New Universal Hollywood Ticket Type Will Include Express Pass For One Ride

Universal Studios Hollywood has grown in popularity since it added Super Nintendo World, with many families feeling like adding a day at this theme park is a must. The good news for families looking to add on a day to their Disneyland vacation is that there is a brand new ticket type that will include a limited Express Pass for one of their most popular rides.

This exclusive ticket type also comes with a discount that works perfectly for families. Keep reading for all the details on this new ticket type and how to get it. At Mickey Visit, we report on recent Disney news, like Disney’s New Encanto Ride Making Big Progress and All the Disneyland Popcorn Buckets Available Right Now in March 2026.

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New Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket Type and Discount Offer

Studio Tour sign at Universal Studios Hollwood

Universal Studios Hollywood is now offering a new ticket type where 1-Day General Admission now includes free Express Pass Access to the Studio Tour. This ticket type is only being sold through their travel resale partner, Get Away Today, as a test, but may expand in the future. The Studio Tour is one of the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood and is one of our top-ranked attractions at this theme park. Book that ticket through Get Away Today here. This information was confirmed by Universal via Get Away Today.

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The booking window for the special Studio Tour Express Pass tickets is March 3, 2026 – April 7, 2026. Travel goes through now until December 31, 2026. 

Get Away Today is also currently offering Adults at Kids’ Prices for Universal Studios Hollywood for all Universal Studios Hollywood tickets. That deal also applies to this new ticket. Make sure you book through the link below to get the best Universal Studios Hollywood sale prices! Our readers get exclusive lower prices that you can only access by using our exclusive Mickey Visit link. Get Universal Tickets for Adults at Kids’ Prices HERE>>

Having free access to beat the line makes the day much easier, especially if you do not want to purchase an Express Pass for the park. You can read more on whether the Express Pass at Universal Studios Hollywood is worth it in our guide. And if you want to skip purchasing Express Pass, you can follow our strategy without Express Pass here.

Here’s more on the new Express Pass offering with the standard ticket.

Universal Studios Hollywood is testing this offer exclusively with Get Away Today, but we may see this option become more widely available in the future. Here is the current pricing for these discount offers, including our Mickey Visit reader discount:

  • 1-Day Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission with FREE Express Pass to Studio Tour: $139
  • 2-Day Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission: $150

These discount prices are also in addition to our exclusive Mickey Visit reader discount. You need to click our private link to get BOTH of these discounts.

Universal Studios Discount Offer for 2026 Visits

Universal Studios Hollywood new Fast and Furious roller coaster

This is a good year to visit Universal Studios Hollywood, as this summer the new Fast and Furious coaster will be opening. This major new ride will be the fastest roller coaster in the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio, reaching speeds of 72 MPH! You could also use these tickets for a visit during the Universal Studios Christmas celebration. Universal also previously announced that it will be changing the finale of its tram tour with a new attraction.

Click our private link to get the Universal Studios Hollywood Discounts PLUS our reader discount!

Get Away Today’s Layaway Plans are also available for $99. This is a great savings to jump on if you’d like to lock in your trip plans without having to pay everything up front! Get Away Today’s Layaway Plans offer you the flexibility to pay off your trip as you go. With this option, you can make as many interest-free payments as you’d like, with the final payment due nine days before travel.

Get Away Today is also currently offering Disneyland tickets for Adults at Kids’ Prices through March 17. Book your Disneyland tickets here at our exclusive link.

Get Away Today has worked with Disney for 35 years and provides great discounts on Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Universal, and more destinations throughout the year. We always recommend booking through them, but even more so when they offer these special discounts.

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About Lindsay Brookshier

Lindsay has been recognized as a Disney expert since 2017 and has been featured by outlets including CNBC, SFGate, NerdWallet, and Visit Anaheim. She visits Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Universal Orlando multiple times each year, giving her first hand insight into park operations, seasonal trends, crowd patterns, and touring strategies.

Her experience also extends to Disney Cruise Line, where she has sailed on every class of ship, visited both of Disney’s private islands, and participated in specialty sailings such as Marvel Day at Sea and Very MerryTime cruises. This depth of travel allows her to provide practical, data informed guidance across Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Universal theme parks, and related destinations.

As Content Director of Mickey Visit, Lindsay oversees editorial strategy and daily content, leading a team of writers who produce timely news coverage and general planning content. She leads the development and analysis of Mickey Visit’s crowd calendars, applying expert insight into crowd behavior, seasonal trends, and park operations. Lindsay writes touring plans, authors in depth reviews, and offers expert analysis on Disney experiences, while also analyzing the best and worst days to visit. She serves as an expert on Disney discounts, tracking and evaluating ticket offers, hotel promotions, and seasonal deals. She comes from a lifelong Disney family, has been visiting Disneyland since the 1990s, and is even in the middle of planning a Disney Cruise Line wedding.

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