One frequent query we’re listening to from readers planning journeys to Common Orlando is whether or not they need to purchase for Specific Move at Epic Universe? This submit weighs the professionals & cons, why line-skipping shall be advantageous, different splurges to Specific Move, and our personal inside ‘debate’ about whether or not to buy the dear add-on. (Up to date August 23, 2025.)
Whereas we’ve been getting this for some time, it’s been additional prompted by our latest article discussing Why You Ought to Skip Epic Universe, or somewhat, why you would possibly wish to wait to go to Epic Universe till this vacation season, winter or someday in 2026. That lays out a number of the explanation why some individuals ought to postpone a go to, however it definitely isn’t suggesting everybody waits out the problems (removed from it).
Two of the largest causes recognized mainly revolve round unpredictability. This comes into play with crowds, which principally have been manageable and are anticipated to stay that means all through many of the summer season season because of a mix of low attendance caps and comfortable demand. It additionally pertains to journey reliability and breakdowns, as a number of sights have had prolonged downtime every day at Epic Universe. These are interconnected points that additionally relate to Specific Move–this submit will sport out why that’s the case and the way it might influence you.
Earlier than we get to all that, let’s begin with the fundamentals. Specific Move permits visitors to skip the common standby line for precedence entry to pick out sights (many of the highest wait time sights). You merely go as much as the attraction, scan your go, and use your Specific Move entitlement. Specific Move is a very “dumb” (non-derogatory) line-skipping system, and by that I imply there’s nothing to order or problem with in an app.
Specific Move includes zero display screen time or expertise from a guest-facing perspective. It’s largely stress-free, extra like Lightning Lane Premier Move than it’s Lightning Lane Multi-Move at Walt Disney World. Aside from that, Specific Move is functionally much like the line-skipping techniques at Disney. Which is to say that it’s not a real “entrance of the road” go, however somewhat, a decreased wait or precedence entry go.
Wait occasions can range extensively with Specific Move, which shall be doubly true for Epic Universe. Typically, you’ll stroll proper onto a journey. Different occasions, you may wait 30+ minutes. That’s a degree we’ll underscore later–we’re getting forward of ourselves. The underside line, although, is that if you happen to’re conversant in Walt Disney World’s line-skipping, this is kind of the identical–however with the next worth and fewer friction than the mainstream choices.
To that time, common Specific Move costs high out at $329.99 for Epic Universe, with the beginning worth being $139.99. In perusing the calendar, the present common is round $250 per particular person for summer season. Costs might be decrease or larger than that, with extra distant dates–together with most of September via December 2025, minus vacation weeks and college breaks, costing below $200. At the least, for now.
One factor value noting is that Common makes use of dynamic pricing for Specific Move, that means that the costs can go up or down as dictated by demand. From what I recollect, costs have gone up significantly since we added Specific Move to our tickets. Our dates are now not accessible, so I’m not 100% positive of that, however it seems as if costs are a lot larger–by $100 per day, in some circumstances. Not an enormous shock for the opening summer season season given FOMO and pleasure, however value declaring that purchasing earlier is probably going higher than ready–at the very least till the hype dies down.
These costs are all for the single-use model of Specific Move. That’s the one line-skipping product accessible for Epic Universe; Limitless Specific Move just isn’t at present being offered, and doubtless received’t be for some time. No model of Specific Move for Epic Universe is included in resort stays (extra on all of this in the direction of the top).
Epic Universe options 11 rides and two main exhibits, plus all kinds of atmospheric leisure, play areas, and extra. Of these, listed here are the sights eligible for Specific Move at Epic Universe:
- Constellation Carousel
- Curse of the Werewolf
- Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity
- Fyre Drill
- Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry
- Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
- Le Cirque Arcanus
- Mario Kart: Bowser’s Problem
- Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
- Stardust Racers
- The Untrainable Dragon
- Yoshi’s Journey
The newest improvement is that each Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity at the moment are eligible for Specific Move at Epic Universe. The change has been made on attraction pages, together with the primary Specific Move web page. We additional confirmed in particular person at Helios Grand Resort that these two rides at the moment are eligible for Specific Move.
This leaves Dragon Racer’s Rally in The right way to Practice Your Dragon – Isle of Berk as the one attraction in Epic Universe to not provide Specific Move. (Fortuitously, the technique we suggest for Dragon Racer’s Rally is skipping it.)
We don’t anticipate Dragon Racer’s Rally to be added to Specific Move anytime quickly, if ever. It’s extremely low capability, there’s restricted queue house, and Specific Move would worsen already excessive standby wait occasions.
Beforehand, Battle on the Ministry and Mine-Cart Insanity have been excluded for comparable causes: low hourly throughput and unreliability. The most important distinction is that each of those have approximate a full mile of queue house.
Downtime has positively improved with Battle on the Ministry and its hourly capability is now pretty wholesome. Nonetheless not excellent, however ok. I’m undecided the identical might be mentioned about Mine-Cart Insanity, however maybe demand is dying down? (The journey is a disappointment; in all probability the largest “miss” in Epic Universe.)
Regardless, this can be a big win for visitors who buy Specific Move. Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity are the #1 and #3 wait occasions at Epic Universe. The previous is an absolute must-do and, despite the fact that I believe Mine-Cart Insanity disappoints, it doesn’t underwhelm to the purpose that it’s skippable like Dragon Racer’s Rally. It is best to nonetheless do it and kind your personal opinion.
Saving a mixed ~250 minutes on Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity is a large promoting level with Specific Move. And since each sights are nonetheless vulnerable to downtime (particularly Mine-Cart Insanity throughout storm season, when it may well additionally get hit with climate delays), that would really quantity to much more time saved.
In case you’re a Walt Disney World fan debating whether or not to buy Specific Move at Epic Universe, I’d suggest considering of the park like Disney’s Hollywood Studios–however with a pair extra rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. This isn’t an ideal comparability, however it’s the closest approximation and one which places you in the proper mindset to evaluating whether or not or to not purchase.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is probably the most disagreeable park at Walt Disney World throughout busy weeks because it has such a top-heavy journey roster and there’s an inadequate supporting lineup to assist soak up crowds. (See Disney’s Hollywood Studios: WDW’s Greatest Rides & Most Irritating Park from across the time Rise of the Resistance opened.) These points are exacerbated when a number of rides break down, ballooning wait occasions all over the place else.
It’s going to be an identical story at Epic Universe, however amplified. Epic Universe has had some nice days and actually tough ones up to now. We’ve solely skilled the great ones, fortunately, however have talked to pals who’ve been there for the unhealthy ones (and have noticed from afar by way of the Common Orlando app).
A number of headliners taking place has a cascading impact, inflicting congestion all over the place else, and spiking the wait occasions of the rides which are open. And this has occurred throughout days when attendance is closely capped. When rides come again on-line, the backlog of Specific Move means sky-high standby wait occasions. There have been situations of most sights having <30 minute waits, however one which returned from prolonged downtime posted triple-digit waits for the rest of the day in an effort to prioritize the backlog of Specific Move visitors.
This identical factor occurs with Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World, so that you’re in all probability conversant in it. In any case, for this reason it’s inconceivable to say how lengthy the Specific Move waits shall be at Epic Universe. In case you’re doing a journey that has simply returned from 4 hours of downtime, it might be a forty five minute wait by way of Specific Move, even with a 99:1 pull ratio, just by advantage of that backlog. However the visitors in standby could be ready 240 minutes!
Suffice to say, you’re not going to wish to be in Epic Universe the primary time there’s an operational meltdown with the park working at or nearer full capability. It’s going to be a nightmare. There shall be horror tales of visitors solely getting a few rides achieved all day lengthy, and getting dumped from a number of queues because of breakdowns.
This brings us to the primary purpose to purchase Specific Move at Epic Universe: insurance coverage.
Specific Move is mainly a hedge towards having a type of days. It’s not a assure, however it’s as shut as you’re going to get to 1 for these 10 sights. The rationale it’s not a assure, on the danger of stating the plain, is as a result of the journey nonetheless must be operational in an effort to redeem the Specific Move. And there have been some days when sights have damaged down in the previous few hours of the night and that was it–they have been achieved for the day. However that’s a problem that’s downstream of all this.
In case you solely have sooner or later to do Epic Universe, Specific Move is an efficient insurance coverage coverage towards a type of operational meltdowns. With solely sooner or later to spend within the park, Specific Move is a security internet that buys you not simply shorter wait occasions–however peace of thoughts.
Like the very best insurance coverage, hopefully you received’t want Specific Move.
That is to say that hopefully the day you go to shall be one of many nice operational days. Trip breakdowns shall be minimal and sights shall be working effectively, to the purpose that the majority wait occasions–besides the rides that exclude Specific Move, mockingly–shall be pretty low. You would possibly even be inclined to have purchaser’s regret, considering you “wasted” cash on Specific Move. I point out this as a result of it’ll undoubtedly occur for some planners who splurge on the service.
