Universal Studio Japan: Do You Really Need the Express 7 Pass?

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Are you planning a trip to Universal Studios Japan (USJ) and wondering if the Express 7 Pass is worth the cost? Well, you're in the right place! In this video, I dive deep into my own experience with the Universal Studio Japan Express Pass, sharing my honest opinion on whether it's worth the investment, along with some essential tips to help you make the most of your visit.
We all know that theme parks can be a little overwhelming, and with so much to see and do at USJ, you might be considering purchasing the Express 7 Pass, similar to the Disneyland FastPass, to skip those pesky long lines. But is it really worth the extra yen? From the rides to the shows and everything in between, I break down my day at USJ and share my thoughts on if the Express Pass made a difference.
🎥 In this video, you'll find:
A complete rundown of the Express 7 Pass and what it entails
My personal experience using the Express Pass at USJ
A comparison with the regular ticket experience
Essential tips for planning your trip to Universal Studios Japan
And a final verdict on whether the Express 7 Pass is a worthwhile investment!
Planning a trip to a theme park can be stressful, and the last thing you want is to miss out on the fun because you were stuck in line all day. So grab a snack, sit back, and let's figure out if the Express 7 Pass at Universal Studios Japan is the right choice for you!
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00:00 Introduction
00:46 Super Nintendo World
02:25 Jujutsu No Kaisen
03:45 Harry Potter World
05:21 Jaws
05:46 Amazing Spider Man
06:10 Is it Worth It?

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@TKAdamAdventures 7 ай бұрын

We got 4 express pass and i think it was worth it!! We highly recommend everyone who will visit USJ

@DeepinLife 7 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@tkadamsdventures did you buy directly on universal app?

@TKAdamAdventures 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@ericapoyatos5608 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vid! May I know what day you visited? Thank you!

@DeepinLife 8 ай бұрын

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! 😄

@arsenallady7113 3 ай бұрын

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?

@DeepinLife 3 ай бұрын

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.

@arsenallady7113 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. This is very useful

@happpsmc 2 ай бұрын

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)

@DeepinLife 2 ай бұрын

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!

@mijanps1153 28 күн бұрын

Hi bro. Love the video. Did u go on the weekend? or during weekday?

@DeepinLife 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! It was during weekday, avoid the weekend if possible that's when most locals go to the park with their families.

@jker2012 7 ай бұрын

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.

@DeepinLife 7 ай бұрын

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. :)

@danielmg1050 3 ай бұрын

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

@DeepinLife 3 ай бұрын

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.

@retrotsuna755 7 ай бұрын

Hi ! Thx for the video . Is it possible to buy Express passes at entry? Didnt get em when i bought tickets.

@DeepinLife 7 ай бұрын

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!

@florac6906 3 ай бұрын

You need to book ways in advanced

@teaunfold 3 ай бұрын

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?

@DeepinLife 3 ай бұрын

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.

@crashburn00852 5 ай бұрын

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!

@DeepinLife 5 ай бұрын

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.!

@crashburn00852 5 ай бұрын

@@DeepinLife 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!

@shivaKumarbs-wd5ym 2 ай бұрын

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

@KSOUL1213 Ай бұрын

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!

@maybellemanuel7157 7 ай бұрын

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

@DeepinLife 7 ай бұрын

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. 😁

@Eswarang83 4 ай бұрын

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!

@DeepinLife 4 ай бұрын

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! 😁

@Panda_Roll 5 ай бұрын

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.

@DeepinLife 5 ай бұрын

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!

@Panda_Roll 5 ай бұрын

@@DeepinLife Thank you so much 👍

@imrankhawaja9388 Ай бұрын

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?

@DeepinLife Ай бұрын

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! 😁

@jayckal 8 ай бұрын

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?

@DeepinLife 8 ай бұрын

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 😁

@ViviChloeLam 5 ай бұрын

@@DeepinLife 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?

@DeepinLife 5 ай бұрын

@@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! 😄

@anonymous_7788 5 ай бұрын

@@DeepinLifehello 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.

@DeepinLife 5 ай бұрын

@@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 😆

@Joanna-dl7me 13 күн бұрын

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?

@DeepinLife 13 күн бұрын

Yeah you should be able to get into just fine, it's typically Super Nintendo World that is packed since that's newer.

@hiteyshkyada3749 27 күн бұрын

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/

@DeepinLife 27 күн бұрын

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!

@rolcopster123 9 ай бұрын

How were the single rider queue?

@DeepinLife 9 ай бұрын

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.

@mnowell88 4 ай бұрын

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

@DeepinLife 4 ай бұрын

I'd recommend single rider in your case, it's definitely the way to go if you're not in a rush either!

@mnowell88 4 ай бұрын

@@DeepinLifethank you. But going inside super mario world as a single rider. Do you know how? Thanks

@DeepinLife 4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@mnowell88 4 ай бұрын

@@DeepinLifeoh ok thank you so much!

@DeepinLife 4 ай бұрын

@@mnowell88 No Problem, hope you enjoy USJ as much as we did :)

@adelinelim628 7 ай бұрын

Is it enough time to complete all 7 rides in 1 day?

@DeepinLife 7 ай бұрын

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! 😄

@steventok1471 8 ай бұрын

Do you still need to pick up entry ticket to nintendo world and harry potter with fast pass?

@DeepinLife 8 ай бұрын

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. 👌

@teaunfold 3 ай бұрын

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? @@DeepinLife

@DeepinLife 3 ай бұрын

@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! 😄

@kennysln908 8 ай бұрын

How to get into the kinopio restaurant?

@DeepinLife 8 ай бұрын

It is in the Super Nintendo World area!

@hiteyshkyada3749 Ай бұрын

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?

@DeepinLife Ай бұрын

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.

@giacomocillari4448 Ай бұрын

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…

@DeepinLife Ай бұрын

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!

@giacomocillari4448 Ай бұрын

@@DeepinLife 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

@DeepinLife Ай бұрын

@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.

@giacomocillari4448 Ай бұрын

@@DeepinLife 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).

@DeepinLife Ай бұрын

@giacomocillari4448 And if you were to miss one or both rides, what would happen? Would you be upset? Would you be carefree? Or indifferent?

@Tashaaprasad7619 12 күн бұрын

Okay

@user-fp8li8yj4s 4 ай бұрын

Hi , can we bring snacks from outside into the park ? thanks

@MFK_8 4 ай бұрын

No. They check the bags

@Chocokaylarobin 2 ай бұрын

Does the Express pass guarantee you a time entry?

@DeepinLife 2 ай бұрын

If you buy it with Super Nintendo World, it does Btw nice baiken profile pic!

@Chocokaylarobin 2 ай бұрын

@@DeepinLife Ty! ☺️

@jdtoledo 2 ай бұрын

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.

@DeepinLife 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's hard to justify if you're paying it alone. I would definitely not buy it if that were the case. 😅

@richardbarba2736 9 ай бұрын

Oh dang this guy kinda saks sea

@DeepinLife 9 ай бұрын

No u 😉

@Vara91391 2 ай бұрын

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.

@DeepinLife 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Tvr11k Ай бұрын

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.

@DeepinLife Ай бұрын

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.

@moooitw 2 ай бұрын

It's Jujutsu Bro... Not Jujitsu.

@DeepinLife 2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I always confuse the names together, some embarrassment usually helps with memory I've heard 🤔

@moooitw 2 ай бұрын

@@DeepinLife 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.

@RedDango 4 ай бұрын

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

@DeepinLife 4 ай бұрын

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!