Universal Orlando Resort has launched a new limited-time ticket exclusively for Florida residents. The “Special 3-Day Florida Resident Ticket” gives guests three days of access across Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Epic Universe for $85 per day, or $255 total, plus tax. It went on sale today and is valid for visits through December 23rd, with blockout dates applying. Here’s the latest.
Universal’s New $85-Per-Day Florida Resident Ticket Includes Epic Universe
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- Florida residents can buy a 3-day, 3-park ticket for $255 total, or $85 per day
- A park-to-park upgrade option is also available
- Florida residents can pair the ticket with up to 35% off select Universal hotels
The Special 3-Day Florida Resident Ticket
Florida residents can purchase the Special 3-Day Florida Resident Ticket starting today. It costs $255 plus tax, working out to $85 per day. The ticket is valid for visits now through December 23rd. Blockout dates apply, so Florida residents should check availability before locking in a trip.
Guests can choose between two ticket structures. The base option includes one day of admission to each of the three theme parks. That means a Florida resident would visit Universal Studios Florida on one day, Universal Islands of Adventure on another, and Universal Epic Universe on the third.
Guests who want more flexibility can upgrade to a park-to-park option instead. That upgrade allows two days split between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure with park-to-park access, plus one dedicated day at Epic Universe.
Either version of the ticket offers access to the destination’s newest attractions alongside its established lineup. That includes Illumination’s Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida, Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Islands of Adventure, and my favorite, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment at Epic Universe.
Guests can also visit all three lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across the three parks. With the park-to-park upgrade, guests can also ride the Hogwarts Express between Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.
Hotel Discounts Available Through December
Florida residents booking a Sunday-through-Thursday stay can save up to 35% on all room types at four Universal Orlando hotels. Those hotels are Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Terra Luna Resort, and Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites. The hotel discount is valid for stays now through December 24th.
Staying at a Universal Orlando hotel comes with additional perks beyond proximity to the theme parks. Those perks include Early Park Admission and complimentary resort transportation. Universal has consistently paired its Florida resident ticket offers with hotel discounts throughout 2026, giving residents a way to bundle savings on both admission and lodging for the same trip.
This offer fits a broader pattern for the theme park operator this year. Universal has leaned heavily into Florida resident and multi-day ticket promotions since Epic Universe opened. This new $85-per-day ticket is the latest in that string of offers, aimed at getting locals into all three parks, including the newest one, at a lower cost than standard pricing.
Story So Far
- February 2025: Universal introduced its first wave of Florida resident tickets bundling one day at Epic Universe with additional days at its other parks, ahead of the park’s May 2025 debut, as we reported at the time
- February 2026: Universal launched a weeklong ticket promotion offering six or seven days of park-to-park access, including Epic Universe and Volcano Bay, for the price of a five-day ticket, as we detailed when that deal launched
- July 2026: Universal introduced a $199 unlimited-visit Florida resident ticket, trading Epic Universe and Volcano Bay access for unlimited repeat trips to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure through mid-December, as we reported that month
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