Universal Studios Japan Tips for First-Timers in 2024 | Buying Tickets & Super Nintendo World
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A day at Universal Studios Japan can be overwhelming, especially for your first visit. My tips ensure you have the best possible day!
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00:00 Universal Studios Japan Tickets & Express Pass
01:02 Bokksu Sponsor
02:26 Is the Express Pass Worth It?
03:29 Get to the Park EARLY
04:43 What Universal Hotel should I choose?
06:13 Download the USJ app
06:48 Getting into Super Nintendo World
09:20 When to visit Universal Studios Japan
10:42 Is one day enough?
11:01 Use Single Rider
12:15 Seasonal Events
12:54 Halloween Horror Nights
13:52 Christmas & New Years
14:53 Check ride closures
15:05 No re-entry
15:28 Do you need to speak Japanese?
16:51 What to expect for food
17:59 Dietary Needs
18:15 No Limit Parade
18:49 Remember to have fun
19:13 More Trip Planning Resources
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I'm doing my first trip to Super Nintendo World here in early November.. Not going to lie, the whole ticket system USJ has to enter seems so... complicated
Cooincidentally so am I. Managed to buy my ticket today.
So am i! I've been debating on early entry or not so i can have a better chance at nintendo world
@@pantstresbien I did buy one. Had to use Kleek but like you said I want the best chance to go.
Me also 😅 so confusing
How was your trip planning on going in july any tips?
Thank you for such an informative video for everyone who wants to go to USJ.
Your videos has been very helpful especially on our last USJ trip. We took your food recommendations seriously as to not waste time lining up and end up not liking the food. Also the USJ app tips are definitely a hack, not everyone (especially foreigners) use the app for the timed entry tickets.
Nice job! Thank you so much. So informative and fun to watch. You like the cool uncle that knows everything.
Love your video thanks for the hotel tips! Planning on going back this summer !
This video is so helpful, on a side note this vid made me plan a trip next year with my buddy here TY SM
Of course I prioritized DisneySea on my first trip to Japan, but I also spent a few days in Osaka and decided to go to Universal Japan for a day. It was amazing! Plus they have JAWS! I blew more money on Snoopy and Nintendo merch than I spent in all of Tokyo Disney and the city of Tokyo combined. 🤣 This was easily the best “movie studio” theme park I’ve ever visited.
Did you buy the tickets on the spot? If you did how long did you need to wait?
WOuld you recommend to visit both? Or which one was better: Universal Studios or DisneySea?
Wow! Your video is so helpful. Thank you.
Thank you Chris! You can tell you put soooo much love into your videos!
I appreciate that! Thank you!
Thanks for the helpful tips Chris was just wondering do any of the rides have metal detectors or just the entrance of park I have a metal implant
Thanks for the tips! Before your video, I was uneasy about Timed Entry eTickets
I'm literally going to be there next week! I'm so excited! Thank you so much for your videos!
Have fun!
Thank you so much!!! Omg you saved me a lot of stress
Gracias! Muchas gracias por los subtitulos en español! El video muy informativo y explicado muy bien! Muchísimas gracias!!!
That’s so amazing that universal offers all those cool down methods … I luv the summer merch and the water guns how fun … as far as the foodie stuff I had my eye on the strawberry soda 😀
Thank you for your advice. My wife and I had the hardest time getting Disney tickets, and used Klook and it went so amooth and we had no problem.
Awesome! That make me happy to hear!
Thank you for this! I will be there on November!!
Thank you so much! We got our tickets and express passes on Klook! So excited to go!
Have fun!
Doreamon coaster was worth the wait!!! So amazing!!
Thank you Chris for your amazing videos and all your great tip!! 😊😊
Thank you!
Thanks so much for the video! So useful, I'm Planning my trip for October and I'm so excited for Halloween nights!
Have fun!
Very informative!! Thanks for sharing
Hey Chris! Love ur videos, everytime I watch one it leaves a smile on my face and makes my day! One day my dream vacation is to go to Japan hopefully soon! Keep up da awesome videos!!😎
Thank you!
i planning on going in February maybe, so excited & also nervous as i've never been to japan before. love your videos!
It'll be cold but you'll have a great time! The tips in the video will help make things easier for you. Thank you for watching!
THANK YOU CHRIS!!!!❤ we love you
Wow, your USJ video is so informative and helpful for beginners! Can't wait to return for the Donkey Kong expansion in 2024 🤣😂
Amazing tips. Thanks from Brazil!
Thanks for the video Chris! I'm wondering if you could please do a video on the rides at universal studios where you talk about each ride and describe the type of ride it is and the intensity. I'm going in October but am worried about certain rides because I get motion sickness so would love to know more about the rides themselves!
