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Universal Annual Passes

As well as the standard day admission tickets, Universal also sell Annual Passes. Note there are no child prices on annual passes, everyone pays the same price.

If you plan on an extended stay in Florida or you live in Florida, then an annual pass makes good economic sense.

To buy a Florida Residents Annual Pass, you must be resident in the state of Florida.

Universal Studios Florida® operate two theme parks in Orlando, Universal Studios and the new roller-coaster park, Islands of Adventure plus the music and entertainment venue, Universal CityWalk®.

Incredible Hulk roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort

Incredible Hulk roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort
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See the sidebar for a complete list of Universal ticket types including standard tickets, Blue Man Group, VIP tours, special multi-day holiday tickets for UK visitors and Express Plus tickets to allow you to beat the queues.

Like most of the Florida theme parks, anyone aged 10 or over on the day of their first entry to the theme parks is classed as an adult and will have to buy an adult ticket.

Universal do not offer child tickets on their annual passes. Children from the ages of 3 and upwards are classed as adults when purchasing annual passes. Children under the age of 3 are admitted for free.

Universal Annual Pass 2007 ticket prices

These prices are the standard ticket prices you would expect to pay at the gate (unless stated otherwise). All prices are subject to change and you should check with Universal Studios for the latest prices.

One Year Two Park Power Pass
Admission to both Universal Studios Florida® AND Universal's Islands of Adventure® theme parks for one year with unlimited park-to-park access

Note that there are some blackout dates with the Power Pass
All guests $129.95
plus tax
One Year Two Park Preferred Annual Pass
Admission to both Universal Studios Florida® AND Universal's Islands of Adventure® theme parks for one year with unlimited park-to-park access and no blackout dates

You also get free parking (after first visit) and discounts off food and merchandise
All guests $189.95
plus tax
One Year Two Park Premier Annual Pass
Admission to both Universal Studios Florida® AND Universal's Islands of Adventure® theme parks for one year with unlimited park-to-park access and no blackout dates

Exclusive privileges include UNLIMITED Universal Express Plus after 4:00pm, free valet parking at the theme parks (excludes holidays and special events and is subject to availability), up to 8 free bottles of Zephyrhills water, one free ticket to Halloween Horror Nights® (excluding Fridays and Saturdays) plus discounts at some in-park & Universal CityWalk® restaurants, Universal Orlando® on-site hotel stays, theme park tickets, CityWalk admission and special event tickets, merchandise at various in-park and CityWalk locations
All guests $279.95
plus tax

Other Universal Ticket Options

Universal also offer standard day tickets, Blue Man Group (and combined park tickets), special tickets for Florida residents and visitors from the UK as well as VIP tours and Express Plus tickets to beat the queues.