Simply keep in mind that it was unknowable upfront whether or not you’d have an operationally superior or terrible day. On stability, you might be significantly better off not having wanted that insurance coverage and feeling prefer it was a waste of cash.
There are a few alternate options to Specific Move at Epic Universe.
The primary of those are pretty self-evident to diehard Walt Disney World planners. Reap the benefits of Early Park Admission (don’t be discouraged by heavier than anticipated crowds throughout this), which is on the market in Tremendous Nintendo World, Darkish Universe, and Celestial Park.
We extremely suggest consulting our Early Park Admission at Epic Universe Technique Information: Beating Crowds in Tremendous Nintendo World along with this submit, as a result of rope drop is one potential different to Specific Move. In any other case, you’ll be able to keep late, wait out the group, and leap into high-priority strains on the finish of the night time. You in all probability know the drill.
The opposite different is doing 2 days at Epic Universe versus a single day with Specific Move. The associated fee is sort of definitely going to be decrease for purchasing a second 1-day ticket versus buying Specific Move. Heck, you would possibly even come out forward shopping for 2 further tickets versus sooner or later of Specific Move!
That is likewise an insurance coverage coverage. As soon as once more, it doesn’t assure day, however it will increase your odds of 1. The probabilities of two days of operational meltdowns are so much decrease than sooner or later. And perhaps you’ll luck into two nice days!
Since Specific Move is dearer than a second day in Epic Universe, that is an age previous time vs. cash dilemma. Which is extra pricey or precious to you: your time or cash? Clearly, that’s circumstantial, so I can’t provide you with a definitive reply.
I do plan on making the ‘argument’ for doing 2 days at Epic Universe very quickly, as I believe there’s a persuasive case to be made past insurance coverage; what I’ll say now could be that Epic Universe positively just isn’t a 2-day park within the conventional sense of the time period. I’d additionally add that doubling your makes an attempt at EPA and VL is savvy.
I can share what we’ve achieved and are doing, as we’ve been confronted with this dilemma twice already, making two totally different selections.
For my solo visits now and sooner or later, I’ve opted towards buying Specific Move and as a substitute doing extra days. Past these being “analysis journeys” that profit extra days and being ‘compelled’ to make use of standby strains, I’d personally desire extra time in Epic Universe from an expertise enjoyment perspective. I can’t get sufficient of the park and can at all times select extra days versus effectivity. If I can’t expertise one thing, oh nicely, I’ll be again.
To date, my method has been vindicated. I’ve had nothing however nice days in Epic Universe, and completed considerably extra throughout a number of days than I might’ve throughout sooner or later with Specific Move. Not simply by a slim margin, however by orders of magnitude. With the advantage of hindsight, it was the proper name. Nevertheless it was of venture.
For our first household journey, including on days was not attainable because of Common’s trip bundle and ticketing insurance policies. So we added Specific Move. Actually, even when the bundle would’ve allowed us to do a number of days in Epic Universe, we in all probability wouldn’t have chosen that possibility. The park has little or no to supply our toddler, so effectivity is the secret.
Furthermore, I’m undecided when Sarah may have an opportunity to revisit Epic Universe, making the insurance coverage extra precious. Realistically, there’s an opportunity she received’t be again till our daughter is of a extra acceptable age, or we’ve a winter go to with further days to burn. (Even then, if it’s a selection between Epic Universe or “extra Disney,” I’m about 95% assured Sarah will select the latter.)
A mix of Single Rider and Little one Swap would’ve sufficed, however taking all the things into consideration, a single day ticket with line-skipping was the simple reply for us. There are simply too many operational wildcards with Epic Universe, and that’s robust for folks with younger youngsters.
I might hazard a guess that most individuals studying this are extra aligned with our circumstances as a household versus mine as a solo blogger doing analysis. Regardless, it comes right down to your danger tolerance and the place you come down within the time vs. cash stability.
It’s additionally value emphasizing that there’s one other low-cost possibility: most rides at Epic Universe provide Single Rider strains. And never solely that, however with the park skewing in the direction of vacationers throughout its opening season(s) because of an absence of native Annual Passholders, these Single Rider strains are the last word intersection of time and price effectivity.
That’s hopefully sufficient to weigh and decide whether or not to buy Specific Move at Epic Universe. Nonetheless, I additionally wished to briefly contact on the accommodations, as that is at all times a scorching matter relating to Common Orlando and Specific Move…
Relating to each the paid and resort variations of Specific Move, there are a few issues to notice. First, Common Helios Grand Resort doesn’t provide Limitless Specific Move. This implies visitors staying at Helios Grand solely have entry to Early Park Admission, not line skipping at any of the three theme parks.
Second, Epic Universe doesn’t provide Limitless Specific Move, interval. You can not buy it and it’s not accessible by way of stays at any of the Premier Accommodations. Whereas we ultimately anticipate Epic Universe to promote Limitless Specific Move, that day in all probability received’t come till 2026 or later.
We by no means anticipate Epic Universe to supply “free” Limitless Specific Move with resort stays. I’ve seen some feedback from followers suggesting they’ll wait to do Epic Universe till that’s accessible. During which case, they’ll by no means go to.
The rationale for each this and Helios Grand not providing Limitless Specific Move is contractual. The present Limitless Specific Move resort perk is a part of a deal Common Orlando inked with Loews to entice them to be the hotelier on the resort advanced. That deal doesn’t prolong to future parks or resorts (e.g. Epic Universe and Helios Grand), and Loews now not has the leverage to extract such a dedication out of Common Orlando.
Outdoors of Helios Grand, Limitless Specific Move is on the market on the Common Orlando’s top-tier Premier Accommodations.
Friends who keep at Royal Pacific, Laborious Rock Resort, and Portofino Bay all obtain Limitless Specific Move included with their keep at no extra cost (together with check-in and checkout days).
We hesitate to name Limitless Specific Move that comes with resort stays “free” because it’s arguably priced into the nightly price. Nonetheless, we’ve had some stays that actually price lower than Specific Move would’ve when paying out of pocket, so maybe free is apt!
As a common matter, all three of those accommodations are good and on par with Walt Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts. In case your funds permits for it, we’d suggest contemplating considered one of Common’s Premier Accommodations in order for you the Limitless Specific Move perk or location close to the legacy parks or a cool luxury-caliber themed resort. In case you’d be staying at a pleasant resort anyway, this trio is worthy of your consideration.
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Nonetheless, if the query is whether or not it is best to splurge on considered one of these accommodations or paid Specific Move at Epic Universe, I’m selecting the latter, unquestionably. There are a number of causes for this…
First, charges for these accommodations have spiked significantly for the rest of this yr, to the purpose that they’re troublesome for me to justify.
Second, I believe that Islands of Journey and Common Studios are going to see decrease crowds as Epic Universe absorbs all of the oxygen within the room. These parks are extra of identified portions, so all the above factors about insurance coverage are irrelevant. If crowds are decrease on the older gates this summer season, Specific Move merely received’t be as precious at them.
Lastly, I’d somewhat be nearer to Epic Universe, which implies staying on the brand new campus. That final level means staying at Common Helios Grand Resort if you happen to’re splurging or have a much bigger funds, and Stella Nova or Terra Luna Resort if you happen to’re in search of a cheap possibility.
If you need skilled professionals to guide considered one of these accommodations for you or to assist decide which Common Orlando/Epic Universe trip packages will work greatest for your loved ones, we suggest requesting a free quote from Be Our Visitor Holidays, a no-fee Common Most popular Journey Company.
Hopefully this has given you a lot to ponder in an effort to make at the very least a semi-informed resolution about whether or not to purchase Specific Move at Epic Universe. For no matter it’s value, many of the identical underlying reasoning right here additionally applies to VIP Excursions. These can be found as a VIP public group or a VIP personal tour and run for 4 hours for one park. Costs begin at $299 per particular person plus tax, which makes the VIP Excursions a non-starter for us. However in order for you excessive insurance coverage and mitigating danger additional, that’s your greatest (and solely) wager.
Want journey planning ideas and complete recommendation in your go to to Central Florida? Make sure that to learn our Common Orlando Planning Information for all the things about Islands of Journey and Common Studios Florida. Additionally try our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Information for all the things about these parks, resorts, eating places, and a lot extra.
YOUR THOUGHTS
Will you be shopping for Specific Move at Epic Universe or sticking to standby? If confronted with the time vs. cash dilemma, would you select 2-3 days at Epic Universe by way of common strains or 1-day with Specific Move? Another splurge you’d desire? Agree or disagree with my evaluation on the worth of Specific Move at Epic Universe as insurance coverage? Any questions? We love listening to from readers, so please share some other ideas or questions you may have within the feedback under!
