Hi.. ur video really a life saver for my family. We bought 1.5 days ticket for USJ for our holiday in mid June 2023 and we managed to get to the SNW without hving to register for Area Time Entry cause we already que from 7.30AM at the gate on the 2nd day (as ur suggestion 😊).
They really opened the gate at 8AM eventhough they said the opening hour is at 9AM. We ran all the way to SNW after we passed the gate. We spent our time at SNW till 1.30PM and managed to get lunch at Kinopio Cafe too.. We got the 11.45 - 12 entrance tickets for the Cafe. Spend 5 hours in SNW till my kids satisfied and even managed to play the Koopa Chalenge 2 times.
We knew that we would never get the chance to enter SNW again that day and on our way out, we saw a lot of people queing to enter SNW.
So glad it worked out and you had a fun time at Super Nintendo World! 🍄 Thanks for letting us know! 🌺 Heidi
Your content is very informative and easy to understand.
Thanks for the video. Without this I would not have managed to get into Super Nintendo world. The info that the park opens an hour early is worth its weight in gold. Just a small note for those who still want to go: I was there about one and three quarters hours before the official opening time and it was already very crowded. Don't be alarmed here manage it without rushing you. Even the staff will show you that you don't have to run.
Yay! I’m glad to hear that you were able to visit Super Nintendo World. Thanks for letting us know. 🌺 Heidi
Thanks, i am inside the super mario world now, 5th July, i arrived around 7.45, so when i go inside i still need to acquired area time entry and get 9.10 scheduled, really help to come early, the gate open at 08.00
Thanks for letting us know!
Thank you for the tips. It did work for us to arrive an hour before they opened, and we went straight to Nintendo world. It was a Thursday, beginning of September but still got crowded around 10 am.
I was able to get tickets from the official website. All it's required is that you have this verified security system set up for your credit card.
Thanks for letting us know. Glad you got into SNW.
My family and I just had the greatest time at Universal Studios Japan thanks to you. The tips are so useful. I was there on May 22nd and when you run inside at early opening there will be park employees guiding you to a Nintendo World reservation area. You'll need to do that beforehand. There you'll get and entrance to the area for free, we got 1st entrance option. Some people missed this area and got turned away to retrieved it. Thank you for all you do.
Thanks for sharing! Do you remember what time you entered USJ?
@@KenshoQuest I was there 7:20AM and the park opened at 8:40AM. Once again I thank you.
Hi! I want to thank you! I went yesterday, got there 7 am, they opened 8.15 and was able to enter Super Nintendo World without any trouble. They started to ask for the reservation to enter at 10 am (I was already inside and was able to stay after that time). Bought my ticket with klook at 23 hrs the day before (8 hrs before entering the park), and everything worked just perfect. Even with the rain, everything was functioning. Thanks for your advice! It was really useful
Yay! I’m so glad it worked for you. Thanks for letting us know. What was your favorite part of Super Nintendo World?
Did you have a special early entry ticket?
Thank you so much the video saved my life! But has anyone been there in the past months? Can you also enter earlier without the early entry ticket?
Hopefully someone who has been to USJ recently can chime in. From the feedback we've gotten in comments, it does seem that it still works to get in early if you're in line 90 minutes before "opening time".
You provide info in a very clear and easy to understand manner and for that we're all thankful. While I totally agree from a financial standpoint that the other options mentioned are good I don't think we should downplay the potential upside the express passes give which was not mentioned. Yes, it does more than double your cost no question but especially for those who are only going for 1 day the ability to go onto multiple rides using the express line instead of the regular line could be the difference between being able to go on way more rides than you would have and it's hard to put a cost onto that. When I last went express lines generally took anywhere from 0 - 15 mins while the regular lines were 30 - 90 minutes. Potentially by the time I went through 4 rides that had express lines I would have only been able to go on 1 ride using the regular line. Anyway, the point of your video was in fact just mentioning the hack which is all true but just wanted to point out the express while expensive has some major perks that should be considered.
I agree. For those who want to ride multiple rides throughout USJ, an Express Pass can be a good option. For those of us who mainly just want to visit Super Nintendo World and ride the two rides, an Express Pass isn't necessary. 🌺 Heidi
@@KenshoQuest do u guys know the situation with the single lines? I wanted to do it with my brother
Hi there, I'm a bit confused about buying these tickets because the fine print on Klook is different than the fine print on the official USJ site. Here's what they say:
Klook:
To provide the best experience, guests will need a "Universal Express Pass with an Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking" or "Area Timed Entry Ticket" to enter SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.
*Depending on crowd conditions, you may be able to enter an area without an Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking or Area Timed Entry Ticket.
USJ:
To enter SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, an "Universal Express Pass with an Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking" or "Area Timed Entry Ticket"/”Standby Entry Ticket" is required.
