Skip the lines at Universal Studios Orlando

TL;DR – How to skip the lines at Universal Studios Orlando

Universal Studios Orlando is known for its themed rides and attractions across their parks, making it a crowd-favorite for families, theme park enthusiasts, and fans of everything Hollywood. During peak seasons/weekends, the time you’ll spend waiting in lines can exceed 1.5 hrs for rides, which you can bypass by booking a skip-the-line Express Pass.

Here’s how:

  • Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Express Pass (One Time Per Ride) (From $114 ): Access to fast-track entry for popular rides and attractions at Universal Studios Orlando for a day. Can be used one time per ride. Does not include theme park admission.
  • Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Express Pass (Unlimited Rides) (From $155 ): Access to fast-track entry for popular rides and attractions at Universal Studios Orlando for a day, with unlimited access allowing you to visit the attractions with fast-track entry multiple times with your ticket. Does not include theme park admission.
  • Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Tickets + Express Pass (One Time per Ride) (From $269 ): Includes 1-day admission to the theme park of your choice, along with access to fast-track entry for popular rides and attractions at Universal Studios Orlando for a day. Can be used one time per ride. 
  • Universal Studios Orlando Tickets + 1-Day Express Pass (Unlimited Rides) (From $295 ): Includes 1-day admission to the theme park of your choice, along with unlimited access, allowing you to visit the attractions with fast-track entry multiple times with your ticket. 
  • Universal Studios Orlando 2-Day Express Pass (One Time Per Ride) (From $273 ): Access to fast-track entry for popular rides and attractions at Universal Studios Orlando for 2 days. Can be used one time per ride. Does not include theme park admission.

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What are customers saying?

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Maciej Korzeniowski
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Maciej

Poland
Jan 2026

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Great Bourne e spectacular show! Do not miss it. Fast and Furious experience for fans. Man in black, Minions, Transformers , Jarry Potter and many more! All the great movies and characters. Unforgettable day! Worth every dollar spent.
Anthony Fritsch
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Anthony

Germany
Jan 2026

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One of the best theme parks I've been to. Booking via Headout and transferring the ticket to the Universal app was super easy. Great rides, I can't wait to be back!
Avil Arun Mendonca
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Avil

United Arab Emirates
Jan 2026

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Universal Studios is must visit theme park. So many rides and attractions. It was a peak time so there was very high waiting time for few rides. Some even up to 3 hours wait time. Recommended to buy Express pass if one wants to skip long ques and do all of rides in a day.
Jennifer Morales Hernandez
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Jennifer

Guatemala
Dec 2025

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Epic Universe was so amazing! My kids' dream came true! Delicious snacks. We had a red shell! We ate at Toadstool's Cafe and food was good but not really good! Crew was super nice and polite! Lines for the rides too long! Express pass too expensive.
LEEN ABDALLAH A. AL EYADEH
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Leen

Jordan
Feb 2026
Smooth entry, easy payment, tickets within 10 min approx of paying, minimal wait, available as a pdf, qr code easily accessible.
William Yonam Sinyangwe
US

William

United States
Jan 2026
The variety of exciting activities made my birthday the best I have ever had. The staff were all good and up to task to me and my guest feel safe through out the tour. I love Universal Studios
LAERCIO SILVEIRA REIS

Laercio

Feb 2026
Na minha opinião ir ao Epic e não visitar monstros libertados e os experimentos Frankenstein é deixar para trás a principal atração do Epic. Mário Kart o Desafio de Bowser também é fantastico e me fez reviver todos os desenhos do personagem. Vai aí uma dica: acorde cedo, coloque roupas leves, tênis confortável e chegue antes todos mundo.
Terry Huppert
US

Terry

United States
Dec 2025
We had a great experience with headout. the ticket purchase processed quickly, and there were no issues at the gate. We had a great family vacation and were able to visit three parks in two days. Will definitely use headout again.

Book skip-the-line tickets to Universal Studios Orlando

Avoid waiting in lines and get to your rides and attractions, and enjoy the experiences at Universal Studios Orlando as soon as you can.

