As someone who just went this summer, last week. If you can, GO WHEN ITS WINTER MONTHS. (This also applies if you wanna go to DisneySea/DisneyLand) it was SO DAMN HOT. 35c when I went, but the UV level and the Humidity and the lack of cool wind, made it feel like 45c !!!
@maxTheTimeSlasher12 күн бұрын
Thank you😭. I'm planning to go when I study abroad there.
@timmuhlbauer56579 ай бұрын
I went there on Sunday before Halloween so it was packed!! But because I was alone I could also skip all the lines since they have a single lane. Best thing ever, I did everything atleast once and some of the rollercoasters more than twice. Also went to the harry potter world and Nintendo world so it was a perfect day. And because it was Halloween everyone was wearing costumes.
@karenexplores9 ай бұрын
That’s awesome!!! I want to be in Japan for Halloween 😯
@timmuhlbauer56579 ай бұрын
@@karenexplores Halloween in Japan is the best! That was such a great night in Osaka
@haroldsthoughts36287 ай бұрын
For the single lane you don't need fast pass right? Cause i'm also going alone.
@Alternativezz6 ай бұрын
@@haroldsthoughts3628Have you went yet?
@haroldsthoughts36286 ай бұрын
@@Alternativezz no not yet
@kursed2.01 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful info, this is an absolute must for me to visit there ❤
@karenexplores Жыл бұрын
Universal is the best!!!!
@jacobj98218 ай бұрын
If you dont get the express pass, its a miserable time where everything has 2 hours waits and areas are completely blocked off to you.
@borutesufaibutv111510 ай бұрын
I just went today. Lines are insane! I wish I watched this before buying the tix 😭
@jojo_hendriks11 ай бұрын
I just used single rider whenever it was possible and that helped a ton, so the fast pass isnt necessary
@MrSTravelQuest3 күн бұрын
You sold me on getting it. Planning on doing Disney Tokyo too :-)
@christinejayakody3 ай бұрын
We didn't get the express pass but had so so much fun. Kids had the time of their lives ❤
@karenexplores3 ай бұрын
That’s lovely to hear!! 🥰
@marilouestravo29785 ай бұрын
I went last week of February and paid $125 for two people without fast pass and went to most of the rides without waiting for hours. Buy your tickets during the week days, not weekends or Japanese holidays. Going to Japan USJ is cheaper than going to universal in California.
@ghuri360atravelblog74 ай бұрын
Where did you buy the tickets? And what day was it?
@karenexplores3 ай бұрын
I went on a Thursday. Not weekend or Japanese holiday. Prices have gone up so much now compared to when I went in 2023 I feel like it is because of demand.
@karenexplores3 ай бұрын
My entry was only $70pp back then, so $125 is A LOT more expensive now.
@loveanimppl Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information ! Planning my trip soon so this really helps 😊
@karenexplores Жыл бұрын
Yaaay! I’m so glad I could help 🥰
@berryapplejuice4 ай бұрын
There is another get your moneys worth pass, VIP. You get a guide for 5 or 8 hours, walkthrough the exit to ride, cut through food stall queues, even at end of the tour your vip lanyard still works as fastpass til closing.
@superturka2 ай бұрын
250 DOLLARS for 1 person??? GODDAAAAAAMNNN
@cendrabinartoАй бұрын
where did you buy the fast pass and ticket for $180?
@karenexplores27 күн бұрын
I purchased this exact one from Klook: www.klook.com/en-AU/activity/3407-universal-studios-japan-express-pass-osaka/ Looks like prices have gone up now 😢 For Klook experiences I do have a discount code: KARENKLOOK (but this excludes USJ tickets) 😊
@jackieoconnor492619 күн бұрын
My daughter is currently in Japan and she paid over £100 (sterling) per person for the fast pass add on. For 4 rides that’s a LOT of money on top of the entry cost. But as many people have said, if you’re only going for one day you almost have to pay it, to get any kind of good experience 🤷🏻♀️
@karenexplores19 күн бұрын
Unfortunately that is the case. The day i went, lines were up to 2 hours long so for my own sanity the fast pass was a necessity 😅
@MuzeTheFuze Жыл бұрын
$175 usd…. That’s essentially the cost of a ticket and parking at Universal Orlando FL.
