Yeah I can definitely see the EP4 being more valuable! Thinking back there was about 3-4 rides that I really wanted to go on. The rest were more so icing on the cake. Thanks for sharing! 😁
@@galanfamily no we purchased from klook. We wanted to buy the ticket from official website but The official website would not take foreign credit card.
Hello great video just got a question, if i go to a ride during the time frame, can i repeatedly join the express line if im within the time frame? (Assuming the line is short enough to do so)
Great question, I believe that the express pass are one-time use. But it wouldn't hurt to ask lol At worst you have extra time before your next ride and the regular line will help you pass time until then. That's what we did with one of the Harry Potter rides in the video. Hope you enjoy your time there!
Does the express pass let you ride a single ride multiple times through the express queue or can you only do it once and join the regular queue if you wanna ride it again?
It is more alongside the second option you mentioned. The express 7 contains a variety of packages, which package you choose will decide what 7 rides you get. Once you pick which set of rides, you'll pick the order and time frame in which you'll show up. Hope that helps! Feel free to ask any other questions 😁
@@Andy_Diep Very informative video. I have a question about the Express Pass. If I buy the Express Pass, from what moment can I pick the order and time frames of the rides I want to visit? Is it like days before my visit or is it during or just before I visit the park?
@@ViviChloeLam The specific times for using the pass may vary, but typically they come with a few pre-determined times at the time of purchase. Which helps to minimize the wait time for express pass holders by taking availability into account. (Disclaimer: My knowledge is based on my experience purchasing through Klook. The process may be different with other sources, but I don't expect it to be significantly different). Hope that helps! 😄
@@Andy_Diephello there. So, you bought your express pass via klook? Is it okay? Because I've heard many people said that better to buy via usj site directly. If we buy via 3rd party like klook etc, usually will get trouble, like cancel few days before the day or any trouble.
@@anonymous_7788 In our experience (as you can see in the video) we did not have any troubles at all! It was a seemless process getting into the park and rides. I've also used Klook for Disney Tokyo Sea, Shibuya Sky, JR Pass (Shinkansen ticket for 14 days) all of those video are on my channel. No problems using it 4 different times all for different activities. And it was out of our own money. My channel is too small to be sponsored by Klook or USJ 😆
Yes, you can easily complete all 7 rides in one day with the Express Pass. We were able to squeeze in 2 additional rides and have lunch with snacks on the side. With it you can move at a much more leisurely pace, rather than rush from one ride to the other to get in line as fast as possible. If I remember correctly we left USJ at around 4PM - 5PM. Hope that helps! :) And if you're ready to book your USJ Ticket check out our Klook affiliate link! bit.ly/46SdhR7 We booked our Express Pass 7 through them too and it proved to be a very simple process before and after. After doing our research on prices they are very competitively priced! 😄
thanks so much for the video . i have a doubt .should we buy universal pass seperately and then the express pass seperately ? does express pass not give us the entry ? i am confused .can you clarify
You have to buy them separately. Universal Studio Pass is the entry ticket itself and must be purchased. Express pass is separate and additional :) so if you bought just the express pass, it does not give you entry to the park. For the price of the express pass, you’d think it includes entry as well 😅 sadly no but worth it to save time imo!
Going in October, we had to use Klook to purchase since the main website wouldn't accept our cards. We got the 1-Day Studio Pass + Super Nintendo World 14:00 entry. Will we just have to wait in longer lines and we can enter the park and super mario world at 14:00? Trying to find out what our tickets will let us do any help or responses would be greatly appreciated
@robertjanelli3475 Hey, congrats on the ticket! 🎉 Yes, you are correct. Whatever your schedule is set for is when you will be able to use the Fast lanes. 🎢 And if you already used it you can always ride it again but in the regular line. 🎟️ You can enter the park earlier that's up to you, and you can also enter Super Nintendo World earlier if space allows. 14:00 entry means that at 14:00 you are guaranteed entry. Hope that helps if you have any other questions feel free to ask :)
Hello! THanks for the video! Sorry to bother, one thing i dont understand about the time frames in the Express pass is: what does it stands for? E.g. if it says Nintendo World 10am-11am means i can get in at 10 am and get kicked out at 11am? thanks
Hey RedDango, I hope I am not too late in answering your question. It essentially means that you need to be in line from 10am to 11am. If you are not, the Express pass for that particular ride is no longer valid for you. So for example in the video, you may have seen that I rode Yoshi's Adventure, but what you didn't know is that I was able to ride it twice. The reason? We came into Nintendo World right when it opened, queued up in the regular line, and then came back later on at our designated time 11am-12pm, and were admitted to the express line. As long as you get in line passed the entrance by 10:59am then you will be allowed into the express line. But I wouldn't risk it being that close, perhaps 10:55am would be the latest I recommend getting into line. Hope that helps 😁 and thanks for watching!
Hi! My family is not really into rides. We’re just planning on sightseeing. Do we still have to buy the express pass or just the USJ studio pass? Thank you!
@@sanguoyanyi2004 Glad you were able to have as much fun as we did :) Japan is my favorite country to travel every couple of years, what cities do you guys have planned?
@@Andy_Diep within 2 weeks time, we have visited Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Tottori, Kurayoshi, Misasa Onsen, Kurashiki Wakayama, and Okayama. We visit Japan almost every year, but we like coming back for the food and the outstanding customer service.
The USJ unlimited express vs the Express pass for 7 rides. is available ok Klook isn’t it? And wouldn’t that be also subject to the timing slots? It’s so confusing as generally u why assume “unlimited” would mean you can go on any rides at any time , haha. Thanks man, great video btw!
From my understanding and a quick Google search, it seems that Universal Unlimited Pass is specific to the Orlando location and is not available in the Japan location. And I also rechecked Klook USJ (Universal Studios Japan) only contains Express 4 and 7. So, it seems that the Universal Unlimited in Orlando does indeed have an Unlimited Pass where you can go as many times as you want with no limit. Sources: www.universalorlando.com/web-store/en/us/express-pass?parks=1&flr=0 www.klook.com/en-US/attractions/osaka/c29/ Thanks for watching! 😁
So I’m looking at websites and most seem to have sold out of passes. Can I still get into the Harry Potter World without an express pass? I think only general tickets are available. How does that look like?
Thanks for watching! The only issue with buying the Express Pass on Entry is that at 0:17 at least when I went all of the Express Pass Packages were completely sold out! And so that is something you'll have to be okay with if there were to run out. Hope that helps!
The single rider queues I didn't pay attention to as much. But I can say that typically on the rides I noticed that there would often be 1 seat unoccupied. For example, the Forbidden Journey it seats 4 people, and there were many groups of 2s & 3s. Often leaving a gap for a single person. Based on my observation I believe that: TLDR; It is more than likely that the single person queue would be just as fast or a bit slower as the express pass on the day we went.
Thanks for the informative video. What timings did you choose for your express pass please? Also, you had an express pass but still went to SNW first, why was that please?
Thanks for watching! :) I don't remember the exact timing for the rides, so instead here is what I estimate the time slots were: 4D Movie (Jujutsu no Kaisen) (10PM - 11PM), Yoshi World (11PM - 12PM), Mario Kart (12PM - 1PM), Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (1 PM - 2 PM), Flight of the Hippogriff (2 PM - 3 PM), Jaws (3 PM - 4 PM), and Amazing Spiderman (4PM - 5PM). To answer your second question, because we wanted to go to SNW before it got too crowded and experience the area earlier on in the day, to take photos and videos.
The biggest difference is the 3 rides that you can go on where you go into the express line. EP7 Allows for 7 rides, whereas EP4 only 4 rides. And I don't know for sure but ride selection may also differ on the different passes. Hope that helps! If you have any other questions feel free to ask. 😁
So we're going mid november and we're a bit confused but kind of getting it! So if i understand correctly, theres a few options for express pass, mainly the 7 and 4 passes and between them there are specific attractions you can use the passes for? Is there 4 attraction pass that covers Mario Kart and one of the Harry Potter rides? Im going to have to check out the passes again.
Hey, jker! Yes, your understanding is correct. I took the liberty of looking for you, but I am not sure which Harry Potter Ride you want specifically. But it seems that for the mid-November range you mentioned. I would recommend "The Flying Dinosaur" or "Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem" Package. Both of them contain Mario Kart & The Forbidden Journey that you saw in the video. bit.ly/3tHMWH2 Hope that helps! If you have any other questions feel free to ask. :)
What I don’t get is: I tried to buy an express pass and I saw there were time slot of about 30 min for each of the 4/7 attraction of the pass and for entry in the area (SNW and HP). If you still have a waiting line for the ride, and in the video sometimes is around 40 min, are you able to get in time to the next attraction within the established time slot, or is it risky? I don’t want to pay extra for pass and risk to not be able to get to each attraction at the established time slot due to waiting line, I mean it would not be fair…
Here's the thing, for me personally, I felt as if there was too much time in between each ride even with the express 7. So I couldn't imagine Express 4 not giving enough time. For example, if I recall correctly, each time slot was 1 hour using the express 7. (I'm not 100% sure on the express 4), so as long as you came into line by 59min 59s, you'd still by allowed into the express line. Perhaps even if you were late by a few mins, it'd be okay, too. But... I wouldn't risk being the one to test that theory 😆 In conclusion, for me, there was more than enough time to get into all 7 rides using Express, plus we got 2 extra rides and stopped for snacks and restaurants in between!
