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How to Choose Your Universal Orlando Tickets (Plus How to Save!)

by Leap on August 10, 2024

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Today, we're walking you through all of the different ticket types, including the Universal Park-to-Park ticket, and providing a few details to help you choose the best Universal Orlando ticket for your family. Whether you're looking to include Volcano Bay or opting for a Park-to-Park or Base ticket, we've got you covered! Plus, we'll run through the best ways to save money on your Universal Orlando tickets (hint: we know some frogs that offer hoppin' discounts!). Let's jump in!

Choosing the Best Universal Orlando Tickets - Globe

Universal Orlando Resort is a whoa-worthy destination, where you'll come face-to-face with dinosaurs, fast cars, wizardry, minions and so much more! There is a ton to tackle at Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay, which is why choosing the best Universal Orlando ticket for your family is so critical! We know it can be difficult to decide how many days and which ticket — or even which Universal park is best for your fam. But never fear, your resident theme park experts are here!

A Look at Universal Orlando Theme Parks

There is a lot to see and do — Universal Orlando just keeps growing and growing! Visitors can now enjoy a brand-new DreamWorks Land, which features family-friendly rides, character greetings and more. In even bigger news, in summer 2025, an entirely new park will open called Universal Epic Universe. When this new gate opens, we may revisit our advice! But for now, most families visiting Universal Orlando will want to spend three to four days in the parks. But what if you only have one day? It's toadally subjective, but we're gonna answer this (and even give you our top tips for saving some money on your next Universal Orlando vacay). But first, let's take a quick look at the parks.

Universal Studios Florida

This park is home to some amazing thrill and family rides based on blockbuster movies such as Transformers the Ride: 3D, Revenge of the Mummy and Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem. It's also home to the amazingly detailed Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley, plus Knockturn Alley (one of our favorite Universal Studios Florida hidden gems). We have an entire guide dedicated to the rides, food and experiences you won't want to miss at Universal Studios Florida. This park also hosts seasonal events such as Halloween Horror Nights, Mardi Gras and Grinchmas.

Universal Islands of Adventure

There are multiple lands, or is-lands rather, to discover at this park that features epic attractions such as Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, the Incredible Hulk Coaster, Jurassic World VelociCoaster and the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. The park is home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade. Here's what not to miss at Islands of Adventure for even more information on this incredible park!

Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure & Universal Volcano Bay Ticket Types

There are quite a few ticket options for the Universal Orlando Resort, including Universal Volcano Bay water theme park. As always, as an authorized theme park ticket seller, we're hoppy to offer Universal Orlando tickets and hotels at a discount.

The Universal Base Ticket entitles you to admission at Universal Studios Florida OR Universal Islands of Adventure for each day of your ticket (one park per day). You have an additional option of adding on Universal Volcano Bay for each day of your ticket (one park per day) with the 3-Day, 4-Day and 5-Day base tickets. For example, with a Universal 3-Day Base Ticket, you could go to Universal Studios on Monday, Universal Islands of Adventure on Tuesday and then go back to Universal Studios on Wednesday. Another example is the Universal 3-Day Base Ticket with Volcano Bay, which would allow you to visit Universal Studios on Monday, Universal Islands of Adventure on Tuesday and Universal Volcano Bay on Wednesday. Of course, which days you choose is up to you. And that brings us to another important point: Most of Universal's tickets are now date-based. That means you must pick a start date for your visit, and will be assigned a usage window.
The Universal Park-to-Park Ticket entitles you to admission at Universal Studios Florida AND Universal Islands of Adventure for each day of your ticket (giving you the freedom to hop back and forth between the two parks). For instance, let's say you purchase a Universal 2-Day Park-to-Park Ticket. On Monday, you could go to Universal Studios Florida for the first half of the day, then head over to Universal Islands of Adventure for the afternoon. On Wednesday, you could start at Universal Islands of Adventure, go to Universal Studios Florida in the afternoon and then end the day back at Universal Islands of Adventure. Another option is the Universal 3-Park Park-to-Park Ticket with Volcano Bay, which would allow you to visit all three parks every day for three days. It's important to note that if riding the Hogwarts Express is a must for you, you must have a Park-to-Park ticket to do so.

You now have the option to choose from 1-Day, 2-Day, 3-Day, 4-Day and 5-Day tickets for your vacation. Are you a Florida resident? We've even got you covered with the Florida Resident Power Pass! We also offer discount Express Passes, which let you skip the regular lines, and VIP Experience tickets for the ultimate red carpet treatment.

