Universal Studios Hollywood raises price for annual pass

Universal Studios Hollywood has increased the costs of their annual passes in advance of next year’s opening of a new Harry Potter themed area.

The new California Resident Annual Pass, which is good for 182 select days, has a price-tag of $139 and the California Resident Plus Annual Pass, which is good for 244 select days, is $199.

The Gold Annual Pass, which is not restricted to California residents and is good 312 select days, is $299.

All of the new passes are valid 12 months from the first use.

The cost of a one-day ticket did not change.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including Flight of the Hippogriff and a 3D version of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, is expected to open next spring.

Source: Los Angeles Times