To Express Pass or not Express Pass

[txbuckeye71]

Going to USO January 6-13th, 2019. Is it advised to purchase Express Pass for this week. It is relatively lower attendance time of the year. Its such a huge investment.

Thoughts?

 

[lovethesun12]

I've been wondering the same thing. Just got back from a (disney) trip and just started planning our next for Universal. We are going during Easter 2019 so we are looking at $1900 for just two park days with the four of us. It would be cheaper to do a resort with the unlimited pass but we want to stay on a beach this year.

 

[Pinkos]

I've been wondering the same thing. Just got back from a (disney) trip and just started planning our next for Universal. We are going during Easter 2019 so we are looking at $1900 for just two park days with the four of us. It would be cheaper to do a resort with the unlimited pass but we want to stay on a beach this year.

Easter is extremely busy and I would think this would be the best time to buy the express pass. Why don't u do a split stay? Stay onsite for 2 nights (that will give you three full days of unlimited), and then beach it for the rest ?

 

[lovethesun12]

Easter is extremely busy and I would think this would be the best time to buy the express pass. Why don't u do a split stay? Stay onsite for 2 nights (that will give you three full days of unlimited), and then beach it for the rest ?

That is a really, really, really good idea that I did not think of. Definitely will look into that. Thanks

 

[TommyJK]

Jan 6th - 13th I'd say not necessary. Quite a slow period just after the Christmas/New Years break.

 

[mjhtvchick]

Once you have had Express Pass, it is hard to go back to not having it...and we did try! So, if you are going at a time when you can pretty easily manage without it (such as in January), I would save the $$.

 

[Pinkos]

Once you have had Express Pass, it is hard to go back to not having it...and we did try! So, if you are going at a time when you can pretty easily manage without it (such as in January), I would save the $$.

We are staying at Royal Pacific in May as well!! It will be our first time with Express Pass, so excited!

 

[DebbieB]

Just got back from staying at Portofino. Loved Express Pass! It was my first time to Universal in 20 years and was surprised the price to add it was $99 a day. Really makes more sense to book a room that includes it.

 

[brertoad]

Download the Universal app, randomly check the wait times for rides. Can you see yourself having to wait that long to ride?
The wait times can be very long.