r/usj • • Aug 24 '26

I built a tool that alerts you when sold-out USJ Express Passes restocks or releases

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Hi everyone,

Earlier this year, I was planning a trip to Universal Studios Japan, but the Express Pass I wanted had already sold out. I kept checking the official ticketing site and realized there was no easy way to know when it would restock.

So I built USJ Express Pass, a website that monitors Express Pass availability and emails you when your selected pass releases/restocks.

Express Passes can restock at unpredictable times. We give you a better chance at securing the pass you want. The service also works for future dates when passes haven't gone on sale yet: it can notify you when they first release on Universal's official ticketing site.

The site is usjexpresspass.com and here's what it does:

  • Pick your park date and passes — one specific pass, or a bundle that covers every pass in a group (like "any Express Pass 8")
  • Monitors the official ticketing site 24/7 — day and night, no refreshing required
  • Emails you the instant your pass drops or restocks — with a direct link to buy it on Universal's official site
  • Sold out again before you could book? — you can retry from your dashboard and it starts monitoring again. Unlimited times, until your park date
  • One email per pass, no spam — monitoring ends automatically on your visit day

The service does not sell or reserve tickets. You still have to purchase everything directly from Universal Studios Japan.

Pricing is:

  • $3.49 to monitor one specific pass (ex: Universal Express Pass 7~Minecart & Selection~)
  • $10 to monitor an entire pass category (ex: every Express Pass 8)

I want to give r/usj a special discount; please use REDDIT20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase. I built this because I hope it can help others enjoy their time at USJ!

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reply or email me at [support@usjexpresspass.com](mailto:support@usjexpresspass.com)


r/usj • • Sep 18 '23

Welcome to the subreddit for Universal Studios Japan.

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Feel free to post questions or information about Universal Studios Japan. We'll do our best to answer questions and steer you in the directions to make your visit to Osaka and USJ the best it can be. If you have experienced USJ and would like to contribute to the discussion, we'd love to have your voice included.

We have just been begun creating the sub, so we don't even have icons and images, let alone an FAQ. We are on it, but in the mean time, go ahead and post.

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r/usj • • 9h ago

Tickets

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Hello everyone,

I have a ticket for Universal Studios with an Express Pass 4 for this Saturday, October 17th. Unfortunately, I cannot go. Is there anyone who wants the ticket?

In the pass these attractions are included:

○ 09:10-10:10 SUPER NINTENDO WORLD

○ 09:10-09:40 Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge

○ 09:40-10:10 Mine Cart Madness

☆ 【CHOICE A】 JAWS
 or Jurassic Park - The Ride

☆ 【CHOICE B】 The Flying Dinosaur
 or Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

I can give it to you for a cheaper price, of course. DM me if interested!


r/usj • • 1d ago

what happens if a ride is closed when you bought express pass ?

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Wondering whats gonna happen in a month when I go. I bought 2 express passes and theres combined 3 instances of hollywood dream between the two:(

was very excited to ride but looks like its closed indefinitely


r/usj • • 19h ago

Is a Express Pass worth it if my mum isn't planning to take any coasters?

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We are going to USJ on the 18th of November.

Two express pass 5 currently costs about 53800 yen. Which yeah, its a high price.

I guess I will only try Hollywood Dream and Flying Dinosaur alone if wait times is favourable. Not a must do for me though.

Main objective is to go for the vibes especially in Hogsmeade, window shopping, catch the parade and Waterworld while still being able to ride Mario Kart, Donkey Kong and Harry Potter.

My last USJ trip was in Feb two years ago and everything went so smoothly without a pass.

How is the crowds prediction expected to be for that day I wonder?


r/usj • • 1d ago

Hollywood Dream – The Ride is CLOSED from Oct 13th due to accident

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Seems like Hollywood Dream – The Ride will be closed indefinitely until further notice, due to the accident which resulted in 1 death on Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, US, which is the same model as Hollywood Dream – The Ride.


r/usj • • 1d ago

Universal studios advice!

