Is the EXPRESS PASS Worth It? Universal Studios Japan | 14 Days in Japan with Kids (Ep.2)

Описание: 🎢 Is the EXPRESS PASS Worth It at Universal Studios Japan? We spent a full day at Universal Studios Osaka with our 4 kids — and here’s what really happened!

We tried for weeks to secure the Express 7 through Klook, but it never released on time. In the end, we grabbed the Express 4, and honestly… it saved our day. Without it, the lines were insane and there’s no way we could’ve hit the rides we wanted. If you’re visiting with family, here’s what to expect (and whether the extra cost is worth it).

✨ Our Day 3 Highlights:
– Harry Potter World ⚡ (but watch the ride restrictions — our son was too tall to ride Forbidden Journey!)
– Jurassic Park 🦖 & Flying Dinosaur thrills
– Snoopy’s Café 🍔 affordable family lunch spot
– Super Nintendo World 🍄 Mario Kart + Donkey Kong Mine Cart ride
– Themed snacks 🥟 Green Shell rice bowls (so good!)
– Despicable Me Minion Mayhem 😂 — no line at night!
– JAWS at night 🌙 (so much scarier in the dark)
– Surprise K-Pop Summer Festival 🎶

💡 Family Tips for USJ:
– Book tickets + Express Passes online before you go.
– Express 4 is plenty if you’re not a thrill seeker.
– Arrive 30–45 mins before opening to beat the rush.
– Stay late — the park transforms at night and lines drop.

⏱️ Timestamps – Universal Studios Japan Day 3

00:00 – Intro & arriving at Universal Studios Japan
00:20 – Express Pass: worth it or not? 🎟️
00:49 – Entering Harry Potter World ⚡
01:09 – Hogwarts Castle & ride restrictions
01:42 – Minion Park (daytime visit) 😂
02:11 – Flying Dinosaur & Jurassic Park thrills 🦖
02:51 – Entering Super Nintendo World 🍄
03:15 – Mario Kart ride with Express Pass 🚗
05:25 – Donkey Kong Mine Cart ride 🎢
06:16 – Nintendo World at night 🌙
06:52 – Surprise K-Pop Summer Festival 🎶💦
07:36 – Despicable Me Minion Mayhem 😂 (at night)
07:47 – Jaws ride at night 🌊
08:12 – Shopping & using the Wise card 🛍️
09:04 – Universal Globe lit up at night 🌍
10:05 – End of Day 3 – next stop: Nara Park & Osaka Aquarium 🦌🐠

💳 Wise Card Link – https://wise.com/invite/ahpc/lukeadamh6

🎥 Filming Equipment I Used
🎤 Hollyland Lark M2S Combo – https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DNQ95N

📷 NEEWER 67mm Clip On ND Lens – https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0D3PVWK

📷 NEEWER Double Super Clamp Mount – https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DTT623

🎥 Hohem iSteady M7 Gimbal – https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DM9177

📅 This was Day 3 of our 14 Days in Japan with Kids.
👉 Next episode (Ep.4): we head to Nara Park 🦌 to meet the famous deer, then Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 🐠.

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