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Find out about Universal Studios discount tickets here! Updated July 31, 2008. Related info--- HOME :: Latest News :: Universal Studios Overview :: Universal Studios Tour :: Universal Studios Rides :: Universal Studios Shows :: Universal Studios Character Pics :: Universal Studios Characters/Kids :: Universal Studios Dining :: Universal Studios Shopping :: Universal Studios Discount Tickets :: Universal Studios Contact Info :: Universal Studios Hours :: Universal Studios CityWalk Where to find Universal Studios discount tickets!In the slide show above, you're viewing pictures of Universal Studio's rides, attractions and tours...including the popular Simpson's ride (that's brand-new for Summer 2008!) If seeing these photos gets you in the mood to visit Universal Studios Hollywood soon, then the info on this page can help! Discover how Universal Studios discounts, Fun Cards and annual passes can save you money & get you on your way to having a great time at the theme park. Universal Studios Regular Ticket Prices......and how to AVOID them!
On this page, you'll discover some of the discount programs offered by Universal Studios. If you plan ahead, you should never have to pay full price to attend the theme park!What do Universal Studios Hollywood's full-price admission tickets? As of July, 2008, adult full-priced tickets for Universal Studios cost $64.00 each. "Adult" means all guests 48" tall and above. Children's tickets---or, rather, prices for guests under 48" in height---cost $54.00 each. This is the full price you'll pay at the gate if you don't make plans to snag a discount. Hopefully, though, by the time you finish reading this page, you'll have a good idea of Universal Studios' various discount programs, and you'll make your plans to enter with a cheaper ticket rate! Southern California City Pass= terrific savings!The Southern California City Pass 2008 savings program gives us the following fun--- * 3 days at the Disneyland Resort, which includes both Disneyland Park AND Disney's California Adventure! If you buy the Southern California CityPass coupons, you'll receive a 3-day Park Hopper Bonus ticket...which means that you can "hop" back and forth between the 2 Disney Resort theme parks on the same day (you're not confined to just "one park per day," in other words.) PLUS, you'll get a "bonus" ticket for one day's "early admission to the park!" * 1 day's general admission to the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park! *1 day's general admission to the SeaWorld San Diego adventure park! * 1 day's admission to the world-famous San Diego Zoo! Or, if you'd rather, you may choose to see the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park instead. It's your choice---one or the other. You may purchase a 2008 Southern California CityPass Ticket Book on-line at the Universal Studios Hollywood website or at the CityPass website. Prices for the Southern California 2008 CityPass are $247 for adults and $199.00 for children ages 3--9. Before you buy, you should know that there are some reasonable restrictions on the Southern California City Pass--- 1) The 2008 Southern California City Pass plan is available through Dec 31, 2008 2) You only have 14 days from the date you first use one of the tickets until ALL the tickets in your book expire. While tourists and visitors won't mind the 2-week time frame in which to use the coupons, locals may feel a little rushed by having to use up the discount tickets so quickly. 3) No blackout dates apply! These discounts are good any day of the year at the Southern California theme parks participating in the City Pass discount program! Universal Studios Discount Tickets -- Online savings from the park's official website1.) Buy 1 day/Get 1 day free ticket discount ticket--- If you'd like to Universal Studios Hollywood only two times, you can buy a one day ticket online and get one extra day's admission FREE! Note that this is an on-line special only. Two days at the park will run $64 (for adults) or $54 (for children) if you choose this special deal. This savings is only good through December 31, 2008. (Note: you may use the "print at home" option with only a $0.99 fee added; however, if you choose to have the tickets delivered to your home, heftier delivery fees will apply.) 2.) Admission with front-of-the-line privileges If you hate to wait, this is the ticket for you. For the special price of $129.95, you can get one day of admission to Universal Studios Hollywood; front-of-line privileges on rides; priority seating at shows for this one day.3.) The Southern California Resident's special: As of July, 2008, SoCal residents may purchase tickets for adults & kids over 48 inches tall for only $54...which is the price for smaller children (under 48" in height.) Children's tickets get no additional discount with this program. Also, this is an online price and may not be available at the gate. To purchase any of the above Universal Studios.com discounted tickets on line, you may use the following link to the park's official website, which is www.universalstudioshollywood.com. Universal Studios Discount Tickets -- California Tourism Commission couponsThe State of California Travel and Tourism Commission Coupons are a great way to save on admission to the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. You can receive a PDF print-at-home Universal Studios Hollywood discount coupon through the California State official tourist website, visitcalifornia.com. This coupon is good for $8 off admission to Universal Studios Hollywood (or $15 off of a front-of-line pass)...plus while you're at their website, you'll also be able to discover discount coupons for SeaWorld San Diego, Knotts Berry Farm, the San Diego Zoo, and several other popular California tourist attractions. Use the following link to see the California travel and tourism discount coupons for Universal Studios Hollywood.FREE California tourist guide: Another option is to order the Official California tourist guide---which is a handy and nice looking booklet summarizing tourist attractions throughout the whole state of California. It's full of information and maps...AND you'll find discount coupons as you thumb through its pages, too! You'll undoubtedly want to have this book if you're interested in California travel...and since it's FREE, there's no reason at all not to get it! Slow shipping: One note of warning, though---you must allow 6 to 8 long weeks for your book to arrive, so order it plenty ahead of time before you take your trip! (When I ordered my 2008 guide earlier this spring, it only took about 3 weeks to reach me. Your copy may or may not reach you sooner than the advertised 6-8 weeks.) Use the following link to see the
California State official website
and order your free tourist's guide. Universal Studios Discounts Tickets -- Annual PassesThere are several Universal Studios Hollywood annual pass specials going on at the Universal Studios Hollywood website right now. These specials are "on line only," so you won't see them at the park itself; prices at the park may be higher.
For $79...which is just $15 more than one day's admission price to the park...you can enjoy a whole year of fun! This is a truly good deal if you're planning to spend more than just one day at the park. Black-out dates DO apply to this pass...but they're not unreasonable.
Universal Studios Discount Tickets -- VIP Tour discountAnother unusual type of ticket offered by Universal Studios Hollywood is the "VIP Experience" ticket. For $199, you'll get one day's park admission, front-of-line privileges at rides, priority seating at shows AND a special in-depth tour of the backlot, prop warehouse, sound stages, and sound mixing rooms. In other words, if you're a person who has a keen interest in learning more about the movie-making business, this tour is your golden opportunity! You may order these discounted VIP tour tickets at the Universal Studios Hollywood official website (see the link above.) One warning: there is no print-at-home option for the VIP pass, so you'll ALSO have to pay $15-$20 for your ticket to be delivered!If you decide you'd like to try the VIP Experience, you MUST plan ahead, as reservations must be made in advance. (Even at this hefty price, tour spots do sell out!) You should call 818/622-5120 to reserve your place. So, be thinking of your most-desired dates...and your alternate dates...beforehand so that you'll be ready.
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