@@Andy_Diep thank you, as I saw there’s 30 min time slot to enter. So may you have 11.00-11.30 for koopa, and 11.30-12.00 for yoshi, but if you arrive at 11.00 at koopa and than have to wait for 40 min, than doing the ride, than you are late at yoshi (around 11.50) than maybe 20 min waiting it’s already 12.10 and you may be late on the third installation
@giacomocillari4448 From my experience where the express let's you shortcut the line, waits will for the majority of time be under a certain threshold. Without express wait may vary from 10mins-120mins, with express it can vary from 10mins-30mins. So express was created with the wait time involved and how much time it would need to be to allow you to make it into your next ride. What is your reason for considering the express pass? Depending on your reasoning I can help you decide if it's worth your circumstances.
@@Andy_Diep My girlfriend and I would like to spend one day (busy travel, think we don't have much more time) at the park and at least take a ride in Nintendo world and HP one, I saw many people suggesting to be at the park 1 hour, 1.30, before the official opening as they may open before, and to may take advantage of Express Pass to be sure to get the chance to visit both area and relative rides. (period of the year, beginning of September).
If my first timed entry doesn’t begin until 10am, how long would you estimate it takes to just get through the main entrance crowd if I’m not rope dropping? Is there still a mass of people waiting to clear the entrance gates at 9:30am?
@Raygetto I think you should be good at 10am, most people should already be in, and you'll still be okay for your entry at 10am since you have all the way to atleast 10:59am
Thanks for the comparison on the video! By any chance, did you notice whether having an express pass helps significantly for single riders? Or is express pass only worth the time saving when you're in group?
@kiirojn Express pass is certaibly worth it in a group if you're looking to save time, but if your Group doesn't mind riding single rider, then it certainly isn't worth it 😁
@SarahMar3y To be honest, typically, it's a fair price on Klook and doesn't differ that much to notice if you do the conversion. And most Express Pass if I'm remembering correctly don't have an early start time. What time is your first ride? That will inform you what time you should be there. Hope that helps! c:
Not if they are already included on your fast pass. Here's the catch for Nintendo World, say you want to go in before your designated time. You would still need to pull a time ticket for later if the limit has been reached. And as for Harry Potter World, I don't recall them requiring an entry ticket. So, you should be fine to go in whenever you like as you see fit. 👌
Hihi! So even if I have the express ticket with stated time at let's say 12pm, I won't be able to enter if the space limit has been reached? @@Andy_Diep
@teaunfold If you have a fast pass, then you will get priority. For example, in your case, you mentioned 12 pm. Once 12 pm comes around, you can enter because that is also when your timed entry begins. You will have from 12pm-1pm to enter, I believe they tend to give 1 hour . As long as you get in, you can stay as long as you would like in Nintendo World. Hope that helps! 😄
We visited on a weekday, Tuesday/Wednesday if I recall correctly with the logic that less people would go on a weekday rather than the weekend. And Thanks for watching! 😄
@@mnowell88 If you go in as soon as the park opens, you won't need the express pass. Otherwise you'll get a time to return if Nintendo World has reached its capacity.
I have a question. I'll be visiting USJ in March as a solo traveler. I heard some of the rides have a single rider lane. Would I still need the express pass in that case? I'll be there on a Tuesday so figured it won't be so crowded as the weekend.
Hey Panda roll thanks for watching! I think if you're doing single rider only, the times are incredibly fast. Because inn Japan, they are really oriented on doing things with family, groups, or couples when it comes to amusement parks. So to answer your question, I wouldn't recommend buying the express pass in your case. Save the extra money :) Here are a list of attractions that offer single rider from USJ website: www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/attractions/how-to-fun/single-rider If you have any additional questions about traveling in Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto please ask!
Hello, I was looking at express on the official website but I didn’t see the 4 or 7 EP, I assumed it was for all rides?? I’m new to the Japan one as well might go to visit in March so starting to research now. Thank you!
Hey crashburn! Here is the direct website (www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/tickets/express-pass#HowtoBuy) I found, note that it says they are an official ticket reseller of USJ. www.usjticketing.com/expressPass I prefer Klook: bit.ly/46SdhR7 as it's easier to navigate. But it's up to you. Each Express Pass has different rides, so when deciding which pass you want, you'll want to select the pass that contains the rides that you prefer. It seemed that you were more uncertain rather than had a question. I hope that answers your uncertainty.!
@@Andy_Diep thank you so much for your reply! I have looked again and this saw time saw the different express pass options!! 🤦🏻♀️ would have to research more to see which pass works, thank you!
Hi, quick question, please? If you book the express 7 pass, how long do you need between each attraction. We want to do both nintendo world and harry potter. Does it give you a realistic schedule, so you can get to each attraction?
Yes it does, in fact we were able to squeeze in restaurants and even rides in between. There were times we felt like there was too much time in between each attraction. Hope that helps answers your question! If you have any other questions that I can help answer feel free to ask! 😁
Hi buddy , I still has confusion, can you clear it For example if I buy express pass for $50/ with 7 attractions. For example, so in $50/ , my entry + 7 timed attraction are included or for entry I need to buy regular entry pass by paying $20/ extra to enter Universal studio? So it’s $50/ only or $50/ + $20=$70/
So there are two different type of tickets. The first is the entry pass which everyone needs in order to enter the park. And the second is the express pass. That allows you to get through the line quicker. If you get the express pass then you must also buy the entry pass. I hope that answers your question!
