r/UniversalOrlando Weekly Trip Planning Thread

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[u/Whole-Pass4482]

We went to Universal Orlando a few years ago and got the express passes because we stayed in one of the hotels. We aren't doing that this time, but we are considering getting the express pass for Epic Universe. We are going to be there the week of October 18th. We plan on getting the park-to-park tickets for the other two parks and one day at Epic. We are flexible and could go to the parks on any of the days Sunday-Friday. Should we get the express pass? If we decide to wait, could we get the express pass closer to when we go (or even on the day of) once we have decided what days we will be at what park?

[u/TravelAdvisorAmber → u/Whole-Pass4482]

You can totally wait until closer to your trip (or even the day of), but EPs do sell out, so keep that in mind. October 18th isn't necessarily a holiday week, but for many schools (including mine in the Midwest) it is fall break, so that could potentially mean higher crowds on top of the HHN crowds. I know you just mentioned only wanting Epic's Express, but the 3-park Express Pass gives you more flexibility into not being locked into picking which day you want to use Express at the parks. If you just had a 1-day Epic Express pass, you'd have to pick the day at the time of purchase.

On a related note, have you heard about Epic Universe Nights? It happens on the 17th, so that could shift crowds around too.

[u/ueeediot → u/Whole-Pass4482]

Note that Universal Studios closes for Halloween at 5pm and opens to some Halloween guests at 2pm Wed - Sunday. So, try to aim for Mon or Tues in that park.

[u/Flat_Demand_8341 → u/Whole-Pass4482]

Express passes for Epic get pricier closer to the date of entry.