@gumerzambrano9 ай бұрын
And there's no Mario World
@jacobpierce548 ай бұрын
and if you want to skip lines you're paying double for that privilege lol
@estebanjr1110 ай бұрын
I keep trying to buy the express pass but it’s so confusing! They have like 10 different passes! Would buying the 4 ride variety pack get me those timed entries?
@karenexplores10 ай бұрын
Yes, just make sure you read what each pass includes! I bought a 4 variety pack with Klook and this also INCLUDED entry to Nintendo World & Harry Potter World ☺️
@galanfamily7 ай бұрын
@@karenexplores how did you buy these in advance? I'm going in May. And I just want to be prepared. Thanks for the tips
@vanessatsoi2327 күн бұрын
What’s the power up band? I’m going to Osaka in September will def be visiting universal and Mario Land 🥰 just waiting for the fast pass tickets to be on sale 🎉
@karenexplores27 күн бұрын
The power up band is a wrist band you can purchase to interact with and play little games in Super Nintendo World. You don’t need to have it to enjoy the area. Totally up to you if you want to purchase it!
@rikkichaunguyen56765 ай бұрын
Did you talk about US dollars, Canadian dollars or Australian dollars?
@hawkskander19115 ай бұрын
She did convert it to US at the end so I’m assuming it’s aussie dolares
@logistaur11 ай бұрын
im going to japan soon, SUUPER excited
@DJ-qr5wg7 ай бұрын
Did you go yet???
@logistaur7 ай бұрын
@DJ-qr5wg yes, best trip ever
@DJ-qr5wg7 ай бұрын
@@logistaur How long did you go for and what did you do!?
@logistaur7 ай бұрын
@DJ-qr5wg 3 weeks, there are way too many things to do in japan and 3 weeks aren't enough to scratch the surface, but of the top of my head... Osaka > Kyoto > Tokyo > (then 3 days to S Korea) Osaka -> day 1 arrived at evening, rested because of long flight - went to dotonbori at night Day 2 osaka castle, ate at a famous street food guy, and look around the city, at night went to dotonbori street Day 3 Japan Universal Studios Day 4 woke up prepared for Kyoto, went to have a breakfast and took a small walk in my area arrived at kyoto a bit late so all of the shrines and temples were closed > went to kyoto tower at night, went to hotel to prepare for the next day (gotta sleep and wake up early if you want to make the most of your stay at kyoto because all temples close at 5 PM) Day 2 in kyoto - samurai and ninja experience + shrines and temples Day 3 golden temple + bamboo forest + a couple more shrines Day 4 shrines + temples + went to famous shopping district in kyoto -nanenzaka- bought gifts for the family and a big Katana for myself (Also i used to sit at the bar in my hotel at nights after a long day of walking KABIN KYOTO, great staff and bar) Day 5 woke up had a great breakfast and a cup of coffee to prepare myself for the train to tokyo -> went to station (and surprisingly had a 2 hours delay because of a fire on the train track, the only time the train was ever delayed in my 3 weeks stay) Arrived at tokyo a bit late > my hotel had a warm swimming pool/jacuzzi/onsen so i just relaxed there Spent a week in tokyo and went to many places a few towers, dreamlabs, shibuya crossing, akihabara electric district (which has so many stuff to do and so many figure shops, im a big fan of anime so i spent there like 3 days) And in the end i felt like i still didnt experience half of what tokyo has to offer I'm definitely going back to Japan in a few years. Forgot to mention that my last day in tokyo was 31/10 so i spent the night meeting new people, socialising and taking photos with all the people that wore costumes for Halloween:)
@Panda_Roll7 ай бұрын
Going to USJ in March 2024. God do I want these prices. For me it was $80 USD for the entry ticket + Nintendo World entry. The only Express pass they have for my day is $160 so I'm not sure about it yet😔
@lauranavarrolora99467 ай бұрын
Same!!
@clarhens6 ай бұрын
Ours ended up being a total of $450 for two adults for the park tickets + express passes with timed entry to Nintendo world at 6:50pm 😅
@Panda_Roll6 ай бұрын
@@clarhens The prices are just insane. Still, I hope your trip is loads of fun! I ended up caving and got the Express pass as well 😅
@user-rc6qt9qf2n Жыл бұрын
I been there, but only able to visit the Harry Potter, Snoopy, Super Nintendo World and Hollywood Dream
@Pizzamannn Жыл бұрын
So I didnt understand that one. U can only use that fast lane pass for 4 rides or what ?
