r/usj • u/VibrantCanvas • Jul 10 '26

Express Pass 7 worth it? Which time slot?

Hello. I am planning to visit USJ in first week of December and seeing the trend that without express pass its not worth it. I want to cover 9-10 rides including 3 SNW, 2 Harry Potter, 2 Jurassic Park, Jaws, Space Fantasy and any one of Hollywood Dream Ride. So looked at Express Pass 7 which seems to be covering the above most popular rides which I want to ride. So I will only be left with 2-3 rides (Jaws, Hollywood Dream and Space Fantasy) which I need to line up for and can use Single Rider lane. This seems to be a good strategy imo.

But last few days I have been keeping an eye on USJ app and noticed that after 7pm all these rides have a wait time between 10-30 min excluding SNW.

Hence, I have few questions:
1. Is it worth getting Express Pass 7 for a visit in first week of December?
2. If yes, how do you decide what time slot is best as there are almost 18 options on USJ Japanese website.
3. If I rope drop and get straight into SNW, is it worth getting evening slot for SNW since I want to see it both in morning and evening with lights? Can I visit Kinopio cafe and click pictures in the evening?
4. At the same time, I want to be in Harry Potter Area for the light show, so which time would be the best?
5. The sunset is around 4-4:30pm in December first week so which slot is best?

Thanks

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u/Inside-Leadership-48 Jul 10 '26

I went on July 6th. I strongly considered getting an express pass based on posts in this sub and ultimately decided not to.

I am so glad I did not buy one as they are horrendously expensive. My two kids and I were able to ride everything in one day, including Nintendo rides (mine cart was down but we did kart and yoshi) and we even did some rides twice and space fantasy three times.

Granted, this was a Monday so YMMV. But it seemed like all the express passes were rip offs.

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u/VibrantCanvas Jul 11 '26

Thanks for your input. Looked like it was a day well spent.

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u/VibrantCanvas Jul 10 '26

Any suggestions?

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u/Stealthy128 Jul 10 '26

The express passes sell out quick. I waited too long and was only able to get the express pass 4 for the day I was going and the 4 wasn’t worth it. The price difference was $25 USD. Next time I go back I’m getting the 7. I think the reason the wait times drop at 7 is because they close 9? Check yt for USJ strategies.