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What rides can you not use fast pass on at Universal?

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!



As of February 2026, the Universal Express Pass (Universal's version of a "fast pass") is accepted at nearly every attraction, but there are a few high-profile exceptions. Most notably, the standard Express Pass is not currently accepted for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Islands of Adventure, which remains one of the most popular and complex attractions in the world. Additionally, with the recent 2025 opening of Universal Epic Universe, some of the brand-new headliner rides in that park—such as Stardust Racers or Monsters Unchained: The Wolf Man Experience—may have restricted Express access during their inaugural year to manage initial capacity. It is also important to note that "Pteranodon Flyers" remains excluded from Express. To avoid disappointment, always check the official Universal Orlando app on the day of your visit, as they occasionally update exclusions for technical refurbishments or seasonal demand.

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  • Jurassic World VelociCoaster.


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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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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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Keep in mind there are no “weight restrictions” on any of Universal's theme-park attractions; instead, it comes down to how your unique body dimensions fit inside each ride's restraint system. Two people may weigh the same, but one will fit and the other will not — which is why the test seats are so important.

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If there is a short wait, don't use it. If you have an Express Pass, you should probably use that over Single Rider, especially if you want to ride with someone in your group. However, if it's a busier park day, the Standby line is long, and you don't have Express Pass, Single Rider might be your next best option.

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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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Now that VelociCoaster is onboard, almost all rides at both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure – with the exception of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – have a Universal Express queue. Express Pass is also used at The Bourne Stuntacular show, which is not to be missed!

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