Want To Cut the Queue at Universal Studios? Here's How

Jingkids brings you the inside scoop on Universal Studios Beijing before it’s open to the general public. We take a look at each of the lands inside the park and share tips to make the most of your visit to Universal’s largest theme park ever! Check out our WeChat official account to see them all!

The grand opening of Universal Studios Beijing is less than a week away and I know at least half of Beijing is super excited to set foot in the highly-anticipated theme park. Over the course of its month-long trial operations, the social media hype has been building, and so too have some complaints, not least of which is long wait times. Luckily, Universal Beijing has some pretty nifty packages at varying price points to help you avoid the worst of those initial, uncomfortably crowded opening months.

Any theme park veteran will tell you that a season pass and express passes are the way to go if you have young kids in tow. A season pass will allow you to return again and again at a discounted rate, ensuring that you don't have to rush around, feverishly hitting every single ride and attraction in a single day. If, however, you don't want to invest in a year-long commitment, the second-best way to take the pressure off experiencing everything in one day is with an express pass. Here at Universal Studios Beijing, a regular express pass costs RMB 350 and will grant you one-time express access to all rides and shows. Splurge on the RMB 500, however, and you'll get an unlimited express pass which will launch you to the front of the queue as many times as you could possibly want.

But an even more premier experience awaits – The Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience. Today, I give you a glimpse into what that has to offer. Do keep in mind that the details of our VIP experience may differ from yours. We were given the private VIP Tour where they dedicate one tour guide to just our group; a VVIP Tour if you will.

Our private tour began with a commemorative photo backdrop where you can sit in the director's chair and pose with other movie props. Then we were ushered into a private lounge where light refreshments (coffee, tea, juice) and snacks (macaroons stamped with the letters VIP) were provided and happily enjoyed by our kids. Our guide also used the opportunity to introduce herself, speaking excellent English by the by. She gave us our elegant black and gold VIP lanyards and told us we could start the tour whenever we were ready.

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