Looking for Epic Universe tickets? Stay tuned! Details on tickets for this incredible new park have not yet been released, but we'll be sure to update as soon as we know more.

More Hopful Ticket Info

The expiration of Universal tickets is generally dictated by the number of days. You will activate the ticket upon entry to your first Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park.
Parking for all three parks (at Universal CityWalk) is not included with tickets and is currently $32 per day for regular parking. If you are staying at a Universal hotel, free transportation to the parks is included with your stay.
The Universal Express Pass, which allows you to skip the regular lines on most of Universal Orlando's attractions, is a separate purchase and can be bought from us or directly from Universal, including in the parks. Don't worry — we have a whole post about when to use Universal Express. (And if you stay at a Universal premier hotel, Express Unlimited is included with your stay.)
Want an even steeper discount on your vacation? Bundle select Universal tickets with a 2-night Universal Orlando hotel stay to save an additional $40!

Universal Orlando Resort Ticket Deals

On top of our everyday discounts, Undercover Tourist is excited to announce a new ticket offer — Buy 3 Days, Get 2 Days FREE! You can save up to $141 per ticket when purchasing through Undercover Tourist. These tickets are valid for visits through April 16, 2025. For additional savings, hop over to our Hot Deals page!

Is Base or Park-to-Park the Best Universal Orlando Ticket?

Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay are on the same property and within walking distance of each other, making the Park-to-Park Ticket a popular choice. Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure are right next door to each other, so it's super easy to hop between them.

The Universal Park-to-Park Ticket type gives you more flexibility than the Base Ticket type. Plus the Park-to-Park ticket is the only way to experience the Hogwarts Express, which takes you between both Wizarding Worlds. It's also a different experience in each direction. The Universal Park-to-Park ticket is a good choice when one park closes earlier than the others. For instance, if Universal Studios Florida closes at 5 p.m. and Universal Islands of Adventure closes at 7 p.m., the Park-to-Park ticket allows you to leave Universal Studios Florida and have two hours to enjoy the rides at Universal Islands of Adventure. (You can see park hours on our Crowd Calendar.)

The Universal Base Ticket is a good choice if you are traveling with little ones and one park per day is plenty, you don't care to experience the Hogwarts Express or you just want the lowest-priced ticket.

How Many Days Should We Stay at Universal?

With so many thrills to tackle, and so many great Universal hotel choices, it makes sense to stay and play longer at Universal Orlando. If you plan on visiting Volcano Bay, you may consider adding a day to your visit, or you could tack on water park time in the afternoons or evenings after a day in the other parks. How long to stay depends on many factors, including the ages and interests of your kids, your own interests, whether you are staying on property, how leisurely you like to tour the parks and how busy the parks will be during your visit. Most families visiting Universal Orlando Resort will want to spend three to four days in the parks, so we recommend five to seven days total to make the most of the property. If you're doing a combined visit to Walt Disney World, you would probably want to do two to three days at Universal.

Consider a longer stay if ...

You and your kids are thrill-seekers and meet the height requirements for most rides (40 inches)
You want to see and do everything during your visit
The parks are expected to be busy
You like to tour the parks leisurely and/or you don't like to get out of bed early
You are staying at a Universal Orlando hotel and want more time to enjoy the hotel pools and amenities

Purchasing Through Undercover Tourist? Universal Orlando Ticket FAQs

Ready to make your discount purchase through Undercover Tourist? Woohoo — we're so hoppy to help! Here are some questions we get often. (Don't see your question answered here? Feel free to drop us a comment or give us a ring at 1 (800) 846-1302.)

How long will it take to receive my tickets?

Please allow up to 24 hours for delivery.

Are all tickets virtual?

Yes. All of Undercover Tourist's tickets are e-tickets, so they'll be delivered directly to your email.

Can I link my tickets in the Universal Orlando app?

Yes! Within the Universal Orlando app, select "Profile," then "Wallet." You'll then see an option to "Add Tickets & Passes." Tap "Scan" and you'll be prompted to scan the barcode from your email, or type in the numbers beneath the barcode manually. (You can also add Express Passes here.)

How long is my ticket valid?

This depends on your ticket type. You'll see your usage window on the ticketing page.

What if I need to cancel?

Check the individual ticket page for the cancellation policy (as this varies slightly from ticket to ticket).

Which Universal Orlando park do you love the most? Share in the comments below!

Keep hopping!

Tags: Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando, Tickets, Universal Orlando CityWalk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley, Universal Volcano Bay, Universal Studios Florida

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Mar 17, 2023 at 6:32 p.m.

Lindsey Cole Says...