Hi!! If the Nintendo doesn't allow people to enter once it's filled, it doesn't matter anymore if I have the express pass with the indicated time? Because the Klook indicated time for Nintendo Area Entry is 7pm... In that case, should I just go to Nintendo first by collecting an extra entry ticket via their app and enter again later at night at 7pm? What is the flow that you recommend?
If you can get there early before opening, your chances will dramatically increase as you can attempt to enter first. Or as you suggested you can collect an extra entry maybe at an earlier time. But on the bright side, you are guaranteed an entry c: So if you don't plan on staying the full day like me, you could possibly arrive an hour before all of your express pass schedule begins. That will give you time to explore the park.
1) If we buy express pass which all rides can we enter without paying extra? 2) if we buy express pass , entry to Mario world, Mario cuppa ride and other rides are free in pass or we need to buy extra tickets to enter by paying extra?
Hey there! 1. That depends. When you are buying the express pass, you will have some options of ride selections. I found that it seems to vary depending on availability. 2. If you buy the express pass with Super Nintendo World, you will get access to the express line. Note: The express pass and the entry ticket into the park are two separate items. The entry ticket is what you need to get into the park. The express pass is what you need to use the express line (shorter lines). Hope that helps! If you have another question, feel free to ask.
Definitely not 100% worthit. It does help a little bit with waiting times but nothing outstanding. Big rides such as koopas challenge and forbidden journey it doesn't help. You end up in the same room at the end and it basically becomes a free for all. I bought the express pass 4 and managed 10 rides for the day and the ones without express passes weren't that much of a 15-20min difference. I went on forbidden journey 2 timed and surprisingly the second time in the regular entry ended up being faster.
Yep i can agree with you on forbidden journey. I was able to ride that ride twice with the first time being regular line and it so happened to be faster then the express xD I think for the people who have the spare cash and don't want to stay at the park the whole day optimizing their time, it could be worth the cost. Other than that, I agree with you that it may not be worth it.
2024 july south there is useless express ticket. Except Mario world. Many attractions and stage close. Consider only for Mario world and beware for time in. Very strictly make it stressful
Let me get this straight, so,, 60 bucks for ticket, 90 bucks for express, so total of 150 bucks, and I still need to go 2 hrs early and have to go through the stress of rushing into Super Mario World etc? Man, haha, no way, I'm out.
You are 50% correct. If you get the express pass, it's not necessary to go early or rush to Super Nintendo World (if you get the SNW express pass). Since you have all of your time slots already set up. We decided to go early and check out SNW earlier in the day, but we had a guaranteed time. We just thought it'd look better with crowds not at its peak. Ultimately, our goal was to experience SNW with as few people as possible, so we came early.
We got 4 express pass and i think it was worth it!! We highly recommend everyone who will visit USJ
Yeah I can definitely see the EP4 being more valuable! Thinking back there was about 3-4 rides that I really wanted to go on. The rest were more so icing on the cake.
Thanks for sharing! 😁
@tkadamsdventures did you buy directly on universal app?
@@galanfamily no we purchased from klook. We wanted to buy the ticket from official website but The official website would not take foreign credit card.
Hello great video just got a question, if i go to a ride during the time frame, can i repeatedly join the express line if im within the time frame? (Assuming the line is short enough to do so)
Great question, I believe that the express pass are one-time use. But it wouldn't hurt to ask lol
At worst you have extra time before your next ride and the regular line will help you pass time until then. That's what we did with one of the Harry Potter rides in the video.
Hope you enjoy your time there!
Does the express pass let you ride a single ride multiple times through the express queue or can you only do it once and join the regular queue if you wanna ride it again?
It is more alongside the second option you mentioned. The express 7 contains a variety of packages, which package you choose will decide what 7 rides you get. Once you pick which set of rides, you'll pick the order and time frame in which you'll show up.
Hope that helps! Feel free to ask any other questions 😁
@@Andy_Diep Very informative video. I have a question about the Express Pass. If I buy the Express Pass, from what moment can I pick the order and time frames of the rides I want to visit? Is it like days before my visit or is it during or just before I visit the park?
@@ViviChloeLam The specific times for using the pass may vary, but typically they come with a few pre-determined times at the time of purchase. Which helps to minimize the wait time for express pass holders by taking availability into account. (Disclaimer: My knowledge is based on my experience purchasing through Klook. The process may be different with other sources, but I don't expect it to be significantly different).
Hope that helps! 😄
@@Andy_Diephello there. So, you bought your express pass via klook? Is it okay? Because I've heard many people said that better to buy via usj site directly. If we buy via 3rd party like klook etc, usually will get trouble, like cancel few days before the day or any trouble.
