updated September 2026
If a Universal Orlando vacation is on your radar for 2027, now is the perfect time to start planning.
Universal Orlando Resort vacation packages are now available to book through April 30, 2027. Guests can lock in their future vacation plans with deposits starting as low as $50 per person.
One of the biggest advantages of booking early is that Universal Orlando utilizes dynamic pricing. That means vacation package costs can fluctuate daily based on demand. Securing your reservation now can help lock in a lower rate before prices potentially increase as travel dates approach.
Planning a Universal Vacation?
Whether you’re planning your first Universal vacation or returning for another adventure, our Explore Universal Destinations guide is a great place to start. You’ll find helpful planning information for Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, and more, including tips on tickets, resorts, attractions, and ways to make the most of your time.
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More Parks, More Adventure
Universal Orlando continues to offer incredible value for guests looking to experience everything the resort has to offer. Multi-day Park-to-Park tickets (3 days or more) now include access to:
With three incredible theme parks available, guests can immerse themselves in blockbuster attractions, thrilling coasters, immersive storytelling, and some of the most innovative themed lands ever created. Volcano Bay Waterpark is available as a separate ticket or add-on.
Express Pass Benefits
Guests purchasing multi-day Express Passes can now use them across all three Universal Orlando theme parks, including Epic Universe. It’s important to note that Epic Universe does not offer Unlimited Express Pass, so all Express access at the newest park is based on standard Express Pass usage.
However, one of Universal’s best onsite hotel perks remains available for guests staying at the resort’s original Signature Collection hotels:
Guests staying at these resorts receive complimentary Universal Express Unlimited for Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure from check-in through check-out day. While this benefit does not extend to Epic Universe, it can provide tremendous value for guests planning to spend time in the original two parks.
Find 2026 promotions and discounts HERE
Early Park Admission Perks
Staying at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel also provides access to Early Park Admission, allowing guests to enter select attractions before the general public.
Benefits include:
- Early access to one of the two original Wizarding World of Harry Potter areas at either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure (rotates daily)
- Early access to Epic Universe, including select attractions and lands
- Opportunities to experience portions of Super Nintendo World
- Select attractions within How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
- The ability to queue for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry during Early Park Admission
These valuable extra morning hours can help guests experience some of the resort’s most popular attractions with shorter wait times.
Final Thoughts
Universal Orlando Resort continues to deliver an incredible vacation experience for every type of traveler. Whether you’re a family looking to explore immersive worlds together, a Harry Potter fan hoping to step inside your favorite stories, or a thrill seeker chasing some of the most exciting attractions in the industry, Universal offers something for everyone.
With vacation packages now available through April 2027 and prices subject to change based on demand, booking early is one of the smartest ways to maximize value and secure your preferred travel dates.
Find the latest updates, news and promotions from Universal destinations HERE
Continue Planning Your Universal Vacation
Ready to keep planning? These guides can help you take the next step toward your Universal vacation:
- Explore Universal Destinations – Start here for our complete Universal vacation planning resources.
- Universal Tickets Guide – Compare ticket options and learn what you need to know before purchasing.
- Universal Orlando Resort Guide – Explore Universal Orlando’s hotels and find the right resort for your stay.
- Is Universal Express Pass Worth It? – Learn how Express Pass works and whether it’s worth adding to your vacation.
- Universal VIP Tour Review – Get a firsthand look at the VIP Tour experience and what you can expect.
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