Do Universal Orlando Annual Passholders Get Discounts On Tickets?
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders get tons of special perks.
From discounts on hotel rooms, car rentals, and in-park food and merchandise to Park-to-Park admission and entry to select events and concerts, the benefits of membership can add up quickly.
However, Universal Orlando Annual Passes have some limitations – they do not grant admission into separately ticketed events or provide companion tickets for passholders’ guests.
That said, Universal Orlando Annual Passholders do get discounts on tickets or events not covered by their passes. These discounts cover separately ticketed events (like Halloween Horror Nights) and multi-day passes purchased at the front gate. As with all things, some exclusions apply.
Follow along for the details on becoming an Annual Passholder, what kinds of discounts different Annual Passholders get, and where to find information on the benefits of Universal Orlando Annual Passes.
What Is an Annual Passholder?
Annual Passholders are anyone who has bought an Annual Pass to Universal Orlando.
There are four types of Universal Orlando Annual Passes to choose from: Seasonal, Power, Preferred, and Premier, each granting Passholders a year’s worth of admission into Universal Orlando’s theme parks.
Depending on which Annual Pass parkgoers buy, there are plenty of benefits to redeem at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, Volcano Bay, and Universal CityWalk.
While Annual Passes allow guests admission to the parks multiple times during the membership year, Seasonal, Power, and Preferred Annual Passholders are subject to blockout dates, which freeze the discounts and perks during certain times of the year.
What Kinds of Ticket Discounts Do Annual Passholders Get?
Universal Orlando Annual Passes vary in price depending on the pass tier and whether they are for 2-Park or 3-Park admission.
The price differences also reflect the extent of the benefits each pass entitles.
For more information on Annual Pass perks and benefits, check out Universal Orlando’s website or the Universal Orlando Official app.
The following outlines the ticket discounts associated with each type of Universal Orlando Annual Pass, listed below from lowest to highest tier.
* These discounts are valid from January 1 to December 31, 2022, and may change without notice.
Seasonal Passes
Currently, ticket discounts for Seasonal Passes include special deals on separately ticketed events like Halloween Horror Nights and 10% off multi-day theme park tickets purchased at the front gate.
Guests can purchase up to six multi-day passes per transaction each day.
Unfortunately, this discount is not applicable on 3-Park Unlimited tickets, Universal Express passes, or tickets with Universal Express.
Power Annual Passes
Power Annual Passes offer bigger discounts on tickets than Seasonal Passes.
These passes include savings on separately ticketed events like Halloween Horror Nights and 15% off multi-day theme park admission tickets purchased from the front gate.
Like Seasonal Passes, Power Annual Passholders are only allowed up to six multi-day tickets per daily transaction.
Visitors also cannot use this deal on Universal Express passes or tickets with Universal Express.
Preferred Annual Passes
Preferred Annual Passholders also get special discounts on separately ticketed events like Halloween Horror Nights and 15% off up to six multi-day theme park admission tickets.
Like the other passes, this deal excludes the purchase of Universal Express passes or tickets with Universal express.
Preferred Annual Passholders also get Early Park Admission, which allows entry to Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure up to one hour before they officially open for the day.
Premier Annual Passes
Premier Annual Passes offer the same exclusive discounts on separately ticketed events and 15% off multi-day theme park tickets from the front gate.
They also grant guests rewards like Early Park Admission and a Universal Express Pass.
With a Universal Express Pass that activates after 4 pm, Premier Annual Passholders get to bypass the standard lines once per participating attraction at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
This top-tier Annual Pass also has no blockout dates, so guests can get more perks more often.
How Much Do Universal Orlando Tickets Cost?
To fully appreciate the discounts that Annual Passes offer, guests will want to know how much Universal Orlando tickets normally cost.
Multi-Day Tickets
Generally speaking, 2-Day, 2-Park Passes start at around $110 before tax, but prices fluctuate based on the visit date and whether guests opt for One Park per Day tickets or Park-to-Park Passes.
Visitors can explore Universal Orlando’s website or download The Official Universal Orlando Resort App to browse the current price of multi-day tickets.
Special Separately Ticketed Events
The prices and discounts for separately ticketed events like Halloween Horror Nights will vary each year.
For the latest details on all the thrills, guests can download the mobile app or visit the Halloween Horror Nights page to sign up for email updates.
General Passholder event information is also available through the Universal Orlando Annual Pass menu.
Conclusion
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders get certain discounts on multi-day tickets and separately ticketed events.
These discounts can change yearly, so guests should stay updated on all the deals by keeping an eye on the Annual and Seasonal Pass Benefits page.