>Distribution of "Area Timed Entry Tickets" may end early depending on conditions on the day of visit.
>There may be times when entry is possible without an "Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking" or an "Area Timed Entry Ticket"/”Standby Entry Ticket".
Klook makes it seem like you will just have a better chance at getting on rides with the Express Pass, but USJ says it's REQUIRED to even enter the park. What is your take on these differences? I'm wondering if things have changed since this video was made. Thanks for your input!
Hi. It's the same policy worded a bit differently. A Studio Pass is required to enter Universal Studios Japan. An Express Pass is an optional extra purchase.
When entering Super Nintendo World, there are a couple different scenarios. One is the hack I share in a couple videos of getting in line early at USJ and entering Super Nintendo World before Area Timed Entry restrictions are put in place for that day. This is found in the final point of the USJ policy. "There may be times when entry is possible without an Area Timed Entry...."
The other scenario is that they have started restricting access into Super Nintendo World. In that case you need EITHER an "Universal Express Pass with an Area Timed Entry Ticket" OR an "Area Timed Entry Ticket". You can get an "Area Timed Entry Ticket" for free once you've entered USJ using the USJ app on your phone or a kiosk in the park. On our more recent visit to USJ, I shared the process step by step, including booking an Area Timed Entry on my phone: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html
Hey y’all....I’ve been loving watching your channel coz it is SUPER INFORMATIVE! Love all the best practices tips etc....THANK YOU! It gives me a heads up as I’m planning my FIRST trip this Dec with my fam.
Have a wonderful trip!
Thank you so much for the video, I'm buying the tickets through your link, going may 10th
Have a super fun time! 🍄
Do you have any advice on how to do BOTH Nintendo World AND Harry Potter? Would I just show up at 745 am and get into nintendo world and get an area time ticket for hogwarts later in the day? Also, how long are the single rider queue compared to regular and express?
Hi! Super Nintendo World tends to be more crowded, so I would get to USJ early and go there first. While in SNW you can check the app on your phone to see if Area Timed Entry Tickets have become available for Harry Potter. It wasn’t super crowded the day we visited, so they didn’t restrict entrance into HP until much later in the day. I’m not sure on the single rider lines, but they must be somewhat faster. 🌺 Heidi
@@KenshoQuest Thanks for the fast response! I also have one more question. Not sure if you will know the answer. Do you know if the 2nd week ish of september would it be busy? Thanks!
@@rolcopster123 I don’t think that’s an especially busy time. There are holidays Sept 18 and 23
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@@KenshoQuest Hi Kensho, thanks for the video! :) I also heard that you can only get a free timed entry pass ONCE (so if you leave and want to enter again with another free time ticket it won't let you). Does that mean I can only get a free timed entry pass for either Harry Potter or Nintendo World or is it one free ticket per area? Thanks!
@@randymarsh2468 Hi! I believe it's one free Area Timed Entry Ticket per area, but the wording on the website is a bit confusing. You may only be able to have one reserved at a time.
Hello, just for a update as of May 29th 2023 on a Monday. Its still advisable to come early. They will not let you in until gates open at 7:45 unless you have a early entry pass. We got in around 8 and made a B line for super nintendo world but DO NOT RUN, they will stop you and tell you to slow down. Also remember to wave "hi" to the staff. Its polite.😊
Unfortunately when we got to super nintendo world around 8:12 they were not letting people in without a timed entry. No worries there is a designated area to buy timed entry tickets and we were able to secure it for 9:20 -10:20 with multiple options for free.
In total we paid 60-70 $ x2 for a day pass and were able to get timed entry tickets for free inside super nintendo world.
Have fun!
Thanks for the update!
Hi, your trick was super effective. Thank you so much for your video. ❤❤❤
So glad it worked for you! Thanks for letting us know. 🌺 Heidi
clearest explanation. thanks for the tip!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you.
If 2 day pass cost 2x day pass, it might be better to buy a day pass twice in case you do not want to come back ? So you buy day pass, and if you think you have experienced everything, no need to buy another day pass.
For the 2 day pass, this must be consecutive days or not ? Thank you 🙏
Good point! Yes, the 2 Day Pass is for two consecutive days. You could get just the 1 Day Pass and see if you want to come back for another day, with a separate 1 Day Pass.
When we go back, we will probably buy the 2 Day Pass and book one of the hotels near USJ for the night in between, so we can show up to the park early the second day, without needing to wake up super early. 🌺 Heidi
I really love how informative your videos are! I do have several questions regarding entry if you don't mind answering! 💭
• Arriving early and waiting in line at SNW, would I be allowed through when they open or I have to absolutely buy an Early-Entry ticket from Klook to be allowed in?