@@anonymous_7788 In our experience (as you can see in the video) we did not have any troubles at all! It was a seemless process getting into the park and rides.
I've also used Klook for Disney Tokyo Sea, Shibuya Sky, JR Pass (Shinkansen ticket for 14 days) all of those video are on my channel. No problems using it 4 different times all for different activities.
And it was out of our own money. My channel is too small to be sponsored by Klook or USJ 😆
Is it enough time to complete all 7 rides in 1 day?
Yes, you can easily complete all 7 rides in one day with the Express Pass. We were able to squeeze in 2 additional rides and have lunch with snacks on the side.
With it you can move at a much more leisurely pace, rather than rush from one ride to the other to get in line as fast as possible. If I remember correctly we left USJ at around 4PM - 5PM.
Hope that helps! :)
And if you're ready to book your USJ Ticket check out our Klook affiliate link!
bit.ly/46SdhR7
We booked our Express Pass 7 through them too and it proved to be a very simple process before and after. After doing our research on prices they are very competitively priced! 😄
thanks so much for the video . i have a doubt .should we buy universal pass seperately and then the express pass seperately ? does express pass not give us the entry ? i am confused .can you clarify
You have to buy them separately. Universal Studio Pass is the entry ticket itself and must be purchased. Express pass is separate and additional :) so if you bought just the express pass, it does not give you entry to the park. For the price of the express pass, you’d think it includes entry as well 😅 sadly no but worth it to save time imo!
thanks for the information !! I have a question! If I already bought a 7 pass on Klook, can I buy more express passes in the park? Thnks
You can, but the popular express passes tend to run out. So, at that point, you will be depending on luck to have the same express pass.
Going in October, we had to use Klook to purchase since the main website wouldn't accept our cards. We got the 1-Day Studio Pass + Super Nintendo World 14:00 entry. Will we just have to wait in longer lines and we can enter the park and super mario world at 14:00? Trying to find out what our tickets will let us do any help or responses would be greatly appreciated
@robertjanelli3475 Hey, congrats on the ticket! 🎉
Yes, you are correct. Whatever your schedule is set for is when you will be able to use the Fast lanes. 🎢 And if you already used it you can always ride it again but in the regular line. 🎟️
You can enter the park earlier that's up to you, and you can also enter Super Nintendo World earlier if space allows. 14:00 entry means that at 14:00 you are guaranteed entry.
Hope that helps if you have any other questions feel free to ask :)
Hello! THanks for the video! Sorry to bother, one thing i dont understand about the time frames in the Express pass is: what does it stands for? E.g. if it says Nintendo World 10am-11am means i can get in at 10 am and get kicked out at 11am? thanks
Hey RedDango, I hope I am not too late in answering your question. It essentially means that you need to be in line from 10am to 11am. If you are not, the Express pass for that particular ride is no longer valid for you.
So for example in the video, you may have seen that I rode Yoshi's Adventure, but what you didn't know is that I was able to ride it twice. The reason? We came into Nintendo World right when it opened, queued up in the regular line, and then came back later on at our designated time 11am-12pm, and were admitted to the express line.
As long as you get in line passed the entrance by 10:59am then you will be allowed into the express line. But I wouldn't risk it being that close, perhaps 10:55am would be the latest I recommend getting into line.
Hope that helps 😁 and thanks for watching!
Hi! My family is not really into rides. We’re just planning on sightseeing. Do we still have to buy the express pass or just the USJ studio pass? Thank you!
@@TAETAE-vo6fj In that case, buy the USJ studio pass only, not the express.
Thanks for the info, I have express pass ticket for Mario land at 10 am. What time should I be there? Still 90 mins in advance?
You can get to Mario land at 10am - 10:59am.
I recommend getting to USJ at 9am-9:30am in case you get lost.
And Have fun! :D
@@Andy_Diepthank you! This is exactly what we did. And we did have lot of fun with the express pass
@@sanguoyanyi2004 Glad you were able to have as much fun as we did :)
Japan is my favorite country to travel every couple of years, what cities do you guys have planned?
@@Andy_Diep within 2 weeks time, we have visited Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Tottori, Kurayoshi, Misasa Onsen, Kurashiki Wakayama, and Okayama. We visit Japan almost every year, but we like coming back for the food and the outstanding customer service.
@@sanguoyanyi2004 Wow that's alot in two weeks! What's been you're favorite restaurant in Tokyo?
The USJ unlimited express vs the Express pass for 7 rides. is available ok Klook isn’t it? And wouldn’t that be also subject to the timing slots? It’s so confusing as generally u why assume “unlimited” would mean you can go on any rides at any time , haha. Thanks man, great video btw!
From my understanding and a quick Google search, it seems that Universal Unlimited Pass is specific to the Orlando location and is not available in the Japan location.
And I also rechecked Klook USJ (Universal Studios Japan) only contains Express 4 and 7.
