Universal Orlando
The best Universal Orlando tickets
One-park and Park-to-Park tickets, Epic Universe, Express passes and a VIP tour: here is which ticket fits your trip, with honest advice on the price, the lines and the Volcano Bay closure.
See our 4 picks
For most visitors the best Universal Orlando ticket is a Park-to-Park ticket for two or more days. You need Park-to-Park to ride the Hogwarts Express between the two original parks.
On GetYourGuide, the resort ticket starts from €173 per person, and every option includes Park-to-Park. It is not for residents of the US, UK or Canada. Volcano Bay is closed from 26 October 2026 until spring 2027.
Our 4 Universal Orlando picks, from €111
One park ticket, two Express passes and a VIP tour. All four are non-refundable. The Express passes and the VIP tour do not include park entry, so you also need a ticket.
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from €173 per person Our top pick 1 to 14 days 4.6 (1,889) reviews on GetYourGuide
Universal Orlando Resort ticket, Park-to-Park
Both original parks for 1 to 14 days, Park-to-Park in every option. Epic Universe and Volcano Bay come only with some options. Not for residents of the US, UK or Canada.
Best for Most trips
Check availability: Universal Orlando Resort ticket, Park-to-Park on GetYourGuide - from €119 per person
Shorter lines, 2 parks
2-Park Express
On the date you pick 4.2 (316) reviews on GetYourGuide
2-Park Express pass
Shorter lines at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure on one date. Choose one ride each or unlimited rides. Park entry is not included.
Best for One busy day at both parks
Check availability: 2-Park Express pass on GetYourGuide - from €111 per person
Unlimited, 1 park
Universal Studios Express
On the date you pick 4.1 (38) reviews on GetYourGuide
Universal Studios Florida Express Unlimited
Shorter lines as often as you like at Universal Studios Florida, on one date. Park entry is not included.
Best for A day at Universal Studios only
Check availability: Universal Studios Florida Express Unlimited on GetYourGuide - from €295 per person
2 parks, 1 day
VIP Experience
7 hours 4.5 (24) reviews on GetYourGuide
VIP Experience, 2 parks in 1 day
A 7-hour guided tour of both original parks, with front-of-line access, breakfast and lunch. You need a Park-to-Park ticket too. Not for residents of the US, UK or Canada.
Best for A guided day with meals
Check availability: VIP Experience, 2 parks in 1 day on GetYourGuide
Universal Orlando tickets compared: our GetYourGuide picks side by side
| Tour | From | Duration | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
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| Universal Orlando Resort ticket, Park-to-Park | €173 per person | 1 to 14 days | Most trips | The base ticket with Park-to-Park built in, rated 4.6 from 1,889 reviews. |
| 2-Park Express pass | €119 per person | On the date you pick | One busy day at both parks | The most-reviewed Express pass here: 4.2 from 316 reviews. |
| Universal Studios Florida Express Unlimited | €111 per person | On the date you pick | A day at Universal Studios only | The cheapest pass here, from €111, rated 4.1 from 38 reviews. |
| VIP Experience, 2 parks in 1 day | €295 per person | 7 hours | A guided day with meals | The only guided option, rated 4.5 from 24 reviews. |
Universal Orlando Resort ticket, Park-to-Park
€173 per person1 to 14 days 4.6 (1,889)
Details
- Who it suits
- Most trips
- Why we picked it
- The base ticket with Park-to-Park built in, rated 4.6 from 1,889 reviews.
€119 per personOn the date you pick 4.2 (316)
Details
- Who it suits
- One busy day at both parks
- Why we picked it
- The most-reviewed Express pass here: 4.2 from 316 reviews.
Universal Studios Florida Express Unlimited
€111 per personOn the date you pick 4.1 (38)
Details
- Who it suits
- A day at Universal Studios only
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest pass here, from €111, rated 4.1 from 38 reviews.
VIP Experience, 2 parks in 1 day
€295 per person7 hours 4.5 (24)
Details
- Who it suits
- A guided day with meals
- Why we picked it
- The only guided option, rated 4.5 from 24 reviews.
- These are tickets and passes, not group tours. The VIP Experience splits parties of more than 6 into separate groups.
- None of the 4 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- None of the 4 can be refunded.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
How much are Universal Orlando tickets?
A one-day, one-park ticket costs from about $125 at Universal for Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure. Epic Universe starts from about $140, and Volcano Bay from about $81.
Universal’s own prices are in US dollars, plus tax. They change by date. The more days you buy, the less you pay per day, Universal says.
On GetYourGuide, the resort ticket starts from €173 per person. That price already includes Park-to-Park for the two original parks.
Driving? The listing says parking costs $30 for a regular car, and it is not in the ticket price. We explain how much is parking at Universal Studios in Orlando in its own guide.