• If I was permitted entry from being there early would I eventually have to queue in for Area Timed Entry or I just bypassed it for the rest of my stay inside SNW?
• What would happen if you end up not getting the Area Timed Entry ticket that day, or it's getting far too late in the day to make it worth a visit; would they be able to reschedule the tickets I have for that date or is it wasted if I only intended SNW to be my mainstay? I'm unsure if the tickets you purchase is exclusively for SNW or is applicable to going to any part of the park (such as Doraemon)
• I assume the only way to get Area Time Entry ticket is by physically being there; Klook and no other website offers an early purchase correct?
• For the NO LIMIT! Rainbow Road Parade, when that takes place would it be outside of SNW? If that's the case, would I be sacrificing leaving SNW and forfeit re-entry just to see the parade?
Apologies in advance for so many, of course you're not obligated to answer! I do appreciate your videos and thank you so much for your time & consideration 🤍
Hi! Many of your questions are answered in our latest USJ video: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html
1) We recommend getting in line at Universal Studios Japan at least 90 minutes before the listed "opening time" for that day. The "early entry" line will be allowed in 15 minutes before everyone else. The normal line may still be let in before "opening time". This is a line for USJ (not Super Nintendo World).
2) If you reach Super Nintendo World before it reaches capacity, you may be able to get in without an Area Timed Entry Ticket. However, if you leave Super Nintendo World, an Area Timed Entry will be required to re-enter.
3) You will need to purchase a ticket (Studio Pass) for Universal Studios Japan. If you get a one day pass, it is only valid that day. If you are not able to get into SNW on the day of your visit, you would need to buy another 1-Day Studio pass for Universal Studios Japan to visit on another day.
4) There are a couple ways to purchase an Area Timed Entry for SNW in advance. Klook sometimes offers 1 Day Studio Pass + Area Timed Entry for SNW. However, it is not always available and sells out quickly. You could also purchase and Express Pass that includes an Area Timed Entry. More on that in my video showing how to buy tickets on Klook: ua-cam.com/video/-qHAxopkBkY/v-deo.html
5) Yes, the NO LIMIT! Parade is located outside SNW. (We discuss this in our most recent USJ video ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html). I only advise leaving SNW to watch the parade if you have already secured an Area Timed Entry to re-enter SNW, or you are finished with SNW for the day. 🌺Heidi
Thanks a lot for the suggestions, unfortunately they didn't let me into Nintendo World when I walked in at 8:20 am (opening time was 9:00 am).
However, I was able to enter at 9:40 am thanks to registering my ticket on the app the day before and reserving an area time entry ticket as soon as I entered into the studio. Meanwhile, I enjoyed the empty Harry Potter area :)
Glad you were still able to get into SNW with an Area Timed Entry Ticket! 🍄
Bought thru your link! Thank for the advice!
Thanks for using our link! Have a wonderful time at Universal Studios Japan! 🌺 Heidi
Question, how do we get to rush to the SNW once it's open? Are there signs on the park that shows the way to SNW?
Hi, yes there are signs and most people will be heading there! I would also recommend you study the map ahead of time. It is quite far from the entrance. Good luck!
I am trying to book the area timed for Nintendo world + 1 day studio pass on Klook for between 1-5 august but it’s already full like come on we’re only in may… 🥺 any tips pls!
Those types of tickets are very limited. When I checked, I only saw one date for the next two months. Instead, I would follow the tips in our main USJ video, of arriving at the park 90 minutes before “opening time”.
ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
Hello ! Thank you for your tips ! What do you think about the 1 and 1/2 pass ?
Tickets are booked almost 3 months in advance for express passes. This park is super busy.
It is crazy busy, especially this summer!
How about that Super Nintendo World Restaurant (Toadstool Cafe)? Do we have to queue for that on the app? Or do we just have to line up when we get into Super Nintendo Land?
We didn’t eat at Kinopio’s Cafe, but as soon as we entered Super Nintendo World, there was a long line forming for the restaurant. I don’t see anywhere indicating that you can reserve a time on the app. I think it’s just a matter of waiting in line. Maybe someone else who has eaten there can let us know. 🌺✈️ Heidi
I know it may sound a bit stupid since we are all talking about the same. Everything I need to do is buying a Single Day ticket, arrive at the park around 7:30am and go to SNW, right? They will let people in and if it gets too crowded, I access the app and check availability for the day (time slot). Is there any chance of me, after doing all these steps, still not be able to enter SNW? Going now in oct 11th. Thx
Correct. Get in line at least 90 minutes early, so 7:30 if opening time is 9am. Walk straight to SNW. You may get right in. Otherwise, use the USJ app on your phone to schedule an Area Timed Entry for SNW. You should be fine! Here’s my more recent video showing everything step by step:
ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.htmlsi=CV94H_Ii-VHGXvP_
Thank you ! Just purchased the tickets using your link. I am so worried of not being able to make it that I am thinking of arriving at the park around 6:30 am lol I will have nightmares until I enter Mario World :P@@KenshoQuest
@@daveinathens can you share your experience, going this july
Thanks for the info. Do you have any advice on seeing both Hogwarts & Super Nintendo World in the same day? E.g. how do you book both / what’s the best order to do them? It seems that you can’t book Hogwarts in advance but we want to make sure we see both. Thanks!