One frequent query we’re listening to from readers planning journeys to Common Orlando is whether or not they need to purchase for Specific Move at Epic Universe? This submit weighs the professionals & cons, why line-skipping shall be advantageous, different splurges to Specific Move, and our personal inside ‘debate’ about whether or not to buy the dear add-on. (Up to date August 23, 2025.)
Whereas we’ve been getting this for some time, it’s been additional prompted by our latest article discussing Why You Ought to Skip Epic Universe, or somewhat, why you would possibly wish to wait to go to Epic Universe till this vacation season, winter or someday in 2026. That lays out a number of the explanation why some individuals ought to postpone a go to, however it definitely isn’t suggesting everybody waits out the problems (removed from it).
Two of the largest causes recognized mainly revolve round unpredictability. This comes into play with crowds, which principally have been manageable and are anticipated to stay that means all through many of the summer season season because of a mix of low attendance caps and comfortable demand. It additionally pertains to journey reliability and breakdowns, as a number of sights have had prolonged downtime every day at Epic Universe. These are interconnected points that additionally relate to Specific Move–this submit will sport out why that’s the case and the way it might influence you.
Earlier than we get to all that, let’s begin with the fundamentals. Specific Move permits visitors to skip the common standby line for precedence entry to pick out sights (many of the highest wait time sights). You merely go as much as the attraction, scan your go, and use your Specific Move entitlement. Specific Move is a very “dumb” (non-derogatory) line-skipping system, and by that I imply there’s nothing to order or problem with in an app.
Specific Move includes zero display screen time or expertise from a guest-facing perspective. It’s largely stress-free, extra like Lightning Lane Premier Move than it’s Lightning Lane Multi-Move at Walt Disney World. Aside from that, Specific Move is functionally much like the line-skipping techniques at Disney. Which is to say that it’s not a real “entrance of the road” go, however somewhat, a decreased wait or precedence entry go.
Wait occasions can range extensively with Specific Move, which shall be doubly true for Epic Universe. Typically, you’ll stroll proper onto a journey. Different occasions, you may wait 30+ minutes. That’s a degree we’ll underscore later–we’re getting forward of ourselves. The underside line, although, is that if you happen to’re conversant in Walt Disney World’s line-skipping, this is kind of the identical–however with the next worth and fewer friction than the mainstream choices.
To that time, common Specific Move costs high out at $329.99 for Epic Universe, with the beginning worth being $139.99. In perusing the calendar, the present common is round $250 per particular person for summer season. Costs might be decrease or larger than that, with extra distant dates–together with most of September via December 2025, minus vacation weeks and college breaks, costing below $200. At the least, for now.
One factor value noting is that Common makes use of dynamic pricing for Specific Move, that means that the costs can go up or down as dictated by demand. From what I recollect, costs have gone up significantly since we added Specific Move to our tickets. Our dates are now not accessible, so I’m not 100% positive of that, however it seems as if costs are a lot larger–by $100 per day, in some circumstances. Not an enormous shock for the opening summer season season given FOMO and pleasure, however value declaring that purchasing earlier is probably going higher than ready–at the very least till the hype dies down.
These costs are all for the single-use model of Specific Move. That’s the one line-skipping product accessible for Epic Universe; Limitless Specific Move just isn’t at present being offered, and doubtless received’t be for some time. No model of Specific Move for Epic Universe is included in resort stays (extra on all of this in the direction of the top).
Epic Universe options 11 rides and two main exhibits, plus all kinds of atmospheric leisure, play areas, and extra. Of these, listed here are the sights eligible for Specific Move at Epic Universe:
- Constellation Carousel
- Curse of the Werewolf
- Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity
- Fyre Drill
- Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry
- Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
- Le Cirque Arcanus
- Mario Kart: Bowser’s Problem
- Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
- Stardust Racers
- The Untrainable Dragon
- Yoshi’s Journey
The newest improvement is that each Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity at the moment are eligible for Specific Move at Epic Universe. The change has been made on attraction pages, together with the primary Specific Move web page. We additional confirmed in particular person at Helios Grand Resort that these two rides at the moment are eligible for Specific Move.
This leaves Dragon Racer’s Rally in The right way to Practice Your Dragon – Isle of Berk as the one attraction in Epic Universe to not provide Specific Move. (Fortuitously, the technique we suggest for Dragon Racer’s Rally is skipping it.)
We don’t anticipate Dragon Racer’s Rally to be added to Specific Move anytime quickly, if ever. It’s extremely low capability, there’s restricted queue house, and Specific Move would worsen already excessive standby wait occasions.
Beforehand, Battle on the Ministry and Mine-Cart Insanity have been excluded for comparable causes: low hourly throughput and unreliability. The most important distinction is that each of those have approximate a full mile of queue house.
Downtime has positively improved with Battle on the Ministry and its hourly capability is now pretty wholesome. Nonetheless not excellent, however ok. I’m undecided the identical might be mentioned about Mine-Cart Insanity, however maybe demand is dying down? (The journey is a disappointment; in all probability the largest “miss” in Epic Universe.)
Regardless, this can be a big win for visitors who buy Specific Move. Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity are the #1 and #3 wait occasions at Epic Universe. The previous is an absolute must-do and, despite the fact that I believe Mine-Cart Insanity disappoints, it doesn’t underwhelm to the purpose that it’s skippable like Dragon Racer’s Rally. It is best to nonetheless do it and kind your personal opinion.
Saving a mixed ~250 minutes on Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity is a large promoting level with Specific Move. And since each sights are nonetheless vulnerable to downtime (particularly Mine-Cart Insanity throughout storm season, when it may well additionally get hit with climate delays), that would really quantity to much more time saved.
In case you’re a Walt Disney World fan debating whether or not to buy Specific Move at Epic Universe, I’d suggest considering of the park like Disney’s Hollywood Studios–however with a pair extra rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. This isn’t an ideal comparability, however it’s the closest approximation and one which places you in the proper mindset to evaluating whether or not or to not purchase.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is probably the most disagreeable park at Walt Disney World throughout busy weeks because it has such a top-heavy journey roster and there’s an inadequate supporting lineup to assist soak up crowds. (See Disney’s Hollywood Studios: WDW’s Greatest Rides & Most Irritating Park from across the time Rise of the Resistance opened.) These points are exacerbated when a number of rides break down, ballooning wait occasions all over the place else.
It’s going to be an identical story at Epic Universe, however amplified. Epic Universe has had some nice days and actually tough ones up to now. We’ve solely skilled the great ones, fortunately, however have talked to pals who’ve been there for the unhealthy ones (and have noticed from afar by way of the Common Orlando app).
A number of headliners taking place has a cascading impact, inflicting congestion all over the place else, and spiking the wait occasions of the rides which are open. And this has occurred throughout days when attendance is closely capped. When rides come again on-line, the backlog of Specific Move means sky-high standby wait occasions. There have been situations of most sights having <30 minute waits, however one which returned from prolonged downtime posted triple-digit waits for the rest of the day in an effort to prioritize the backlog of Specific Move visitors.
This identical factor occurs with Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World, so that you’re in all probability conversant in it. In any case, for this reason it’s inconceivable to say how lengthy the Specific Move waits shall be at Epic Universe. In case you’re doing a journey that has simply returned from 4 hours of downtime, it might be a forty five minute wait by way of Specific Move, even with a 99:1 pull ratio, just by advantage of that backlog. However the visitors in standby could be ready 240 minutes!
Suffice to say, you’re not going to wish to be in Epic Universe the primary time there’s an operational meltdown with the park working at or nearer full capability. It’s going to be a nightmare. There shall be horror tales of visitors solely getting a few rides achieved all day lengthy, and getting dumped from a number of queues because of breakdowns.
This brings us to the primary purpose to purchase Specific Move at Epic Universe: insurance coverage.
Specific Move is mainly a hedge towards having a type of days. It’s not a assure, however it’s as shut as you’re going to get to 1 for these 10 sights. The rationale it’s not a assure, on the danger of stating the plain, is as a result of the journey nonetheless must be operational in an effort to redeem the Specific Move. And there have been some days when sights have damaged down in the previous few hours of the night and that was it–they have been achieved for the day. However that’s a problem that’s downstream of all this.
In case you solely have sooner or later to do Epic Universe, Specific Move is an efficient insurance coverage coverage towards a type of operational meltdowns. With solely sooner or later to spend within the park, Specific Move is a security internet that buys you not simply shorter wait occasions–however peace of thoughts.
Like the very best insurance coverage, hopefully you received’t want Specific Move.
That is to say that hopefully the day you go to shall be one of many nice operational days. Trip breakdowns shall be minimal and sights shall be working effectively, to the purpose that the majority wait occasions–besides the rides that exclude Specific Move, mockingly–shall be pretty low. You would possibly even be inclined to have purchaser’s regret, considering you “wasted” cash on Specific Move. I point out this as a result of it’ll undoubtedly occur for some planners who splurge on the service.
