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Skip the Lines and Live the VIP Life: Express Passes & Tours Now Available for Universal Epic Universe!
Big news for thrill-seekers and ride strategists: Universal Epic Universe is leveling up the way you experience the park. Whether you’re all about shaving hours off your wait times or soaking up theme park luxury like a true superstar, there’s now a pass—or tour—for you.
Introducing the 1-Day Express Pass and the brand-new VIP Experience at Epic Universe. Both are designed to help you squeeze every drop of excitement out of your day without sweating the lines.
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Let’s break down the perks.
🎢 1-Day Express Pass – Epic Universe Edition
Hate waiting in line? Same. With the 1-Day Express Pass, you can skip the regular lines once per ride at participating attractions throughout Epic Universe. Prices vary by date, starting at $129.99 plus tax.
Here’s a taste of where you’ll breeze past the lines:
✔️ Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge
✔️ Yoshi’s Adventure™
✔️ Stardust Racers
✔️ Curse of the Werewolf
✔️ The Untrainable Dragon
✔️ Le Cirque Arcanus™
✔️ Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
✔️ Fyre Drill
✔️ Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
✔️ Constellation Carousel
What’s not included? A few of the biggest thrills like Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry™, Dragon Racer’s Rally, and Mine-Cart Madness™ are currently not currently available with Express Pass—so plan ahead for those.
Prices climb on peak days, with the first few weeks consistently between $240 and $270 per person, so pick your date wisely!
Note: the Express Unlimited that is included at some Universal Resorts like Hard Rock will NOT include Epic Universe
🎟 Theme park admission is required and sold separately.
🌟 Want Even More Magic? Try the VIP Experience
Now this is the ultimate theme park flex. The 1-Park VIP Experience gives you a 4-hour guided tour through Universal Epic Universe with your own VIP Tour Guide leading the way. No waiting in regular lines, no wandering around with a map—just pure, prioritized fun.
What’s included in the VIP treatment?
💫 Priority entrance to select rides and attractions
💫 One-time Express access at all participating rides for the rest of the day after your tour
💫 Exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences
💫 A special VIP lanyard souvenir
💫 Discounts at select merchandise spots
💫 Valet parking for one vehicle (hello, rockstar status)
While VIP tours at Universal start at $299.99 per person, prices for tours at EPIC Universe start at $389.99 per person and vary by day. Tours are small and fill fast, so don’t wait to book!
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Looking to go big with your crew? Private VIP tours are also available—just call 866-346-9350 for details and custom planning.
Pro Tips for Booking:
- Both the Express Pass and VIP Experience require separate theme park admission
- Express access is one time per ride, unless you’re using VIP priority during the tour
- Reserve VIP tours in advance—they are date and time specific and can sell out
- Some attractions are excluded from Express, so check before you go
The universe is calling—are you ready to experience it like a VIP?