Pro tip: Book at least two weeks in advance to get your preferred date at the theme parks, especially during the summer months.

























































What does skip-the-line really mean for Universal Studios Orlando

You can easily avoid waiting in long lines at the popular rides and attractions at Universal Studios Orlando with your skip-the-line Express Pass tickets. Choose the type of ticket that allows you to experience fast-track access to entertainment and adventure as per your itinerary.

How long are the queues at Universal Studios Orlando?

Waiting times can exceed an hour, sometimes crossing 2 hours during the summer months, holiday season, and weekends, so you can skip waiting in the long lines at popular attractions with your skip-the-line ticket.

  • Peak season: June to August, December
  • Peak hours: 12pm onward

Types of queues at Universal Studios Orlando

Ticketing counter

  • Location: Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, Universal Resorts
  • Who it’s for: Visitors buying tickets on the spot
  • Average wait time: 5 to 15 minutes during off-season, over 1 hour during peak seasons and weekends
  • Skip-the-line: Can be bypassed with pre-purchased admission tickets

Security screening

  • Location: Entrances of Universal Studios theme parks
  • Who it’s for: Mandatory for all visitors
  • Average wait time: 10 minutes during off-season, 30 minutes during peak seasons and weekends
  • Skip-the-line: Mandatory, can be reduced by arriving early (9am) or during off-season

Rides and attractions

  • Location: Inside Universal Studios theme parks
  • Who it’s for: All visitors
  • Average wait time: 5-20 minutes during off-season, 45 minutes to 1.5 hrs during peak seasons and weekends
  • Skip-the-line: Fast-track entry with skip-the-line Express Pass tickets
Enjoy fast-track access to your favorite rides and attractions

Visit Universal Studios Orlando without waiting in long queues with fast-track entry, and enjoy unlimited access, where you can experience the magic of your favorite rides unlimited times!

Guests enjoying a water ride at Universal Studios Resort waterpark in Orlando, Florida.

All your options to skip the lines at Universal Studios Orlando

Book your admission tickets online

Bypass the hour-long lines during peak seasons and holidays by booking your admission tickets online in advance to enter the theme park of your choice directly.

Recommended experiences:

  • Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Tickets
  • Universal Studios Orlando 2-Day Tickets (Multiple Parks)
  • Universal Studios Orlando 2-Day Tickets (Single Park Per Day)

Book the One-Time One-Ride Express Pass

Enjoy access to popular rides and attractions at the theme park of your choice with fast-track entry, allowing you to skip waiting in long queues to visit your favorite theme park attractions. The pass allows access to skip-the-line entry once per attraction. Keep in mind that this ticket does not include admission to the theme park.

Recommended experiences:

  • Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Express Pass (One Time Per Ride)
  • Universal Studios Orlando 2-Day Express Pass (One Time Per Ride)

Book the Unlimited Rides Express Pass

Enjoy access to popular rides and attractions at the theme park of your choice with fast-track entry unlimited times during the day, allowing you to skip waiting in long queues to visit your favorite attractions as many times as you’d like. This ticket does not include admission to the theme park.

Recommended experiences:

  • Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Express Pass (Unlimited Rides)

Book the admission tickets with your Express Pass

Skip waiting in all lines, from the ticketing counter to the lines at the attractions, by adding the Express Pass with your admission ticket. You can opt for unlimited access to rides or once per attraction.

Recommended experiences:

  • Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Tickets + Express Pass (One Time per Ride)
  • Universal Studios Orlando Tickets + 1-Day Express Pass (Unlimited Rides)

Visit during off-peak season/hours

Use the Universal Orlando app to navigate real-time wait times for rides and attractions, and plan your visit during off-season months and weekdays. Arriving early also allows you to explore the park at your own pace, and you can plan to visit the popular rides that attract long wait times strategically.