Simply keep in mind that it was unknowable upfront whether or not you’d have an operationally superior or terrible day. On stability, you might be significantly better off not having wanted that insurance coverage and feeling prefer it was a waste of cash.
There are a few alternate options to Specific Move at Epic Universe.
The primary of those are pretty self-evident to diehard Walt Disney World planners. Reap the benefits of Early Park Admission (don’t be discouraged by heavier than anticipated crowds throughout this), which is on the market in Tremendous Nintendo World, Darkish Universe, and Celestial Park.
We extremely suggest consulting our Early Park Admission at Epic Universe Technique Information: Beating Crowds in Tremendous Nintendo World along with this submit, as a result of rope drop is one potential different to Specific Move. In any other case, you’ll be able to keep late, wait out the group, and leap into high-priority strains on the finish of the night time. You in all probability know the drill.
The opposite different is doing 2 days at Epic Universe versus a single day with Specific Move. The associated fee is sort of definitely going to be decrease for purchasing a second 1-day ticket versus buying Specific Move. Heck, you would possibly even come out forward shopping for 2 further tickets versus sooner or later of Specific Move!
That is likewise an insurance coverage coverage. As soon as once more, it doesn’t assure day, however it will increase your odds of 1. The probabilities of two days of operational meltdowns are so much decrease than sooner or later. And perhaps you’ll luck into two nice days!
Since Specific Move is dearer than a second day in Epic Universe, that is an age previous time vs. cash dilemma. Which is extra pricey or precious to you: your time or cash? Clearly, that’s circumstantial, so I can’t provide you with a definitive reply.
I do plan on making the ‘argument’ for doing 2 days at Epic Universe very quickly, as I believe there’s a persuasive case to be made past insurance coverage; what I’ll say now could be that Epic Universe positively just isn’t a 2-day park within the conventional sense of the time period. I’d additionally add that doubling your makes an attempt at EPA and VL is savvy.
I can share what we’ve achieved and are doing, as we’ve been confronted with this dilemma twice already, making two totally different selections.
For my solo visits now and sooner or later, I’ve opted towards buying Specific Move and as a substitute doing extra days. Past these being “analysis journeys” that profit extra days and being ‘compelled’ to make use of standby strains, I’d personally desire extra time in Epic Universe from an expertise enjoyment perspective. I can’t get sufficient of the park and can at all times select extra days versus effectivity. If I can’t expertise one thing, oh nicely, I’ll be again.
To date, my method has been vindicated. I’ve had nothing however nice days in Epic Universe, and completed considerably extra throughout a number of days than I might’ve throughout sooner or later with Specific Move. Not simply by a slim margin, however by orders of magnitude. With the advantage of hindsight, it was the proper name. Nevertheless it was of venture.
For our first household journey, including on days was not attainable because of Common’s trip bundle and ticketing insurance policies. So we added Specific Move. Actually, even when the bundle would’ve allowed us to do a number of days in Epic Universe, we in all probability wouldn’t have chosen that possibility. The park has little or no to supply our toddler, so effectivity is the secret.
Furthermore, I’m undecided when Sarah may have an opportunity to revisit Epic Universe, making the insurance coverage extra precious. Realistically, there’s an opportunity she received’t be again till our daughter is of a extra acceptable age, or we’ve a winter go to with further days to burn. (Even then, if it’s a selection between Epic Universe or “extra Disney,” I’m about 95% assured Sarah will select the latter.)
A mix of Single Rider and Little one Swap would’ve sufficed, however taking all the things into consideration, a single day ticket with line-skipping was the simple reply for us. There are simply too many operational wildcards with Epic Universe, and that’s robust for folks with younger youngsters.
I might hazard a guess that most individuals studying this are extra aligned with our circumstances as a household versus mine as a solo blogger doing analysis. Regardless, it comes right down to your danger tolerance and the place you come down within the time vs. cash stability.
It’s additionally value emphasizing that there’s one other low-cost possibility: most rides at Epic Universe provide Single Rider strains. And never solely that, however with the park skewing in the direction of vacationers throughout its opening season(s) because of an absence of native Annual Passholders, these Single Rider strains are the last word intersection of time and price effectivity.
That’s hopefully sufficient to weigh and decide whether or not to buy Specific Move at Epic Universe. Nonetheless, I additionally wished to briefly contact on the accommodations, as that is at all times a scorching matter relating to Common Orlando and Specific Move…
Relating to each the paid and resort variations of Specific Move, there are a few issues to notice. First, Common Helios Grand Resort doesn’t provide Limitless Specific Move. This implies visitors staying at Helios Grand solely have entry to Early Park Admission, not line skipping at any of the three theme parks.
Second, Epic Universe doesn’t provide Limitless Specific Move, interval. You can not buy it and it’s not accessible by way of stays at any of the Premier Accommodations. Whereas we ultimately anticipate Epic Universe to promote Limitless Specific Move, that day in all probability received’t come till 2026 or later.
We by no means anticipate Epic Universe to supply “free” Limitless Specific Move with resort stays. I’ve seen some feedback from followers suggesting they’ll wait to do Epic Universe till that’s accessible. During which case, they’ll by no means go to.
The rationale for each this and Helios Grand not providing Limitless Specific Move is contractual. The present Limitless Specific Move resort perk is a part of a deal Common Orlando inked with Loews to entice them to be the hotelier on the resort advanced. That deal doesn’t prolong to future parks or resorts (e.g. Epic Universe and Helios Grand), and Loews now not has the leverage to extract such a dedication out of Common Orlando.
Outdoors of Helios Grand, Limitless Specific Move is on the market on the Common Orlando’s top-tier Premier Accommodations.
Friends who keep at Royal Pacific, Laborious Rock Resort, and Portofino Bay all obtain Limitless Specific Move included with their keep at no extra cost (together with check-in and checkout days).
We hesitate to name Limitless Specific Move that comes with resort stays “free” because it’s arguably priced into the nightly price. Nonetheless, we’ve had some stays that actually price lower than Specific Move would’ve when paying out of pocket, so maybe free is apt!
As a common matter, all three of those accommodations are good and on par with Walt Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts. In case your funds permits for it, we’d suggest contemplating considered one of Common’s Premier Accommodations in order for you the Limitless Specific Move perk or location close to the legacy parks or a cool luxury-caliber themed resort. In case you’d be staying at a pleasant resort anyway, this trio is worthy of your consideration.
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Nonetheless, if the query is whether or not it is best to splurge on considered one of these accommodations or paid Specific Move at Epic Universe, I’m selecting the latter, unquestionably. There are a number of causes for this…
First, charges for these accommodations have spiked significantly for the rest of this yr, to the purpose that they’re troublesome for me to justify.
Second, I believe that Islands of Journey and Common Studios are going to see decrease crowds as Epic Universe absorbs all of the oxygen within the room. These parks are extra of identified portions, so all the above factors about insurance coverage are irrelevant. If crowds are decrease on the older gates this summer season, Specific Move merely received’t be as precious at them.
Lastly, I’d somewhat be nearer to Epic Universe, which implies staying on the brand new campus. That final level means staying at Common Helios Grand Resort if you happen to’re splurging or have a much bigger funds, and Stella Nova or Terra Luna Resort if you happen to’re in search of a cheap possibility.
If you need skilled professionals to guide considered one of these accommodations for you or to assist decide which Common Orlando/Epic Universe trip packages will work greatest for your loved ones, we suggest requesting a free quote from Be Our Visitor Holidays, a no-fee Common Most popular Journey Company.
Hopefully this has given you a lot to ponder in an effort to make at the very least a semi-informed resolution about whether or not to purchase Specific Move at Epic Universe. For no matter it’s value, many of the identical underlying reasoning right here additionally applies to VIP Excursions. These can be found as a VIP public group or a VIP personal tour and run for 4 hours for one park. Costs begin at $299 per particular person plus tax, which makes the VIP Excursions a non-starter for us. However in order for you excessive insurance coverage and mitigating danger additional, that’s your greatest (and solely) wager.
Want journey planning ideas and complete recommendation in your go to to Central Florida? Make sure that to learn our Common Orlando Planning Information for all the things about Islands of Journey and Common Studios Florida. Additionally try our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Information for all the things about these parks, resorts, eating places, and a lot extra.
YOUR THOUGHTS
Will you be shopping for Specific Move at Epic Universe or sticking to standby? If confronted with the time vs. cash dilemma, would you select 2-3 days at Epic Universe by way of common strains or 1-day with Specific Move? Another splurge you’d desire? Agree or disagree with my evaluation on the worth of Specific Move at Epic Universe as insurance coverage? Any questions? We love listening to from readers, so please share some other ideas or questions you may have within the feedback under!
