Your guide to booking Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort is made up of Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay Water Park, and Universal Epic Universe.

September is typically the cheapest month to visit Universal Orlando Resort, with lower crowd levels and discounted ticket prices. January and early November also offer affordable rates and fewer visitors.

To fully enjoy Universal Orlando Resort – including Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and Universal Epic Universe – plan to stay for around five days or longer. You’ll have time for the major rides, shows, and immersive lands without rushing, especially if you're visiting for the first time.

We recommend more than three days at Universal Orlando Resort – however, three days would be enough to visit two or three of the parks. With smart planning and Express Passes, you could experience most major attractions without feeling super rushed.

If you have Early Park Admission*, you can get to the parks up to an hour ahead of regular opening times.

Universal Orlando hotel guests must present hotel key card and valid theme park admission; all other guests must show theme park ticket stating Early Park Admission benefit. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to: (a) Universal Studios Florida and/or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando; (b) Universal Volcano Bay (weather permitting); and/or (c) Universal Epic Universe. Valid at select attractions at each park. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts™ Express. Benefit is non-transferable. Parks, attractions, operational times, and offerings for the Early Park Admission benefit may vary and are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply.

Requires theme park admission. Valid only at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, during normal theme park operating hours. Not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or at Universal Epic Universe. Excludes separately ticketed events. Benefit is non-transferable and valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time at participating rides and attractions. Present valid room key card to the attendant upon entering the queue for a participating ride and attraction. Parks, attractions, operational times, and benefits are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply.

The Universal Orlando All Parks Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Epic Universe, AND Universal Volcano Bay on all days during a fourteen (14) consecutive calendar day period which commences on and includes the date selected. The ticket will expire in full on the expiration date printed on ticket. Unused days shall be forfeited. The above Admission Media is non-refundable, non-transferable, and must be used by the same person on all days. Standard entry includes biometric scan. Valid only during normal operating hours. Parks, attractions, or entertainment may: close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather or special events; change operating hours; and otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without liability to the owners of Universal Orlando Resort (‘Universal’). Unless otherwise stated, the above Admission Media specifically excludes admission to separately ticketed events and venues at any of the Universal theme parks and/or CityWalk and excludes parking or discounts on food or merchandise. Some CityWalk venues require ages 21 or older for admission. Valid Photo ID required. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. 

Universal Volcano Bay is seasonally closed on select dates between October 2025 and February 2026.  Additionally, Universal Volcano Bay will be closed for maintenance beginning October 26, 2026, with a current planned reopening on or before March 24, 2027.  See park hours for details.

Only merchandise purchased from select Universal Orlando owned and operated theme park stores are eligible for Hotel Delivery. Hotel Delivery concludes daily at 5pm and the service cannot be used the day of guest check out. Additional restrictions apply and are subject to change without notice.