I had purchased 2 park 1 day tickets for December 21 and 22 or 2022 but I ended up in the hospital and we weren't able to go. My husband had called about our tickets and was told that we could use them within a year. I'm just wanting confirmation on that because I would like to go in May if we still can use our tickets.

Mar 17, 2023 at 2:55 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lindsey!

Please give our Customer Service team a ring at 1 (800) 846-1302 — they'll be hoppy to help!

Keep hopping!

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Mar 29, 2022 at 7:22 p.m.

annemieke Says...

is it possible to get a combi ticket for universal studios and volcano bay - 2 parks in 2 days?

Mar 29, 2022 at 4:19 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Annemieke!

There is not a combined ticket option for only one theme park and Volcano Bay. Since we don't know how many adults and children are in your party, we can't do the math for you, but we would suggest crunching the numbers to see a price comparison between 1) buying a 1-Day 1-Park Ticket and a 1-Day Volcano Bay Ticket separately or 2) sticking with the 2-Day 2-Park Plus Volcano Bay ticket.

Keep hopping!

Leap

Mar 5, 2022 at 12:23 a.m.

Lu Says...

What's the difference between the park to park 3-Park - 3-Day PLUS 2 Days Free Ticket and the park to park 3-Park - 5-Day Ticket?

We want 5 days but just wondering what the difference is between them. Thanks

Mar 7, 2022 at 8:41 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lu!

The only differences are prices and valid use dates! The 3-Day Park-to-Park with Volcano Bay PLUS 2-Days Free ticket is the price of a 3-Day ticket but you'll get 5 days. This promotion is only valid for visits through 12/31/2022. The standard 5-Day Park-to-Park with Volcano Bay ticket is valid for visits through 3/31/2023.

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Leap

Jul 7, 2021 at 2:03 p.m.

David L Says...

I plan to get an UOR AP for our group of 4 from Georgia. If I buy tickets via UT will the discount roll forward to the AP once I upgrade at the park? Just wondering if it makes more sense to buy a discounted ticket and upgrade or just buy the AP or does it cost the same either way? Thank you!

Jun 22, 2021 at 7:05 a.m.

Michael Says...

If we purchase a 4 day, park to park ticket from UT, can we upgrade it to a premier AP (I'm assuming at Park guest relations)?

And are all Uni tickets electronic as opposed to physical?

Thank you!

Jun 22, 2021 at 8:43 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Michael!

Yes, you can upgrade to an AP at Guest Relations! At this time, all of Undercover Tourist's tickets are electronic rather than physical.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

Jun 5, 2021 at 9:59 p.m.

Pamela Says...

Hi can you tell me the difference between a park-to-park ticket and a park-to-park ticket Dated? When I read the description of both I do not see any difference.

Jun 7, 2021 at 10:52 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Pamela,

Universal has moved to all date-based tickets at this time!

Keep hopping!

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Apr 14, 2021 at 2:51 p.m.

Michael Says...

If you buy a 4 day park 2 park hooper ticket do you have the option of picking any 2 of the 3 parks to go to for each day

Apr 14, 2021 at 2:12 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Michael!

2-Day Park-to-Park tickets only include Universal's Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida; if you'd also like to hop to Volcano Bay, just look for a ticket that says "with Volcano Bay" for access to all three. Hope this helps - let us know if you have any additional questions! :)

Keep hopping!

Leap

Mar 12, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.

Earl Smith Says...

going down in april bought a 1-day park hopper,anyway i can change that to a 2 -day park hopper before 1 get there

Mar 12, 2021 at 10:10 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Earl!

You sure can! You may see an option to do so in My Disney Experience; alternatively, you can give us a call at 1 (800) 846-1302 if you purchased your ticket through us, or Disney directly at (407) 566-4985.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

Mar 8, 2021 at 8:14 a.m.

Rebecca T Says...

Hi! I just got a one day base ticket for Universal but I didn’t know that it had a second park to get the full Potter experience. Am I able to upgrade my ticket to a park-to-park ticket?

Mar 8, 2021 at 7:35 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Rebecca!

Absolutely! You can do that at the gate, or, if you purchased through us, give us a call at 1 (800) 846-1302. Have fun on the Hogwarts Express! :)

Keep hopping!

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Dec 14, 2020 at 4:38 a.m.

Mehmet Says...

I am traveling alone and I am planning to visit the Universal Studios next week. I have some questions in mind about my plans. I am a huge Harry Potter fan and I want to get as much as I can get from this trip.