Hi. Super Nintendo World is more crowded and more likely to require Area Timed Entry than Harry Potty World. I recommend making Super Nintendo World your top priority. Then you can visit Harry Potty World, and depending upon how crowded it is that day, you may be able to walk right in. We visited both on our summer visit to USJ, and showed all the details in this video: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html
@@KenshoQuest brill thank you!
Hi do the Tokyo disney parks do this secret early opening too??
Good question! I don't know....
We are going to USJ for the first time in early July which is high season (Studio C tickets). Do you know if Klook offers the SNW + studio C ?
Hi, I’m sorry, I don’t know if Klook offers SNW + Studio C. In general, there are a limited number of tickets that include SNW and they sell out quickly. Right now I can only view the calendar through June, maybe at the end of April we will be able to see tickets for July.
Very informative video. My question.. if I purchase 1 day pass a, b or c, can I still access nintendo world? I saw at klook that it is not inclusive. Thanks
Yes, you can visit Super Nintendo World with a 1 Day Pass to USJ. However you will need to either book an Area Timed Entry ticket, using the USJ app on your phone or one of the machines within USJ or arrive at USJ 1.5 hours before the listed opening time and enter the park before they restrict access to SNW. We explained more about Area Timed Entry Tickets in this video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
Thank you for the tips. Q: How flexible are they on the timed entry passes and/or express timed rides. I wonder if 10mins would still be good? 20mins?
Hi. There is usually a time slot provided for timed entry tickets, often a one hour window. I'm not sure on the Express Pass, since we didn't have one of those. My guess is there is also a window to use it.
In December (around Christmastime), would it be advisable to purchase the express passes instead or would arriving early suffice?
We visited during Christmas time and were okay without Express Passes, but that was back when there were still restrictions for entering Japan. It’s crowded right now, and there seem to be more tourists everyday. 🌺 Heidi
Thanks for the tips. I'm going to be traveling solo next year, does USJ have a single rider lane and is it comparatively fast?
Yes, and yes! We've heard from others that the single rider line saves a lot of time. We haven't personally used it. 🌺 Heidi
Great tips! What did you guys do for breakfast given how early you have to get there? Are there breakfast places within universal or the surrounding area?
We bought snacks for breakfast. We intended to eat them while waiting in line, but ended up bringing them into the park. I think snacks are technically only allowed to be brought in for kids. We covered all of that in our other Must Watch video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
Hi thank you for the video! Do you know if they start the rides right away? Or do they start the rides after opening time? (Especially for the mario kart ride). I'm planning on arriving early and go straight to the ride, but a bit concern at what time the ride starts. Thank you!
I think they start rides right away. We’ve been able to go straight onto Mario Kart when we entered the park before opening. But it takes about 30 minutes just to walk through the line even if it’s constantly moving. 🌺 Heidi
Hello, thanks for the great video! I wanted to see if you could help me figure out a strategy to somehow get access to both Harry Potter and SNW. I understand that you can get access to SNW by going early which is what we plan on doing. However how do we guarantee access to Harry Potter world afterwards? Are we able to enter SNW, then book time entry tickets for SNW again at night and Harry Potter during the day? From your experience, is it pretty easy to obtain entry timed tickets via the USJ app for Harry Potter? And lastly, can you explain how the time entry for the specific rides work and the availability of these through the app? Thanks so much for your hard work and videos! They are so helpful! Hopefully hear from you soon.
Hi, from our experience and from following the patterns on usjinfo.com/ Harry Potter World is usually not as crowded as SNW. In fact, when I asked an attendant he said that HPW only sometimes has area time entry available. So unless you are going on a holiday like during Golden Week or a weekend then you should be able to go straight to HPW after SNW. I recommend that you try to book your timed entry back into SNW while you are in it. But most likely you won't be able to do this until sometime after 9AM. And if it doesn't show on your app try restarting it. IF still doesn't show then ask an attendant if area timed entry is in effect. Your re-entry into SNW will most likely be after 3pm as it fills up fast. We do not think you can book more than one timed entry at a time. I hope this helps and isn't too confusing!!