You can look on TH-cam and find POV videos. If there is no video for it then chances are it is too intense to allow people to film.
I don't have any plans for a video but in our guidebook we do list the intensity of each ride! tdrexplorer.com/books
Thank you for this video 🎉❤ are you going to film about this year's one piece?
My favorite Disneyland attraction is guardians of the galaxy mission breakout. It’s such a fun ride!
I stayed at the Singulari Hotel & SkySpa, very convenient location for both the train and Universal 😁
Last October, we entered the park about an hour after opening and there was only 1 time entry slot left for Super Mario World. It was the 6:30pm slot and we feel it wasn't enough time before the park closing time. I felt bad for my little nephew because he was looking forward to it the most.
Hey Chris Love your videos! I purchased 2 express passes (1 for me 1 for my daughter) Unfortunately we have different timed entries for Nintendo world and Harry Potter. Do they make a big deal if you're going with someone and you have different times?
omg yay. I'm so happy you made a video on this. :)
Your channel always makes me so happy and I love rewatching videos. Hope you are doing well.
Thank you so much!!
Great video! I'm planning my first trip to Japan this year and I have a couple of question, if anyone could help me, that would be awesome. Is early september a good time to visit Japan? I saw onlyne that it's typhoon season and I'm afraid that Universal might be closed (and Super Nintendo World is one of the highlights of my trip). Should I went later this year? Like early october?
Thank you so much!
Love that snack box! We just went to USJ and we got sun burnt, it was so hot! Next time we're bringing sun hats and parasols. 🌺Heidi
Besides the sunburn, I hope you had fun!
Thank you! I love you! 😂❤ Everybody keeps talking about Universal but they never mention the logistics. I’m planning my trip on my own. So thank
Thank you! You definitely need to plan to know what’s going on. I just released my updated 2024 guidebook for USJ too! So if you need more help, my guidebook has a ton more information for you!
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Thank you! I'll be going early January. This will help :)
Thank you for watching!
My first time going to a park like this. So very excited!
Thank you so much for this helpful video! If I buy the express 7 pass that includes various rides, am I guaranteed to be able to go on these rides if I show up at the allocated times or is it a possibility that it will be so busy that I don't get entry in my time slot? Thank you
Love it! Your videos are so comprehensive. When I make my way to the theme parks I'll be well prepared?
Thank you, Kelly! I try my best to give the best tips to make things easier. You're gonna be so well prepared!
Thank you so much for this video! We are planning to come to Universal mostly for the Harry Potter attractions. I was planning a whole day just in the Wizarding World part of the park, is that too much time?
Pretty sure I saw you at the park last week when my family and I visited. 😊
Everything looks so clean. I envy a nation that is so clean
Seeing Usopp and Nami on the boats made me freak out a little. Lol One Piece is my favorite anime❤ Thanks for these tips!!!
Great video! I can't wait to go back to USJ :)
Thank you!
hi Chris! This is so informative ty. I 2as wondering if you had any insights into the VIP tours at Universal?
I'm so grateful for videos like this in part because I'm a vegetarian so I feel like I can experience the non- vegetarian foods lol
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for all the tips! We are going to the park at the end of August.
Have fun!
Thanks Chris you are the best!
Awww, shucks. Thank you!
oh dear, i'll be going in march XD luckily can make use of the single rider's line as i'm going on my own.
Thank you so much! My family shall be heading to Japan in November! We are thinking about going here for Nintendo World!
Super Nintendo World is great!
This was so helpful! Thank you!! If I were to buy an express pass, which one would you recommend?
It depends on how many rides you want to do because there are so many to choose from. Most people go with the 4
@@tdrexplorer Thank you!
Just wondering, can you do a video showing the accessibility for these parks? The US has disability access passes to help disabled guests and guests with disabilities access the parks easier, I’m wondering how it works in Japan?
Hi, I'm going to Universal on a Wednesday... but in the summer. I can't arrive before 11.30am, do you think this would be too late to get a timed entry into Nintendo World please? Not looking for a 'for sure' answer, but more what your gut thinks. Thank you if you can advise!
Thank you so much for the video! Unfortunately we „overslept“ the in advance booking time, no express passes available at all..
Where can I find the blackout days in general so I can see if it’s a busy day?
And will we still have a chance without an express pass to enjoy the Super Nintendo world when we get there one and a half hour earlier for example? Aren’t we able to get any express pass at all now?
Thanks for the info! Do I need to load my express pass bought from Klook, into the USJ app as well? Or just the stupio pass? Thanks!
Helpful video! A concern I have is, if I have an express pass with a timed entry for Super Nintendo World, can I also get a timed entry on the app to explore the land two different hours of the day?
Di di get an answer to that? Did u manage to get in twice?