I don't know if I should get park-to-park tickets or base tickets. If I get the park-to-park tickets, am I allowed to use the Hogwarts Express each day without any additional cost? And I also see that there is a package called [2-Park] 2-Day Base + 3-Days Free Promo Ticket and same as park-to-park, there is no clear information about the 3 days free promo part of the ticket, so I can just go there for 5 days with that ticket am I right? Also if I get the park-to-park ticket, are these additional 3 days free promo tickets also be park-to-park? I just want to be sure before making any certain plans. Thanks a lot!

Dec 14, 2020 at 8:29 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mehmet!

If you want to take the Hogwarts Express, you'll want the Park-to-Park ticket - that's the only way you'll get to ride, and it's included in the cost of a Park-to-Park ticket :) Be sure to ride it both ways, as the experience is different each way! If you purchased the promo ticket you mentioned, you'd essentially have a 5 day park-to-park ticket (with park hopping benefits for all 5 days). Hope this helps! Please let us know if we can help with any additional questions - have a great time!

Keep hopping!

Leap

Nov 24, 2020 at 3:31 a.m.

Mouni Says...

Me and my friends totally 6 people are planning to visit the park for two days. We want to cover both US and IOA in two days....can you suggest what type of ticket is more feasible for us...

Nov 24, 2020 at 1:14 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mouni!

If you'd like to take the Hogwarts Express, you'll want 2-day park-to-park tickets. If taking the Hogwarts Express isn't a must, you can opt for one park per day (a base ticket). You can see our full Park Plans for either option here to help you better envision your days!

Keep hopping!

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Jul 13, 2020 at 8:47 p.m.

Catherine Butterworth Says...

Hi there, I’m in Orlando from the 11th of April 2021

For 2 weeks from the Uk. We want to do 2 or maybe 3 days. There are only 7 or 14 day passes in the Uk. I notice that there’s a 2 day 2 day free can this be booked from the uk? We Don’t want to do volcano bay as my kids are too young. I’m trying to establish the best most cost effective option for us. Thanks

Jul 13, 2020 at 4:39 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Catherine,

Have you looked at our discount ticket options for Universal? We've got great savings for 2- and 3-day tickets!

Keep hopping!

Leap

Jun 23, 2020 at 4:08 a.m.

Tyler Anderson Says...

My kids are 9and 7. will the park to park pass be to much walking. Should we just do a park a day?

Jun 23, 2020 at 8:57 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tyler!

We have found it to be manageable with kiddos of the same age; we try to take advantage of the Hogwarts Express when we have Park-to-Park tickets to cut down on the walking a little :) Plus, it's a fun way to extend the magic!

Keep hopping!

Leap

Jun 6, 2020 at 4:37 a.m.

Dhruv sharma Says...

i will be taking 2 parks 2 days+2 days promo. Can i travel to IOA for the first day and if could not complete by rides so i can come back the next day for the same ticket and same for the US ?

Jun 5, 2020 at 10:21 a.m.

varun nagar Says...

i will be coming to orlando for 4 days if i take 2 parks 2 days + 2 days promotional can i go to US for first 2 days and IOA for other two days for the same ticket?

Jun 5, 2020 at 9:36 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Varun!

Yes, absolutely! With the base ticket, you just aren't permitted to park hop on the same day; if you stick to one park per day, you can plan your visits however you'd like! Have fun!

Keep hopping!

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Feb 24, 2020 at 1:54 a.m.

MP Says...

Hello, which ticket is only one day? I may be visiting Orlando but only have one day to visit...which park would you recommend with a 9yr (girl) and 15yr old (boy). Thanks!!

Feb 24, 2020 at 9:19 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi MP!

We'd recommend a 1 day park-to-park ticket so that you and the fam can hop between the parks (and take the Hogwarts Express)! You can find that ticket here. Have a great time!

Keep hopping!

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Feb 13, 2020 at 11:01 a.m.

Kathleen Stewart Says...

I am bringing my 7 year old son and we can afford a 2 day base ticket to US and IOA. I can afford one day of express passes but am not sure which day to use them or which park. We will be there March 5th and 6th. This is our first visit to universal. Any input would be appreciated.

Feb 13, 2020 at 3:59 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Kathleen!

We would suggest choosing your Express Pass day based on which attractions he may like. Universal has a lot of the screen/motion simulation rides like Transformers, Jimmy Fallon, Minions, the Simpsons, etc. while IOA also has screen rides (Spiderman, Kong) and has all of the water rides. There are more rides at Islands of Adventure with drops than at Universal Studios Florida. The rides that offer Express can be found here if you'd like to look over the rides to choose from! You can also check out our YouTube channel to see ride videos if you need a closer look! Both days are a level six in terms of crowds, but Islands of Adventure will be open an hour later on Friday, which would leave you with more ride time :) Universal Studios Florida has the same operating hours both days. We hope this helps - have a great time!