Hi thanks for the video❤ I have a question: How do you register or redeem your tickets … I mean you bought it in Klook … but the what are the steps to relate that to universal tickets 😅 Thanks for reading me
Hi! Klook emailed our vouchers to us, that we could download or print. We downloaded the vouchers to the Klook app on my phone, and that's what we scanned at the ticket gate. You could also print out paper copies of the vouchers to scan. Then on the day of your visit you can scan the QR code on the voucher with the Universal Studios Japan app, to be able to use all, the features of the app. I hope that helps!
@@KenshoQuest Thanks a lot✨
Hi! Just to understand, you can get inside the park early and go straight to Nintendo World if you get there before it opens, with a simple park pass? It's all so confusing, most sites won't sell the timed area entry tickets, I had to get the simple ticket & express to make sure I get access to N.W. but the allocated time slot is horrible (18.40 at night ?!), and I don't know what my options are...
HI, correct. As long as they open the park early and you are there to enter early then if you go straight to Super Nintendo World, you can enter without any type of timed entry pass and no express passes needed whatsoever. Please double check your 18:40 entry time. That seems very late, usually around 5pm is the latest since the park currently closes at 1900.
@@KenshoQuest actually double-checked, entry time is 18.20, Mario Kart at 18.40. Still seems too late to me! Do you know if I can still claim a different timed area entry when I enter the park? Thanks so much for your help, your videos have been fantastic!
@@steliosmoustakis1372 I believe you can only have one timed area entry booked at once. I would recommend getting to the park early. If you are able to get right into Nintendo World, you could always come back again later in the evening and use your reservations. We booked timed area tickets for Super Nintendo World as we were leaving Super Nintendo World, in case we wanted to re enter again that day. But we didn’t end up using it.
Hi. big thank you for your video.
I'm planning to buy a regular pass and come very early. I want to visit both N.W. and World of Harry Potter. Is Harry Potter world is crowded? Should I go there first and then to Nintendo World? Or Nintendo World first?
Hi, glad it's helpful! Definitely go to SNW first! It is always the most crowded place . Once you are in SNW you can monitor HPW to see if a area timed entry has started and if so, then you can book it. But often on weekdays HPW doesn't even have area timed entry so you can just walk in. Good luck!!
If I arrive 90 minutes earlier than opening hours, do I still have to book the time entry area in the application? or can you directly run to the Super Nintendo area and can enter? This can also be played if you enter faster?
Since we entered the USJ park an hour earlier than technical opening time, we didn’t need to book an Area Timed Entry. That option was not available yet on the app at 8am. Instead, we ran straight to Super Nintendo World and went right in. We got right onto a ride before a line formed. 🌺✈️ Heidi
To get time entrybti ket need to register park oassea first ? I’ll go with my 3 kids
@@octaisabella8057 Yes, first register park passes on the day of your visit. Then you can use the app to get timed entry tickets. We explained more about that in our other tips video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
Hi , i have expressed an express pass 7. The rides are timed for later in the day from 15.20 onwards - does that mean i get to the park later ? Should i still get to the park earlier ? Can i use the express pass outside the times assigned ? Thanks
Hi. The Express Pass can only be used at the assigned times. But you can certainly get to Universal Studios Japan earlier and enjoy other areas of the park and rides. 🌺 Heidi
Hello! Thanks for the video!
I have some questions
Can I only get an attraction time ticket if I get the Timed Area Entry?
For example if I want to go to Yoshi's Adventure Ride can I schedule an attraction time ticket without the Timed Area Entry for Super Nintendo?
If not, how can I schedule both, Timed Area Entry for Super Nintendo and the rides inside Super Nintendo to be at a similar time?
Can I get an attracation time ticket for a Super Nintendo Ride while I am waiting on queue to ride on another ride?
Hi! It would only be beneficial to schedule an attraction timed ticket for Yoshi's Adventure or Mario Kart if you already have an Area Timed Entry Ticket for Super Nintendo World. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to get into SNW to ride the ride at your scheduled time. The first step is acquiring an Area Timed Entry. Then you could schedule an Attraction Timed Ticket for one of the rides within SNW. Just choose a time for once you will be inside SNW. I believe you can only have one attraction scheduled at any given time. We explained more about this in other other video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html And here is the official info: www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/enjoy/numbered-ticket/attraction-reservation-ticket
Thank you so much for the tips ! By the way the App is only in Japanese for me, is there an english version if you know ?
To switch the USJ app to English, switch the settings on your phone to language "English" and region "United States". That combo worked for me. 🌺 Heidi
@@KenshoQuest Working indeed thanks so much !
Wow is area timed entry ticket (2:24 in video) for NW not available anymore? Can't find the option. Thanks
Sorry, it doesn’t look like Klook is offering that bundle anymore.
