Entrance to Movie Time at Universal Studios

First time visiting Universal Studios, I was worried about the crowds and unfamiliarity causing long lines, so I bought the Express Pass in advance.
Universal’s Express Pass is a bit special; it’s not sold separately but only as a package~
Here, I’m sharing my pre-trip preparations with everyone, hoping everyone can have a great experience 🥰

❣️Pre-trip preparations:

1. Buy tickets
You must have a ticket to enter. You can choose to order on their official website or buy directly on Trip.

2. Express Pass
You can also buy it on Trip, with options for four or seven rides. Universal now also offers VIP packages, which let you enjoy everything with personal service 😇
Personally, I think Universal Studios is really big with so many fun attractions. This time I bought the four-ride pass, but I felt it was too few 🥲 If your budget allows, I recommend getting the seven-ride pass!
Because the lines for each ride are really long, we waited two hours for just one ride. Without the Express Pass, waiting in line really affects your mood.

3. Nintendo timed tickets
If you didn’t buy the Nintendo game in the Express Pass, be sure to download the Universal Studios app to get Nintendo timed tickets. Remember to grab them as soon as you enter in the morning, or you won’t get in 🥹

❣️Recommended rides

The top recommendation is definitely the Harry Potter area. I stayed there from morning until afternoon!
Any Harry Potter fan will absolutely love it. The movie scenes are all recreated, and the rides are very interactive. Catching the Golden Snitch with Harry is super exciting 🤩 Even the souvenir shops are full of surprises, with many snacks featured in the movies. I still want to know what the snot-flavored gummy tastes like 🤪
Next, I recommend Hollywood Dream. We rode it at night, and I can only say the nighttime Hollywood Dream is so beautiful and thrilling!
Watching the Universal night view, with "dreams come true" playing in your ears, and the roller coaster going up and down nonstop—three wishes all fulfilled at once 🥰

In summary, I think Universal Studios Osaka is a theme park with a high level of experience and fun. If I go to Osaka again, I will definitely include Universal Studios in my itinerary 🩷

Post by Tanya’s | Jul 6, 2025

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