Keep hopping!

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Jan 22, 2020 at 5:03 p.m.

chip Says...

If I purchase 1 day park to park tickets now and plan my visit between March 15th and 18th, can I choose any of those particular dates when I arrive? I don't want to get stuck with a bad weather day.

Jan 22, 2020 at 2:49 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Chip!

As long as the ticket is valid for any of those dates (which you can click on to expand to see dates valid), and you haven't already entered the park, you'll be good to go!

Keep hopping!

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Jan 13, 2020 at 4:07 a.m.

Chris Says...

I purchased the 3 day park to park tickets for Universal Orlando from here. Will I be able to upgrade my tickets to 4 day at the park if I decide to stay an extra day? What kind of price would I expect for the extra day?

Jan 14, 2020 at 3:10 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Chris!

Yes, you can update at any ticket booth before entering the main gate. The price will vary per day depending on the season.

Keep hopping!

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Jan 7, 2020 at 8:08 p.m.

Jasoncunneen Says...

Hi ,we're planning on travelling in may with another family of 5 ,is it possible for us to split the cost of the park tickets between us ,so we can both save and benefit. So we can use alternative days to enter the parks ,Thanks for any help .

Jan 8, 2020 at 8:01 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jason!

The tickets will be noted with names and you'll need to scan your fingerprint each time you enter the park to verify that the ticket belongs to the initial ticket holder for security purposes. So each park guest will need their own ticket. Have a great time!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

Nov 13, 2019 at 5:18 p.m.

Enisa Says...

We are family of 4 visiting on dec 24 to dec 28

First time in Universal ! Island of adventure isn’t that more for summer as it’s sounds like a water park if not anything to do in December?

Also express pass is it worth it ?

We didn’t like fast passes at Disney it was waste of money

What tickets would you suggest for us ?

Thanks in advance

Nov 13, 2019 at 1:26 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Enisa!

Islands of Adventure is a theme park; Volcano Bay is Universal's water park. For the time you're visiting, since it will be busy, we'd definitely suggest Express Passes. We'd suggest at least a 2 day park-to-park ticket so that you can take the Hogwarts Express between the parks. Have fun!

Keep hopping!

Leap

Nov 3, 2019 at 10:52 a.m.

Suresh Says...

Hi, thanks for the detailed post. I actually planned for 3days to visit 3 parks. But on reading the post I am thinking to increase a day or two. I got three questions that I am looking help for.

1) I saw the crowd calendar and it mentions a day as busy, in that case do you think whole park can be covered in a day?

2) if i got 3day base or park2park ticket, once it activated can it be extended for 1 or 2 days if required?

3) How does Florida resident ticketing work? I sm planning with some of my friends in Florida, as my friend in Florida is booking the ticket, can I get the same discounted price?

Thanks for making people’s life little easier...

Nov 6, 2019 at 10:14 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Suresh!

As long as it's not a busy, the park can be done in a whole day! On a busy day, if you have Express Pass, we also think one park is do-able in a day as long as you get there as the park opens. Yes, you can extend your ticket an extra day or two, as long as it’s used within the 7-day usage period. The Florida Resident discount isn't available, unfortunately, but if your friend has an Annual Pass, a small discount off of multi-day theme park tickets is available at the front gate. Have a great time!

Keep hopping!

Leap

Nov 2, 2019 at 12:21 p.m.

Blake Says...

I'm going with my family for two days in Dec. I was planning to do a 2 day base ticket to save on cost. At the park will we have the option of upgrading only one of the days to park to park to be able to do the Hogwarts Express?

Nov 4, 2019 at 5:13 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Blake!

You sure can! Enjoy :)

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

Oct 8, 2019 at 12:05 a.m.

Jillian Says...

Hey there- If we are looking to stay at Universal for 2 days, would you recommend getting one base ticket and one park hopper ticket so we would still get to go on the Hogwarts Express one day, without paying for 2 hopper tickets. Thank you

Oct 8, 2019 at 3:29 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jillian!

If you have big Harry Potter fans, we'd definitely recommend a park-to-park ticket so that you're able to take the Hogwarts Express - check out the cost difference, though, because it may actually be more economical to do a 2 day park-to-park vs. buying both days separately!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

Sep 29, 2019 at 3:19 p.m.

Mickey Says...