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r/usj • • 2d ago

Selling 4 Express 8 tickets - Nov 2,2026

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Update: Tickets are no longer available. Just want to let other people know if they are in the same situation as me (bought the wrong dates for the tickets/express passes). I emailed the USJ customer service and they are able to process the refunds for if I can show them proof that I purchased another set of tickets with a different date.

I am not sure if it’s common knowledge but I wasn’t able to find anyone mentioned that before. Also, not sure it helped, but I literally emailed the customer service a day after I bought the tickets/passes.


r/usj • • 1d ago

Selling two express 8 tickets - November 30

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Bought for the wrong date. Changed the entry tickets but nothing I can do about these trying to get some money back if possible. DM if interested!

<Attractions>

○ 10:30-11:00 Flight of the Hippogriff™

○ 12:00-13:00 SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™

○ 12:00-12:30 Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge™

○ 12:30-13:00 Yoshi's Adventure™

○ 13:00-13:30 Mine Cart Madness™

○ 15:00-15:30 Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast

○ Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™

☆ 【CHOICE A】 JAWS

 or Jurassic Park - The Ride

☆ 【CHOICE B】 The Flying Dinosaur

 or Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem


r/usj • • 2d ago

5hr VIP tour

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This was probably the best part of our trip to Japan. It was 5hrs of rides and fun! We got to the front of the line for every ride that we had on our list and then some. Got on the same ride multiple times AND in the first car every time. This is the best money spent.


r/usj • • 2d ago

Resident Evil Plush Keychains

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Good Evening, I went to USJ the second night of HHN and bought 6 blind box keychains at a shot for Leon and came out with 4 dupes of grace and 2 Chris plush's. I heard that they restocked them today and was asking if anyone can check if they really did? Normally I would have ordered them online day of but I was maxed out for the day. Can anyone verify if they are really there? I need to get Leon ASAP. It can be found at the cinema 4d store


r/usj • • 2d ago

Oct 22 4 X Express Pass + Super nintendo world

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Bought twice...if interested in buying at a discount, SNW at 1940.

DM me


r/usj • • 2d ago

How do I get USJ countdown tickets 2027 as a foreigner?

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r/usj • • 4d ago

Anyone done the USJ One Piece VIP Group Tour with Sanji's Pirate Restaurant? Have a few questions!

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I have a few questions for anyone who has done this specific tour, especially the 2026 version!

VIP gifts: I heard we receive some exclusive gifts, including the One Piece show-related items. Are these handed out at the start of the tour, during the tour, or after it ends?

Carrying the gifts: Do they provide a bag to put all the gifts in, or should I bring my own? Are there any special lockers or storage facilities for the gifts while we're on rides?

VIP guide and rides: When the guide takes us to attractions, do we get to use a dedicated VIP entrance or priority queue? Is this different from using an Express Pass?

Complimentary Express Pass: I understand there's a complimentary Express Pass benefit. Can it be used independently before or after the tour? Does it cover Hollywood Dream - The Ride only, or can it be used for Backdrop too?

VIP Lounge and check-in: How early did you arrive before the tour, and was there enough time to check in, enjoy the VIP Lounge and get ready?

Sanji's Pirate Restaurant: Is there anything we should prepare beforehand? Do they give us time to take photos and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed?

One Piece Premier Show: How was the seating for this tour? Were the included gifts given before or after the show, and is there anything worth bringing for the show?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience, especially from anyone who took the same tour this year. Thank you! 😊


