Universal Orlando Tests Single-Attraction Paid Access, With Hagrid’s Poised as First Target
Observed signage for one-time Express entry points to a Lightning Lane–style model that could reshape guest budgeting.
Overview
- Reporters documented new “Universal Express Single Attraction Access” signs with QR codes that offer a one-time skip-the-line purchase at select rides.
- Universal has not announced a resort-wide rollout or confirmed pricing for the single-attraction option.
- Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is identified as a likely early candidate due to sustained high demand and long waits.
- Coverage compares the approach to Disney’s Lightning Lane and notes unconfirmed speculation that Hagrid’s pricing could exceed $50 per ride.
- If tests expand, outlets suggest headliners like Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Escape from Gringotts, Minion Mayhem, and new Epic Universe attractions could be added, with higher per-guest revenue and ride-by-ride budgeting expected.