Universal Studios Japan Tips for First-Timers in 2024 | Buying Tickets & Super Nintendo World

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A day at Universal Studios Japan can be overwhelming, especially for your first visit. My tips ensure you have the best possible day!
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00:00 Universal Studios Japan Tickets & Express Pass
01:02 Bokksu Sponsor
02:26 Is the Express Pass Worth It?
03:29 Get to the Park EARLY
04:43 What Universal Hotel should I choose?
06:13 Download the USJ app
06:48 Getting into Super Nintendo World
09:20 When to visit Universal Studios Japan
10:42 Is one day enough?
11:01 Use Single Rider
12:15 Seasonal Events
12:54 Halloween Horror Nights
13:52 Christmas & New Years
14:53 Check ride closures
15:05 No re-entry
15:28 Do you need to speak Japanese?
16:51 What to expect for food
17:59 Dietary Needs
18:15 No Limit Parade
18:49 Remember to have fun
19:13 More Trip Planning Resources
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@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Go to partner.bokksu.com/helloexplorer and use code HELLOEXPLORER to get $15 off your first Hello Kitty snack box!

@CDNintendo 11 месяцев назад

I'm doing my first trip to Super Nintendo World here in early November.. Not going to lie, the whole ticket system USJ has to enter seems so... complicated

@non-stickderich7112 9 месяцев назад

Cooincidentally so am I. Managed to buy my ticket today.

@pantstresbien 8 месяцев назад

So am i! I've been debating on early entry or not so i can have a better chance at nintendo world

@non-stickderich7112 8 месяцев назад

@@pantstresbien I did buy one. Had to use Kleek but like you said I want the best chance to go.

@ghadeer3368 8 месяцев назад

Me also 😅 so confusing

@ernielb1743 5 месяцев назад

How was your trip planning on going in july any tips?

@XDproductionsXD 8 месяцев назад

Nice job! Thank you so much. So informative and fun to watch. You like the cool uncle that knows everything.

@Jcoronado9093 10 месяцев назад

Love your video thanks for the hotel tips! Planning on going back this summer !

@gustavoangel1360 10 месяцев назад

This video is so helpful, on a side note this vid made me plan a trip next year with my buddy here TY SM

@svetlanavalero922 9 месяцев назад

Wow! Your video is so helpful. Thank you.

@taylor-tot3877 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Chris! You can tell you put soooo much love into your videos!

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

I appreciate that! Thank you!

@brycewilson2386 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the helpful tips Chris was just wondering do any of the rides have metal detectors or just the entrance of park I have a metal implant

@loreanneparedes207 11 месяцев назад

THANK YOU CHRIS!!!!❤ we love you

@onehorseopensleigh 11 месяцев назад

Of course I prioritized DisneySea on my first trip to Japan, but I also spent a few days in Osaka and decided to go to Universal Japan for a day. It was amazing! Plus they have JAWS! I blew more money on Snoopy and Nintendo merch than I spent in all of Tokyo Disney and the city of Tokyo combined. 🤣 This was easily the best “movie studio” theme park I’ve ever visited.

@t0ny716 11 месяцев назад

Did you buy the tickets on the spot? If you did how long did you need to wait?

@gater6090 11 месяцев назад

WOuld you recommend to visit both? Or which one was better: Universal Studios or DisneySea?

@bespinoza66 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!!! Omg you saved me a lot of stress

@chibikradark 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for such an informative video for everyone who wants to go to USJ. Your videos has been very helpful especially on our last USJ trip. We took your food recommendations seriously as to not waste time lining up and end up not liking the food. Also the USJ app tips are definitely a hack, not everyone (especially foreigners) use the app for the timed entry tickets.

@megumisofficial 3 месяца назад

Very informative!! Thanks for sharing

@eshibells 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for this! I will be there on November!!

@janesisco 11 месяцев назад

I'm literally going to be there next week! I'm so excited! Thank you so much for your videos!

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Have fun!

@vanesashikinami3071 11 месяцев назад

Gracias! Muchas gracias por los subtitulos en español! El video muy informativo y explicado muy bien! Muchísimas gracias!!!

@MauroMoose 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tips! Before your video, I was uneasy about Timed Entry eTickets

@BauhausCure 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! We got our tickets and express passes on Klook! So excited to go!

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Have fun!

@emmettweinstein1521 11 месяцев назад

Doreamon coaster was worth the wait!!! So amazing!!

