The cost of a Universal Orlando Annual Pass ranges from $324.99 to $755 depending on the type of pass you choose and if you're a Florida resident. We reported on the annual price rise for the Universal Orlando Resort Annual passes back at the beginning of March meaning these are the current prices for Non-Florida Residents: Florida Residents enjoy a discount on these out-of-state prices. Its been super balanced and super useful. I save each date I'm potentially interested in and open them all up at once. What device and browser do you use to book a vacation successfully at the 'continue' screen? The super exciting news is that another family is joining us. Universal Express Pass after 4:00 pm at UO and IoA. During this month and a half, there are tons of hotel discounts, free things, and benefits in the resorts, CityWalk, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida. 2020 Walt Disney World resort room rates were released June 18, 2019. Thanks. JavaScript is disabled. All rights reserved. Universal Orlando Resort is offering room discounts for stays at their hotels this summer. You may have been misled or just didnt understand. The Premier hotels at Universal Orlando are: There is only one Preferred hotel at Universal Orlando, the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. When Annual Passholders visit the parks for the first time, they must pick up their pass in person at the Ticket Office using a valid, government-issued photo ID. I guess like any answer when any level of customer service is involved, the answer is "It depends", Sightings have been reported of random dates thru mid March 2022, https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/dhildren=0&promo=aph&iata=&group=&hotels=&ada=, https://www.disboards.com/threads/official-2019-on-site-hotel-date-rate-thread.3694755/, checkin=1/22/2018&nights=1&rooms=1&adults=2&children=0&promo=aph&iata=&group=&hotels=&ada=, https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/d&promo=aph&iata=&group=&hotels=&ada=&currid=0. Thank you for the response , that answered our question. There's a new Disney100 Vera Bradley collection online now! shawthorne44 January 26, 2021, 10:45pm #4 Premier Passholders tend to get a bigger chunk of change off at the hotel restaurants, as well. For the three higher-level annual passes, you have the option to purchase your admission via a monthly installment plan called FlexPay. There are several closures at Disney World in March. Good Luck!! Resort Rate The Hardest Thing To Buy at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Is NOT the Food. And buy food and souvenirs in the parks for all three with my AP discount? Universal calls this activating your pass. To begin with, Universal offers four basic tiers or categories for its annual passes. Hotels.com gives me the option to pay at the hotel. Universal links each Annual Pass to its owner using their ID and fingerprints as part of their security protocols. But the Passholder discounts dont end there. 3-Park Passes. Masks felt very, very optional. Our theme park guides contain reviews and ratings of rides, restaurants and hotels at more than 80 theme parks worldwide. She said they dont know the discounted rates yet, so I should call every month (going in November 2018) and if they know discount ask to have it applied to my bill. For further information about Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passes and perks visit the official website. Upgrading to a Seasonal UOAP from a 2-Park, 3-Day ticket can save guests over $600 through hotel discounts alone! An Annual Passholder is anyone with a valid Annual Pass to Universal Orlando. Our team is thrilled to offer you theme park tickets that save you time and money. We will never spam you. During Universal Orlando Passholder Passholder Appreciation Days, you can pick up a free magnet at the UOAP Lounge in Studios Styles at Universal Studios Florida from 11 am to 4 pm or in Toon Extra at Islands of Adventure from park open until park close. 2022 Walt Disney World resort room rates were released June 23, 2021. Report inappropriate content JudygReading_PA Wernersville. Avid amusement park and video game fan. The discounts offered to Passholders on all these things (and more) make it a great investment when planning a visit. Ill keep checking! I do have a Liner TA to help with that. What time do the lights start at Hogwarts? Annual Pass Holder (APH) rates are currently available through: Sightings have been reported of random dates thru mid March 2022 APH rate availability and the new release days tend to be rather random and unannounced. No holiday without live football? Instead,go to the UOAP Hotels & Packages page and click on the Check Rates button, visitthe reservations page, or call (888) 273-1311 to book UOAP hotel rates. It looks like current Passholders will get resort rates, exclusive dining locations and secret menu items and a brand new magnet. Annual Passes pay for themselves after just a few days at Universal Orlando, making them worth the investment for frequent visitors to the parks. Restrictions apply. Sometimes there are discounts, most of the time there are not. . There used to be a box where you could enter text close to the dates. UOAP rates are released three to four months before booking, usually on weekdays. The real perks start to kick in at the Preferred level: after your first visit, youll be granted free self-parking and discounted rates for normal and Red Carpet valet parking. Please be aware that Preferred Passholders have some restrictions here that their Premier counterparts dont (such as, for example, only getting early access to one theme park instead of both during the busier times of the year). Have you used the UOAP hotel discount? Is Universal CityWalk Free? Much has changed since 2011, but that mission hasnt. Hagrids & Velocicoaster were not using the virtual line while we were there. The parking benefit will