When looking at klook I don't see an option to buy a Nintendo area times ticket does that means it's fully booked?
Hi! Sorry, it looks like they stopped offering the 1 Day Studio Pass + Area Timed Entry for SNW. Other options are paying for an Express Pass, or just getting to Universal Studios as early as possible and getting a free Area Timed Entry as soon as you enter the park.
So you could get there for gate opening, do Mario and try for a Harry Potter timed ticket if I understand it correctly
Thanks for simplifying the USJ mess
Yes. Plus often they don't restrict access to Harry Potter World. The times we were there we could walk right in for Harry Potter. Here's our more recent video about USJ: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html
@@KenshoQuest Thank you
Thanks for the video. It doesnt give the option to buy a ticket for Super Mario World on Klook if we go on golden week (3rd May) Which hack do you recomment if were not bothered about going on any rides at all, but just visiting SNW? We shoul get to park at 8am
Yes, in that case I recommend arriving at the park 1.5 hours before opening time. So if opening time for the date you are visiting is 9am, I would arrive before 8 am. Have fun! 🌺 Heidi
Can we get into Harry Potter world with just a studio pass? Or do we need to get express Pass to get in or a time entry ticket? And is nintendo world only accessible with a express pass or timed entry ticket?
Hi. A "Studio Pass" is required to enter Universal Studios Japan. An Area Timed Entry Ticket may or may not be required to enter Harry Potty World depending upon how crowded it is at that day/time. You can get an Area Timed Entry ticket once inside the park by using the USJ app on your phone or a kiosk.
Super Nintendo World usually requires an Area Timed Entry Ticket these days, as it is the most busy section of the park. If you get an Express Pass that includes Super Nintendo World, you are guaranteed an Area Timed Entry time slot, whereas if you try to get one once inside USJ, you might be too late and there might not be any left.
I explained in more detail about timed entry tickets in a previous video. The main difference is that now you do need a timed ticket, even if you enter the park an hour early: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
So just to be clear, if i went there an hour earlier from the official opening hour. I can just buy a standard 1 day pass and not the Super Nintendo World pass then i can just walk in the Super Nintendo World before the official operation hour for free and they will not ask for us to show our Super Nintendo World Ticket?
Hi. You can buy a 1 Day Studio Pass and arrive at USJ 60-90 minutes before the listed opening time. They will likely open the gates before opening time. Then go straight to Super Nintendo World. There is a chance you MIGHT get in before they start restricting access, depending upon the crowd. If they do require an Area Timed Entry to enter SNW, you can schedule a free one using the USJ app on your phone or a kiosk inside USJ. Here is my latest video with tips for visiting USJ:
ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.htmlsi=UlsfYD9E-Wa3qsBk
These tip still works? Its been a year now, thank you.
We went in the summer time and it still worked. It depends how crowded the park is. During Halloween time it was so busy that tickets for USJ sold out. If we go again we might purchase SNW + 1 Day Studio Pass or the 15 minutes early entry option, to make sure we get into Super Nintendo World. Here’s our most recent USJ video:
ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.htmlsi=l3-_Aizio6gt6Qpz
@@KenshoQuest Thank u!
@@KenshoQuest the 15min early option will make sure u can go to the snw? so u only arrive 15min early for it, or u still have to do the 1h early thing'
@@sansan_sansan It allows you to enter USJ 15 minutes before the regular line, so likely before the listed “opening time” for that day. So you do need to be in line early. It doesn’t guarantee getting into Super Nintendo World, but gives you a better chance of getting in before they start restricting access, if you head straight to Super Nintendo World.
How long do you suggest to stay in nintendo world for a young couple without kids if we were to arrive 1.5hr earlier before the gate opens?
That really depends how much you want to experience SNW. I think we stayed around 5 hours and left when it got super crowded.
@@KenshoQuest ok thanks for sharing!
I will visit the park during cherry blossom, so a very busy time in Japan, would you still recommend to not buy a express pass?
Thank you :)
Hi, it's going to be very busy. It's already super busy on any regular day. This is one instance where you may want an express pass, especially if it will be Golden Week so please check that. Good luck!
Hi, I have bought an Express pass which includes the Area Timed Entry. When on site, i would assume there are separate queues for these? Say, i have time area entry at 2pm and 2:30pm for the ride attraction. So i go queue up to enter that area before 2pm and it's guaranteed entry right? I don't wants to ends up in the wrong queue! Tq!
I think when you approach Super Nintendo World, there will be a rope and sign indicating where to wait for Area Timed Entry. We showed the queue briefly, as we were leaving, in our other video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
Pardon me. If I go to usj on dec during christmas holiday. Is it more crowded? Can I use this tips during dec Christmas Holiday? Or better I buy the express ticket?
