TIP: If you are planning on staying at a Universal Resort for at least three nights, then it almost always makes sense to purchase at least one annual pass (either the Premier or Preferred pass).
The good news is that Universal Orlando does offer some excellent discounts - the bad news is that the vast majority of them require an annual pass in order to get them. However, unlike Disney the cost of a Universal Annual Pass in some cases, more than pays for itself just for the discounts you'll get, not to mention the access to the parks.
The single best justification for a Universal Annual pass are the substantial savings you can obtain on Universal resorts (Hard Rock Hotel, Royal Pacific, and Portofino Bay). You can usually get a minimum of 10% off the rack rate at any of the hotels any time of the year. The discounts are even more substantial during slower periods when the hotels are not routinely full. It's not at all unusual to find that the hotel savings alone more than justify the cost of an annual pass. Also, keep in mind that as a Universal resort guest, you receive front of the line access on all attractions, at both parks by showing your room key. This option alone saves you $50 per day (the current cost of purchasing the express pass separately).
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Premier Annual Pass benefits include:
- Unlimited Universal Express Plus after 4:00pm
- Free preferred self-parking at the theme parks every time you visit (subject to availability)‡
- Free valet parking at the theme parks (excludes holidays/special events and subject to availability)‡
- 8 Free bottles of Zephyrhills water at Universal Studios OR Islands of Adventure
- One free ticket to Halloween Horror Nights
- All club access† to CityWalk for passholders (excludes concerts & special events)
- All club access† to CityWalk for one guest of the passholder (Sun-Thurs nights excluding concerts & special events)
- Hotel benefits during your stay at a Universal hotel include:
- Complimentary room upgrade1 upon arrival
- 20% discount at Mandara Spa at Portofino Bay Hotel
- Suite upgrade for $50 upon check-in
- Free access to on-site hotel fitness centers while staying on-site4
- Complimentary sleeve of golf balls when participating in the Golf Universal Orlando program
Premier Annual Pass Theme Park Discounts:
- 10% savings on 1-day and 15% savings on multi-day theme park tickets (up to 6 people)
- Free admission to select special events such as Mardi Gras
- Special discounts on separately ticketed events, such as Halloween Horror Nights and Rock the Universe
- 10% savings on select VIP Tours. Call 407-363-8295 to book your VIP Tour. Dates subject to availability.
- 10% savings at merchandise stores (excluding merchandise carts and The Master Coin Monster and Mystics of the Seven Veils.) Restrictions apply on select merchandise, some Islands of Adventure locations excluded. Special discounts subject to change without notice.
- 10% savings at all restaurants (excluding carts and alcohol)
- Above benefits cannot be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions. Discounts subject to change without notice.
Premier Annual Pass Citywalk Discounts:
- 10% Savings – Air Brush Wizard, Cinnabon, Get Wired, Hair Wraps (on hair wraps only), Quiet Flight Surf Shop, Rant N Rave Jewelry, The Endangered Species Store, Starbucks
- 20% Savings - Universal Studios Store
- Bob Marley, A Tribute to Freedom - 15% savings on food and beverages (excluding alcohol)
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. ™ Restaurant & Market – 5% savings on food and beverages (excluding alcohol)
- Hard Rock Café- 10% savings on merchandise , food and beverages (excluding alcohol)
- Hard Rock Live Orlando-2 Free admissions to “Livewire” & “Jam Bando” local nights (18 & up). Call 407-351-LIVE for events.
- Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville - 10% savings on merchandise, food & beverages (excluding alcohol)
- Latin Quarter – 15% savings on food and beverages (excluding alcohol). Priority seating for your entire party (Sun-Thurs only)
- NASCAR Sports Grille - 10% savings on food & beverages (excluding alcohol)
- NBA City - 10% savings on food and beverages (excluding alcohol) one free interactive game card per passholder, one $3.00 off merchandise voucher (per party.) Priority seating is included (excluding holidays & special events)
- Pastamore - 15% savings on food & beverages (excluding alcohol), plus kids (ages 3-9) eat free for dinner ( with the purchase of an adult entrée limit 1 for up to $4.95)
- Pat O'Briens - 15% savings on food & beverages (excluding alcohol), plus kids (ages 3-9) eat free from 4pm-9pm (with the purchase of an adult entrée-limit 1)
- Red Coconut Club- 10% savings on food & beverages (excluding alcohol)
- the groove - 2 for 1 domestic drafts
- Universal Cineplex 20, an AMC Theatre - $2.00 off admission on highest ticketed price.
- Above discounts cannot be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions. Discounts subject to change without notice.
Premier Annual Pass Universal Orlando Resort Discounts:
- Free self-parking each time you visit or pay for 2 hours of Valet and get the rest of the day for free
- $5.00 preferred parking (price subject to change without notice)
- Free use of kennels for one pet on the day of your visit. Additional pets stay at the regular price. (subject to availability)
Premier Annual Pass Universal Orlando On-Site Hotels:
Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort
- Save up to 30% off room rates at each hotel.
