So your thinking about an Orlando trip and a stop at Universal Studios? I can help! Universal can be a little more confusing but I can break down the basics and I’ve got a hack that can save you over $1000 on your trip so stick with me 😉
There are 2 theme park and 1 water park plus the City Walk which is their shopping and dining district that doesn’t require a ticket.
You can get tickets for one park per day or make your tickets “Park to Park” so you can go back and forth. If Harry Potter is your jam then you definitely want the Park to Park option so you can ride the Hogwarts Express between Hogsmead and Diagon Alley which are in separate parks.
The next option you may want to add to your ticket is the Express Pass. This is Universals “skip the line” similar to the Genie+ option at Disney parks. It can be used to skip the line for a portion of the rides, one time each ride per day. Or you can get the Express Pass Unlimited and you can use it multiple times per ride that is offered. The cost differs from day to day as well as the daily ticket prices
How Much Does a Universal Express Pass Cost?
The cost of an Express Passes is date dependent. The busier the parks are, the higher the price. The quieter the parks, the lower the price. The highest priced week is the week between Christmas and New Year.
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One Park Express Pass: A one park pass starts at $79.99 and goes as high as $249.99.
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One Park Unlimited Express Pass: A one park unlimited pass starts at $109.99 and goes up to $279.99
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Two Park Express Pass: Two park passes start at $89.99 and goes up to $259.99
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Two Park Unlimited Express Pass: A two park unlimited pass starts at $119.99 and goes up to $289.99
All prices are per person, plus tax.
Express Pass Attractions at Universal Studios Florida
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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
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Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
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Hogwarts Express Kings Cross Station (park to park pass required)
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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
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The Bourne Stuntacular
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Race Through New York starring Jimmy Fallon
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Revenge of The Mummy
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The Simpsons Ride
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Transformers: The Ride 3D
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Fast & Furious Supercharged
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ET Adventure
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Kang & Kodos wire n Hurl
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Men in Black Aliens Attack
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Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster
Express Pass Attractions at Islands of Adventure
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Jurassic World VelociCoaster
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The Incredible Hulk Coaster
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Storm Force Acceleration
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Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
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The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
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Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
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Popeye & Blutto’s Bilge-Rat Barges
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Skull Island: Reign of Kong
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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
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Jurassic Park River Adventure
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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
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Hogwarts Express Hogsmeade Station (park to park pass required)
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Flight of the Hippogriff
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Poseidon’s Fury
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Caro-Seuss-el
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The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!
Rides not included
Universal Studios Florida
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Fievel’s Playland
Islands of Adventure
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Jurassic World VelociCoaster
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Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
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Pteranodon Flyers
Now here is the hack
There are 8 Universal hotels ranging from Value to Premier. Each hotel offers free transportation to the parks, resort wide charging privileges with your room key, and one hour early entry to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
If the Express Pass is a “must have” for your trip, then you may want to consider staying in a Premier resort that includes the Express Pass with each registered guest. Let’s compare…
A 4 night stay for 4 people with 3 day Park to Park tickets and Express passes for all this Spring staying at the Endless Summer- Surfside (value resort) $4493*
The same dates and tickets staying at Loew’s Royal Pacific Resort (premier Resort) $3273 That’s over $1000 savings and a major upgrade!
If you are ready to experience Universal Studios Orlando start here for a free quote and let me find you the best deal for your vacation!
I make the reservations and you make the memories!
*prices not guaranteed and are examples at time of postingUniversal Orlando
