Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 1,219 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood worth booking?
Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood is a 24-hour experience in Anaheim, United States, from $194 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 1,219 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (1,219)
- Duration
- 24 hours
- From
- $194 per person
** VALID FOR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD IN CALIFORNIA ONLY ** Get the celebrity treatment with this all-access ticket. It includes all-day admission to the park, one-time express access to all rides*, shows and attractions. This feature is a fantastic way to maximize your time in the park and make the very most of your day. Ticket is valid on your selected travel date only. *Please Note: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is not included in the Universal Express Ticket
What you get
About this experience
** VALID FOR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD IN CALIFORNIA ONLY ** Get the celebrity treatment with this all-access ticket. It includes all-day admission to the park, one-time express access to all rides*, shows and attractions. This feature is a fantastic way to maximize your time in the park and make the very most of your day. Ticket is valid on your selected travel date only. *Please Note: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is not included in the Universal Express Ticket
What's included
Included
- 1-Day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood.
- Includes ONE-TIME (per day) express access to each ride*
- One-time reserved seating at all Universal Studios Hollywood shows
Not included
- Parking
- Carnival games (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Movie tickets for Universal CityWalk Cinemas
What you'll see and do
Universal Studios Hollywood
Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood movie experience! Don't miss the chance to visit the world's largest movie studio and theme park! At Universal Studios Hollywood there's a world of fun-filled adventures the whole family will love.
480 minutes here · Admission included
Add a classic Hollywood finish to your day at Universal CityWalk, more than 30 places to eat, awesome night spots, 19 screen theater with state-of-the-art IMAX® and more than 30 unique shops. It’s LA’s favorite place to play. CityWalk is located directly next to Universal Studios Hollywood.
60 minutes here
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Explore the mysteries of Hogwarts™ castle, visit the shops of Hogsmeade™, and sample fare from some of the wizarding world’s best-known establishments. Plus, experience Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ and Flight of the Hippogriff™ as you are transported into a world of magical thrills and excitement.
60 minutes here
Feel the rush of adrenaline on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, the first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster coming to Universal Studios Hollywood. Featuring a groundbreaking 360-degree rotation of the individual vehicles that creates a seamless sensation of drifting cars in motion at speeds up to 72 mph, this ride will let you experience the heart-pounding thrill of the Fast & Furious universe like never before. * Not available for Universal Express Tickets
Jump into the world of Super Mario™ and battle Team Bowser on the groundbreaking Mario Kart™: Bowser's Challenge, dine at Toadstool Cafe™ and level up with themed merch. It's a new way to play!
30 minutes here
Studio Tour
Go behind the scenes of a real working movie studio, where more movies and television shows have filmed than any other lot in the world! Visit 13 city blocks on four acres of historic studio lot in the largest set construction project in studio history. You’ll laugh along with comedian Jimmy Fallon, the video host of the Studio Tour as he introduces entertaining clips seen on HD monitors in the trams to augment the live Studio Tour guide narration. On the tour, you'll encounter the smoldering wreckage of the Boeing 747 from Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds; Come face-to-face with Amity Island's most famous resident – "Jaws"; witness the world's largest, most intense 3-D experience with King Kong 360 3-D; See the incredibly creepy Bates Motel and more!
60 minutes here · Admission included
Discover the exciting world of your favorite Pets characters on the all-new ride, The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, now open. Join Max, Duke, Gidget and Snowball on a journey through the streets of New York City and celebrate at your very own welcome-home party.
30 minutes here
Jurassic Park The Ride
Prepare yourself for an epic world of adventure in Jurassic World. Enter into an immersive land where you’ll experience the all-new heart-pounding Jurassic World –The Ride. Then, come face-to-face with Blue at the Raptor Encounter, excavate fossils at DinoPlay, grab a bite at Jurassic Café, a cocktail at Isla Nu-bar, and shop at Jurassic Outfitters.
30 minutes here
Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride
Face heart-pounding special effects and shocks at every turn, plus raging mummy warriors, on a rollercoaster ride into the world of The Mummy!
30 minutes here
Transformers: The Ride - 3D
Fusing photo-realistic 3D HD media and elaborate flight simulation technology with cutting edge physical and special effects, TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D is the next generation immersive Theme Park attraction
30 minutes here
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Enter through the towering castle gates and make your way down the familiar passageways and corridors of Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Visit iconic locations such as Dumbledore's office, the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor™ common room, the Room of Requirement, and more. Then get ready to soar above the castle grounds as you join Harry Potter™ and his friends on an unforgettably thrilling adventure, coming face-to-face with an array of magical creatures. This amazing attraction uses groundbreaking, state-of-the-art technology (and a little magic) to create a one-of-a-kind ride.
30 minutes here
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Join Gru, his daughters and the mischievous Minions on a heartwarming and thrilling ride. Start your journey in Gru’shome, where you’re recruited for his latest scheme –one where you’ll become an actual Minion. Then, visit a re-creation of Illumination’s Despicable Me’s memorable seaside carnival, Super Silly Fun Land, an all-new, over-the-top outdoor family play zone.
