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Bought mine off carousell, both express and the admission tix. And ya, highly recommended to buy the express pass. Wanted to buy the 7 rides pass initially but seller told me they only have 4 rides pass. Saw the usual line qs and saw the waiting time like 280mins:s22:

Which day you went? If go on tues-thur dunno will lesser ppl anot :s22:
 

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Which day you went? If go on tues-thur dunno will lesser ppl anot :s22:

I went on a Monday. Thought that will be lesser people as kids will be in school. Boy, was i wrong! Anyway, most of the youths dress up in various cosplay which added to the atmosphere. And as soon it was dark, zombies were release everywhere!
 

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I went on a Monday. Thought that will be lesser people as kids will be in school. Boy, was i wrong! Anyway, most of the youths dress up in various cosplay which added to the atmosphere. And as soon it was dark, zombies were release everywhere!


Oh ya halloween now.. how is the haunted house? My aim is to go all the haunted house.. heard start 6pm to close..
 

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Oh ya halloween now.. how is the haunted house? My aim is to go all the haunted house.. heard start 6pm to close..

Not really a haunted house. From the website it seems that they have a maze and people have to escape the zombies i guess? Cos need to pay separately just for that. Just that to the buildup they have people dressing up as zombies and scaring people, with some zombies carrying chainsaw and a very fat huge zombie!
 

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Not really a haunted house. From the website it seems that they have a maze and people have to escape the zombies i guess? Cos need to pay separately just for that. Just that to the buildup they have people dressing up as zombies and scaring people, with some zombies carrying chainsaw and a very fat huge zombie!

Oh so is different from USS whereby there are haunted house for us to go in without paying extra? Awww then quite disappointing..i see the website like very tempting n scary
 

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Sharing - If this does not work -don't BLAME me.

For my coming Sept Trip to USJ :

I bought from JTB the 1 day studio Pass -SGD95 (open date)-which is Good... so I need not fixed a date to go in.
Unfortunate ly JTB do not sell Express Passes but Chan Brothers do- but it so EXPENSIVE....

So I try to get more information on how to buy the Express Passes.
Which are the standard Recommendation:
a) Buy Online from USJ Japanese Website
b)Buy from Lawson Store in Japan
c)Q at USJ counter

After much sourcing ...there is way to enter USJ before the CROWD.!!!
Buy from Klook.com -
USJ VIP Wristband + HARUKAS 300 Observatory Pass -Cost SGD38 per person
They cannot sell you just the USJ VIP Wristband by itself.
It comes with a Observatory Pass.
And the Observatory Pass is worth SGD20.
Which means the USJ VIP Wristband cost only SGD18 per person.

But please note this USJ VIP Wristband is not an Express Pass.
It only allows you to enter the park earlier -like 10-60minutes ahead of everybody.

Which means if Park Opens at 8.30am.
They will allow VIP Wristband users to enter first -like 10-60 minutes earlier through a SPECIAL Entrance.
Checking of the Actual Special Entrance timing will be released by checking through a website with password.-2 days Advance

If you are not an Early Bird- Miss this Special Entrance Timing...then the VIP Wristband is useless.

Note: You have to make a trip to Harukas to collect the Wristband 2 days advance before your trip to USJ .

I have bought the VIP Wristbands already.
So I will be Super Early to Q at the Special Entrance.
Once Open I will run like mad to collect the Time Enter Tickets for Harry Potter . Then if possible be the first batch to enter Harry Potter Site -without using the Time Enter Tickets...:D

Just keep my fingers cross I do not OVERSLEEP...:s13:

Actually I have visited Harry Potter at Orlando...
Orlando Harry Potter - allows their Hotel Guests to enter the Park earlier free of charge. So I was lucky to enjoy all the rides a few times...Futhermore Guests just needs to Flash their Hotel Card like a Express Pass for all the Rides. Somemore no limit HOR!

Now I telling myself - is it worth to go through all these for Harry Potter in USJ ??-I feel very SILLY...:s11:
Spend SGD95+ SGD18 - a total of SGD133 per person just to enter USJ early to beat the crowd...:s22:

All my fault- did not plan properly...

