Warning: Universal Orlando Removes Popular Attraction From Express Pass

Universal Orlando has just announced that a popular attraction will be removed from Express Pass. Find out how this will impact your Universal vacation.

Express Pass

Universal Orlando offers Universal Express Pass Access for its theme parks. It essentially allows you to skip the standby line for attractions and instead wait in a much shorter line.

According to Universal, "When you add Universal Express access to your theme park admission, you get to skip the regular lines at most of your favorite rides and attractions. So you can fit way more fun into your day."

Be sure to read our guide to Universal's Express Pass HERE.

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Adds Express Pass

Last May, Universal added Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure was added as an option for Express Pass. You can read more about the addition HERE.

On May 30th 2025, Universal added Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure as an Express Pass option.

Universal Removes Hagrid From Express Pass

Universal has shared that Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will no longer be included in the Universal Express Pass program. The attraction will no longer be included beginning July 1st, 2026.

"We are implementing an operational update to Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Effective July 1, 2026, the attraction will no longer be included in the Universal Express program, allowing us to improve the flow of the experience for all of our Guests."

-Universal Orlando

Universal states that this change will help "improve the flow of the experience for all of our Guests."

What do you think of this change? Did you like Hagrid's being included in the Express Pass Program? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends.

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