Does Universal Express Pass include Harry Potter rides?

Newly added attractions to the Express Pass include: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™ Hogwarts™ Express.



As of 2026, the Universal Express Pass does indeed include the vast majority of the marquee attractions within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across Universal Orlando’s three main parks. At Universal Studios Florida, you can use it for Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, while at Islands of Adventure, it covers Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff, and the Hogwarts Express. With the opening of Universal Epic Universe, the Express Pass also extends to the new Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry attraction. However, it is a crucial "pro tip" to know that Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure frequently remains excluded from the standard Express Pass and typically requires a separate Virtual Queue or standby wait. Always check the specific "Excluded Attractions" list for your visit date, as Universal occasionally adjusts these based on seasonal demand or refurbishment schedules (such as the Hogwarts Express closure in February 2026).

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Do I Need A Separate Admission Ticket For The Wizarding World? No, a standard Universal theme park ticket will admit you into the Wizarding World. To experience both lands on one day or ride the Hogwarts Express you will need a two-park ticket.

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The only rides that do not have Express access in either park are Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and Pteranodon Flyers at Universal Islands of Adventure. Jurassic World VelociCoaster is now available with Universal Express!

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And no, there is no Express Pass for Hagrid's and it is a part of a very short list of attractions that do not participate in Express Pass. The Universal Express Pass allows for guests to skip regular stand-by lines and use an Express Pass line to bypass waits.

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Each of the activities at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is included with the price of admission to Universal Studios Hollywood. As such, all you will need to enjoy this attraction is a ticket to the theme park! Purchase tickets or learn more.

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The Harry Potter world cost is included in your ticket. Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure each have their own Wizarding World within the park. Once you've paid the admission cost to Universal Studios Orlando, you're all set to enjoy Harry Potter world, too.

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Q: How much does it cost to ride the Hogwarts Express? A: While it will cost you a park-to-park ticket, it does not cost any extra. You will never have to purchase a ticket to ride only the Hogwarts Express.

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Yes, it is possible to see both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in one day. You will need a one-day two-park ticket to experience all that the Wizarding World has to offer, since Diagon Alley is located in Universal Studios and Hogsmeade is located in Islands of Adventure.

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As a general rule of thumb, we do not believe that you need the Universal Express Pass if your only goal is to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. In fact, we believe the most important thing to consider is making sure that you are taking advantage of early park admission.

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has five rides, split between Islands of Adventure Hogsmeade and Universal Studios Florida Diagon Alley.

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Q: How much is the Butterbeer at Harry Potter World? You can purchase a cup of hot, cold, or frozen butterbeer for $8.50 at either Harry Potter World. You can also purchase the frozen or cold butterbeer in a souvenir mug for $14.50.

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You'll need a Park-to-Park ticket to ride the Hogwarts™ Express and visit both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. The train travels between Hogsmeade™ in Universal's Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida.

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The system, which was manufactured by the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group, is operated with two replicas of the fictional Hogwarts Express. The two directions of travel show two different videos.

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3) Which Harry Potter Park Should I Go to First? For the most authentic Harry Potter experience, head to Diagon Alley at Universal Studios first—just like Harry did in the first book.

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Best Attractions at Universal Harry Potter Right off the bat, Islands of Adventure has an advantage because it has 4 rides instead of just 2. Plus, while I'd say the experience is better coming from Diagon Alley, you can ride The Hogwarts Express on either side.

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