Just hope everything GOES Well! Now must Plan Well how to use Osaka train ...:D
Bro, how was the USJ VIP pass? U went in how many mins ahead of the general crowd? Appreciate if u can share yr experience.

Thanks

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Went usj last week for halloween.. good experience as compared to uss..All L4D zombies can be seen roaming on the street after 6pm..girls were screaming n running.. haha..

I did not buy express pass and manage to finish all including halloween rides..except for the backdrop coaster..reco to queue for HP first once u get inside..dont need timed ticket..i waited 40mins consider quite fast..

Park open 8.30am but i reach 8.15am alrdy have people inside playing..

The only long queue is HP and hollywood dream..
The rest average 1hour queue..
Reco to skip all the theatre shows unless u know japanese..
 
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Hi dude, u went on which weekday? 1st time i heard not very long...

And u chiong when the doors open and run with normal crowds? Cos u do not need a timed ticket so I assumed u ran unless u got other means...
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Last thurs..and alot of kids with sch uniform..cos midterm autume break..

Park open 8.30am..but i rch 8.15am alrdy saw inside got people liao..maybe is vip pass i not sure..but i still manage to get in dont need wait for 8.30am..then normal walking pace to HP first..never run cos im with elderly..

I try to chiong finish before 6pm for halloween ride..still manage to have jiak pizza for lunch 45mins..
 

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Heymee, thanks for the info. 10 mins earlier but still better than nothing.

Dude, term break and can still so relax and walk to hp world? Satki man.

I will be buying the Express pass with timed entry at 1.30pm. So tot of playing those express pass rides not in Harry Potter world. Jiak lunch then go to Harry Potter world at 1.30pm and play. Then 4pm need to go take the timed express ride at backdrop. Jiak dinner. Then head back to Harry Potter world at about 530pm which I hope do not need a timed entry and crowd not as much during evening time.

This plan good bo? Have been thinking what is the best for express 7.

Also can check with u guys if the Harry Potter crowd and queuing for the ride will significantly reduced after 6pm?

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Bro heymee, can check with u. U mentioned after visiting Harukas 300 need to wait 2 days before I could go to USJ with VIP band?

I saw from the website that I can indicate the date to vist Harukas and usj. Both visit can be 1 day apart. So am a little confused now as I intend to visit Harukas on Monday and then usj on Tuesday....

Pls advise. Thanks

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Heymee, thanks for the info. 10 mins earlier but still better than nothing.

Dude, term break and can still so relax and walk to hp world? Satki man.

I will be buying the Express pass with timed entry at 1.30pm. So tot of playing those express pass rides not in Harry Potter world. Jiak lunch then go to Harry Potter world at 1.30pm and play. Then 4pm need to go take the timed express ride at backdrop. Jiak dinner. Then head back to Harry Potter world at about 530pm which I hope do not need a timed entry and crowd not as much during evening time.

This plan good bo? Have been thinking what is the best for express 7.

Also can check with u guys if the Harry Potter crowd and queuing for the ride will significantly reduced after 6pm?

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If u go during halloween event then yes it will reduce after 6pm as the halloween ride increase.. walk some ride waiting time stated not accurate de..if possible queue for single lane faster than normal lane..unless u have kids or elderly with u..i only queue space fantasy n HP at normal lane cos my parents..the rest i play myself so single lane is faster..
 

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Bro heymee, can check with u. U mentioned after visiting Harukas 300 need to wait 2 days before I could go to USJ with VIP band?

I saw from the website that I can indicate the date to vist Harukas and usj. Both visit can be 1 day apart. So am a little confused now as I intend to visit Harukas on Monday and then usj on Tuesday....

Pls advise. Thanks

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I collected the Harukas Pass on 21st - used it immediately. Then next day 22nd I went USJ.
So it is not an issue. Happy Holiday!

Remember to check the Special Entrance Timing link given to you after you booked the VIP Pass. Can only check 2 days before you visit USJ.
My case I checked the Special Timing on 20th. Must remember that Hor! And Wake Up Early!
 
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