One frequent query we’re listening to from readers planning journeys to Common Orlando is whether or not they need to purchase for Specific Move at Epic Universe? This submit weighs the professionals & cons, why line-skipping shall be advantageous, different splurges to Specific Move, and our personal inside ‘debate’ about whether or not to buy the dear add-on. (Up to date August 23, 2025.)
Whereas we’ve been getting this for some time, it’s been additional prompted by our latest article discussing Why You Ought to Skip Epic Universe, or somewhat, why you would possibly wish to wait to go to Epic Universe till this vacation season, winter or someday in 2026. That lays out a number of the explanation why some individuals ought to postpone a go to, however it definitely isn’t suggesting everybody waits out the problems (removed from it).
Two of the largest causes recognized mainly revolve round unpredictability. This comes into play with crowds, which principally have been manageable and are anticipated to stay that means all through many of the summer season season because of a mix of low attendance caps and comfortable demand. It additionally pertains to journey reliability and breakdowns, as a number of sights have had prolonged downtime every day at Epic Universe. These are interconnected points that additionally relate to Specific Move–this submit will sport out why that’s the case and the way it might influence you.
Earlier than we get to all that, let’s begin with the fundamentals. Specific Move permits visitors to skip the common standby line for precedence entry to pick out sights (many of the highest wait time sights). You merely go as much as the attraction, scan your go, and use your Specific Move entitlement. Specific Move is a very “dumb” (non-derogatory) line-skipping system, and by that I imply there’s nothing to order or problem with in an app.
Specific Move includes zero display screen time or expertise from a guest-facing perspective. It’s largely stress-free, extra like Lightning Lane Premier Move than it’s Lightning Lane Multi-Move at Walt Disney World. Aside from that, Specific Move is functionally much like the line-skipping techniques at Disney. Which is to say that it’s not a real “entrance of the road” go, however somewhat, a decreased wait or precedence entry go.
Wait occasions can range extensively with Specific Move, which shall be doubly true for Epic Universe. Typically, you’ll stroll proper onto a journey. Different occasions, you may wait 30+ minutes. That’s a degree we’ll underscore later–we’re getting forward of ourselves. The underside line, although, is that if you happen to’re conversant in Walt Disney World’s line-skipping, this is kind of the identical–however with the next worth and fewer friction than the mainstream choices.
To that time, common Specific Move costs high out at $329.99 for Epic Universe, with the beginning worth being $139.99. In perusing the calendar, the present common is round $250 per particular person for summer season. Costs might be decrease or larger than that, with extra distant dates–together with most of September via December 2025, minus vacation weeks and college breaks, costing below $200. At the least, for now.
One factor value noting is that Common makes use of dynamic pricing for Specific Move, that means that the costs can go up or down as dictated by demand. From what I recollect, costs have gone up significantly since we added Specific Move to our tickets. Our dates are now not accessible, so I’m not 100% positive of that, however it seems as if costs are a lot larger–by $100 per day, in some circumstances. Not an enormous shock for the opening summer season season given FOMO and pleasure, however value declaring that purchasing earlier is probably going higher than ready–at the very least till the hype dies down.
These costs are all for the single-use model of Specific Move. That’s the one line-skipping product accessible for Epic Universe; Limitless Specific Move just isn’t at present being offered, and doubtless received’t be for some time. No model of Specific Move for Epic Universe is included in resort stays (extra on all of this in the direction of the top).
Epic Universe options 11 rides and two main exhibits, plus all kinds of atmospheric leisure, play areas, and extra. Of these, listed here are the sights eligible for Specific Move at Epic Universe:
- Constellation Carousel
- Curse of the Werewolf
- Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity
- Fyre Drill
- Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry
- Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
- Le Cirque Arcanus
- Mario Kart: Bowser’s Problem
- Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
- Stardust Racers
- The Untrainable Dragon
- Yoshi’s Journey
The newest improvement is that each Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity at the moment are eligible for Specific Move at Epic Universe. The change has been made on attraction pages, together with the primary Specific Move web page. We additional confirmed in particular person at Helios Grand Resort that these two rides at the moment are eligible for Specific Move.
This leaves Dragon Racer’s Rally in The right way to Practice Your Dragon – Isle of Berk as the one attraction in Epic Universe to not provide Specific Move. (Fortuitously, the technique we suggest for Dragon Racer’s Rally is skipping it.)
We don’t anticipate Dragon Racer’s Rally to be added to Specific Move anytime quickly, if ever. It’s extremely low capability, there’s restricted queue house, and Specific Move would worsen already excessive standby wait occasions.
Beforehand, Battle on the Ministry and Mine-Cart Insanity have been excluded for comparable causes: low hourly throughput and unreliability. The most important distinction is that each of those have approximate a full mile of queue house.
Downtime has positively improved with Battle on the Ministry and its hourly capability is now pretty wholesome. Nonetheless not excellent, however ok. I’m undecided the identical might be mentioned about Mine-Cart Insanity, however maybe demand is dying down? (The journey is a disappointment; in all probability the largest “miss” in Epic Universe.)
Regardless, this can be a big win for visitors who buy Specific Move. Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity are the #1 and #3 wait occasions at Epic Universe. The previous is an absolute must-do and, despite the fact that I believe Mine-Cart Insanity disappoints, it doesn’t underwhelm to the purpose that it’s skippable like Dragon Racer’s Rally. It is best to nonetheless do it and kind your personal opinion.
Saving a mixed ~250 minutes on Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity is a large promoting level with Specific Move. And since each sights are nonetheless vulnerable to downtime (particularly Mine-Cart Insanity throughout storm season, when it may well additionally get hit with climate delays), that would really quantity to much more time saved.
In case you’re a Walt Disney World fan debating whether or not to buy Specific Move at Epic Universe, I’d suggest considering of the park like Disney’s Hollywood Studios–however with a pair extra rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. This isn’t an ideal comparability, however it’s the closest approximation and one which places you in the proper mindset to evaluating whether or not or to not purchase.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is probably the most disagreeable park at Walt Disney World throughout busy weeks because it has such a top-heavy journey roster and there’s an inadequate supporting lineup to assist soak up crowds. (See Disney’s Hollywood Studios: WDW’s Greatest Rides & Most Irritating Park from across the time Rise of the Resistance opened.) These points are exacerbated when a number of rides break down, ballooning wait occasions all over the place else.
It’s going to be an identical story at Epic Universe, however amplified. Epic Universe has had some nice days and actually tough ones up to now. We’ve solely skilled the great ones, fortunately, however have talked to pals who’ve been there for the unhealthy ones (and have noticed from afar by way of the Common Orlando app).
A number of headliners taking place has a cascading impact, inflicting congestion all over the place else, and spiking the wait occasions of the rides which are open. And this has occurred throughout days when attendance is closely capped. When rides come again on-line, the backlog of Specific Move means sky-high standby wait occasions. There have been situations of most sights having <30 minute waits, however one which returned from prolonged downtime posted triple-digit waits for the rest of the day in an effort to prioritize the backlog of Specific Move visitors.
This identical factor occurs with Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World, so that you’re in all probability conversant in it. In any case, for this reason it’s inconceivable to say how lengthy the Specific Move waits shall be at Epic Universe. In case you’re doing a journey that has simply returned from 4 hours of downtime, it might be a forty five minute wait by way of Specific Move, even with a 99:1 pull ratio, just by advantage of that backlog. However the visitors in standby could be ready 240 minutes!
Suffice to say, you’re not going to wish to be in Epic Universe the primary time there’s an operational meltdown with the park working at or nearer full capability. It’s going to be a nightmare. There shall be horror tales of visitors solely getting a few rides achieved all day lengthy, and getting dumped from a number of queues because of breakdowns.
This brings us to the primary purpose to purchase Specific Move at Epic Universe: insurance coverage.
Specific Move is mainly a hedge towards having a type of days. It’s not a assure, however it’s as shut as you’re going to get to 1 for these 10 sights. The rationale it’s not a assure, on the danger of stating the plain, is as a result of the journey nonetheless must be operational in an effort to redeem the Specific Move. And there have been some days when sights have damaged down in the previous few hours of the night and that was it–they have been achieved for the day. However that’s a problem that’s downstream of all this.
In case you solely have sooner or later to do Epic Universe, Specific Move is an efficient insurance coverage coverage towards a type of operational meltdowns. With solely sooner or later to spend within the park, Specific Move is a security internet that buys you not simply shorter wait occasions–however peace of thoughts.
Like the very best insurance coverage, hopefully you received’t want Specific Move.
That is to say that hopefully the day you go to shall be one of many nice operational days. Trip breakdowns shall be minimal and sights shall be working effectively, to the purpose that the majority wait occasions–besides the rides that exclude Specific Move, mockingly–shall be pretty low. You would possibly even be inclined to have purchaser’s regret, considering you “wasted” cash on Specific Move. I point out this as a result of it’ll undoubtedly occur for some planners who splurge on the service.