r/usj • • 4d ago

USJ is completely clusterfk and overrated. USH is 100x better

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Honestly, USJ is so massively OVERRATED and a complete clusterfuck. 💀 Save your money, seriously. I don't get why the they love to complicate things so much for no reason. FAKE ASS OPENING TIMES: They claim 9 AM opening, but opened at 8 AM anyway??? I arrived early and thinking I was early and Super Mario ALREADY had a 2-hour wait! THE APP LIES TO YOU: The app makes it look like you mandatory need a Timed Entry ticket to step foot into Nintendo World. In reality, you can just walk straight in early without one! If I knew that, I would've walked in first thing instead of wasting time. LIGHTS OUT SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY: Already sold out when I got in. Don't they want money or what? EXPRESS PASS IS A COMPLETE SCAM: Paid almost $100 (15,800 JPY) for an Express Pass and got zero advantage. I could do the exact same things for free on the app. TERRIBLE TIMING: My paid pass assigned me super late entry times like 3 PM and 5 PM, but I easily got a free 1 PM slot myself on the app. MID ATTRACTIONS: Rides are not worth the hype or wait. Mind you, THIS WAS A WEDNESDAY IN LOW SEASON in Freakin October and it was still an absolute mess. I cant imagine if it's during busy session. DO NOT GO HERE OR SPEND ANY DIME. Why USH is way better: MORE RIDES: Hollywood actually has way more/better rides. BETTER HALLOWEEN MAZES: The HHN mazes at USH clear USJ completely. NOT CONFUSING: USH is actually easy to navigate without dealing with a confusing system, especially the fastpass. USJ sells like 10+ different type while USH keeps everything simple. USH supremacy honestly 😭 USJ is purely hype and stress.💩


r/usj • • 5d ago

Looking for friends to go USJ on Oct 20

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Hi, Chinese Canadian looking for people to go to USJ with in Oct 20. I am planning to spend all day there so looking for companions! Prefer 20s-30s as I’m in that age group. Male and female both welcome!


r/usj • • 5d ago

January 12, 2027 Version of Hollywood Dream Ride Music

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r/usj • • 5d ago

[Selling] 2 Universal Studios Japan Tickets for October 15, 2026 - Price Negotiable

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Hey everyone!

Due to a change in my travel plans, I won't be able to visit Universal Studios Japan on October 15, 2026.

I have 2 USJ tickets available for that date. I'm hoping someone planning to visit on the same day can make use of them.

Price: Negotiable - happy to discuss with anyone interested!

Please DM me if you're interested, and I can share more details about the tickets.

Thanks!


r/usj • • 5d ago

Looking for a buddy or a group to go USJ with on 22 Oct

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Hi! Just as the title says, I’m looking for someone to go to USJ with, preferably on 22 Oct! I'm very keen on going to the RE themed haunted house but I'm dead afraid of doing it alone. 😅

Also, which one should i go for first? Nintendo World for the Donkey Kong ride or RE theme haunted house?


r/usj • • 6d ago

Anybody auditioned for Universal Studio Japan/Beijing ?

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Got the final callback for Bboy/dancer. Would appreciate any detail about how many dancers/bboy they hire and when so we expect the final confirmation email


r/usj • • 7d ago

Headout HELP

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I am heading to Japan and USJ in about 6 weeks time. Last night I stupidly bought the express pass 7 through headout without even realising it wasn’t the legit USJ website (dumb I know).

What do I need to have on me and do before arriving at USJ to ensure I can use everything I have purchased


r/usj • • 7d ago

Do Express Pass inventories replenish after being greyed out?

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Hello! As first-timers, we didn't know that Express Passes depended on inventory and missed out on the ones we were hoping to purchase for October 21.

Should we just purchase our second-best option now, or is there a chance USJ might increase their Express Pass inventory in the coming weeks? Or will we be able to purchase Express Passes sold inside the park, like in USS?


r/usj • • 7d ago

USJ 5-Hour Private VIP Tour – Is the English guide worth $900 extra?

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I’m looking to book the 5-hour private VIP tour for my family of four.

The Japanese tour is around $2,700 AUD, while the English-speaking tour is $3,600 AUD. Both seem to offer identical benefits.

The Japanese tour mentions translation support and the option to request an English guide, although it’s not guaranteed.
Has anyone done the Japanese tour without speaking Japanese? Was communication an issue, or would Google Translate be sufficient?

Is the English guide really worth the extra $900?


r/usj • • 7d ago

[Oct 17] Universal Studio Japan Harry Potter world buddy wanted 😂

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r/usj • • 7d ago

[Oct 17] Universal Studio Japan Harry Potter world buddy wanted 😂

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