@jessicaward5642 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Chris for your amazing videos and all your great tip!! 😊😊

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@jelly9020 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for the video! So useful, I'm Planning my trip for October and I'm so excited for Halloween nights!

@tdrexplorer 10 месяцев назад

Have fun!

@tiyanoriverra7874 11 месяцев назад

Hey Chris! Love ur videos, everytime I watch one it leaves a smile on my face and makes my day! One day my dream vacation is to go to Japan hopefully soon! Keep up da awesome videos!!😎

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@maebu 11 месяцев назад

i planning on going in February maybe, so excited & also nervous as i've never been to japan before. love your videos!

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

It'll be cold but you'll have a great time! The tips in the video will help make things easier for you. Thank you for watching!

@mauriciolavarda 5 месяцев назад

Amazing tips. Thanks from Brazil!

@soitsmelaura 11 месяцев назад

That’s so amazing that universal offers all those cool down methods … I luv the summer merch and the water guns how fun … as far as the foodie stuff I had my eye on the strawberry soda 😀

@asraidersoaktown 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your advice. My wife and I had the hardest time getting Disney tickets, and used Klook and it went so amooth and we had no problem.

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Awesome! That make me happy to hear!

@JordChase999 9 месяцев назад

Wow, your USJ video is so informative and helpful for beginners! Can't wait to return for the Donkey Kong expansion in 2024 🤣😂

@Toshikochan0 11 месяцев назад

omg yay. I'm so happy you made a video on this. :) Your channel always makes me so happy and I love rewatching videos. Hope you are doing well.

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!!

@KevinAndCatYT 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Chris you are the best!

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Awww, shucks. Thank you!

@jonathansakura 11 месяцев назад

It's my second time but first with my wife 😊 Thanks for the info 😊😊😊 Greetings from Korea 🇰🇷 😊❤

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching! Have a great time you two :)

@ryokophreak 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! I'll be going early January. This will help :)

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching!

@ryokophreak 11 месяцев назад

My first time going to a park like this. So very excited!

@KenshoQuest 11 месяцев назад

Love that snack box! We just went to USJ and we got sun burnt, it was so hot! Next time we're bringing sun hats and parasols. 🌺Heidi

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Besides the sunburn, I hope you had fun!

@anifreakXD 11 месяцев назад

I stayed at the Singulari Hotel & SkySpa, very convenient location for both the train and Universal 😁

@geoffreybaker9751 11 месяцев назад

Well somebody is fancy, needing Google to ask for some Grey Poupon. 😂

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

I'm glad someone saw that hahaah!

@FrijolesYQuesito 11 месяцев назад

My favorite Disneyland attraction is guardians of the galaxy mission breakout. It’s such a fun ride!

@westfield90 2 месяца назад

Everything looks so clean. I envy a nation that is so clean

@ojyochan 11 месяцев назад

I'm so grateful for videos like this in part because I'm a vegetarian so I feel like I can experience the non- vegetarian foods lol

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching!

@alliekuma4234 11 месяцев назад

Seeing Usopp and Nami on the boats made me freak out a little. Lol One Piece is my favorite anime❤ Thanks for these tips!!!

@Kirainy 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video 🎉❤ are you going to film about this year's one piece?

@trc0o0az 3 месяца назад

Thank you! I love you! 😂❤ Everybody keeps talking about Universal but they never mention the logistics. I’m planning my trip on my own. So thank

@tdrexplorer 3 месяца назад

Thank you! You definitely need to plan to know what’s going on. I just released my updated 2024 guidebook for USJ too! So if you need more help, my guidebook has a ton more information for you! tdrexplorer.com/books

@tiff7144 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this helpful video! If I buy the express 7 pass that includes various rides, am I guaranteed to be able to go on these rides if I show up at the allocated times or is it a possibility that it will be so busy that I don't get entry in my time slot? Thank you

@mikekyto 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for all the tips! We are going to the park at the end of August.

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Have fun!

@defencemechanism 11 месяцев назад

Pretty sure I saw you at the park last week when my family and I visited. 😊

@hutchbee 11 месяцев назад

ライトブルーのパッケージのポテトチップスは私もお勧めします！めちゃめちゃ美味しい！

@receivewithgratitude 4 месяца назад

Last October, we entered the park about an hour after opening and there was only 1 time entry slot left for Super Mario World. It was the 6:30pm slot and we feel it wasn't enough time before the park closing time. I felt bad for my little nephew because he was looking forward to it the most.