Hi frog folks - you've been so helpful in our planning so far; thank you! So, we have a 5-day park-to-park ticket that I could've sworn said we had 14 days to use, but now I'm seeing it says 7 days. Do you know if there is any way we can get an extension of a day or two? We're trying to plan a day off in the middle of our trip so we're not killing ourselves! Thanks!

Oct 4, 2019 at 2:49 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mickey!

We haven't heard of an extension with the use by dates, unfortunately. You can try hopping by Guest Relations to see if they have any options for you though!

Keep hopping!

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Sep 25, 2019 at 1:40 a.m.

Saaha Says...

Hello

My 2 teen sons n I are planning a visit the wkend of oct 6th

We have 2.5 days to spend.

First timers and only interest is Universal studios

Wht is your suggestion wrt parks to visit and passes to buy

Thank u much for this blog n all your help

Sep 25, 2019 at 2:05 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi there!

Are you Harry Potter fans? If so, we'd recommend a 2 day park-to-park to be able to take the Hogwarts Express from one park to the other :) We recommend 2 days to see both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. We have park plans for either visit that you can find here to help you plan your days. Have a wonderful trip!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

Sep 23, 2019 at 1:48 a.m.

M johnson Says...

My daughter and I want to do Universal on 10\7 . We want a park to park pass so we can do the train and see all of the Harry Potter areas of both parks. What is the best ticket? Will we have time to see it all in one day or should we think about doing 2? We won’t be riding many of the rides. What all does the express pass include other than rides?

Sep 23, 2019 at 3:50 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi there!

Since October 7 is a Monday with lower crowds, and since you’re not doing many rides, we think you could fit the parks in in one day. You’d need park-to-park to visit both Harry Potter areas, but we think you can do without Express if you don't plan on riding much. Have fun!

Keep hopping!

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Sep 16, 2019 at 7:53 p.m.

Joanie Says...

Hi,

We will be in Orlando for a wedding and have Oct 7 free and our plan is to go to Universal for the day...thinking of a park to park ticket for Universal and Islands of Adventure...we sadly won’t have another day but thinking to try our best to get the best of both worlds...

Sep 16, 2019 at 3:22 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Joanie!

We agree that a park-to-park ticket would be best to maximize your time! If you can swing it, Express Pass would be another great way to make the very most of your day. Have a great time!

Keep hopping!

Leap

Sep 11, 2019 at 1:47 p.m.

Sarah Says...

My husband and I are planning on going to Universal and Islands of Adventure in the Fall 2020. We are thinking of staying at Cabana Bay which does not offer the express pass. How many days would you recommend to enjoy both parks? We love Harry Potter and rides :)

We were also interested in going to MGM since the new Star Wars attraction opened. Could we do that in one day even if we are staying at a Universal resort? Thanks!

Sep 11, 2019 at 1:01 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sarah!

We recommend at least two full days to enjoy both Universal parks – one park each day. Just keep in mind that Universal Studios closes early for Halloween Horror Nights on select fall nights! Otherwise, three days would be plenty to fit everything in, especially if you stay the majority of the day. Likewise, Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios can be done in a day. Enjoy!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

Sep 6, 2019 at 3:39 p.m.

Kelly Vanover Says...

We are doing Universal on dec 7 and 8. Unsure of staying on unverisal property. What is my best route for tickets? We want the hogwarts express so I know i should do 2 day park to park. Wondering if I should do the express pass for one day? Best route for buying tickets?

Sep 6, 2019 at 2:39 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Kelly!

Yes, if you're wanting to take the Hogwarts Express from park to park, you'll definitely want a park to park ticket. Two days is a good amount to get to try to do and see everything. If it's going to be a busy day, we always recommend express passes (because who doesn't love skipping the lines?). You can see the crowd forecasts on our Crowd Calendar. We have a hoppin' deal right now for a 2 day park to park ticket with an extra day FREE! You can see that deal, and all of our ticket offerings, here.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

Sep 6, 2019 at 1:43 p.m.

Frances Zaccardi Says...

Hi! My husband and I are traveling to Orlando on the 21st of September. We have a pretty full schedule and have been to Universal (main) before but it's been a few years. He's not interested in buying park to park tickets and wants to take in volcano bay. Should we opt for a 3 day 3 park pass or buy tickets separately? There's soooo many choices. Help!

Sep 6, 2019 at 3:14 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Frances!

If he isn't interested in hopping from park to park, we'd stick with a base ticket, and three days sounds perfect. We have a great promo going on right now where you get Volcano Bay entry FREE! You can see that ticket option here under "Special Offers - Universal Orlando" (the very first section).

