Universal Studios Discount Tickets

Universal Studios is a great place to visit if you are traveling to Florida or California and enjoy amusement parks.

When you’re planning your itinerary, research the costs of your trip and create a budget for it. Theme parks are expensive today.

It’s possible to get discounted tickets for Universal Studios Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood. Here’s how.

Undercover Tourist offers a discount on one-day Universal Studios tickets for those who are only in town for a brief visit.

This is a good choice if you are traveling in a group. You can expect to spend:

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  Tickets for one day, one park: Prices start at $105, while the price starts at $109 if you buy directly from Universal Studios.
  

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  The price for a child’s ticket is $101 versus $104 if purchased directly from Universal Studios.
  

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  The price for a one-day park-to-park adult ticket starts at $159, as opposed to $164 if you buy directly from Universal Studios.
  

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  The price for a child’s one-day park-to-park admission ticket starts at $156. This is a significant difference from the initial price of $159 if purchased directly through Universal Studios.
  

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  The price for a one-day adult admission ticket starts at $101, while the entry level is $109 if purchased directly from Universal Studios.
  

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  The price for a one-day ticket starts at $95, while the cost of a child’s ticket directly from Universal Studios is $103.
  

Buy tickets for multiple days to save money. This is a great way to save money on Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood tickets if you are visiting for a few days.

Universal Orlando Resort offers two free days for those who plan to visit multiple parks and stay several days. You can get two free days if you purchase a three-day ticket. That’s five days of fun for the price of just three.

This is what you’ll pay for a park to park pass that allows you to visit Universal Studios Florida, and Universal Islands of Adventure. (You can visit the parks on the same day.)

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  Child tickets start at $291 for a two-park, three day ticket that includes two days free.
  

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  Adult tickets start at $301 for a two-park, three day ticket that includes two days free.
  

You can purchase an extra $35 per day to gain access to Universal’s Volcano Bay if you feel that two parks is not enough. All three parks can be visited each day. Your ticket price would be:

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  Child tickets starting at $326 for a three-park, 3-day ticket that includes two days free.
  

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  Adult tickets starting at $336 for a three-park, 3-day ticket that includes two days free.
  

Your ticket price will be lower if you only visit one park per day:

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  Child tickets start at $231 for a two-park, three day ticket that includes two days free.
  

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  Adult tickets start at $241 for a two-park, three day ticket that includes two days free.
  

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  Child tickets starting at $266 for a three-park, 3-day ticket that includes two days free.
  

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  Adult tickets starting at $276 for a three-park, 3-day ticket that includes two days free.
  

You can save money if you purchase a two-day ticket for Universal Studios Hollywood. The lowest price is:

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  Tickets for adults starting at $149.
  

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  Tickets for children starting at $143.
  

Purchase vacation packages from Universal Studios to save on park admission.

Packages can include airfare, tickets for admission and hotel accommodations or you can choose to purchase only the hotel and ticket combination. Most packages include extra perks such as early park entry, free ground transport and themed souvenirs.

Universal Studios Florida and California offers these packages directly on their website.

Florida residents are eligible for a special discount when purchasing tickets to Universal Orlando Resort. You can save money if you live in Florida by buying two-day or three-day tickets packages.

Residents of Florida can get the following tickets at a discount:

One-park-per-day tickets:

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  Two Parks: Child tickets start at $165.
  

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  Two Parks: Adult Tickets start at $173.
  

Park-to-park tickets:

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  Tickets for children starting at $213.
  

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  Two parks: Adult tickets start at $220
  

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  Three Parks: Child tickets start at $245.
  

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  Adult Tickets Start at $253.
  

One-park-per-day tickets:

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  Two Parks: Child Tickets Start at $186.
  

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  Two parks: Adult tickets start at $193.
  

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  Three Parks: Child tickets start at $218.
  

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  Adult tickets start at $225 for three parks.
  

Park-to-park tickets:

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  Two Parks: Child Tickets Start at $234.
  

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  Two parks: Adult tickets start at $241.
  

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  Three Parks: Child tickets start at $266.
  

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  Three Parks: Adult Tickets start at $273.
  

California residents will receive fewer discounts when visiting Universal Studios Hollywood. Sometimes Universal offers residents a one-day or two-day ticket discount on its website. Always check before buying tickets elsewhere.

Californians can purchase the California Neighbor Pass to visit the park more than once during the year.

Consider investing in a season or annual pass if you plan to visit the park more than once a year. If you live in another city or state, or if your family or friends live nearby the park, this could be an option for you.

Universal Orlando Resort offers the following annual passes:

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  Florida residents can get a two-park annual pass for as little as $324 per person.
  

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  Florida residents can get a 3-park annual pass for as low as $424 per person.
  

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  Non-residents can purchase annual passes for two parks starting at $424.
  

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  Non-residents can purchase annual passes to three parks for $524.
  

Universal Studios Hollywood offers the following annual and seasonal passes:

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  Platinum Annual Pass: No blackout dates, and available online for $619 or at the gate for $629.
  

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  Gold Annual Passes: Includes 325+ days with no blackouts and can be purchased online for $319 or at the gate for $329.
  

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  Silver Annual Pass: Includes 275+ days without blackouts and is available for $229 online, or $239 on the gate.
  

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  California Neighbor Pass : A nine-month pass that includes 150+ days is available for $179 on the internet or $189 when purchased at the gate.
  

Both locations offer payment plans.

Chase cardholders are eligible to book Universal Orlando Resort tickets and Universal Studios Hollywood tickets, in addition to hotels, flights, rental cars, and cruises.

You can also save money by using cash back from your cash-back card to pay for Universal Studios tickets. This can “erase”, in essence, recent travel purchases.

Here’s a list of cash-back cards that let you redeem your earnings in the form of a statement credit. This could help you save money on tickets:

Terms and Conditions apply.

Travel credit cards can be used to reduce the cost of your trip by using rewards points.

These are some travel credit cards which allow cardholders the option to earn miles or receive statement credits on travel charges made to their cards.

These coupons may not be the most valuable, but they could help you save money on your Florida or California vacation.

It is a good idea to calculate the redemption value of your credit card points before purchasing Universal tickets. You can then decide if the redemption is worth it based on what you want to achieve.

Military ticket offices offer discounts to active and retired military personnel and their spouses who purchase tickets in advance.

Military 2023 Freedom Passes for Universal Orlando Resort are available to eligible service members. Prices start at $199 per adult ticket. You can purchase up to six tickets for this special price, but be aware that there are blackout dates. Universal Studios offers vacation packages for military families.

Universal Studios Hollywood offers discounted military tickets. These tickets are not sold at the box offices. The military ticket offices that participate in the program are where eligible personnel can purchase their tickets.

Your AAA membership can also be used to purchase cheap Universal Studios Tickets. Members can also enjoy discounts on entertainment in addition to the 24/7 roadside assistance.

AAA offers tickets to Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Hollywood.

If you are a member of a warehouse club such as Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s then you could get discounted Universal Studios tickets. Warehouse clubs may charge annual membership fees but a membership can help you save on travel and everyday expenses.

Before you purchase tickets elsewhere, check to see if the warehouse club in your area has Universal Studios Tickets available for members. You can buy them online or at their store.

You can now start planning your Universal Studios adventure.

Universal Studios can make for a great vacation on either coast. There are ways you can save money on admission if you’re on budget.

Use the above ticket discounts to enjoy your fun without worrying about money.

(Top image courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood).