Theme Parks

Universal Studios Japan: Express Pass with Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem + 1-Day Studio Pass

4.6/5(649)

Pardo J

Group

Verified booking

3 days ago

The express passes saved us time and allowed us to fully enjoy the park. We are a family of 4 and had an excellent day. Everything is designed so you never stand still in line, whether for an attraction or a restaurant. We had to go through Headout to buy our park tickets because the official website blocks purchases with certain credit cards... I contacted the official website and, despite trying different cards, accounts, etc., etc., it was impossible to buy them on their site. The price on Headout is higher...

Nicholas R

Group

Verified booking

Today

Great amusement park. However, when buying tickets with fast passes, it seemed that you are randomly allocated a time to use such passes and cannot select a specific time. Hence we had to gamble that our allocated time was going to be within the 9am to 6pm period that we could attend the park (our cruise ship departed Kobe at 7pm). Unfortunately we were allocated 7:30pm!!! Luckily some protracted negotiations with the helpful staff saved the day, but it could easily been a waste of £750 for 3 tickets with no guaranteed access or fast passes to Nintendo World.

Tebbache I

Solo

Verified booking

3 days ago

Great experience at Universal Studios Osaka! The park is magnificent and the rides are really awesome. It was very crowded with long lines, but thanks to the Fast Pass, we were able to do all the rides we wanted without wasting too much time. It makes a huge difference if you want to make the most of your day. I highly recommend getting the Fast Pass to avoid spending hours waiting in line!

Mesrar K

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Easy admission, voucher instructions were clear. QR code worked smoothly. Just one note for anyone on the fence: I think it's impossible to do all the attractions without skip-the-line access in just one day, even with a 10:00 PM closing. I've never seen so many people in a park... and I've been to quite a few 😅. In short, a trustworthy and efficient site, I will keep using it.

Joseph K

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Very easy transition arriving in our Osaka hotel and getting to Universal Studios. We happen to be there the first day of Halloween Fright Fest! All the food, drinks, and rides were great and at an affordable price! We had a great time! We love Japan and will be back!

Kathleen W

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Fast pass is definitely the way to go. Only down fall is that you don't pick the times , they are allocated to you so you have to be prepared to have a big day. Thankfully all the Nintendo rides were around the same time so we could move from one to the other easily!

Make Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem a priority with Express access, then continue exploring Universal Studios Japan with your 1-Day Studio Pass.

Enter the park with your Studio Pass QR, then use your separate Express Pass QR at Minion Mayhem and other participating attractions.

Skip regular queues with one-time Express access to Minion Mayhem and other selected rides covered by your chosen option.

Enjoy a motion-based 3D adventure with the Minions, then use your remaining Express access on other attractions across the park.

Choose from multiple Express Pass options covering 4 or more attractions, with the exact ride selection varying by option.

1-day entry to Universal Studios Japan

1 x 1-Day Studio Pass QR

Express access to Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem

Express access to select rides (as per option selected)

Timed entry to Super Nintendo World™ (as per option selected)

One-time access to each Express ride

Randomly allocated Express ride time slots

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Stuart H
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Really smooth entry with small queues, and nice inside the Express Pass allowed us to get so much more out of the day by spending a significant less time in queues for attractions than we otherwise would have. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey an absolute highlight!
Joseph K
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very easy transition arriving in our Osaka hotel and getting to Universal Studios. We happen to be there the first day of Halloween Fright Fest! All the food, drinks, and rides were great and at an affordable price! We had a great time! We love Japan and will be back!
Kathleen W
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Fast pass is definitely the way to go. Only down fall is that you don't pick the times , they are allocated to you so you have to be prepared to have a big day. Thankfully all the Nintendo rides were around the same time so we could move from one to the other easily!
Nela W
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Nice vibe, lots of zones, a full-day trip. In my opinion, it's worth investing in an express pass because you have to wait in lines for a very long time. Very crowded. The staff was friendly and smiling. On the downside, 2 rides for which I had bought the pass were closed :(
Aiden C
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I enjoyed my solo trip by beating the queues. I also appreciated how headout customer service were able to sort any problems for me quickly and efficiently. Highly reccomend for your travels

Spend a full day at Universal Studios Japan with 1-day entry, Express access to Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, and other selected rides.

Getting started

Scan your 1-Day Studio Pass QR at the Universal Studios Japan entrance to enter the park. Keep your separate Express Pass QR ready on your device for participating attractions, and check the ride times assigned by the park so you can plan your day around Minion Mayhem and the other experiences covered by your selected option.

What to expect

Universal Studios Japan

Explore Universal Studios Japan with your Studio Pass, giving you access to the park and its attractions for the day. Move between themed areas and use Express access at the rides included in your selected option.

Enter with your 1-Day Studio Pass QR and explore the park throughout your visit.

Use your separate Express Pass QR at eligible attractions for one-time priority access.

Your selected Express Pass option covers 4 or more attractions, with the exact selection depending on your choice.

Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem

Head into the world of the Minions for a motion-based 3D adventure featuring Gru, his daughters, and plenty of Minion chaos. Use your Express access to spend less time in the regular queue before the ride.

Join Gru's laboratory and follow the Minions through a fast-moving adventure.

Experience the attraction's motion-based effects as you take part in the Minions' latest antics.

Use your Express Pass for one-time priority access when Minion Mayhem is included in your selected option.

Other Express attractions

Continue through the park and use your Express Pass at the other eligible attractions covered by your selection. Depending on your option, these can include rides such as Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge™, Flight of the Hippogriff™, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™, Yoshi's Adventure, The Flying Dinosaur, or JAWS.

Check your Express Pass for the attractions and ride times assigned to you.

Ride time slots are allocated randomly by the park.

Each included Express attraction can be accessed once using your Express Pass.

What's not allowed

Re-entry to the park is not allowed once you exit the park.

Accessibility

This experience is accessible by wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

Wheelchairs and strollers can be rented for a small fee. However, they are subject to availability and cannot be reserved beforehand.

It will be required for wheelchair users to switch to the seats in the attraction.

It is required to get in touch with a crew member for guests with a wig, prosthetic limb, plaster cast, or a medical assistant tool.

This experience is not the best fit for people with abnormal blood pressure, cardiac issues, back, neck, hip, or spinal disorders, motion sickness, vertigo, claustrophobia, acrophobia, and pregnant women.

This experience is not suitable for people who have medical conditions that could be aggravated by loud sounds, fog, pitch-black darkness, strobes, and strong smells.

Depending on your height or medical condition, you may be unable to use some attractions.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

This ticket is not valid for Japanese passport holders.

© Nintendo. WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22). Minions and all related elements and indicia TM & © 2023 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. TM & © Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment. TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved. CR22-2165.

Time slots for rides included in your express pass are allocated at random by the park.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ no longer requires timed entry. If Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ is included in your Express Pass, you can ride anytime during park hours using the Express Pass lane.

You can upload your USJ Studio Pass ticket on the USJ app to secure timed entry to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.

Please note that USJ Express Pass tickets cannot be uploaded in the USJ app as there is no such provision.

The Studio Pass is used for entry into the theme park, while the Express Pass is used at the entrance of each ride for priority access.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.