30 minutes here
The Simpsons Ride
The Simpsons Ride™ and Springfield, U.S.A. Careen and crash through Springfield U.S.A. with America’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons™. Enjoy the town by visiting the famous KrustyBurger, indulging in delicious Lard Lad Donuts and meeting friends at Moe’s Tavern!
30 minutes here
Super Silly Fun Land
Super Silly Fun Land is an elaborate play zone adjacent to Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. This colorfully themed, interactive Minion-inspired outdoor venue is a literal interpretation of the seaside carnival from Illumination’s “Despicable Me,” designed to entertain guests of all ages with its more than 80 different water-play features. A nearby dry zone invites guests to climb, jump and slide, while the Minion-themed ride, “Silly Swirly Fun Ride,” will soar and spin guests around for a 360-degree view of “Super Silly Fun Land” aboard a fleet of uniquely styled ride vehicles.
30 minutes here
King Kong 360 3-D
Don’t miss the award-winning King Kong 360-3D created by Peter Jackson – The world’s largest 3-D experience, only on the Universal Studios Hollywood™ Studio Tour. Your heart will pound. Your survival instincts will be on overload. Prepare to be caught in the middle of a terrifying struggle between a 35-foot T-Rex and the 8th wonder of the world – King Kong.
5 minutes here
Flight of the Hippogriff
Flight of the Hippogriff™ is a family-friendly roller coaster that spirals and dives around the pumpkin patch, and then swoops past Hagrid’s hut.
15 minutes here
WaterWorld
Experience Universal Studios #1 rated show. Join an adventure that surges to life with jumping jet-skiers, perilous plunges, firefights, massive explosions, and an in-your-face plane crash you need to see to believe.
30 minutes here
Get ready for another level of awesomeness at DreamWorks Theatre Featuring Kung Fu Panda. Join Master Po in a multi-sensory attraction using state-of-the-art visual effects and cutting-edge technology to engulf you in a world of adventure.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 91608-1002, United States
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Universal Studios Hollywood · 100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 91608-1002, United States
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Universal Studios Hollywood
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This ticket option was formally known as "Front-of-Line Pass"
- * Please Note: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is not included in the Universal Express Ticket
- Voucher is only valid for date selected at the time of booking
- Please Note: In order to maintain the safety of guests, modified operating procedures have been put in place. Guests visiting the park will have their bags inspected by staff. Large bags and coolers will not be permitted in the park. Outside food is not permitted inside the park with the exception of bottle water, fruit and baby food.
- Please note the CDC advises that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Guests should evaluate their risk in determining whether to attend. People who show no symptoms can spread COVID-19 if they are infected, any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19, and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed during your visit.
- © Nintendo. Nintendo trademarks are properties of Nintendo. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s26).Inc.TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission.© 2026 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.© 2026 DreamWorks LLC and Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The Mummy © 2026 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Kung Fu Panda © 2026 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. Universal’s Animal Actors © 2026 Universal Studios. THE SIMPSONS TM & © 2026 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2026 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,216 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
1,216 verified traveler reviews for Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Saved by the express pass.
Thank goodness I purchased the express tickets. The weather was so hot that standing in a long lineup would have been brutal.
via Tripadvisor
Very worth it! We got...
Very worth it! We got through a lot of the park and got to enjoy the park since we did not need to worry about lines!
via Viator
The Original Studio Tour and Transformers Action
Visiting Universal Studios Hollywood was awesome. We did the studio tour since it's the original headquarters. The highlights were seeing the Jaws attack and the flash flood. I also loved the earthquake and plane crash scenes. Meeting the Transformers was very cool. We finished by buying souvenirs.
via Tripadvisor
If you’re in California...
If you’re in California skip this. Do lineskip / park hopper at Disneyland instead. Boring rides, 1 good one that was fast and furious, the rest focus heavily on screens. The mummy ride was OOS so it was all boring. Disneyland was amazing. This was a let down
via Viator
I always book my fun through Viator
Had a great reat time at Universal Studios Hollywood. and great memories visiting my former Navy Battleship - The USS Iowa
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $194 to $348
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 427
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Universal Studios Hollywood, who run 4 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 67.5.
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Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Anaheim.
How much does Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood cost?
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Prices start at $194 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Anaheim usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood take?
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Plan for about 24 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Anaheim is not rushed.
Is Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 1,219 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Anaheim, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 24-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood?
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Around 427 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Anaheim can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Anaheim and add a light layer if any part of the 24-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Anaheim within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Anaheim?
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Anaheim's activity market is built around Disneyland Resort and Knott's Berry Farm, then widens into Angels games, brewery crawls in the Packing District and easy runs to Laguna and Newport beaches. Skip-the-line timing and park-hopper detail matter more here than anywhere else in California, so we weight logistics heavily. On Outty we rank every Anaheim experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More, Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour, Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Anaheim?
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March to May and September to November, when park crowds ease and days stay warm. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Anaheim?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood?
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Included: 1-Day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood; Includes ONE-TIME (per day) express access to each ride*; and One-time reserved seating at all Universal Studios Hollywood shows. Not included: Parking; Carnival games (available to purchase); Food and drinks (available to purchase); and Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood?
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The experience starts at Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 91608-1002, United States. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Anaheim. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood?
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Across 1,219 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include value for money. Travelers feel they got more than they paid for. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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