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

Aug 17, 2019 at 1:38 p.m.

Brenda Says...

We will be going to Universal on 9/30. We only have the day and want to go to both parks. Which ticket is the best for us to buy? Def. want park to park. Unsure the difference between value and regular and what’s best for us, thanks!

Aug 20, 2019 at 7:53 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Brenda!

It looks like Sept. 30 falls under value - yay! We'd also suggest springing for Express Passes if you can to get the most rides in in your day.

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Aug 14, 2019 at 3:08 p.m.

heather hill Says...

If we stay at a universal hotel, and have early admission with our universal tickets, does the early admission need to be on the same date as our hotel stay? we are only staying near universal for two nights, them moving to another property for seven days. Does our early admission need to be on the same day as our stay at the universal hotel, or can we use it on a day after we leave?

Aug 14, 2019 at 10:11 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Heather!

Early Park Admission will only be valid during your stay at a Universal hotel.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

Jul 10, 2019 at 1:59 p.m.

Aldona Satara Says...

We are going to Orlando for 5 days. We want to purchase tickers for Universal what is the best option>

Also, how the express tickets works?

Thanks

Jul 12, 2019 at 7:45 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Aldona,

There are a ton of ticket options for Universal Orlando and we offer some terrific discounts. You can see all of them here. Five days will give you a lot of time to experience the Universal parks! Here is a post on how Universal Express works.

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May 25, 2019 at 7:44 p.m.

Mike Says...

My son and i want to visit in September for 7 days. We are interested in unlimited entry at the following parks for 5days :-universal, aquatica and sea world. Can you advise?

May 29, 2019 at 12:58 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mike!

The SeaWorld Unlimited Pass allows you to visit SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island as many times as you'd like over a 14 day period. Universal does things a little differently. If you're looking to hop back and forth between the parks, you'll want a park-to-park ticket; if you'd also like to head to the water park, Volcano Bay, you'll want to purchase a ticket that specifies entry in the name. The largest length of time Universal offers tickets for (outside of an annual pass) is 5 days. You can find a 5-day Universal ticket with park-to-park access to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay here. Hope this helps!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

May 12, 2019 at 1:48 a.m.

Tammy Says...

Hi I was on Universals site and I am still confused between the 3park 4 day park to park ticket and the 3 park unlimited ticket. We are going for 4 days and I am guessing my kids will want to go to Volcano Bay in the morning one day then go to one of the other parks and more than likely will want to ride the train to the other park. So which ticket should I get? Thanks

May 13, 2019 at 1:13 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tammy!

If you're looking to be able to visit more than one park each day (Volcano Bay included), you'll want a 3 park-to-park ticket for as many days as you'd like to visit. The Express Pass is a separate, optional purchase that allows you to skip the line once for each ride and attraction; purchasing an Unlimited Express Pass allows you to skip the line as many times as you'd like.

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Apr 30, 2019 at 3:19 p.m.

Erin Says...

We are planning on going to Universal on May 8th and purchasing the 2 park 1 day pass. We are not purchasing express passes. If it were to rain that day, we can use that ticket on the 7th or the 9th where its the same price as the 8th correct? Thanks is advance

May 2, 2019 at 9:18 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Erin!

Yes, that's correct. Universal categorizes their tickets and pricing by "season," and it looks like all dates, as you noted, are considered the same in that regard - good to go!

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Apr 20, 2019 at 11:23 p.m.

Tina Says...

Hi,

We are planning to come to Orlando for a couple of weeks from Australia. Is there a pass longer than 5 days? Thanks!

Apr 22, 2019 at 9:14 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tina!

A 5 day ticket is the longest available, unfortunately (outside of an annual pass).

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Apr 13, 2019 at 4 p.m.

Shan Says...

I was very confused with the ticket options, I will be going to Volcano Bay and Universal Studios. What type of ticket do you think will be best? Thank you?

Apr 15, 2019 at 3:25 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Shan,

You will need the 3-Park ticket for Universal's Volcano Bay. Here are all of our discount Universal Orlando ticket options.

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Apr 9, 2019 at 2:40 a.m.

Alena Says...

Hi - we are looking at visiting Universal in February 2020. We just want to do two park days and don't need park to park. Our boys are young and we just want one day at Universal Studios and one day Islands of Adventure. We want to stay at a Universal Resort too and want Unlimited Express passes. What would be the best combo for this? I can't seem to find a deal for just 2 days...we don't need any extra. Thanks!

Apr 9, 2019 at 8:26 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Alena!

