Universal's Express Pass is a line-skipping option at popular rides in Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure that promises to cut wait times in half. You present the pass at participating attractions and enter a separate 'fast lane' (sound familiar?) with a shorter wait time at each attraction.

Universal Orlando Resort does not have a "Genie" system; instead, it utilizes a much simpler, though often more expensive, product called Universal Express Pass. While Disney's Lightning Lane (formerly Genie+) requires you to use an app to book "return windows" throughout the day, the Universal Express Pass allows you to simply walk up to the Express entrance of participating rides whenever you want. There are two main tiers: the "Universal Express" (one-time entry per ride) and "Universal Express Unlimited" (unlimited entry). In 2026, the most significant "hack" remains staying at one of Universal's Premier Category Hotels (like Portofino Bay, Hard Rock, or Royal Pacific), which includes Unlimited Express Passes for every guest in the room for both your check-in and check-out days. While Disney’s system is more tech-heavy and requires constant phone monitoring, Universal’s approach is a "pay-for-convenience" model that eliminates the need for scheduling, though it can cost anywhere from $90 to over $300 per person depending on the season and park capacity.