not apply to guests staying on-site but review the blockout dates prior to purchase to confirm you are visiting during an available period. Just have to show it upon check-in. Company, Disney Enterprises, Inc., or any of their affiliates. The catch here is that, per Universal policy, your annual pass benefits do not begin until your pass has been activated. That might seem excessive, but heres why we did itthese are the rates we found while searching: Perhaps weve just become overly accustomed to Walt Disney World resort pricing, but we were floored to find some of these rates. If one group member visiting Universal Orlando has an Annual Pass, the whole group can take advantage of lower hotel rates and discounted admission. And what do you mean when the rates drop?. But the real distinction here is a discount inside the theme and water theme parks. We suggest taking advantage of Loews and Universals seven-day cancelation policy to book the hotel as soon as possible and then rebook under a lower rate later if one becomes available. Passholder Appreciation Days will run through September 30. The Power Pass cuts those blackout dates in half. If instead you purchased a Preferred Annual Pass, youd pay around $449.99 roughly a $120 difference. Our team is thrilled to offer you theme park tickets that save you time and money. Having an annual pas does not automatically give you a 30% discount off of Universal Hotels. It is a discount code that you use when you are making a reservation. On-site hotels at Universal Orlando (general information), Comparing Universal Orlandos on-site hotels, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: Jet away to the Italian Riviera, Hard Rock Hotel Orlando: Live the rock n roll lifestyle, Loews Royal Pacific Resort: Your South Seas escape is waiting, Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Splash back to the 1950s & 60s. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a terrace are other features. Join our free email newsletter for access to the latest news, tips, and exclusive content only available to subscribers. Here Are The Latest Changes To Epic Universe, This Is What Universal's Third Gate Currently Looks Like! See What Character Will Make Their FIRST EVER Disney Parks Appearance Soon! Orlando Informer was created eleven years ago with one simple concept: you deserve to save time and money on your vacation to Orlando. The Cabana Bay Resort even has a lazy river and a bowling alley amenities not offered at any other property! * Kudos! We possibly made our money back in free bottled water alone. When booking hotel rooms at Universal Orlando, only the individual reserving the room must be an Annual Passholder to receive the better rate. Additionally, 3-Park Universal Orlando Annual Passholders receive Early Park Admission at Volcano Bay water park one hour prior to park opening. The Preferred Pass has no blockouts for the theme parks, though it still does for the water park, while the Premier Pass does not have any blockout dates at all. The 6 Best Harry Potter Alcoholic Drinks at Universal Orlando (Updated 2023), 10 Best Restaurants At Universal Orlando CityWalk (Updated 2023). Once you enter month 13, you move from a year-long window of admission to a monthly window. The best free seats though are under actual wooden covered awnings with ceiling fans. Finally, it should be noted that all four AP echelons are offered in two different varieties: two-park and three-park. By continuing, you acknowledge our cookie policy. Passholders hoping to stay in all the action can save on hotel room rates. Restrictions apply.) Power Pass - $509 or $459 for Florida residents - includes blockout . Only one of you needs an AP. But if you are traveling when the discounts are maximized, purchasing an annual pass instead of a regular ticket may just save you money when its all said and done. Release Dates for Full Price ("Rack") Room Rates 2023 Walt Disney World resort room rates were released June 8, 2022. The dates offered are now to March 8th, so you will need to keep checking, for Nov 18. However, ticket discounts only extend to 6 people per day. Will entering APH actually change what Im charged already? Any questions we can help you answer? For over eleven years, Orlando Informer has been the leading resource helping guests plan the perfect visit to Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and other Orlando attractions. Check out our YouTube playlist on Disney Worlds value hotels below! Universals Annual Passes offer great benefits, but the 30% off Universal hotel rooms could pay for the pass itself! For reference, thats all of them except Cabana Bay and Universals Endless Summer Resort Surfside Inn & Suites. Strategy for Hagrids & Velocicoaster. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Don't hesitate once you see the rates drop. Complete this food challenge to win a free prize at the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Orlando International Airport receives grant for airport expansion. If you are looking to buy lots of Potter merchandise or eat at Universal the 15% could be worth upgrading to a Preferred or Premier UOAP. Review the UOAP benefits page for more information. Let us help you with your next Disney Vacation. Also be on the lookout for a new exclusive magnet coming your way soon. It's the best way to turn a daytrip into a multi-day staycation. Universal Orlando Annual Passholders enjoy a practically endless list of benefits. You can try as many as you want. Its much easier to describe the difference in discounts between the Preferred and Premier Passes: take pretty much every single location that offers a discount at the parks and at CityWalk and increase it from 10% to 15% with similar exclusions. Then, after a few weeks, if you go to the parks and play, your 365 days will begin. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. (And since were talking about annual events, lets just take a moment to point out that the Seasonal Passs blackout dates interfere with a few of the ones that dont require a special ticket chiefly, Grinchmas and the Mardi Gras concerts that always prove to be so popular. No blockout dates. That is the equivalent of two (2) 2-Park, 3-Day tickets; an unlocked iPhone; or 330 Nomad Lounge chicken wings. For low-moderate crowds do they always release passholder nights? See Our Before-and-After Layouts and Vote! Also check out our Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Guide for everything about those parks, resorts, restaurants, and so much more. But, I don't see it, or any button to pop it up. This is assuming a 3 night stay at Portofino Bay hotel - the least expensive of the Express Pass hotels for those dates, and the purchase of one non-Florida-resident Preferred-level annual . Just be sure to upgrade before the ticket expires (your last day). It was a lot of money to spend for hotel stays that we didnt strictly need as locals, but the total was still less than the cost of a couple of nights in the new rooms at the Polynesian and Contemporary. Unlike what the policy used to be, Universal now no longer requires you to have your annual pass in hand when first checking into the on-site hotel at the beginning of your stay as long as you present your pass before checking out, you will get your annual pass rate. Keep checking. We utilize cookies to ensure that we provide you the best experience on our website. You are using an out of date browser. Best of all, each hotel puts you within easy walking distance or a quick shuttle ride to Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal . You can see all the benefits by clicking here. Gees, I really am gullible!!! Break out the slide rule, time to do some math! As for Universal Express Unlimited, only Premier Passholders have this perk included with their Annual Pass, but any passholder staying at a Premier hotel gets Express Unlimited privileges. Check back for more info next week. Give me a new bill? We walked everywhere, in and out of all the parks multiple times per day. @Jess you can see rates and book without your AP. For Walt Disney World dining, please book your reservation online. "Where can I find the Passholder hotel rates?" Let us do the. Were thankful youre here and cannot wait to assist you. Hey Hey Mouseketeer Joined Feb 21, 2015 Jan 6, 2018 #6 damo said: Rates are only out until the beginning of March right now. Well start this conversation with a little bit of background info, in case you are new to the idea of purchasing a Universal Orlando annual pass. Los-Angeles All rights reserved. In the months following, you will make installment payments until your pass is fully paid off. As the policy sits right now, you will need to pick up your annual pass at a ticket window at the theme parks, since they have to check your ID (sorry the will-call kiosks at the hotels wont cut it anymore). Have you ever done this fun Flower and Garden activity before? Passholder rates aren't out yet. The non-discounted price for these passes start at $496 and $525 respectively. How Can I Get Cheap Universal Express Passes? Some visitors live near the park and often visit, making this a very economical decision, especially when considering Annual Pass discounts for Florida Residents. So, in theory, you could print your pass at the Will Call Kiosk, carry it around for a few weeks, and your 365 days of admission will not have begun. Universal offers several pathways to becoming an Annual Passholder, which comes with a plethora of discounts on hotel rates. Hi, great info. Finally, the Hard Rock Hotel extends special discounts on shows to Preferred and Premier Passholders. Hotel stays, park tickets, and food can add up quickly. Show more Show more You Know. That's a savings of at least 40%, which is significant. Restrictions apply. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: You must book the annual pass discount rate in advance. Heres a photo of the Will Call Kiosk at Hard Rock Hotel (there are similar kiosks at Portofino Bay Hotel and Royal Pacific Resort): Electronic Will Call Kiosk at Universals Hard Rock Hotel. Also, remember to check out our friends over at Mouse Fan Travel! In other words, instead of getting a full year of entry to Universal, you only ended up getting eight months worth before having to pay again. Sound of your stay at Hard Rock was AWESOME. Were thinking of doing it in the evening since the parks close so early (7pm!!) Any questions or thing youd like to see us cover with regard to Universals on-site resorts? Good luck with the numbers wehope it all adds up in your favor! Your email address will not be published. Seasonal and Power Passholders enjoy up to 10% off at hotel restaurants (excluding alcohol). Maybe next time. The new passholder benefits page list ALL passholders getting 10% discount (or more) at almost all food/beverage locations at the on-site hotels. Universal has announced that two new dates (Tuesday, October 11 and Monday, October 24) have been added to the event. Come With Us to a BRAND NEW Disney Restaurant Earl of Sandwich Tavern! This news will brighten passholders staying at Endless Summer. For the first month of FlexPay payments, you will put down half the cost of your chosen Annual Pass. The former grants you entry only to the two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure), while the latter makes you eligible for the Volcano Bay water theme park, as well. Thanks for your trouble. Although I will say, we were barely in our seats all day. What are the odds that they wont release passholder rates? Exclusive Dining Locations and Secret Menu Items What Discounts Do Annual Passholders Get at Universal Orlando Hotels? Frequent parkgoers typically become Passholders to offset the cost of visiting the parks multiple times throughout the year. 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