@KoreanNerdJJOO 11 месяцев назад

Great video! I can't wait to go back to USJ :)

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@kellyj.azania4371 11 месяцев назад

Love it! Your videos are so comprehensive. When I make my way to the theme parks I'll be well prepared?

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Thank you, Kelly! I try my best to give the best tips to make things easier. You're gonna be so well prepared!

@danielegglord 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! My family shall be heading to Japan in November! We are thinking about going here for Nintendo World!

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Super Nintendo World is great!

@lukeguccii 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video Chris! I'm wondering if you could please do a video on the rides at universal studios where you talk about each ride and describe the type of ride it is and the intensity. I'm going in October but am worried about certain rides because I get motion sickness so would love to know more about the rides themselves!

@TheCobruhAlienat0r 11 месяцев назад

You can look on RU-vid and find POV videos. If there is no video for it then chances are it is too intense to allow people to film.

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

I don't have any plans for a video but in our guidebook we do list the intensity of each ride! tdrexplorer.com/books

@DergonTails 5 месяцев назад

oh dear, i'll be going in march XD luckily can make use of the single rider's line as i'm going on my own.

@ellerocvisionz 5 месяцев назад

I need that shirt before I go ❤

@nara_saya 9 месяцев назад

Still my favorite so far

@nannegraaff2948 11 месяцев назад

I love your videos so much

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@bustabuddha 5 месяцев назад

hi Chris! This is so informative ty. I 2as wondering if you had any insights into the VIP tours at Universal?

@tianasmall4063 11 месяцев назад

Hey Chris Love your videos! I purchased 2 express passes (1 for me 1 for my daughter) Unfortunately we have different timed entries for Nintendo world and Harry Potter. Do they make a big deal if you're going with someone and you have different times?

@PsychoEditor 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much

@PsychoEditor 8 месяцев назад

Getting a refresher

@allaccessentertainment4755 11 месяцев назад

I'm about to fly to Universal Studios Japan this Saturday, July 15 2023. What a coincidence that your video was just uploaded 😃!

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Have fun!

@allaccessentertainment4755 11 месяцев назад

@@tdrexplorer I'm sure I will! Thank you so much 🥰!

@losvlogsdemariana 11 месяцев назад

Great video! I'm planning my first trip to Japan this year and I have a couple of question, if anyone could help me, that would be awesome. Is early september a good time to visit Japan? I saw onlyne that it's typhoon season and I'm afraid that Universal might be closed (and Super Nintendo World is one of the highlights of my trip). Should I went later this year? Like early october? Thank you so much!

@LivsYa 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video! We are planning to come to Universal mostly for the Harry Potter attractions. I was planning a whole day just in the Wizarding World part of the park, is that too much time?

@peilingtan8544 9 месяцев назад

Hi Chris, I m going to USj first time in Dec (from overseas) and m thinking of doing 3 days with the Prime Standard pass. I checked that those 3 days arent blacked out dates. Is it safe to apply for my pass one day before onsite ? (I am staying at a hotel onsite that period). Will a pass holder be denied entry if it gets crowded? Thanks!

@moomooairline Месяц назад

Ty for this video! Super useful! Do you know if you can upgrade a 2-day pass to annual pass at USJ? & How do u go about upgrading it?

@man-gaming 11 месяцев назад

omg. For a muslim, 18:04 is really really helpful. Thank you

@alvolio 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the info! Do I need to load my express pass bought from Klook, into the USJ app as well? Or just the stupio pass? Thanks!

@stacyscooby8488 11 месяцев назад

Yes My family and i are going to Japan it's our first time . we are going soon .

@anamartin2550 10 месяцев назад

Great video! One question Do you know what No Stock means from the Express Calendar Website?

@Arizoume 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the video! Unfortunately we „overslept“ the in advance booking time, no express passes available at all.. Where can I find the blackout days in general so I can see if it’s a busy day? And will we still have a chance without an express pass to enjoy the Super Nintendo world when we get there one and a half hour earlier for example? Aren’t we able to get any express pass at all now?