So, it seems that the Universal Unlimited in Orlando does indeed have an Unlimited Pass where you can go as many times as you want with no limit.
Sources: www.universalorlando.com/web-store/en/us/express-pass?parks=1&flr=0
www.klook.com/en-US/attractions/osaka/c29/
Thanks for watching! 😁
So I’m looking at websites and most seem to have sold out of passes. Can I still get into the Harry Potter World without an express pass? I think only general tickets are available. How does that look like?
Yeah you should be able to get into just fine, it's typically Super Nintendo World that is packed since that's newer.
Hi ! Thx for the video . Is it possible to buy Express passes at entry? Didnt get em when i bought tickets.
Thanks for watching! The only issue with buying the Express Pass on Entry is that at 0:17 at least when I went all of the Express Pass Packages were completely sold out! And so that is something you'll have to be okay with if there were to run out.
Hope that helps!
You need to book ways in advanced
How were the single rider queue?
The single rider queues I didn't pay attention to as much. But I can say that typically on the rides I noticed that there would often be 1 seat unoccupied. For example, the Forbidden Journey it seats 4 people, and there were many groups of 2s & 3s. Often leaving a gap for a single person.
Based on my observation I believe that:
TLDR; It is more than likely that the single person queue would be just as fast or a bit slower as the express pass on the day we went.
Thanks for the informative video. What timings did you choose for your express pass please?
Also, you had an express pass but still went to SNW first, why was that please?
Thanks for watching! :)
I don't remember the exact timing for the rides, so instead here is what I estimate the time slots were:
4D Movie (Jujutsu no Kaisen) (10PM - 11PM), Yoshi World (11PM - 12PM), Mario Kart (12PM - 1PM), Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (1 PM - 2 PM), Flight of the Hippogriff (2 PM - 3 PM), Jaws (3 PM - 4 PM), and Amazing Spiderman (4PM - 5PM).
To answer your second question, because we wanted to go to SNW before it got too crowded and experience the area earlier on in the day, to take photos and videos.
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. This is very useful
Hi! What is the difference between express pass 7 and 4? Because the only available express pass is 4 no more 7 on our chosen dates. Thanks
The biggest difference is the 3 rides that you can go on where you go into the express line.
EP7 Allows for 7 rides, whereas EP4 only 4 rides. And I don't know for sure but ride selection may also differ on the different passes.
Hope that helps! If you have any other questions feel free to ask. 😁
So we're going mid november and we're a bit confused but kind of getting it!
So if i understand correctly, theres a few options for express pass, mainly the 7 and 4 passes and between them there are specific attractions you can use the passes for?
Is there 4 attraction pass that covers Mario Kart and one of the Harry Potter rides? Im going to have to check out the passes again.
Hey, jker!
Yes, your understanding is correct.
I took the liberty of looking for you, but I am not sure which Harry Potter Ride you want specifically. But it seems that for the mid-November range you mentioned. I would recommend "The Flying Dinosaur" or "Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem" Package. Both of them contain Mario Kart & The Forbidden Journey that you saw in the video.
bit.ly/3tHMWH2
Hope that helps! If you have any other questions feel free to ask. :)
What I don’t get is: I tried to buy an express pass and I saw there were time slot of about 30 min for each of the 4/7 attraction of the pass and for entry in the area (SNW and HP). If you still have a waiting line for the ride, and in the video sometimes is around 40 min, are you able to get in time to the next attraction within the established time slot, or is it risky? I don’t want to pay extra for pass and risk to not be able to get to each attraction at the established time slot due to waiting line, I mean it would not be fair…
Here's the thing, for me personally, I felt as if there was too much time in between each ride even with the express 7. So I couldn't imagine Express 4 not giving enough time.
For example, if I recall correctly, each time slot was 1 hour using the express 7. (I'm not 100% sure on the express 4), so as long as you came into line by 59min 59s, you'd still by allowed into the express line.
Perhaps even if you were late by a few mins, it'd be okay, too. But... I wouldn't risk being the one to test that theory 😆
In conclusion, for me, there was more than enough time to get into all 7 rides using Express, plus we got 2 extra rides and stopped for snacks and restaurants in between!
@@Andy_Diep thank you, as I saw there’s 30 min time slot to enter. So may you have 11.00-11.30 for koopa, and 11.30-12.00 for yoshi, but if you arrive at 11.00 at koopa and than have to wait for 40 min, than doing the ride, than you are late at yoshi (around 11.50) than maybe 20 min waiting it’s already 12.10 and you may be late on the third installation
@giacomocillari4448 From my experience where the express let's you shortcut the line, waits will for the majority of time be under a certain threshold. Without express wait may vary from 10mins-120mins, with express it can vary from 10mins-30mins. So express was created with the wait time involved and how much time it would need to be to allow you to make it into your next ride.
What is your reason for considering the express pass? Depending on your reasoning I can help you decide if it's worth your circumstances.
