Do you get fast passes at Cabana Bay?

Hotels that do not include Unlimited Express Pass: Endless Summer Resort (Surfside and Dockside Inn) Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Aventura Hotel. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort.



No, staying at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort in 2026 does not include complimentary Universal Express Unlimited passes. This is a common point of confusion for guests, as the "Premier" level hotels (Portofino Bay, Hard Rock, and Royal Pacific) do include free Express Passes as part of the room rate. As a "Prime Value" hotel, Cabana Bay guests receive Early Park Admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Volcano Bay one hour before the general public, as well as complimentary shuttle bus and water taxi transportation. If you want the "fast pass" (Express Pass) experience while staying at Cabana Bay in 2026, you must purchase it separately as an add-on to your theme park tickets. Despite this lack of free passes, the resort remains highly popular due to its retro 1950s aesthetic, its two massive pools with a lazy river and bowling alley, and its dedicated walking path that provides direct, private access to the Volcano Bay water park.

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Guests staying at Premier-level hotels at the Universal Orlando Resort receive a free Universal Express Unlimited Pass. Three Universal Orlando hotels come with free passes for each guest listed on the room: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando.

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Can you bring your own tubes from home for the... “Can you bring your own tubes from home for the lazy river, or do you have to buy them at Cabana Bay?” Yes, your own tubes. Bring them with you, at the resort they are a little pricey.

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Every day comes with fun for all ages with two massive pools, a winding river, a bowling alley and more. Plus you'll enjoy the exclusive benefits of staying in Universal, including Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ up to one hour before the parks open (valid theme park admission required).

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Results: The Express Pass allows you to experience 32 more rides within a single day compared to using the regular standby lines. It's important to note that Universal does not even have 48 rides in the main two theme parks and these average wait times would be during the busy season but you get the point!

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Results: The Express Pass allows you to experience 32 more rides within a single day compared to using the regular standby lines. It's important to note that Universal does not even have 48 rides in the main two theme parks and these average wait times would be during the busy season but you get the point!

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Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort is located just three quarters of a mile from the entrance to Universal's CityWalk, from which you can enter both Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure.

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Theme Park shuttle buses The buses are ADA compatible and operate from one hour before Early Park Admission begins until 2:00 am every single day. There is one pick-up point at Cabana Bay, near the lobby and next to Bayliner Diner, and the trip itself is only about 5-8 minutes.

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In addition to the shuttle buses, guests at Cabana Bay can walk next door to the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, which offers a water taxi service that runs between the resort and Universal CityWalk. This is a fun and scenic way to get to the parks, and it offers a unique perspective on the resort and its surroundings.

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New Cabana Bay Beach Resort Refillable Souvenir Mug Available. A new refillable souvenir mug is available at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Refillable souvenir cups are available for the length of stay for $18.49, three days for $15.99, or one day for $9.99.

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Cabana Bay Bus Transportation Buses pick up and drop off at Universal's central parking hub, where the two parking garages meet. The bus stop is directly on the left as you descend the escalator from the elevated hub to ground level.

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