- Universal Studios, 1 day
- from about $125
- Islands of Adventure, 1 day
- from about $125
- Epic Universe, 1 day
- from about $140
- GetYourGuide resort ticket
- from €173
Where should I buy Universal Orlando tickets?
If you live in the US, UK or Canada, buy from Universal directly. The GetYourGuide resort ticket and VIP tour are not for residents of those three countries.
If you live anywhere else, GetYourGuide sells an official Universal ticket. You get a voucher by email that tells you how to collect your ticket. Bring a passport or ID card.
Our table above puts price, rating, reviews and cancellation side by side. All four picks are non-refundable, so be sure of your dates first.
How can I get cheap Universal Orlando tickets?
The cheapest way per day is to buy more days. Universal says the price per day drops with each day you add.
Universal also sells a Special 3-Day ticket from about $297 plus tax. That is about $99 a day for one day each at Epic Universe, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Blockout dates apply, and it is a promotion that can end.
We do not list “save up to” deals. We only show prices we could check on the seller’s own page.
Which Universal Orlando ticket fits your trip (1 day, 2 days, 3 or more days)
Plan at least one day per park. That is our advice, not a rule.
With one day, pick one park, or Park-to-Park to see both original parks. With two days, take a 2-day Park-to-Park ticket. With three or more days, add Epic Universe.
Universal sells tickets for 2 to 7 days. If you stay several days, sleep close to the parks. Universal’s own hotels run free shuttles to the parks, Universal’s blog says. Another choice is a hotel in Orlando near SeaWorld, on International Drive.
- 1 day: one park, or Park-to-Park for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.
- 2 days: Park-to-Park for the two original parks.
- 3 days or more: add Epic Universe, or take the All Parks Ticket.
Epic Universe: is it included and how do you add it?
- from $140
- Epic Universe, 1 day, at Universal (about)
- 2
- resort ticket options that include it
Epic Universe is not in every ticket. You must pick a ticket that includes it, Universal says.
On the GetYourGuide resort ticket, two options include it. One is the All Parks Ticket. The other is the 1-Day Park-to-Park PLUS 1-Day Epic Universe ticket.
Super Nintendo World is one of the worlds inside Epic Universe, the listing says.
Park-to-Park, Hogwarts Express and Volcano Bay: what each ticket gives you
Park-to-Park lets you move between parks on the same day. You need it to ride the Hogwarts Express. The train runs between Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley in Universal Studios.
Universal park tickets: one park or Park-to-Park
A one-park ticket gives you one park per day. Park-to-Park gives you more than one park on the same day. Every option of the GetYourGuide resort ticket is Park-to-Park.
Volcano Bay: closed until spring 2027
Universal closes Volcano Bay for maintenance from 26 October 2026. It plans to reopen in spring 2027 (checked 25 October 2026).
On the GetYourGuide ticket, Volcano Bay comes only with the All Parks Ticket. If your trip falls in the closure, skip that option.
Express Pass: is skipping the lines worth it?
Express is worth it on a busy day when you want many rides. It gives you a shorter line, but it is an add-on: you still need a park ticket.
Universal Express lets you skip the regular line once per ride. Express Unlimited lets you skip it as often as you like, at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure only.
Express passes sold in the park often sell out, Universal says, so buy ahead. Guests of three Universal hotels get Express Unlimited free: Loews Portofino Bay, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific.
Express does not work on every ride. It is not valid on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure or Pteranodon Flyers, for example.
Refunds, start dates and how you receive your ticket
- 4 of 4
- picks are non-refundable
Universal tickets are non-refundable. The only exception is if you bought Universal’s Cancel For Any Reason add-on.
You can move most tickets to another date, but a fee may apply. You can usually upgrade to Park-to-Park or more days at Guest Services in the park.
All four of our picks are non-refundable on GetYourGuide too. The Express passes work only on the date printed on them.
Universal tickets are non-refundable, so check your dates before you buy.
Before you buy Universal Orlando tickets
Where you live matters
The GetYourGuide resort ticket and the VIP tour are not for residents of the US, UK or Canada. If you live there, buy from Universal directly.
No refunds
All four picks are non-refundable. At Universal, most tickets can move to another date for a fee.
What costs extra
Parking is $30 for a regular car, the listing says. Food is extra. Express passes and the VIP tour need a park ticket too.
Volcano Bay is closed
Volcano Bay is closed from 26 October 2026 until spring 2027 (checked 25 October 2026). Skip the All Parks option if your trip falls in that time.
Hours change daily
Park hours change from day to day. On 25 October 2026, Universal Studios was open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check the Universal app before you go.
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Written by the Things to Do in Orlando editorial team.