Recommended experiences:

  • Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Tickets
  • Universal Studios Orlando 2-Day Tickets (Multiple Parks)
  • Universal Studios Orlando 2-Day Tickets (Single Park Per Day)

Compare your ticket options

Ticket typeWait timesQueues skippedInclusionsTickets

On-site Tickets

Over 1 hour during peak seasons

None (could vary based on ticket type)

Vary based on ticket type

On-site

Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Tickets + Express Pass (One Time per Ride)

Ride queues can exceed 60 minutes during peak times, can be reduced significantly with the Express Pass

Ticket purchase lines and ride queues (once per attraction)

1-day park admission + Express Pass with skip-the-line access once per ride

From $269

Universal Studios Orlando Tickets + 1-Day Express Pass (Unlimited Rides)

Ride queues can exceed 60 minutes during peak times, can be reduced significantly with the Express Pass

Ticket purchase lines and ride queues (unlimited)

Park admission + Express Pass with unlimited skip-the-line access for the day

From $295

Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Express Pass (Unlimited Rides)

Ride queues can exceed 60 minutes during peak times, can be reduced significantly with the Express Pass

Ride queues only (unlimited)

Express Pass with unlimited fast-track access; park admission not included

From $155

Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Express Pass (One Time Per Ride)

Ride queues can exceed 60 minutes during peak times, can be reduced significantly with the Express Pass

Ride queues only (once per attraction)

Express Pass with one-time skip-the-line access per attraction; park admission not included

From $114

Universal Studios Orlando 2-Day Express Pass (One Time Per Ride)

Ride queues can exceed 60 minutes during peak times, can be reduced significantly with the Express Pass

Ride queues only (once per attraction over 2 days)

2-day Express Pass with one-time skip-the-line access per ride; park admission not included

From $273

Universal Studios Orlando 1-Day Tickets

Ticketing and ride queues can exceed 60 minutes during peak seasons for each line

Ticket purchase lines

1-day admission to the selected theme park

From $148

Universal Studios Orlando 2-Day Tickets (Multiple Parks)

Ticketing and ride queues can exceed 60 minutes during peak seasons for each line

Ticket purchase lines

Admission for 2 days with access to multiple parks

From $330

Universal Studios Orlando 2-Day Tickets (Single Park Per Day)

Ticketing and ride queues can exceed 60 minutes during peak seasons for each line

Ticket purchase lines

Admission for 2 days, one park per day

From $313

Rides and attractions included with your Universal Express Pass

Universal Studios Florida

  • Animal Actors on Location!
  • Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
  • DreamWorks Imagination Celebration
  • E.T. Adventure
  • Fast & Furious – Supercharged
  • Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™
  • Hogwarts™ Express (Park-to-Park Admission required to board the Hogwarts™ Express)
  • Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
  • Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast
  • Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl
  • MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™
  • Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
  • Revenge of the Mummy
  • The Bourne Stuntacular
  • The Simpsons Ride™
  • Transformers™: The Ride-3D
  • Trolls Trollercoaster
  • Universal Horror Make-Up Show

Universal Islands Of Adventure

  • The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®
  • Caro-Seuss-el™
  • The Cat in the Hat™
  • Doctor Doom’s Fearfall®
  • Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls®
  • Flight of the Hippogriff™
  • Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™
  • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™
  • The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!™
  • Hogwarts™ Express (Park-to-Park admission ticket required)
  • The Incredible Hulk Coaster®
  • Jurassic Park River Adventure
  • Jurassic World VelociCoaster
  • One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™
  • Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges®
  • Skull Island: Reign of Kong
  • Storm Force Accelatron®

Universal Epic Universe

  • Universal Epic Universe
  • Constellation Carousel
  • Curse of the Werewolf
  • Fyre Drill
  • Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
  • Le Cirque Arcanus™
  • Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge
  • Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
  • Stardust Racers
  • The Untrainable Dragon
  • Yoshi’s Adventure™

Universal Volcano Bay

  • Honu of Honu ika Moana
  • ika Moana of Honu ika Moana
  • Krakatau Aqua Coaster
  • Maku of Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides
  • Puihi of Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides
  • Punga Racers
  • Taniwha Tubes

Frequently asked questions about Universal Studios Orlando skip-the-line Express Pass tickets

No. The Express Pass is not a park entry ticket. You must purchase valid park admission separately to use Express Pass access at Universal Studios Florida and/or Islands of Adventure.

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