ライトブルーのパッケージのポテトチップスは私もお勧めします！めちゃめちゃ美味しい！
Thanks Chris for this video. Do you know any other companies that sell the tickets as USJ won't take my Intl credit card and Klook has sold out on the express pass I wanted ?
I'm about to fly to Universal Studios Japan this Saturday, July 15 2023. What a coincidence that your video was just uploaded 😃!
Have fun!
@@tdrexplorer I'm sure I will! Thank you so much 🥰!
Thanks for the tips! I booked my tickets and express pass today. Had some issues with credit cards but got there in the end. 😅
On the website itself? Did you have to fill in a address? I could only fill in a japanese one
@@romychar yeah I used the USJ website and changed it to English. All fine with UK address. Tried with iPad and Apple Pay as recommended on some blogs etc but that didn’t work. Laptop and click pay by credit card worked in the end.
@@robyndunn3679thanks i got it to work!
Great video! One question Do you know what No Stock means from the Express Calendar Website?
After buying an express pass, do you have to scan it to get a timed entry? I got confused from this tutorial in a bit
Just for clarity - if you buy an Express Pass for one of the Nintendo rides, are you all set for the timed entry? Or do you still need to scan your ticket to get your designated time?
Once you have your Express Pass that includes the timed entry, that's all you need to do (the time is on the Express Pass). The part with the app is if you want additional timed entries.
@@tdrexplorer Awesome, thanks! Planning a trip for 2024, and your videos have helped a lot! I'm from BC, by the way. 🇨🇦😊
Thanks for this informative video, it helped a lot! My question: is the Private VIP Experience 8 hours worth it, or would a 2 day express pass do the trick? Also, I understand the Monster Hunter World Iceborn XR Walk is an experience not to be missed - have you done it and how was it?
Ty for this video! Super useful! Do you know if you can upgrade a 2-day pass to annual pass at USJ? & How do u go about upgrading it?
Hi Chris,
I m going to USj first time in Dec (from overseas) and m thinking of doing 3 days with the Prime Standard pass. I checked that those 3 days arent blacked out dates. Is it safe to apply for my pass one day before onsite ? (I am staying at a hotel onsite that period). Will a pass holder be denied entry if it gets crowded? Thanks!
I am going to Japan on the 28th of July I am so excited because I am waking up at 5a.m for my 8a.m flight and I am going to universal studios too and eating a lot of sushi!:D and btw I am from Macau
I’m going to Universal Horror nights this year, and I have one question that I can’t really figure out. What time do the horror nights usually end? I already have my express pass, but I would really like to know about how much time I will have to explore all the scare zones and stuff. Thanks!
Hi Chris, do you have an idea on how to get the Early Entry admission? It seems not much infonis around. Is it exclusive to the Park's hotel guests?
Hello! Ty for your video. I tried to purchase an express ticket w/ a studio pass but the option were grayed out. Does that mean its sold out? Do you know if they’ll release the tickets in the future? Looking to go at the end of March 🥲
Hi @tdrexplorer, thanks for the video.planning my forst trip to USJ on the 4th of April. i can get entry tickets now but Exptess Pass 4 thrills is only available up til the 29th of Feb. Do you know from your experience when dates after the 29th of feb might be made available? The "Fun" express pass seems to be the only one available post Feb 29. Thank you
It's my second time but first with my wife 😊
Thanks for the info 😊😊😊
Greetings from Korea 🇰🇷 😊❤
Thank you for watching! Have a great time you two :)
Hi, if you get a past pass ... say express 7, will you get a guarantee timed entry?
or do you "still" have to register to get a timed entry?
Thanks.
Thank you Chris for your videos! We just came back from Japan last week. Spent 2 days at Tokyo Disneyland 2 days at Disneysea and 2 days at USJ. We were wondering that we might bump into you in some park and lucky enough My partner did! He said he met you around Jurassic Park area while I went the restroom. After I came back we tried to look for you but couldn’t find you anymore. Btw Love your videos and pls keep up the great work. 😊
Oh no! I'm sorry you couldn't find me again. I hope you had a wonderful time!
What’s the difference between Disneyland and Disney sea
Hi there, How long it take to cover the whole Universal studio? Many thanks
can i use my ticket on my phone or do i need to print it out? And that drone shot at the start with the massive lines, are some of those lines ones for buying tickets, and some of those are just for scanning? Im guessing the scanning line will move much faster if so cause that looks super busy!
Well somebody is fancy, needing Google to ask for some Grey Poupon. 😂
I'm glad someone saw that hahaah!
Hi Chris. Do you know why the park ticket is only available to 10 october? Its been stuck at that date for several weeks now.