Hi! We visited in December and SNW got crowded as the day went on, but Universal Studios was not as crowded that time of year as it is currently. Mid-August is probably going to be the most crowded time. It’s up to you if you’re fine arriving 90 minutes early and getting an Area Timed Entry Ticket when you get inside. Or if you’d feel better paying for an Express Pass and knowing for sure you’ll be able to visit SNW. (We chose not to pay extra). 🌺 Heidi
Thank you
What about single rider lines?
Yes there are single rider lines that are faster than regular lines to get on rides.
Hi! Thank you v much for ur informative videos and have subbed!😊 Sorry to bother you on this but if I already manage to get a Area Timed Entry Tickets, do I still need to get a Attraction Timed Entry Tickets? If yes, what is the difference between Attraction Timed Entry Tickets and express pass? If i have an attraction ticket and show up at my time, will there be others who dont have attraction timed entry ticket and be queuing at the same queue as me?
Hi! An “Area Timed Entry Ticket” allows you to enter either Super Nintendo World or Harry Potter at a specific time. You would still need an Attraction Timed Ticket for a particular ride, such as Mario Kart, if you want to be in a faster line than the regular line. Once inside Universal Studios Japan, it is free to use the USJ app or a kiosk to book an Area Timed ticket and an Attraction Timed Ticket. Express Passes are an extra cost up front, and have their own line.
I explain about timed tickets in this separate video: ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
And I explain about the types of tickets, including Express Passes, in this video: ua-cam.com/video/-qHAxopkBkY/v-deo.html
@@KenshoQuest thank you so much for ur reply! :) sorry would like to add in 1 more question, can i book area timed tickets and area timed entry tickets together as a family or individually? i am not sure how to do so
@@pinkskyxx Yes. If you scan all of your studio passes into the USJ app on one phone, you will be able to book timed tickets together as a group.
@@KenshoQuest ok thank you so much!!:)
Hi there!
This didn’t work for me (05/06/23) :(
I watched your video before we went to USJ today. We arrived there at 08:00 and by that time, they already were allowing people in. We could not secure a timed entry pass until it was scanned in at the gate and we were inside.
We got to Super Mario World at 08:30 and they already had 3 staff waiting there checking for peoples timed area passes so we couldn’t go in. We were lucky and secured one for 12:30 today, so we have to wait until then.
Either we didn’t get there early enough to be let in or they have realised what people have been doing and have put staff on there earlier.
Hope that helps ☺️
Thanks for sharing! Sounds like recently they have been requiring Area Timed Entry Tickets for SNW, even for people entering the park early. Perhaps it’s a more crowded time of year…
for Klook how early we can buy the USJ ticket?
Hi. Klook normally sells USJ tickets two months in advance, but right now they have tickets available through October 10, 2023.
Do you know if there are attraction timed tickets for flying dinosaur and the hollywood dream ride? I tried to check on the app but there's just a picture of shrek.
Sorry, I also can't tell from the USJ app or the website exactly which rides offer Attraction Timed Tickets. It tends to be the more popular/busy rides. They will show up in the app once you have entered USJ.
@KenshoQuest thank you 🙂
I heard something about an early entry ticket from others. Does it exist and is it needed to get in early?
Klook does offer an “Early Entry + 1 Day Studio Pass”. This allows you to get into the park 15 minutes before people who have just a Studio Pass. That doesn’t mean the park won’t open early. As an example, it’s possible that “Early Entry” ticket holders may be allowed in at 8am and regular Studio Pass holders in at 8:15am. 🌺 Heidi
@@KenshoQuest Thank you very much!
@@dogoeater You're welcome! We just visited yesterday and the "early entry" line was allowed in at 8am and our regular line was allowed in at 8:15am.
Pardon me. So to get inside SNW japan with only 1 day studio pass. I need to get the entry time ticket online/offline? Then to take all ride at SNW i need to booked ride time online on usj app? Do I get it right? Thankyou
Hi! To get into SNW, an Area Timed Entry Ticket is required. Once you enter Universal Studios Japan, you can use either the USJ app on your phone or a kiosk to get an Area Timed Entry Ticket. But it’s important to get to the park early, as these can run out. If you’re your late, you might get a standby ticket, or none at all. Getting Attraction Timed Tickets for the rides (Mario Kart and Yoshi’s Adventure) will help you get on the rides faster but is not required. You could wait in the regular lines for the rides. I explained more about timed entry tickets in this previous video:
ua-cam.com/video/wT9e6PYLQts/v-deo.html
@@KenshoQuest thank you
what if i buy a 1D SP + Area Timed ticket for SNW from Klook and then show up 1 1/2 hours before opening time? nothing worng with thath right?
