Epic Universe- Express Unlimited Pass available?

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We have time to visit one park on Saturday May 24th. But since we can't arrive to the park until about 4:00 pm, we were hoping to get an Unlimited Express pass for Epic Universe, but from what I can tell on the website, this pass isn't availble for EU? I also don't see the hours for EU posted.. I realize they don't open until a few days before we arrive, but would sure impact which park we visit for the short amount of time we have.

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Great question. Here’s what I found on the current status (as of now) for Express Pass at Epic Universe and how that affects your May 24 plan:

1. Is Unlimited Express Pass available at Epic Universe?

No — Unlimited Express Pass is *not* currently offered for Epic Universe.
Universal has confirmed that their Express Pass for Epic Universe is “single-use per ride” for participating attractions.
The Universal-Orlando guide explicitly notes the lack of unlimited Express at Epic Universe.

2. What rides *are* covered by Epic Universe Express Pass?

The Express Pass for Epic Universe covers a large number of attractions, but not all. As of current reports:

Included rides: Constellation Carousel; Stardust Racers; Curse of the Werewolf; Hiccup’s Wing Gliders; Fyre Drill; Le Cirque Arcanus; Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge; Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment; The Untrainable Dragon; Yoshi’s Adventure.
Not included (for now): Dragon Racer’s Rally; Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry; Mine-Cart Madness.

3. How much does the Express Pass cost for Epic Universe?

Pricing starts around $129.99 per person for one-day Express.
For very high-demand days, Express pass cost can go up substantially (reports of up to ~$300 for peak dates).

4. Can hotel perks or Annual Passes get you free Express Pass for Epic Universe?

No free Unlimited Express for Epic Universe from hotel perks: the typical “free Unlimited Express” offered by certain Universal hotels (like Loews Royal Pacific, Hard Rock, Portofino Bay) is *not valid* for Epic Universe.
Also, Annual Passholder Express perks do not apply to Epic Universe — Universal confirmed that earlier passholder benefits do *not* include Express for Epic Universe.

5. What about park hours?

Epic Universe’s official opening date was May 22, 2025, per Universal. That means by May 24, the park should be open. However, park hours can vary day-to-day, especially early in a park’s run. As of recent guides, typical opening is around 9:00 AM, but you should double-check for your exact date in the Universal Orlando app.

6. What’s the strategy, given you only have time from ~4 PM?

If you only have a few hours in the evening, Express Pass could be very helpful, but remember it’s only once per ride — so plan which big rides you want to hit first with Express.
Use the Universal app to check *which rides still have Express Pass available* on your day — since not all Express inventory is unlimited, some sells out.
For rides *not covered* by Express (like Dragon Racer’s Rally), plan whether you’ll try standby, or prioritize other rides.

Bottom line: Yes, you can buy an Express Pass for Epic Universe for May 24, but it will be the single-use kind per ride — not unlimited. Given your late arrival, Express Pass is likely very worth it for your time frame, as long as you use it strategically on the most popular rides.

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