Universal Studios Step By Step Process

My concierge vacation planning services are FREE when you book an on-site Universal resort with a minimum of 2 days of park tickets. 

I get the exact same pricing and promotions as booking directly through Universal, and will automatically apply discounts to your reservation as soon as they become available. 

You'll get my FREE concierge vacation planing services at NO cost to you. 

I'll help you decide on the best resort for your family, the ticket type, dining reservations and develop a park touring plan catered to your family's interests. 

I'll also make suggestions on extras that your family may enjoy and tips and tricks all along the way to make your Universal vacation even more magical! 

When you work with me we will review crowd calendars to help you pick the best week to visit with your family.

There are 3 main parks

• Universal Studios
• Universal Islands of Adventure
• EPIC Universe (opened 5/25)

There is 1 water park

• Volcano Bay

There is 1 marketplace

• Citi Walk - it is free to enter but they do charge for parking

• Early Park Admission to the parks, typically 1 hour before general park open.
• Complimentary shuttle buses to and from both theme parks and CityWalk®, plus walking paths to make getting around the resort fast and easy 
• Complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout the resort to your hotel

• Unlimited Express Pass (UEP) with SKIP THE REGULAR LINES for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, from check-in until check-out date. 
• UEP is NOT included at Volcano Bay or EPIC Universe
• Complimentary water taxis along picturesque waterways directly to both theme parks and Universal CityWalk 
• Priority seating at select restaurants throughout Universal Studios Florida™, Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ and Universal CityWalk™. 
• You can use the Express pass for every day that you have a park ticket and skip the regular lines as many times as you want from your check-in day to your check-out day at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. 
• Staying at a Deluxe resort is a great value for families of 4+ and gives your family a VIP feel as you breeze by the regular lines at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios.

Value

Cabana Bay

Endless Summer - Dockside Inn & Suites

Endless Summer - Surfside Inn & Suites

Prime Value

Aventura Resort

Stella Nova 

Terra Luna 

Preferred

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Helios Grand Hotel  

Deluxe

Loews Royal Pacific Resort (Includes Unlimited Express Pass (skip all the lines) from check in until check out dates at Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure NOT at EPIC or Volcano Bay

Loews Portofino Bay  (Includes Unlimited Express Pass (skip all the lines) from check in until check out dates at Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure NOT at EPIC or Volcano Bay

Hard Rock Hotel  (Includes Unlimited Express Pass (skip all the lines) from check in until check out dates at Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure NOT at EPIC or Volcano Bay

Which parks do you want to visit and how many days do you want to be in the parks for?

• Universal Studios (US)
• Islands of Adventure (IOA)
• Volcano Bay (VB) 
• EPIC Universe (EPIC)

EPIC Universe opened 5/22/25, and can be visited one time with a single day EPIC ticket. If you plan to visit Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure as well, EPIC can be included for 1 day of entry with a multi-day ticket that includes US, IOA and/or VP. If you want to visit Epic for more than one day, you'll need to add additional days on as single day tickets, which also cost the most. 

2-Day Ticket Options

Tickets with EPIC

• 1 park (US or IOA), 1-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC base (can't ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 2 park (US and IOA), 1-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express) 

Tickets without EPIC

• 2-park (US/IOA), 2-day, base ticket (can't ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 2-park (US/IOA), 2 day, Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express) 

3-Day Ticket Options

Tickets with EPIC

• 2-park (US/IOA), 2-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC base (can't ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 2-park (US/IOA), 2-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 3-park (US/IOA/VB), 2-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express)

4-Day Ticket Options

Tickets with EPIC

• 2-park (US/IOA), 3-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC base (can't ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 2-park (US/IOA), 3-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 3-park (US/IOA/VB), 3-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC base (can't ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 3-park (US/IOA/VB), 3-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express)

5-Day Ticket Options

Tickets with EPIC

• 2-park (US/IOA), 4-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC base (can't ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 2-park (US/IOA), 4-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 3-park (US/IOA/VB), 4-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC base (can't ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 3-park (US/IOA/VB), 4-day, PLUS 1-day at EPIC Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express)

Which parks do you want to visit and how many days do you want to be in the parks for?

• Universal Studios (US)
• Islands of Adventure (IOA)
• EPIC Universe (EPIC)
• Volcano Bay (VB) 

As of 6/2025 packages (room + hotel) for 2026 require a 3 day ticket minimum. Word is that this will eventually change and we can edit it for clients if desired after you're booked if it does change. Also, EPIC can be visited as many days as you purchase tickets for, Volcano Bay is an add-on. 

3-Day Ticket Options

• 3 parks (US/IOA/EPIC), 3-days, base (can't ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 3 parks (US/IOA/EPIC), 3-days, Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express) 
• 3 parks (US/IOA/EPIC), 3-days, Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express) with Volcano Bay

4-Day Ticket Options

• 3 parks (US/IOA/EPIC), 4-days, base (can't ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 3 parks (US/IOA/EPIC), 4-days, Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express)
•  3 parks (US/IOA/EPIC), 4-days, base (can't ride the Hogwart's Express) with Volcano Bay
• 3 parks (US/IOA/EPIC), 4-days, Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express) with Volcano Bay

5-Day Ticket Options

• 3 parks (US/IOA/EPIC), 5-days, base (can't ride the Hogwart's Express)
• 3 parks (US/IOA/EPIC), 5-days, Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express)
•  3 parks (US/IOA/EPIC), 5-days, base (can't ride the Hogwart's Express) with Volcano Bay
• 3 parks (US/IOA/EPIC), 5-days, Park-to-Park (can ride the Hogwart's Express) with Volcano Bay