Nothing wrong with that. We've arrived to USJ early, gone to SNW without restriction, and then scheduled an Area Timed Entry Ticket to return to SNW later in the day. We appreciate if you purchase tickets through our affiliate link: kenshoquest.com/recommends/usj-studio-pass/
just checked the link and for today (maybe) there is no option for 1DSP + SNW. Just the Early Entry . Does this happen?
@@KenshoQuest
There are very few 1DSP + SNW offered and they sell out quickly. Early Entry is often available.@@ddiesel1836
hi, can i ask how do you change the apps to english? i cannot find the option anywhere. thankyou!
In the language settings on your phone, select English for the language and “United States” for the region. That’s what finally worked for me. 🌺✈️ Heidi
Already setting in english but app still appear in japanese
@@octaisabella7613 Did you also change the region to “United States”?
what does ticket A or B or C
The ticket prices vary depending on which day you visit USJ, that’s why there is A, B, C. On Klook, start by selecting a date from the availability calendar. That will narrow it down to only the options available for that date. 🌺 Heidi
Hi is this still the case? Or did they changed it? Cause on the website it says, its required to get an express pass!
An Express Pass is not required. Only an “Area Timed Entry” may be required. Which can be purchased in advance or gotten for free once inside Universal Studios Japan. Plus, if you get there early enough, you may be able to get into Super Nintendo World without an Area Timed Entry.
@@KenshoQuest thanks for the Information!
Thank you for the tips, the question I have is on klook. If I purchase a time Nintendo entry and it says 13:00, can we enjoy the park before 13:00? Or are we only allowed to entry the park at 13:00. Thank you
You can enjoy Universal Studios Japan until you get in line for your 13:00 time slot to enter Super Nintendo World.
Does USJ have single rider option?
Hi, yes they do!
Do I still need to buy an Studio Pass when I buy the Express pass through Klook?
Yes, you need to also get a Studio Pass, which is a basic entrance ticket into Universal Studios Japan.
@@KenshoQuest got it! So after I buy my studio pass then I get the express pass:
Hi! the video is very clear but I have a problem... on the klook link I can't find the option "SUPER NINTENDO WORLD + 1 day pass". There are many pass option but the Nintendo one is not present. Do ypu know why? :(
Sorry, I think they are no longer offering it. Now the main options are getting to USJ early and getting an Area Timed Entry for Super Nintendo World using the USJ app on your phone or a kiosk. Or purchasing an Express Pass to guarantee an Area Timed Entry time slot for SNW. 🌺 Heidi
@@KenshoQuest thanks for the answer! But with one is the Express Pass that I Need to book the area timed entry for SNW? Is it available on klook?
@@luciazerruso946 Hi! There are multiple Express Passes on Klook that include entry to SNW. For example, Express Pass 4 - Flying Dinosaur. Just click on each option to see what it includes. I explained more about Express Passes in this separate video about How to Book Tickets for USJ:
ua-cam.com/video/-qHAxopkBkY/v-deo.html
@@KenshoQuest thank you, I’ll go check ❤️
@@KenshoQuest hi sorry for bothering you again. I just checked and you are right 😍 but I don’t understand I the Express pass can be bought alone or I have to buy ALSO a normal entrance ticket to get inside the park 😭
Hi does this apply to harry potter world too?
Hi. Depending upon how crowded Universal Studios Japan is, you may be able to walk right into Harry Potter World. Or if it's crowded you may be required to get an Area Timed Entry Ticket. We went to both Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter during our summer visit. We walked right in for Harry Potter. Here's our video showing that: ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html
If we have express pass , we don’t need to book area time enter ?
Depending upon the specific Express Pass you book, it may include Area Timed Entry.
@@KenshoQuest yes it including in Super Nintendo . So we just need to go straight in ?
@@joancook2136 you get a timed entry slot to enter
We have purchased the express pass and this is the attractions 14:20~ Harry PotterTM Area Entry(No Re-entry)
○14:40-15:10 Forbidden JourneyTM
17:00~ SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Area Entry(No Re-entry) ○17:20-17:50 Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge
That’s it mean we need to wait that time even though we have express pass . ? And we also booked the early pass .
That reads to me that your entry time to SNW is 17:00!
express timed ticket to enter Super Nintedo is $150 per person? not a group? my goodness... so a family of 4 people would need to buy 4 x $150 = $600
That's exactly why I don't recommend buying Express Passes. Here's my latest USJ video, with tips for visiting Super Nintendo World with only a Studio Pass (basic ticket to USJ): ua-cam.com/video/TQ7-nILdzeU/v-deo.html
@@KenshoQuest thank you for your feedback, I’m watching your new link now 😊
Express passes are not worth the insane amount of additional money they require
I agree!