Simply keep in mind that it was unknowable upfront whether or not you’d have an operationally superior or terrible day. On stability, you might be significantly better off not having wanted that insurance coverage and feeling prefer it was a waste of cash.
There are a few alternate options to Specific Move at Epic Universe.
The primary of those are pretty self-evident to diehard Walt Disney World planners. Reap the benefits of Early Park Admission (don’t be discouraged by heavier than anticipated crowds throughout this), which is on the market in Tremendous Nintendo World, Darkish Universe, and Celestial Park.
We extremely suggest consulting our Early Park Admission at Epic Universe Technique Information: Beating Crowds in Tremendous Nintendo World along with this submit, as a result of rope drop is one potential different to Specific Move. In any other case, you’ll be able to keep late, wait out the group, and leap into high-priority strains on the finish of the night time. You in all probability know the drill.
The opposite different is doing 2 days at Epic Universe versus a single day with Specific Move. The associated fee is sort of definitely going to be decrease for purchasing a second 1-day ticket versus buying Specific Move. Heck, you would possibly even come out forward shopping for 2 further tickets versus sooner or later of Specific Move!
That is likewise an insurance coverage coverage. As soon as once more, it doesn’t assure day, however it will increase your odds of 1. The probabilities of two days of operational meltdowns are so much decrease than sooner or later. And perhaps you’ll luck into two nice days!
Since Specific Move is dearer than a second day in Epic Universe, that is an age previous time vs. cash dilemma. Which is extra pricey or precious to you: your time or cash? Clearly, that’s circumstantial, so I can’t provide you with a definitive reply.
I do plan on making the ‘argument’ for doing 2 days at Epic Universe very quickly, as I believe there’s a persuasive case to be made past insurance coverage; what I’ll say now could be that Epic Universe positively just isn’t a 2-day park within the conventional sense of the time period. I’d additionally add that doubling your makes an attempt at EPA and VL is savvy.
I can share what we’ve achieved and are doing, as we’ve been confronted with this dilemma twice already, making two totally different selections.
For my solo visits now and sooner or later, I’ve opted towards buying Specific Move and as a substitute doing extra days. Past these being “analysis journeys” that profit extra days and being ‘compelled’ to make use of standby strains, I’d personally desire extra time in Epic Universe from an expertise enjoyment perspective. I can’t get sufficient of the park and can at all times select extra days versus effectivity. If I can’t expertise one thing, oh nicely, I’ll be again.
To date, my method has been vindicated. I’ve had nothing however nice days in Epic Universe, and completed considerably extra throughout a number of days than I might’ve throughout sooner or later with Specific Move. Not simply by a slim margin, however by orders of magnitude. With the advantage of hindsight, it was the proper name. Nevertheless it was of venture.
For our first household journey, including on days was not attainable because of Common’s trip bundle and ticketing insurance policies. So we added Specific Move. Actually, even when the bundle would’ve allowed us to do a number of days in Epic Universe, we in all probability wouldn’t have chosen that possibility. The park has little or no to supply our toddler, so effectivity is the secret.
Furthermore, I’m undecided when Sarah may have an opportunity to revisit Epic Universe, making the insurance coverage extra precious. Realistically, there’s an opportunity she received’t be again till our daughter is of a extra acceptable age, or we’ve a winter go to with further days to burn. (Even then, if it’s a selection between Epic Universe or “extra Disney,” I’m about 95% assured Sarah will select the latter.)
A mix of Single Rider and Little one Swap would’ve sufficed, however taking all the things into consideration, a single day ticket with line-skipping was the simple reply for us. There are simply too many operational wildcards with Epic Universe, and that’s robust for folks with younger youngsters.
I might hazard a guess that most individuals studying this are extra aligned with our circumstances as a household versus mine as a solo blogger doing analysis. Regardless, it comes right down to your danger tolerance and the place you come down within the time vs. cash stability.
It’s additionally value emphasizing that there’s one other low-cost possibility: most rides at Epic Universe provide Single Rider strains. And never solely that, however with the park skewing in the direction of vacationers throughout its opening season(s) because of an absence of native Annual Passholders, these Single Rider strains are the last word intersection of time and price effectivity.
That’s hopefully sufficient to weigh and decide whether or not to buy Specific Move at Epic Universe. Nonetheless, I additionally wished to briefly contact on the accommodations, as that is at all times a scorching matter relating to Common Orlando and Specific Move…
Relating to each the paid and resort variations of Specific Move, there are a few issues to notice. First, Common Helios Grand Resort doesn’t provide Limitless Specific Move. This implies visitors staying at Helios Grand solely have entry to Early Park Admission, not line skipping at any of the three theme parks.
Second, Epic Universe doesn’t provide Limitless Specific Move, interval. You can not buy it and it’s not accessible by way of stays at any of the Premier Accommodations. Whereas we ultimately anticipate Epic Universe to promote Limitless Specific Move, that day in all probability received’t come till 2026 or later.
We by no means anticipate Epic Universe to supply “free” Limitless Specific Move with resort stays. I’ve seen some feedback from followers suggesting they’ll wait to do Epic Universe till that’s accessible. During which case, they’ll by no means go to.
The rationale for each this and Helios Grand not providing Limitless Specific Move is contractual. The present Limitless Specific Move resort perk is a part of a deal Common Orlando inked with Loews to entice them to be the hotelier on the resort advanced. That deal doesn’t prolong to future parks or resorts (e.g. Epic Universe and Helios Grand), and Loews now not has the leverage to extract such a dedication out of Common Orlando.
Outdoors of Helios Grand, Limitless Specific Move is on the market on the Common Orlando’s top-tier Premier Accommodations.
Friends who keep at Royal Pacific, Laborious Rock Resort, and Portofino Bay all obtain Limitless Specific Move included with their keep at no extra cost (together with check-in and checkout days).
We hesitate to name Limitless Specific Move that comes with resort stays “free” because it’s arguably priced into the nightly price. Nonetheless, we’ve had some stays that actually price lower than Specific Move would’ve when paying out of pocket, so maybe free is apt!
As a common matter, all three of those accommodations are good and on par with Walt Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts. In case your funds permits for it, we’d suggest contemplating considered one of Common’s Premier Accommodations in order for you the Limitless Specific Move perk or location close to the legacy parks or a cool luxury-caliber themed resort. In case you’d be staying at a pleasant resort anyway, this trio is worthy of your consideration.
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Nonetheless, if the query is whether or not it is best to splurge on considered one of these accommodations or paid Specific Move at Epic Universe, I’m selecting the latter, unquestionably. There are a number of causes for this…
First, charges for these accommodations have spiked significantly for the rest of this yr, to the purpose that they’re troublesome for me to justify.
Second, I believe that Islands of Journey and Common Studios are going to see decrease crowds as Epic Universe absorbs all of the oxygen within the room. These parks are extra of identified portions, so all the above factors about insurance coverage are irrelevant. If crowds are decrease on the older gates this summer season, Specific Move merely received’t be as precious at them.
Lastly, I’d somewhat be nearer to Epic Universe, which implies staying on the brand new campus. That final level means staying at Common Helios Grand Resort if you happen to’re splurging or have a much bigger funds, and Stella Nova or Terra Luna Resort if you happen to’re in search of a cheap possibility.
If you need skilled professionals to guide considered one of these accommodations for you or to assist decide which Common Orlando/Epic Universe trip packages will work greatest for your loved ones, we suggest requesting a free quote from Be Our Visitor Holidays, a no-fee Common Most popular Journey Company.
Hopefully this has given you a lot to ponder in an effort to make at the very least a semi-informed resolution about whether or not to purchase Specific Move at Epic Universe. For no matter it’s value, many of the identical underlying reasoning right here additionally applies to VIP Excursions. These can be found as a VIP public group or a VIP personal tour and run for 4 hours for one park. Costs begin at $299 per particular person plus tax, which makes the VIP Excursions a non-starter for us. However in order for you excessive insurance coverage and mitigating danger additional, that’s your greatest (and solely) wager.
Want journey planning ideas and complete recommendation in your go to to Central Florida? Make sure that to learn our Common Orlando Planning Information for all the things about Islands of Journey and Common Studios Florida. Additionally try our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Information for all the things about these parks, resorts, eating places, and a lot extra.
YOUR THOUGHTS
Will you be shopping for Specific Move at Epic Universe or sticking to standby? If confronted with the time vs. cash dilemma, would you select 2-3 days at Epic Universe by way of common strains or 1-day with Specific Move? Another splurge you’d desire? Agree or disagree with my evaluation on the worth of Specific Move at Epic Universe as insurance coverage? Any questions? We love listening to from readers, so please share some other ideas or questions you may have within the feedback under!