@redthetraveler7 ай бұрын
There are a lot of different types of express passes. The one in the video works for 4 certain rides. The info about which express pass covers which rides is typically listed when you purchase it. That way, you can select the rides you want.
@efrainalbarran30942 ай бұрын
I’m trying to buy it but there’s many express pass to choose from. Which one did you get?
@domosmuggler1210 ай бұрын
Is it cheaper in winter say February?
@octoberandisabellagaming4576Ай бұрын
One question, do you need to scan your tickets even if you have an express pass for 4 rides to get into the Harry Potter world and the Super Nintendo world(for timed entry)?
@karenexplores27 күн бұрын
Yes you do. You can enter through the express lines for rides. There is a ticket booth outside of Super Nintendo World where staff will check.
@Adi-Dassler8 сағат бұрын
I went yesterday. I had to scan my express tickets to get into Super Nintendo world. For Harry Potter I just walked in--only when going on the rides I needed to show tickets.
@renaldorf11 ай бұрын
what day of the week did you visit the park on?
@maurylovesfigure885311 ай бұрын
good that what I spent, I was thinking she was going to say 550$
@giselenatalie-zo7zj3 ай бұрын
Can I please ask what day and month did you go
@karenexplores2 ай бұрын
I went on a Thursday in April
@amandaananda90292 ай бұрын
Worth noting the fast pass is ONLY for a few, limited rides. This is very clear when you buy the pass, I'm not sure why it's so vague in the video.
@itsmaxxkidd68622 ай бұрын
She did said 4 rides !
@karenexplores2 ай бұрын
Idk how much clearer I need to be, I did say it gave me “access to four rides” 😂
@djr7320 күн бұрын
I'm gathering thats Usd? Because it's a lot more expensive than that now
@karenexplores20 күн бұрын
It is in AUD. This pricing was back in 2023. I have checked and all the prices have increased since then 😢
@Jonathan-mp3ju7 ай бұрын
$1,000 for 4 people is insane! Smarter to select a day that is less crowded and get there before the park opens to get the big ticket ride done first.
@darndarndarn11 ай бұрын
Hi, what "Fastpass" did you purchase, there are so many
@estellestuart96197 ай бұрын
How can a family with 2 or 3 kids afford this?
@Steph16 ай бұрын
Sell a kidney
@user-je6fr3cp8f7 ай бұрын
fast track is only for 1 entry? or we can re-enter the same attraction?
@karenexplores7 ай бұрын
1 entry for each ride
@alexisrodriguez408 Жыл бұрын
You choose your but it was more then $80 when you pick 7 rides. Everything gets sold out in advance.
@B501R7 ай бұрын
Yes I agree with you. Having money saves time. ❤🎉
@coolrocksounds6 ай бұрын
Is there pokemon stuff?
@jerlyntheexplorer72899 ай бұрын
Where to buy the exact ticket that you got. they are selling different tickets 😢
@redthetraveler7 ай бұрын
Klook is a great place to find tickets
@Remomba9 ай бұрын
Can you purchase multiple express pass?
@karenexplores9 ай бұрын
Yes, because they can have passes for different rides! And if you really want to go more than once on the same ride then I guess you can buy the same passes again 😅
@misscraze4036 Жыл бұрын
Did you have an international drivers license?
@Ron-tj8is10 ай бұрын
i liked this
@pineapplesandvibes32776 ай бұрын
Is one day enough to see everything?
@karenexplores5 ай бұрын
It is impossible to see everything in one day. Unless you don’t go on rides. But I was happy with what I saw. I don’t think I would want to spend 2 days here.
@KhaoticDeterminism8 ай бұрын
ooo dragonstone #2Spirit
@nuggetsss25269 ай бұрын
The express tickets also got to wait for thirty min
@Adi-Dassler8 сағат бұрын
I didn't. I went during the Obon holiday (August 16th) and the longest I waited was 10 minutes for the flying dinosaur.