@@Andy_Diep My girlfriend and I would like to spend one day (busy travel, think we don't have much more time) at the park and at least take a ride in Nintendo world and HP one, I saw many people suggesting to be at the park 1 hour, 1.30, before the official opening as they may open before, and to may take advantage of Express Pass to be sure to get the chance to visit both area and relative rides. (period of the year, beginning of September).
@giacomocillari4448 And if you were to miss one or both rides, what would happen? Would you be upset? Would you be carefree? Or indifferent?
If my first timed entry doesn’t begin until 10am, how long would you estimate it takes to just get through the main entrance crowd if I’m not rope dropping? Is there still a mass of people waiting to clear the entrance gates at 9:30am?
@Raygetto I think you should be good at 10am, most people should already be in, and you'll still be okay for your entry at 10am since you have all the way to atleast 10:59am
Thanks for the comparison on the video! By any chance, did you notice whether having an express pass helps significantly for single riders? Or is express pass only worth the time saving when you're in group?
@kiirojn Express pass is certaibly worth it in a group if you're looking to save time, but if your Group doesn't mind riding single rider, then it certainly isn't worth it 😁
Is there a difference in price if i bought the express pass from klook?
Also do i still have to show up super early even if i had an express pass?
@SarahMar3y To be honest, typically, it's a fair price on Klook and doesn't differ that much to notice if you do the conversion.
And most Express Pass if I'm remembering correctly don't have an early start time. What time is your first ride? That will inform you what time you should be there.
Hope that helps! c:
Do you still need to pick up entry ticket to nintendo world and harry potter with fast pass?
Not if they are already included on your fast pass. Here's the catch for Nintendo World, say you want to go in before your designated time. You would still need to pull a time ticket for later if the limit has been reached.
And as for Harry Potter World, I don't recall them requiring an entry ticket. So, you should be fine to go in whenever you like as you see fit. 👌
Hihi! So even if I have the express ticket with stated time at let's say 12pm, I won't be able to enter if the space limit has been reached? @@Andy_Diep
@teaunfold If you have a fast pass, then you will get priority. For example, in your case, you mentioned 12 pm. Once 12 pm comes around, you can enter because that is also when your timed entry begins. You will have from 12pm-1pm to enter, I believe they tend to give 1 hour . As long as you get in, you can stay as long as you would like in Nintendo World.
Hope that helps! 😄
Thanks for sharing man.cool videos
Thanks for the vid! May I know what day you visited? Thank you!
We visited on a weekday, Tuesday/Wednesday if I recall correctly with the logic that less people would go on a weekday rather than the weekend. And Thanks for watching! 😄
Hi! Is the express pass is better or i can just do the single rider since I’m going by myself. The express pass is quite espensive
I'd recommend single rider in your case, it's definitely the way to go if you're not in a rush either!
@@Andy_Diepthank you. But going inside super mario world as a single rider. Do you know how? Thanks
@@mnowell88 If you go in as soon as the park opens, you won't need the express pass. Otherwise you'll get a time to return if Nintendo World has reached its capacity.
@@Andy_Diepoh ok thank you so much!
@@mnowell88 No Problem, hope you enjoy USJ as much as we did :)
I have a question. I'll be visiting USJ in March as a solo traveler. I heard some of the rides have a single rider lane. Would I still need the express pass in that case? I'll be there on a Tuesday so figured it won't be so crowded as the weekend.
Hey Panda roll thanks for watching! I think if you're doing single rider only, the times are incredibly fast.
Because inn Japan, they are really oriented on doing things with family, groups, or couples when it comes to amusement parks.
So to answer your question, I wouldn't recommend buying the express pass in your case. Save the extra money :)
Here are a list of attractions that offer single rider from USJ website: www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/attractions/how-to-fun/single-rider
If you have any additional questions about traveling in Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto please ask!
@@Andy_Diep Thank you so much 👍
Hi bro. Love the video. Did u go on the weekend? or during weekday?
Thanks for watching! It was during weekday, avoid the weekend if possible that's when most locals go to the park with their families.
Hello, I was looking at express on the official website but I didn’t see the 4 or 7 EP, I assumed it was for all rides?? I’m new to the Japan one as well might go to visit in March so starting to research now. Thank you!
Hey crashburn! Here is the direct website (www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/tickets/express-pass#HowtoBuy) I found, note that it says they are an official ticket reseller of USJ. www.usjticketing.com/expressPass
I prefer Klook: bit.ly/46SdhR7
as it's easier to navigate. But it's up to you. Each Express Pass has different rides, so when deciding which pass you want, you'll want to select the pass that contains the rides that you prefer.
It seemed that you were more uncertain rather than had a question. I hope that answers your uncertainty.!
@@Andy_Diep thank you so much for your reply! I have looked again and this saw time saw the different express pass options!! 🤦🏻♀️ would have to research more to see which pass works, thank you!