One frequent query we’re listening to from readers planning journeys to Common Orlando is whether or not they need to purchase for Specific Move at Epic Universe? This submit weighs the professionals & cons, why line-skipping shall be advantageous, different splurges to Specific Move, and our personal inside ‘debate’ about whether or not to buy the dear add-on. (Up to date August 23, 2025.)
Whereas we’ve been getting this for some time, it’s been additional prompted by our latest article discussing Why You Ought to Skip Epic Universe, or somewhat, why you would possibly wish to wait to go to Epic Universe till this vacation season, winter or someday in 2026. That lays out a number of the explanation why some individuals ought to postpone a go to, however it definitely isn’t suggesting everybody waits out the problems (removed from it).
Two of the largest causes recognized mainly revolve round unpredictability. This comes into play with crowds, which principally have been manageable and are anticipated to stay that means all through many of the summer season season because of a mix of low attendance caps and comfortable demand. It additionally pertains to journey reliability and breakdowns, as a number of sights have had prolonged downtime every day at Epic Universe. These are interconnected points that additionally relate to Specific Move–this submit will sport out why that’s the case and the way it might influence you.
Earlier than we get to all that, let’s begin with the fundamentals. Specific Move permits visitors to skip the common standby line for precedence entry to pick out sights (many of the highest wait time sights). You merely go as much as the attraction, scan your go, and use your Specific Move entitlement. Specific Move is a very “dumb” (non-derogatory) line-skipping system, and by that I imply there’s nothing to order or problem with in an app.
Specific Move includes zero display screen time or expertise from a guest-facing perspective. It’s largely stress-free, extra like Lightning Lane Premier Move than it’s Lightning Lane Multi-Move at Walt Disney World. Aside from that, Specific Move is functionally much like the line-skipping techniques at Disney. Which is to say that it’s not a real “entrance of the road” go, however somewhat, a decreased wait or precedence entry go.
Wait occasions can range extensively with Specific Move, which shall be doubly true for Epic Universe. Typically, you’ll stroll proper onto a journey. Different occasions, you may wait 30+ minutes. That’s a degree we’ll underscore later–we’re getting forward of ourselves. The underside line, although, is that if you happen to’re conversant in Walt Disney World’s line-skipping, this is kind of the identical–however with the next worth and fewer friction than the mainstream choices.
To that time, common Specific Move costs high out at $329.99 for Epic Universe, with the beginning worth being $139.99. In perusing the calendar, the present common is round $250 per particular person for summer season. Costs might be decrease or larger than that, with extra distant dates–together with most of September via December 2025, minus vacation weeks and college breaks, costing below $200. At the least, for now.
One factor value noting is that Common makes use of dynamic pricing for Specific Move, that means that the costs can go up or down as dictated by demand. From what I recollect, costs have gone up significantly since we added Specific Move to our tickets. Our dates are now not accessible, so I’m not 100% positive of that, however it seems as if costs are a lot larger–by $100 per day, in some circumstances. Not an enormous shock for the opening summer season season given FOMO and pleasure, however value declaring that purchasing earlier is probably going higher than ready–at the very least till the hype dies down.
These costs are all for the single-use model of Specific Move. That’s the one line-skipping product accessible for Epic Universe; Limitless Specific Move just isn’t at present being offered, and doubtless received’t be for some time. No model of Specific Move for Epic Universe is included in resort stays (extra on all of this in the direction of the top).
Epic Universe options 11 rides and two main exhibits, plus all kinds of atmospheric leisure, play areas, and extra. Of these, listed here are the sights eligible for Specific Move at Epic Universe:
- Constellation Carousel
- Curse of the Werewolf
- Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity
- Fyre Drill
- Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry
- Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
- Le Cirque Arcanus
- Mario Kart: Bowser’s Problem
- Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
- Stardust Racers
- The Untrainable Dragon
- Yoshi’s Journey
The newest improvement is that each Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity at the moment are eligible for Specific Move at Epic Universe. The change has been made on attraction pages, together with the primary Specific Move web page. We additional confirmed in particular person at Helios Grand Resort that these two rides at the moment are eligible for Specific Move.
This leaves Dragon Racer’s Rally in The right way to Practice Your Dragon – Isle of Berk as the one attraction in Epic Universe to not provide Specific Move. (Fortuitously, the technique we suggest for Dragon Racer’s Rally is skipping it.)
We don’t anticipate Dragon Racer’s Rally to be added to Specific Move anytime quickly, if ever. It’s extremely low capability, there’s restricted queue house, and Specific Move would worsen already excessive standby wait occasions.
Beforehand, Battle on the Ministry and Mine-Cart Insanity have been excluded for comparable causes: low hourly throughput and unreliability. The most important distinction is that each of those have approximate a full mile of queue house.
Downtime has positively improved with Battle on the Ministry and its hourly capability is now pretty wholesome. Nonetheless not excellent, however ok. I’m undecided the identical might be mentioned about Mine-Cart Insanity, however maybe demand is dying down? (The journey is a disappointment; in all probability the largest “miss” in Epic Universe.)
Regardless, this can be a big win for visitors who buy Specific Move. Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity are the #1 and #3 wait occasions at Epic Universe. The previous is an absolute must-do and, despite the fact that I believe Mine-Cart Insanity disappoints, it doesn’t underwhelm to the purpose that it’s skippable like Dragon Racer’s Rally. It is best to nonetheless do it and kind your personal opinion.
Saving a mixed ~250 minutes on Harry Potter and the Battle on the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Insanity is a large promoting level with Specific Move. And since each sights are nonetheless vulnerable to downtime (particularly Mine-Cart Insanity throughout storm season, when it may well additionally get hit with climate delays), that would really quantity to much more time saved.
In case you’re a Walt Disney World fan debating whether or not to buy Specific Move at Epic Universe, I’d suggest considering of the park like Disney’s Hollywood Studios–however with a pair extra rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. This isn’t an ideal comparability, however it’s the closest approximation and one which places you in the proper mindset to evaluating whether or not or to not purchase.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is probably the most disagreeable park at Walt Disney World throughout busy weeks because it has such a top-heavy journey roster and there’s an inadequate supporting lineup to assist soak up crowds. (See Disney’s Hollywood Studios: WDW’s Greatest Rides & Most Irritating Park from across the time Rise of the Resistance opened.) These points are exacerbated when a number of rides break down, ballooning wait occasions all over the place else.
It’s going to be an identical story at Epic Universe, however amplified. Epic Universe has had some nice days and actually tough ones up to now. We’ve solely skilled the great ones, fortunately, however have talked to pals who’ve been there for the unhealthy ones (and have noticed from afar by way of the Common Orlando app).
A number of headliners taking place has a cascading impact, inflicting congestion all over the place else, and spiking the wait occasions of the rides which are open. And this has occurred throughout days when attendance is closely capped. When rides come again on-line, the backlog of Specific Move means sky-high standby wait occasions. There have been situations of most sights having <30 minute waits, however one which returned from prolonged downtime posted triple-digit waits for the rest of the day in an effort to prioritize the backlog of Specific Move visitors.
This identical factor occurs with Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World, so that you’re in all probability conversant in it. In any case, for this reason it’s inconceivable to say how lengthy the Specific Move waits shall be at Epic Universe. In case you’re doing a journey that has simply returned from 4 hours of downtime, it might be a forty five minute wait by way of Specific Move, even with a 99:1 pull ratio, just by advantage of that backlog. However the visitors in standby could be ready 240 minutes!
Suffice to say, you’re not going to wish to be in Epic Universe the primary time there’s an operational meltdown with the park working at or nearer full capability. It’s going to be a nightmare. There shall be horror tales of visitors solely getting a few rides achieved all day lengthy, and getting dumped from a number of queues because of breakdowns.
This brings us to the primary purpose to purchase Specific Move at Epic Universe: insurance coverage.
Specific Move is mainly a hedge towards having a type of days. It’s not a assure, however it’s as shut as you’re going to get to 1 for these 10 sights. The rationale it’s not a assure, on the danger of stating the plain, is as a result of the journey nonetheless must be operational in an effort to redeem the Specific Move. And there have been some days when sights have damaged down in the previous few hours of the night and that was it–they have been achieved for the day. However that’s a problem that’s downstream of all this.
In case you solely have sooner or later to do Epic Universe, Specific Move is an efficient insurance coverage coverage towards a type of operational meltdowns. With solely sooner or later to spend within the park, Specific Move is a security internet that buys you not simply shorter wait occasions–however peace of thoughts.
Like the very best insurance coverage, hopefully you received’t want Specific Move.
That is to say that hopefully the day you go to shall be one of many nice operational days. Trip breakdowns shall be minimal and sights shall be working effectively, to the purpose that the majority wait occasions–besides the rides that exclude Specific Move, mockingly–shall be pretty low. You would possibly even be inclined to have purchaser’s regret, considering you “wasted” cash on Specific Move. I point out this as a result of it’ll undoubtedly occur for some planners who splurge on the service.