@yomismo69124 ай бұрын
i prefeer se japan...no marioland
@user-rv3lq7qp9o11 ай бұрын
Hi❤principesa
@stotian26 күн бұрын
300 dollars if you don t have the bracelet
@khadworld2929 ай бұрын
how to get fast track its always sold out
@karenexplores9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, buy early! Japan is just sooooo popular rn so everyone is struggling… I must’ve gotten lucky
@MrEolneth6 ай бұрын
The USJ japanese and English websites are different. All the passes were sold out on the english one. I managed to buy tickets on the japanese website (with the google translate module on). But be careful, they ask for a japanese adress and a phone number. Either use your BNB or hotel one, or a friends who lives in Japan.
@Olly07 Жыл бұрын
You get to skip the line at 4 rides of your choosing? Not one? 28th June 2023
@karenexplores Жыл бұрын
I bought the pass for 4 rides.
@Olly07 Жыл бұрын
@@karenexplores As in 4 fast passes to skip the lines at 4 different rides? Each fast pass is $20 AUD each?
@karenexplores Жыл бұрын
It is a $80 pass that includes express access to 4 rides and gives you a time slot to enter Harry Potter world and Super Nintendo world. You can buy passes that give you different number of rides. I know there are ones for 6 rides, but of course more expensive. I don’t think you can buy 1 ride only
@Olly07 Жыл бұрын
@@karenexplores Thanks, Karen. All bought from Klook?
@kyootinjuness Жыл бұрын
Oh wow i thought the fast pass one for 1 ride only? Like 2 pass for 2 rides?
@hieuwmann Жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the tickets? At the official USJ site?
@karenexplores Жыл бұрын
I bought it on Klook!
@ayeeduhhh Жыл бұрын
Did you buy the express pass on Klook?
@DashyDesu10 ай бұрын
😭😭😭
@CCCarrie5 ай бұрын
You can only go on four rides?😢
@karenexplores5 ай бұрын
The fast pass gives you express access to 4 rides. You can still line up for all the rides at Universal. But will have to wait in line 😢
@kevinwall-lc5qq8 ай бұрын
Kann mich bitte jemand von der Yakuza nach Japan entführen 🫡
@minotaur8188 ай бұрын
Universal Japan employee here. If you look white, you can say that youre from Universal Corporate here on inspection and we'll have to give you a VIP pass for free rides and free food, for inspection of course.
@karenexplores8 ай бұрын
WOW 😳
@Steph16 ай бұрын
Are you for real? 😳
@Sakura_gaoo5 ай бұрын
And what if you're brown or dark skin? 😂
@minotaur8185 ай бұрын
@@Sakura_gaoo you get stared at, especially by kids and old people
@brionitravel26478 ай бұрын
180?? I pay 100 😂😂
@anpanman-bp4ml3kk4b5 ай бұрын
マリオーーーーーーーーーーーーーー
@sambo62663 ай бұрын
I’d rather spend way less than that and go to Disney sea
@karenexplores3 ай бұрын
Up to you and what you prefer. Universal is in a whole other league!
@sylvana-fs7ui5 ай бұрын
Hello kitty 😍
@karenexplores3 ай бұрын
😍😍
@harpieclan19505 ай бұрын
Waste of money
@specialcookday11 ай бұрын
Only in Japan a Hello Kitty character parade showing. What am I thinking. Japanese rather want to wait 8 hours to see and take pictures of Sarino than Italian plummer brother. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Does Osaka Uni studio food have Yoshinoya beef and chicken combo? Definitely no Myungrang hot dog or Baik noodles for Jjajangmyun or Tangsuyuk. 😋👍
@kazo266510 ай бұрын
I had a stroke reading this
@Samst0n8 ай бұрын
This seems like the kind of thing you’d do if you visit Japan often. Japan is a once in a lifetime trip for most people so I couldn’t imagine wasting the time and money to go to a theme park when there’s so much unique and interesting stuff to experience.
@karenexplores8 ай бұрын
Each to their own. Universal is not available in Australia so it is exciting and new for me. I think Super Mario World is pretty damn unique and interesting too 🤣
@WorldTravelFamilyTV7 ай бұрын
It was top of the list of things we wanted to do in Japan, along with the Osaka Aquarium. This Universal is very small though after you've been to the big parks in the US. As Japan is the cheapest place we can fly to, we can go any time. But we've only been the once.
@pineapplesandvibes32776 ай бұрын
@@WorldTravelFamilyTV is one day enough to see everything?
@Steph16 ай бұрын
@@pineapplesandvibes3277yes, Japan is very small so 1 day is enough to see it all 😂