Thank you Chris! I just went to DisneySea Tokyo 2 days ago and thanks to your tips I could get as many rides as possible
I also plan to go to Disneyland this Saturday (thanks to 3 days JPN holiday)
Then during Obon holiday between August 11 - 20th I plan to go to Osaka & Kyoto and definitely visit Universal Studio
So great to see you've just uploaded this video
Peace from Tochigi
Thank you for watching and great timing, haha. Have fun!
I love your videos so much
Thank you!
Is there any secondary markets other then Klook? the express pass is sold out on the dates that I'm going in March
Thanks for the video! Does Golden Week in China impact the crowds in the park?
I’d assume so, especially since they only recently fully opened Japan to China
Hi Chris! Thank you for your video.
I had a question. I'm going on January 19th and I bought an express pass with my timed-entry for Super Nintendo World. I messed up because I got an express pass where the times are so close to each other & we wouldn't have time to do Yoshi's Adventure. How often are non-timed entry mornings occur? If I already have an express pass but I'm there an hour early before park opens, am I still able to get another timed-entry? I feel like I'm missing out on the land because the times are so stacked in our express passes :( Thank you for your help!
Thanks Chris love your videos so much info. We went at the beginning of April this year and went to USJ on a Tuesday like you suggested with an 8&9 yr old. My opinion is you don’t need an express pass it’s not worth the price. Just get there early and go to Nintendo world first, be prepared for a long day. We did it all in one day
Thank you for watching!
what time did you get there to be early enough to get in!
@@Cookieanddough 8am
@@MakeupbyAliciaEWhat time did you leave? I'm planning to visit USJ on the 3rd of April, really torn if I should buy the express pass or not. How many rides did you get? Did you manage to ride the Harry Potter forbidden world?
Yes My family and i are going to Japan it's our first time . we are going soon .
I was excited to go. But the more I watched these videos it seems so complicated. I dont know if I want to go anymore
Hello! Could you please help me? If you get an express ticket do you still need to go to the park itself early (before opening)? Or how much time in advance is enough to understand where to go and everything?
We have a guidebook that helps you plan your trip to Universal Studios Japan! tdrexplorer.com/books
As you said express pass do run out? Even we have bought so expensive still have to book for the time?
Have just noticed, the fast passes for Halloween rides only seem to show on the JP site, not the international store or klook is this correct?
I need that shirt before I go ❤
Planning to go mid-April, but I’m trying to decide between Sunday or Monday. The thing is Sunday is probably more crowded, but the park is open for 13 hours and only 10 hours on Monday.
What’s your take on this, please?
If on the website says the park opens at 8am on the day I intend to go , does it mean it can open as early as 7am?
Thank you very much making this video. I have just ordered USJ Express Pass 7 (spiderman) x 2 for my children yesterday at Klook and sent them the vouchers by email. Do they need to exchange for a "pass" at gate/ticket office on site when they arrive? The package details said "Admission to Universal Studios Japan (must be purchased separately)", does it mean I need to buy another set of USJ admission tickets for them? But I couldn't find it in Klook. Should my children line up early at gate to buy the entry tickets when they arrive Osaka? We are new travelers for japan. Please kindly advise. Thank you.
Your videos also will make us well prepared for Japan!! 🎉🎉😊
How do you get the physical ticket if you’re buying it from online? Do you just print it out? Or would I just be able to upload a digital copy and get my time entry pass for Mario world
Looking for information about *Universal Prime Annual Pass Grand Royal*. It's only available on the USJ's Japanese version website as I understand it. Do you happen to know if it includes unlimited 'queue jumps' on all attractions (basic and time entries)? I could not find and confirm this feature/benefit in any Universal Studio Japan official web pages any where. Thanks in advance, great video!
When it comes to horror Nights in Japan is it included in the regular tickets or is it a separate charge?
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Hi , what about the Early Entry ticket to USJ? whch allows you entry to the park 15 minutes early.
Do you need that if you arrive 1hout before adverstise opening time? thanks
Hi! We are thinking on going to USJ in July. When do the holidays in Japan start in July? Becasue we prefer to go when they still have school.
Summer vacation covers the 40-odd days from July 20 to August 31.
Be it school or vacation season you will end up with 2-3 hour lines regardless because Japan.
July and August are probably the worst months to visit Japan in general. Good luck surviving in line during that heat.
Be sure to buy the maximum Express Pass in advance or you will end up having a very bad day. Express Pass Is pretty much essential. The lines are insane and are for everything, rides, food, toilet, just walking around the park. Don't underestimate them.
Bring a 500ml water bottle. There are several places to refill it at water stations.
Hey! great video but have a doubt...if I have the express pass 7, is it probably to not be able to get into the Super Mario spot? should i scan the ticket as soon as i get in aswell?