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Universal Studios Orlando
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items What you need to know about the Universal parks, park tickets and ticket add-ons! I also linked my fav hotels and resorts I would recommend if you are going to the Universal Studios Orlando Theme Parks! On property and off.
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Parks and Tickets
Universal Properties
Off-Property Hotels
Parks and Tickets
The different parks and what I love about them, ticket options, and ticket add-ons to make your theme park experience even better!!
Theme park tickets for Universal Studios (4 parks). You can get 1 park per day or park to park tickets to go between.
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets (US & Canada)
Skip the lines and add this to your theme park tickets!! 1 express pass per ride included
Universal Orlando Resort Express Passes
Skip the lines alllll day! Add this to your theme park tickets and skip the lines for all the rides as many times as you want all day!
Universal Orlando Resort Unlimited Express Passes
This one is my favorite Universal park! So many great rides. My favorites are Hadrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Velocicoaster, and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Make sure you get the park to park ticket so you can ride on the ...
Universal's Islands of Adventure
Love Diagon Alley at this park and the Gringotts ride is AMAZING!!
Universal Orlando Resort
This is their newest theme park! I love the new Harry Potter stuff, Nintendo world, and the How to Train Your Dragon world!!! It's kind of small, but they have plans to expand.
Universal Epic Universe
The most epic waterpark ever!!
Universal's Volcano Bay
Universal Properties
These are all Universal properties. Depending on which property it you pick, you will be get special theme park perks.
The newest Universal Resort with a dedicated entrance directly into Epic Universe. Free Early entry.
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Budget Level Universal property, free early entry into the parks and transportation to the parks! I have stayed here and it didn't even feel lilke a Budget hotel!
Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
Budget level Universal property, free early entry and transportation to the parks.
Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Prime level Universal property, free early entry and transportation to the parks. Walking path directly to Volcano Bay.
Universal's Aventura Hotel
Prime level Universal property, free early entry and transportation to the parks. Walking path directly to Epic Universe.
Universal Stella Nova Resort in Orlando, FL | Universal Orlando Resort Hotel
Prime level Universal property, free early entry and transportation to the parks. Futuristic theming.
Universal Terra Luna Resort in Orlando, FL
Signature level Universal property, free early entry and transportation to the parks. Largest pool of all the resorts and has a walking path to Volcano Bay.
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando™: An Island Escape
Signature level Universal property, free early entry AND FREE Universal Express Unlimited for Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. A great luxury resort, I love this one!
Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando™: A South Seas Paradise
Signature level Universal property, free early entry AND FREE Universal Express Unlimited for Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. The best location of all the Universal properties.
Hard Rock Hotel®: Live Like a Star
Signature level Universal property, free early entry AND FREE Universal Express Unlimited for Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. Love the theming at this resort
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Off-Property Hotels
Luxury, Mid-range, and budget hotels I would recommend near the Universal parks.
Luxury villas, water park with lazy river, villas feature themed bunk rooms, free theme park shuttles.
Villatel Orlando Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026
Luxury hotel. Great pool area. Multiple dining options. Short drive to the parks.
Hyatt Regency Orlando | Book Your Stay Near Universal Studios
Mid-range hotel. Walking distance. Free shuttles and breakfast.
Hyatt Place across from Universal Orlando Resort
Mid-range hotel. Kitchenette Suites. Walking distance. Free breakfast and park shuttles.
Hyatt House Across from Universal Orlando Resort
Mid-range and walkable to the parks.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Mid-range hotel. Good location.
The Point Hotel & Suites
Mid-range. Free breakfast and park shuttles. Fun pool with slides.
Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive
Mid-range hotel. Free breakfast and shuttles to the parks.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Near Universal Orlando
Mid-range. Free breakfast. Suites with kitchenettes.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Southwest Near Universal
Budget hotel. Good location.
Hotel Monreale Express International Drive Orlando
Budget hotel. Free breakfast.
Drury Inn & Suites near Universal Orlando Resort
Budget hotel. Walkable to shuttles or a short ride to Citywalk.
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