@robyndunn3679 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tips! I booked my tickets and express pass today. Had some issues with credit cards but got there in the end. 😅

@romychar 11 месяцев назад

On the website itself? Did you have to fill in a address? I could only fill in a japanese one

@robyndunn3679 11 месяцев назад

@@romychar yeah I used the USJ website and changed it to English. All fine with UK address. Tried with iPad and Apple Pay as recommended on some blogs etc but that didn’t work. Laptop and click pay by credit card worked in the end.

@romychar 11 месяцев назад

@@robyndunn3679thanks i got it to work!

@chipsboy7360 11 месяцев назад

I am going to Japan on the 28th of July I am so excited because I am waking up at 5a.m for my 8a.m flight and I am going to universal studios too and eating a lot of sushi!:D and btw I am from Macau

@mcam963 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Chris for this video. Do you know any other companies that sell the tickets as USJ won't take my Intl credit card and Klook has sold out on the express pass I wanted ?

@tawdood 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Chris for your videos! We just came back from Japan last week. Spent 2 days at Tokyo Disneyland 2 days at Disneysea and 2 days at USJ. We were wondering that we might bump into you in some park and lucky enough My partner did! He said he met you around Jurassic Park area while I went the restroom. After I came back we tried to look for you but couldn’t find you anymore. Btw Love your videos and pls keep up the great work. 😊

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Oh no! I'm sorry you couldn't find me again. I hope you had a wonderful time!

@somethinelse0930 5 месяцев назад

What’s the difference between Disneyland and Disney sea

@WhenAdventureKnox 11 месяцев назад

Hi, I'm going to Universal on a Wednesday... but in the summer. I can't arrive before 11.30am, do you think this would be too late to get a timed entry into Nintendo World please? Not looking for a 'for sure' answer, but more what your gut thinks. Thank you if you can advise!

@ArrenHidalgo 9 месяцев назад

After buying an express pass, do you have to scan it to get a timed entry? I got confused from this tutorial in a bit

@kaneelias 4 месяца назад

Hi @tdrexplorer, thanks for the video.planning my forst trip to USJ on the 4th of April. i can get entry tickets now but Exptess Pass 4 thrills is only available up til the 29th of Feb. Do you know from your experience when dates after the 29th of feb might be made available? The "Fun" express pass seems to be the only one available post Feb 29. Thank you

@RisingSunset777 4 месяца назад

Thanks for this informative video, it helped a lot! My question: is the Private VIP Experience 8 hours worth it, or would a 2 day express pass do the trick? Also, I understand the Monster Hunter World Iceborn XR Walk is an experience not to be missed - have you done it and how was it?

@luiscolinrivas2015 11 месяцев назад

Helpful video! A concern I have is, if I have an express pass with a timed entry for Super Nintendo World, can I also get a timed entry on the app to explore the land two different hours of the day?

@eliaforame6609 10 месяцев назад

Di di get an answer to that? Did u manage to get in twice?

@miyoshifw27 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Chris! I just went to DisneySea Tokyo 2 days ago and thanks to your tips I could get as many rides as possible I also plan to go to Disneyland this Saturday (thanks to 3 days JPN holiday) Then during Obon holiday between August 11 - 20th I plan to go to Osaka & Kyoto and definitely visit Universal Studio So great to see you've just uploaded this video Peace from Tochigi

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and great timing, haha. Have fun!

@j_jungy 11 месяцев назад

This was so helpful! Thank you!! If I were to buy an express pass, which one would you recommend?

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

It depends on how many rides you want to do because there are so many to choose from. Most people go with the 4

@j_jungy 11 месяцев назад

@@tdrexplorer Thank you!

@zoewhiting1776 11 месяцев назад

Funny seeing @ordinaryadventures in the background!

@tdrexplorer 11 месяцев назад

Haha it's from my Super Nintendo World Hollywood video!

@Missxeesorrr 4 месяца назад

Hello! Ty for your video. I tried to purchase an express ticket w/ a studio pass but the option were grayed out. Does that mean its sold out? Do you know if they’ll release the tickets in the future? Looking to go at the end of March 🥲

@crawfish91 7 месяцев назад

Hi, if you get a past pass ... say express 7, will you get a guarantee timed entry? or do you "still" have to register to get a timed entry? Thanks.

@seiryra 10 месяцев назад

Hi Chris, do you have an idea on how to get the Early Entry admission? It seems not much infonis around. Is it exclusive to the Park's hotel guests?