- 10% discount at Mandara Spa at Portofino Bay Hotel (products not included). Call 407-503-1244 for appointments
- Save 10% at the following restaurants:
- Trattoria del Porto at Portofino Bay Hotel
- The Kitchen at the Hard Rock Hotel
- Islands Dining Room at Royal Pacific Resort
- Wantilan Luau at Royal Pacific Resort (price includes food & beverages), call 407-503-DINE to receive discount
Based on availability. Some blackout dates and minimum stays apply. Special Events and Holidays excluded on all hotel offers above. Food and non-alcoholic beverages only, alcohol excluded.
Premier Annual Pass Wet ' n Wild - Orlando
- Save $20.00 on a Wet ‘N Wild Annual Pass (Not valid with the purchase of a Weekday Annual Pass)
- Save 25% on a regular priced all day admission to Wet 'n Wild - Orlando (Valid for Passholder only, Blackout dates apply).
- Call 1-800-992-WILD for more information.
- Save 10% in the Breakers Beach Shop (excluding sundries)
Preferred Annual Passholder Theme Park Discounts
- 10% savings on 1-day and 15% savings on multi-day theme park tickets (up to 6 people)
- Free admission to select special events such as Mardi Gras
- Special discounts on separately ticketed events, such as Halloween Horror Nights and Rock the Universe
- 10% savings on select VIP Tours. Call 407-363-8295 to book your VIP Tour. Dates subject to availability.
- 10% savings at merchandise stores (excluding merchandise carts and The Master Coin Monster and Mystics of the Seven Veils.) Restrictions apply on select merchandise, some Islands of Adventure locations excluded. Special discounts subject to change without notice.
- 10% savings at all restaurants (excluding carts and alcohol)
- Above benefits cannot be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions. Discounts subject to change without notice.
Preferred Annual Passholder Citywalk Discounts
- 10% Savings – Air Brush Wizard, Cinnabon, Get Wired, Hair Wraps (on hair wraps only), Quiet Flight Surf Shop, Rant N Rave Jewelry, The Endangered Species Store, Starbucks
- 20% Savings - Universal Studios Store
- Bob Marley, A Tribute to Freedom - 15% savings on food and beverages (excluding alcohol)
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. ™ Restaurant & Market – 5% savings on food and beverages (excluding alcohol)
- Hard Rock Café- 10% savings on merchandise , food and beverages (excluding alcohol)
- Hard Rock Live Orlando-2 Free admissions to “Livewire” & “Jam Bando” local nights (18 & up). Call 407-351-LIVE for events.
- Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville - 10% savings on merchandise, food & beverages (excluding alcohol)
- Latin Quarter – 15% savings on food and beverages (excluding alcohol). Priority seating for your entire party (Sun-Thurs only)
- NASCAR Sports Grille - 10% savings on food & beverages (excluding alcohol)
- NBA City - 10% savings on food and beverages (excluding alcohol) one free interactive game card per passholder, one $3.00 off merchandise voucher (per party.) Priority seating is included (excluding holidays & special events)
- Pastamore - 15% savings on food & beverages (excluding alcohol), plus kids (ages 3-9) eat free for dinner ( with the purchase of an adult entrée limit 1 for up to $4.95)
- Pat O'Briens - 15% savings on food & beverages (excluding alcohol), plus kids (ages 3-9) eat free from 4pm-9pm (with the purchase of an adult entrée-limit 1)
- Red Coconut Club- 10% savings on food & beverages (excluding alcohol)
- the groove - 2 for 1 domestic drafts
- Universal Cineplex 20, an AMC Theatre - $2.00 off admission on highest ticketed price.
- Above discounts cannot be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions. Discounts subject to change without notice.
Preferred Annual Passholder Universal Orlando Resort:
- Free self-parking each time you visit or pay for 2 hours of Valet and get the rest of the day for free ‡
- $5.00 preferred parking (price subject to change without notice)‡
- Free use of kennels for one pet on the day of your visit. Additional pets stay at the regular price. (subject to availability)
Preferred Annual Passholder Universal Orlando® On-Site Hotels:
Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort
- Save up to 30% off room rates at each hotel. For reservations/availability call 1-866-PASS-4-FUN or click here.
- 10% discount at Mandara Spa at Portofino Bay Hotel (products not included). Call 407-503-1244 for appointments
- Save 10% at the following restaurants:
- Trattoria del Porto at Portofino Bay Hotel
- The Kitchen at the Hard Rock Hotel
- Islands Dining Room at Royal Pacific Resort
- Wantilan Luau at Royal Pacific Resort (price includes food & beverages), call 407-503-DINE to receive discount
Based on availability. Some blackout dates and minimum stays apply. Special Events and Holidays excluded on all hotel offers above. Food and non-alcoholic beverages only, alcohol excluded.
Preferred Annual Passholder Wet ' n Wild - Orlando
- Save $20.00 on a Wet ‘N Wild Annual Pass (Not valid with the purchase of a Weekday Annual Pass)
- Save 25% on a regular priced all day admission to Wet 'n Wild - Orlando (Valid for Passholder only, Blackout dates apply).
- Call 1-800-992-WILD for more information.
- Save 10% in the Breakers Beach Shop (excluding sundries)
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