Simply keep in mind that it was unknowable upfront whether or not you’d have an operationally superior or terrible day. On stability, you might be significantly better off not having wanted that insurance coverage and feeling prefer it was a waste of cash.
There are a few alternate options to Specific Move at Epic Universe.
The primary of those are pretty self-evident to diehard Walt Disney World planners. Reap the benefits of Early Park Admission (don’t be discouraged by heavier than anticipated crowds throughout this), which is on the market in Tremendous Nintendo World, Darkish Universe, and Celestial Park.
We extremely suggest consulting our Early Park Admission at Epic Universe Technique Information: Beating Crowds in Tremendous Nintendo World along with this submit, as a result of rope drop is one potential different to Specific Move. In any other case, you’ll be able to keep late, wait out the group, and leap into high-priority strains on the finish of the night time. You in all probability know the drill.
The opposite different is doing 2 days at Epic Universe versus a single day with Specific Move. The associated fee is sort of definitely going to be decrease for purchasing a second 1-day ticket versus buying Specific Move. Heck, you would possibly even come out forward shopping for 2 further tickets versus sooner or later of Specific Move!
That is likewise an insurance coverage coverage. As soon as once more, it doesn’t assure day, however it will increase your odds of 1. The probabilities of two days of operational meltdowns are so much decrease than sooner or later. And perhaps you’ll luck into two nice days!
Since Specific Move is dearer than a second day in Epic Universe, that is an age previous time vs. cash dilemma. Which is extra pricey or precious to you: your time or cash? Clearly, that’s circumstantial, so I can’t provide you with a definitive reply.
I do plan on making the ‘argument’ for doing 2 days at Epic Universe very quickly, as I believe there’s a persuasive case to be made past insurance coverage; what I’ll say now could be that Epic Universe positively just isn’t a 2-day park within the conventional sense of the time period. I’d additionally add that doubling your makes an attempt at EPA and VL is savvy.
I can share what we’ve achieved and are doing, as we’ve been confronted with this dilemma twice already, making two totally different selections.
For my solo visits now and sooner or later, I’ve opted towards buying Specific Move and as a substitute doing extra days. Past these being “analysis journeys” that profit extra days and being ‘compelled’ to make use of standby strains, I’d personally desire extra time in Epic Universe from an expertise enjoyment perspective. I can’t get sufficient of the park and can at all times select extra days versus effectivity. If I can’t expertise one thing, oh nicely, I’ll be again.
To date, my method has been vindicated. I’ve had nothing however nice days in Epic Universe, and completed considerably extra throughout a number of days than I might’ve throughout sooner or later with Specific Move. Not simply by a slim margin, however by orders of magnitude. With the advantage of hindsight, it was the proper name. Nevertheless it was of venture.
For our first household journey, including on days was not attainable because of Common’s trip bundle and ticketing insurance policies. So we added Specific Move. Actually, even when the bundle would’ve allowed us to do a number of days in Epic Universe, we in all probability wouldn’t have chosen that possibility. The park has little or no to supply our toddler, so effectivity is the secret.
Furthermore, I’m undecided when Sarah may have an opportunity to revisit Epic Universe, making the insurance coverage extra precious. Realistically, there’s an opportunity she received’t be again till our daughter is of a extra acceptable age, or we’ve a winter go to with further days to burn. (Even then, if it’s a selection between Epic Universe or “extra Disney,” I’m about 95% assured Sarah will select the latter.)
A mix of Single Rider and Little one Swap would’ve sufficed, however taking all the things into consideration, a single day ticket with line-skipping was the simple reply for us. There are simply too many operational wildcards with Epic Universe, and that’s robust for folks with younger youngsters.
I might hazard a guess that most individuals studying this are extra aligned with our circumstances as a household versus mine as a solo blogger doing analysis. Regardless, it comes right down to your danger tolerance and the place you come down within the time vs. cash stability.
It’s additionally value emphasizing that there’s one other low-cost possibility: most rides at Epic Universe provide Single Rider strains. And never solely that, however with the park skewing in the direction of vacationers throughout its opening season(s) because of an absence of native Annual Passholders, these Single Rider strains are the last word intersection of time and price effectivity.
That’s hopefully sufficient to weigh and decide whether or not to buy Specific Move at Epic Universe. Nonetheless, I additionally wished to briefly contact on the accommodations, as that is at all times a scorching matter relating to Common Orlando and Specific Move…
Relating to each the paid and resort variations of Specific Move, there are a few issues to notice. First, Common Helios Grand Resort doesn’t provide Limitless Specific Move. This implies visitors staying at Helios Grand solely have entry to Early Park Admission, not line skipping at any of the three theme parks.
Second, Epic Universe doesn’t provide Limitless Specific Move, interval. You can not buy it and it’s not accessible by way of stays at any of the Premier Accommodations. Whereas we ultimately anticipate Epic Universe to promote Limitless Specific Move, that day in all probability received’t come till 2026 or later.
We by no means anticipate Epic Universe to supply “free” Limitless Specific Move with resort stays. I’ve seen some feedback from followers suggesting they’ll wait to do Epic Universe till that’s accessible. During which case, they’ll by no means go to.
The rationale for each this and Helios Grand not providing Limitless Specific Move is contractual. The present Limitless Specific Move resort perk is a part of a deal Common Orlando inked with Loews to entice them to be the hotelier on the resort advanced. That deal doesn’t prolong to future parks or resorts (e.g. Epic Universe and Helios Grand), and Loews now not has the leverage to extract such a dedication out of Common Orlando.
Outdoors of Helios Grand, Limitless Specific Move is on the market on the Common Orlando’s top-tier Premier Accommodations.
Friends who keep at Royal Pacific, Laborious Rock Resort, and Portofino Bay all obtain Limitless Specific Move included with their keep at no extra cost (together with check-in and checkout days).
We hesitate to name Limitless Specific Move that comes with resort stays “free” because it’s arguably priced into the nightly price. Nonetheless, we’ve had some stays that actually price lower than Specific Move would’ve when paying out of pocket, so maybe free is apt!
As a common matter, all three of those accommodations are good and on par with Walt Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts. In case your funds permits for it, we’d suggest contemplating considered one of Common’s Premier Accommodations in order for you the Limitless Specific Move perk or location close to the legacy parks or a cool luxury-caliber themed resort. In case you’d be staying at a pleasant resort anyway, this trio is worthy of your consideration.
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Nonetheless, if the query is whether or not it is best to splurge on considered one of these accommodations or paid Specific Move at Epic Universe, I’m selecting the latter, unquestionably. There are a number of causes for this…
First, charges for these accommodations have spiked significantly for the rest of this yr, to the purpose that they’re troublesome for me to justify.
Second, I believe that Islands of Journey and Common Studios are going to see decrease crowds as Epic Universe absorbs all of the oxygen within the room. These parks are extra of identified portions, so all the above factors about insurance coverage are irrelevant. If crowds are decrease on the older gates this summer season, Specific Move merely received’t be as precious at them.
Lastly, I’d somewhat be nearer to Epic Universe, which implies staying on the brand new campus. That final level means staying at Common Helios Grand Resort if you happen to’re splurging or have a much bigger funds, and Stella Nova or Terra Luna Resort if you happen to’re in search of a cheap possibility.
If you need skilled professionals to guide considered one of these accommodations for you or to assist decide which Common Orlando/Epic Universe trip packages will work greatest for your loved ones, we suggest requesting a free quote from Be Our Visitor Holidays, a no-fee Common Most popular Journey Company.
Hopefully this has given you a lot to ponder in an effort to make at the very least a semi-informed resolution about whether or not to purchase Specific Move at Epic Universe. For no matter it’s value, many of the identical underlying reasoning right here additionally applies to VIP Excursions. These can be found as a VIP public group or a VIP personal tour and run for 4 hours for one park. Costs begin at $299 per particular person plus tax, which makes the VIP Excursions a non-starter for us. However in order for you excessive insurance coverage and mitigating danger additional, that’s your greatest (and solely) wager.
Want journey planning ideas and complete recommendation in your go to to Central Florida? Make sure that to learn our Common Orlando Planning Information for all the things about Islands of Journey and Common Studios Florida. Additionally try our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Information for all the things about these parks, resorts, eating places, and a lot extra.
YOUR THOUGHTS
Will you be shopping for Specific Move at Epic Universe or sticking to standby? If confronted with the time vs. cash dilemma, would you select 2-3 days at Epic Universe by way of common strains or 1-day with Specific Move? Another splurge you’d desire? Agree or disagree with my evaluation on the worth of Specific Move at Epic Universe as insurance coverage? Any questions? We love listening to from readers, so please share some other ideas or questions you may have within the feedback under!