If you visit this page and scroll about halfway down, you'll see our listings for Base Tickets (2-day, too!)

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Mar 21, 2019 at 4:29 p.m.

Elsie Baker Says...

We bought our Disney World tickets from you when we went in January of this year. Great service. When will the tickets go on sale for Universal Studios Orlando for February 2020?

Mar 25, 2019 at 12:06 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Elsie,

Most of our Universal Orlando tickets expire 12 months after ordering, so you should be set! Please check the specific terms for the ticket you are interested in.

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Mar 19, 2019 at 12:09 a.m.

Jim Says...

Just wondering if anyone knows the best room and ticket deal for July. Planning on staying at the Portofino. I was waiting to book the vacation until they offer a deal.

Mar 19, 2019 at 8:02 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jim!

I'll let the Frog Pond weigh in on what they've found as well, but you can find our hoppin' deals (including discounts for a stay at Portofino when bundled with park tickets) here.

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Mar 15, 2019 at 8:55 p.m.

Jenni Says...

The tickets are so confusing to me. We'll be in Orlando August 7th through the 11th and the boys (husband and 2 sons, 14 & 12) want to experience Universal Studios on the 8th, 9th, and 10th, while I'm at a convention. I really could use some help working out a package including hotel and tickets.

Mar 18, 2019 at 8:01 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jenni,

I would recommend 2-day Park-to-Park ticket with extra day free. This was your kids can go to whichever park they choose during that time. Most likely you already have your hotel settled. If not, staying at one of the official resort hotels would make it more convenient!

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Mar 8, 2019 at 6:50 p.m.

Dave Says...

We bought the two-day 2 park ticket with two bonus days added. Now the boys think they do want to go to volcano Bay is there a way to add it after the fact or what is the least expensive way to do so? Thank you

Mar 9, 2019 at 7:15 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Dave,

Yes, you can do that when you arrive and would pay the difference in cost at gate. Feel free to reach out to our customer service if you have questions.

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Mar 5, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

fatimah Says...

Hi, I am visiting Orlando universal studio ,what is the best ticket to buy for my family?, my kids want to skip the line, ride all the rides many time as they like ,and i want the ticket for all three parks .

thank you

Mar 5, 2019 at 1:39 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Fatimah!

You'll want the Park to Park with Volcano Bay ticket, for as many days as you'd like to enter the park. You'll also want to add on the Express Unlimited to be able to skip the lines as much as the kiddos would like.

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Feb 26, 2019 at 1:35 p.m.

Hailey Says...

I am planning on visiting universals adventure island for one day. I am just wondering the difference between Universals 1-day base ticket 'VALUE' versus 'REGULAR'? Thanks!

Feb 26, 2019 at 9:36 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Hailey,

Both have blackout dates when the tickets cannot be used, but those dates differ. I would look at when you are likely to visit and then select the best priced ticket that is valid for those dates.

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Feb 11, 2019 at 3:46 p.m.

Mary K Says...

Does Universal allow you to add a day on after you have already used a day or 2? Do they just charge you the difference between a 4 and 5 day pass? We currently have 4 day, 2 parks, park to park tickets and thinking we may want a 5th day.

Feb 12, 2019 at 12:22 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mary,

Yes, you can upgrade your ticket in the parks.

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Jan 21, 2019 at 2:30 a.m.

Nicole Gagne Says...

Are there any tickets available that are good for more than 7 days? We are going to be in the area for 14 days.

Jan 29, 2019 at 2:56 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Nicole!

Universal tickets are valid for seven consecutive days, which includes the first day the ticket is activated. We have plenty of other discount Orlando attraction tickets, though, so there is no shortage of fun to be had during your visit!

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Jan 20, 2019 at 9:01 p.m.

AAL Says...

Hi! Can we add the Universal Quick Service + Freestyle dining plan to tickets purchased from Undercover Tourist, or do we have to buy it as a package from Universal?

Jan 30, 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Aal!

You can toadally pair this with our admission tickets! You can add that feature on at the park.

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Jan 1, 2019 at 4:12 p.m.

Rick Says...

Quick question, we are going for 3 days. They currently have a deal but 2 days get 2 days free. Not park to park. Since I’m only going for 3 days can I go to 2 parks in one day since I have a 4 day ticket? So.. Monday- Volcano Bay, Tuesday- Island Adventure and Studios, Wednesday- island Adventure? Thanks!!

Jan 16, 2019 at 11:41 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Rick,

If your ticket does not allow you to visit more than one park per day, you cannot no matter the number of days.

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