So if you want the express do you need to buy standard and then also express and add the cost of both of them
@@armaangill2402 yes that's correct
Hi, quick question, please? If you book the express 7 pass, how long do you need between each attraction. We want to do both nintendo world and harry potter. Does it give you a realistic schedule, so you can get to each attraction?
Yes it does, in fact we were able to squeeze in restaurants and even rides in between. There were times we felt like there was too much time in between each attraction.
Hope that helps answers your question! If you have any other questions that I can help answer feel free to ask! 😁
Does the Express pass guarantee you a time entry?
If you buy it with Super Nintendo World, it does
Btw nice baiken profile pic!
@@Andy_Diep Ty! ☺️
Hello,
How many times you can use express 7 for each ride of the 7?
Only once for each?
@user-kx2fk6fl4y That's correct you can only use it once per ride, but you can of course get on the dame ride again without Express
Hi buddy , I still has confusion, can you clear it
For example if I buy express pass for $50/ with 7 attractions. For example, so in $50/ , my entry + 7 timed attraction are included
or
for entry I need to buy regular entry pass by paying $20/ extra to enter Universal studio?
So it’s $50/ only
or
$50/ + $20=$70/
So there are two different type of tickets. The first is the entry pass which everyone needs in order to enter the park. And the second is the express pass. That allows you to get through the line quicker. If you get the express pass then you must also buy the entry pass.
I hope that answers your question!
Hi!! If the Nintendo doesn't allow people to enter once it's filled, it doesn't matter anymore if I have the express pass with the indicated time? Because the Klook indicated time for Nintendo Area Entry is 7pm... In that case, should I just go to Nintendo first by collecting an extra entry ticket via their app and enter again later at night at 7pm? What is the flow that you recommend?
If you can get there early before opening, your chances will dramatically increase as you can attempt to enter first. Or as you suggested you can collect an extra entry maybe at an earlier time.
But on the bright side, you are guaranteed an entry c:
So if you don't plan on staying the full day like me, you could possibly arrive an hour before all of your express pass schedule begins. That will give you time to explore the park.
What time of the year did you visit?
Cherry Blossom season, so it was pretty busy
How to get into the kinopio restaurant?
It is in the Super Nintendo World area!
1) If we buy express pass which all rides can we enter without paying extra?
2) if we buy express pass , entry to Mario world, Mario cuppa ride and other rides are free in pass or we need to buy extra tickets to enter by paying extra?
Hey there!
1. That depends. When you are buying the express pass, you will have some options of ride selections. I found that it seems to vary depending on availability.
2. If you buy the express pass with Super Nintendo World, you will get access to the express line.
Note: The express pass and the entry ticket into the park are two separate items. The entry ticket is what you need to get into the park. The express pass is what you need to use the express line (shorter lines).
Hope that helps! If you have another question, feel free to ask.
Hi , can we bring snacks from outside into the park ? thanks
No. They check the bags
I just couldn't justify $700 for 5 express 4 passes for me and my family. The extra 3 hours of waiting in line is alright I guess.
Yeah, it's hard to justify if you're paying it alone. I would definitely not buy it if that were the case. 😅
Okay
Definitely not 100% worthit. It does help a little bit with waiting times but nothing outstanding. Big rides such as koopas challenge and forbidden journey it doesn't help. You end up in the same room at the end and it basically becomes a free for all. I bought the express pass 4 and managed 10 rides for the day and the ones without express passes weren't that much of a 15-20min difference. I went on forbidden journey 2 timed and surprisingly the second time in the regular entry ended up being faster.
Yep i can agree with you on forbidden journey. I was able to ride that ride twice with the first time being regular line and it so happened to be faster then the express xD
I think for the people who have the spare cash and don't want to stay at the park the whole day optimizing their time, it could be worth the cost. Other than that, I agree with you that it may not be worth it.
Oh dang this guy kinda saks sea
No u 😉
2024 july south there is useless express ticket. Except Mario world. Many attractions and stage close. Consider only for Mario world and beware for time in. Very strictly make it stressful
what are the attractions that closed?
It's Jujutsu Bro... Not Jujitsu.
🤣🤣🤣 I always confuse the names together, some embarrassment usually helps with memory I've heard 🤔
@@Andy_Diep ya, i think many other youtubers said the same thing. I had to listen quite closely to make sure that i wasn't hearing wrong.
Let me get this straight, so,, 60 bucks for ticket, 90 bucks for express, so total of 150 bucks, and I still need to go 2 hrs early and have to go through the stress of rushing into Super Mario World etc? Man, haha, no way, I'm out.
You are 50% correct. If you get the express pass, it's not necessary to go early or rush to Super Nintendo World (if you get the SNW express pass). Since you have all of your time slots already set up.
We decided to go early and check out SNW earlier in the day, but we had a guaranteed time. We just thought it'd look better with crowds not at its peak.
Ultimately, our goal was to experience SNW with as few people as possible, so we came early.