Theme Parks

Universal Studios Hollywood 1-Day Tickets + Express Pass

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8:00am - 6:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

4.8/5(184)

Jose R

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
I visited Universal Studios Hollywood during a long layover in Los Angeles, so I had only a few hours to make the most of the park. Buying the Express Pass through Headout turned out to be the best decision of the day. Wait times ranged from about 20 to 100 minutes, and without it, I simply would not have been able to experience so much in such limited time. Super Nintendo World was pure magic. It doesn’t just feel like a themed area—it genuinely feels like stepping inside the video game and becoming part of it. The biggest surprise came when I got the chance to experience the soft opening of the new Fast & Furious roller coaster. Absolutely incredible! I love roller coasters, and this was hands down the best one I’ve ever ridden. The Spanish Studio Tour was another unexpected highlight: funny, fascinating and educational. Seeing the sets and discovering how movies and special effects are created made it one of the most memorable experiences of my visit. Minions and Kung Fu Panda were also wonderfully immersive. Despite the crowds, the park was spotless, the staff were consistently friendly, the signage was clear, and the stores had an amazing variety of souvenirs. A few tips for future visitors: wear very comfortable shoes, check the weather before choosing your clothes, and expect crowds and lines, including for food. There weren’t as many places to sit and rest as I expected. I was lucky to have a beautiful sunny 24°C day, which was perfect for exploring. I arrived thinking Universal would simply be a fun way to spend my layover. I left feeling that my layover had become one of the highlights of my entire trip. If your time is limited, plan ahead—and the Express Pass is worth every minute it saves.

Francesco C

Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
This ticket is really worth it, because you can skip all the lines and see all the attractions in a single day. The lines are incredibly long with the standard ticket. I’ve done this several times, and the Express ticket really makes a difference if you want to see everything in one day and don’t have any extra days available. Highly recommended!

Sheila B

Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We had used head out for our Disney tickets and found them very reliable and were confident that if we bought through them, we would get exactly what we needed and wanted. We had a very good time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves thank you

Elisabetta V

Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Easy to book, good price. Everything was perfect. We arrived with our tickets and reservation—we didn’t have to wait in line at all and were let in right away without even having to exchange our vouchers.

Alma L

Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Was so much fun and easy with the express past, we was able to enjoy all the raites I loved I planning to go back soon totally recommend the express past will do your experience much much better

Tavori M

Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Tickets purchase was super easy, cancelation option is extra bonus. In entrance you scan the tickets and receive paper one for the express pass to be used in the park. The park is amazing, fully recommend. The most amazing experience was Water World show and the tour. During summer time I recommend to take fast pass as its super fast rather than waiting long lines, this way we managed to experience all the attractions, and those we wanted to ride again we used the single line option. Enjoy!
    • With an Express Pass, maximize your time at the park—skip regular lines at rides, attractions, and seated shows, and save anywhere between 1 and 4 hours waiting in queues.

    • Go behind the scenes on the world-famous Studio Tour and explore real movie sets and production secrets.

    • Immerse yourself in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, featuring iconic locations, spellbinding rides, and delectable treats.

    • Experience thrilling attractions based on blockbuster hits like Transformers™, Despicable Me, and The Simpsons Ride™.

    • Enjoy spectacular live shows, including the high-octane WaterWorld® stunt show and the entertaining Special Effects Show.

    • 1-day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood

    • 1-day Express Pass for priority access, saving you 1-4 hours waiting in queues

    • One-time priority access to every ride, attraction, and seated show

    • Access to all rides and attractions

    • Entry to live shows and events

    • Priority access to food and retail outlets

    • Priority access to non-seated shows

    • Food and beverages

    • Parking

    • Access to Halloween Horror Nights and Universal Fan Fest Nights

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 184 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Sheila B

    Group
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    We had used head out for our Disney tickets and found them very reliable and were confident that if we bought through them, we would get exactly what we needed and wanted. We had a very good time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves thank you

    Jose R

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    I visited Universal Studios Hollywood during a long layover in Los Angeles, so I had only a few hours to make the most of the park. Buying the Express Pass through Headout turned out to be the best decision of the day. Wait times ranged from about 20 to 100 minutes, and without it, I simply would not have been able to experience so much in such limited time. Super Nintendo World was pure magic. It doesn’t just feel like a themed area—it genuinely feels like stepping inside the video game and becoming part of it. The biggest surprise came when I got the chance to experience the soft opening of the new Fast & Furious roller coaster. Absolutely incredible! I love roller coasters, and this was hands down the best one I’ve ever ridden. The Spanish Studio Tour was another unexpected highlight: funny, fascinating and educational. Seeing the sets and discovering how movies and special effects are created made it one of the most memorable experiences of my visit. Minions and Kung Fu Panda were also wonderfully immersive. Despite the crowds, the park was spotless, the staff were consistently friendly, the signage was clear, and the stores had an amazing variety of souvenirs. A few tips for future visitors: wear very comfortable shoes, check the weather before choosing your clothes, and expect crowds and lines, including for food. There weren’t as many places to sit and rest as I expected. I was lucky to have a beautiful sunny 24°C day, which was perfect for exploring. I arrived thinking Universal would simply be a fun way to spend my layover. I left feeling that my layover had become one of the highlights of my entire trip. If your time is limited, plan ahead—and the Express Pass is worth every minute it saves.

    Francesco C

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    This ticket is really worth it, because you can skip all the lines and see all the attractions in a single day. The lines are incredibly long with the standard ticket. I’ve done this several times, and the Express ticket really makes a difference if you want to see everything in one day and don’t have any extra days available. Highly recommended!

    Elisabetta V

    Group
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    Easy to book, good price. Everything was perfect. We arrived with our tickets and reservation—we didn’t have to wait in line at all and were let in right away without even having to exchange our vouchers.

    Abdulmalik H

    Group
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    Thank you universal studios for keeping the park nice clean and organised. Also love seeing new thinks every time I visit.

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