@xjessta913 6 месяцев назад

Hi Chris! Thank you for your video. I had a question. I'm going on January 19th and I bought an express pass with my timed-entry for Super Nintendo World. I messed up because I got an express pass where the times are so close to each other & we wouldn't have time to do Yoshi's Adventure. How often are non-timed entry mornings occur? If I already have an express pass but I'm there an hour early before park opens, am I still able to get another timed-entry? I feel like I'm missing out on the land because the times are so stacked in our express passes :( Thank you for your help!

@kitinanboonyuen4564 10 месяцев назад

Do you have a vdo for disney sea 1st time visit tip? Thank you. new fan from Thailand.

@sabirrathee6815 10 месяцев назад

Hi there, How long it take to cover the whole Universal studio? Many thanks

@kr6955 11 месяцев назад

Hi Chris. Do you know why the park ticket is only available to 10 october? Its been stuck at that date for several weeks now.

@Mooshimoca 7 месяцев назад

can i use my ticket on my phone or do i need to print it out? And that drone shot at the start with the massive lines, are some of those lines ones for buying tickets, and some of those are just for scanning? Im guessing the scanning line will move much faster if so cause that looks super busy!

@kennyiklei 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much making this video. I have just ordered USJ Express Pass 7 (spiderman) x 2 for my children yesterday at Klook and sent them the vouchers by email. Do they need to exchange for a "pass" at gate/ticket office on site when they arrive? The package details said "Admission to Universal Studios Japan (must be purchased separately)", does it mean I need to buy another set of USJ admission tickets for them? But I couldn't find it in Klook. Should my children line up early at gate to buy the entry tickets when they arrive Osaka? We are new travelers for japan. Please kindly advise. Thank you.

@larissavampire9122 9 месяцев назад

I’m going to Universal Horror nights this year, and I have one question that I can’t really figure out. What time do the horror nights usually end? I already have my express pass, but I would really like to know about how much time I will have to explore all the scare zones and stuff. Thanks!

@CharlesKincaid_ 5 месяцев назад

Is there any secondary markets other then Klook? the express pass is sold out on the dates that I'm going in March

@SasuCosplay 7 месяцев назад

Just wondering, can you do a video showing the accessibility for these parks? The US has disability access passes to help disabled guests and guests with disabilities access the parks easier, I’m wondering how it works in Japan?

@4SIN 4 месяца назад

thanks for the Video. I have a question. I got an Express Pass 7, but one of the ride is closed on the day that I’m going. Is there a way I can substitute with other ride, or what can I do with that close ride? Thank you

@fufu5068 10 месяцев назад

For Muslims ladies, if you wear scarf, USJ staff will provide clips at ride entrance so that your scart won't fly off on roller coasters.

@pinklette4779 7 месяцев назад

If on the website says the park opens at 8am on the day I intend to go , does it mean it can open as early as 7am?

@sabin77781 4 месяца назад

How do you get the physical ticket if you’re buying it from online? Do you just print it out? Or would I just be able to upload a digital copy and get my time entry pass for Mario world

@ddiesel1836 9 месяцев назад

Hi , what about the Early Entry ticket to USJ? whch allows you entry to the park 15 minutes early. Do you need that if you arrive 1hout before adverstise opening time? thanks

@mistiqueookami 9 месяцев назад

Hello! Could you please help me? If you get an express ticket do you still need to go to the park itself early (before opening)? Or how much time in advance is enough to understand where to go and everything?

@tdrexplorer 9 месяцев назад

We have a guidebook that helps you plan your trip to Universal Studios Japan! tdrexplorer.com/books

@HLHOP701 11 месяцев назад

As you said express pass do run out? Even we have bought so expensive still have to book for the time?

@katrinapoon1986 11 месяцев назад

Your videos also will make us well prepared for Japan!! 🎉🎉😊

@MusicLife-xq4rk 10 месяцев назад

Hey Chris, thanks for the nice and very informative video there. I wondering if we are going USJ with a 4yo kid. Understand from the web there is a "child swap" option, which the parent can take turn to ride, do you happen to know which queue should we join if our kid does not meet the height requirement? Thanks😊

@tdrexplorer 10 месяцев назад

You can find more information on the Universal Studios Japan website. We've also included extensive information about this and other attraction services in our Universal Studio Japan Guidebook. Get your copy HERE: tdrexplorer.com/books/ - Jae from the TDR Explorer team.