Where to find Universal Studios discount tickets!

Universal Studios Regular Ticket Prices...

...and how to AVOID them!

What do Universal Studios Hollywood's full-price admission tickets? As of August, 2010, adult full-priced tickets for Universal Studios are $72.00 each. "Adult" means all guests 48" tall and above. Children's tickets---or, rather, prices for guests under 48" in height---now cost $62.00 each. This is the full price you'll pay at the gate if you don't make plans to snag a discount ahead of time.

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!

Universal Studios Discount Tickets

Online print-at-home discount tickets from Universal's website

1.) "Buy 1 day/Get 1 day free" print-at-home ticket discount ticket--- If you'd like to visit Universal Studios Hollywood only a few times, which is what most tourists do, this may be your best bet. You can come back and visit the park a second day for FREE! This extra visit may be made at any time during 2010. This Buy-one-get-one special costs $72.00 (for adults) or $62.00 (for children.) Note: This ticket is valid for regular daytime admission. However, if you purchase this deal for an October visit, it's not good for Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.

Be aware, however, that an annual pass doesn't cost much more than this special. If you are considering this ticket you might also want to think about getting a 12 month annual pass for just $72 online (or $79 when purchased at the theme park's ticket booths.) The catch is that the annual pass DOES have a few black out days and might not work for some visitors. To learn more about the BOGO ticket deal and Universal Hollywood's annual passes, here's a link to the main ticketing page of www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.

2.) Southern California Resident's specials: As of August, 2010, SoCal residents may purchase a one day ticket for only $57, or 2010 Season Passes for only $60.00 for 6 months; $72 for 12 months; or $84 for 12 months...but without any black out days. (Note: these are the on-line prices; tickets cost a little bit more at the gate.) These tickets are not valid for special events, such as Horror Nights...but they DO include admission to Universal Hollywood's Grinchmas attractions during the Christmas holidays. To purchase or discover the details about any of the above Universal Studios discounted tickets on line, you may use the following link to the park's official website, which is www.universalstudioshollywood.com. You will need to enter your zip code in order to access the SoCal Resident's Specials page...and then you will need to show your ID at the park in order to use the tickets you buy.

Universal Studios Discount Tickets -- California Tourism Commission coupons

Use the following link to see the California State official website and order your free tourist's guide.

Universal Studios Hollywood Coupons from Merchants

Coke cans, restaurant coupons & Costco offer good discounts to Universal Hollywood

1.) COKE CAN DISCOUNTS TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD: SoCal residents may save $15 on your admission to Universal Hollywood simply by bringing a can of Coca Cola to the theme park ticket booths (Calif ID required.) There aren't any specially marked cans this summer which have Universal coupons printed directly on the can...so you may bring ANY can of Coke. The Universal Coke can discount is ONLY good on full-price tickets purchased at the theme park. (In other words, you can't combine it with the park's own online discounts.) The good news? You can use cash with this offer; no debit nor credit card is needed.

2.) BURGER KING COUPONS TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: Another popular Southern California Resident's discount coupon for Universal Studios this summer is the Burger King coupon. Like the Coca Cola discount, your BK Coupon will get you a $15 discount on Universal tickets; proof of So Cal residence required.

3.) SUBWAY AND SUPERIOR MARKET DISCOUNTS FOR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD: Subway sandwich shops and Superior Market grocery stores are 2 other places where you can find SoCal Resident's discounts to Universal Hollywood. These are good for $15 off the price of a 1-day ticket. You must bring proof of your address to the Universal Studios ticket windows.

4.) COSTCO DISCOUNT TICKETS for Universal Studios Hollywood: Costco discount stores don't always sell discount tickets for Universal Hollywood...but sometimes they do. Luckily, Summer 2010 is one of those times that they DO! Here's a link where you can purchase discounted Universal theme park tickets on the Costco.com website. This is NOT a Southern California resident's ticket, so it may be used by guests from out of the area, too! This offer may end at any time, so you may wish to purchase this special deal now (even if you won't be heading to the theme park for awhile.) The last day to use the ticket isn't until December 31, 2010. Note: Be sure to read all the terms of this offer. For example, this ticket can't be used for the Halloween Horror Nights special event.)

Front of Line passes at Universal Studios Hollywood

Yes, you CAN beat the crowd...but there's a hefty extra fee

If you looked closely at the Universal Hollywood slide show at the top of this page, you didn't see too many people. That's only because I like to visit the theme park on weekdays during the winter "slow season." If you'll be visiting during the huge summertime vacation rush or during busy holiday periods, you're going to find a crowd.

If you're coming from a long distance and/or you can't re-visit the park later to catch the attractions you miss, then getting a front-of-line pass may be your best bet if you want to experience all of Universal Studios Hollywood's attractions in one day. Here's what one reader told me concerning his opinion:

Art from Las Vegas wrote: "The front of line pass was a bit pricey, but considering that I don't go on vacation to a major theme park that frequently, it was definitely worth the investment. Convenience and comfort were big factors in swaying me. On the day I visited, the average wait time for rides without the pass was about an hour, and with the pass it was 5-10 minutes (closer to 5 minutes on most rides.) In some ways it is actually good the pass costs so much, because very few people got them the day I visited...which kept the VIP line short. Would I recommend the front-of-line pass to others? Some people will only come to Universal once in a lifetime; others will visit only once in several years. With that in mind I'd say that it would be imperative for them to see as many of the rides as possible. It may not even be possible to see all of the attractions in a day without it. For these visitors, getting the Front of Line Pass would make a great difference to their enjoyment of the park. One important consideration, though, is the size of the group. For singles or couples, it may be fairly easy to pay the extra fee, but for an average family with 2-3 kids, it's more difficult due to the steep price. For myself, though, particularly because I have kids (which makes the waiting in line that much more arduous,) I would rather not go at all than to go and have to wait an hour in the heat for a 5 minute ride. For me, I felt that it was worth waiting longer to save up the money so that my family and I could really enjoy our vacation."

If you're interested in Universal's Front-of-Line pass, here's a link to the Front of Line Pass info page from Universal Hollywood's website which can fill you in about all the details.

Universal Studios Discounts Tickets -- Annual Passes

1.) THE UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BASIC 12-MONTH ANNUAL PASS---

For not much more than the cost of a one-day ticket, you can enjoy a whole year of fun! This annual pass is currently just $72, one dollar more than the buy one day, get one week special. The differences are that there are a few blackout days and that this price goes for everyone oner the age of three with no further kids discounts. There are blackout days, but they do not apply on your first visit and are very few in number. (The blackout days are every Saturday between the 10th of July and the 14th of August, plus Sunday July 11, and December 26th.) There is an annual pass available online for $84 without the blackout day restriction if this is these few days do pose a problem for you. (Prices are a bit higher at the gate.) If you live out of the LA metro area...but close enough to return several times during the year...this is an outstanding deal for 12 months of fun. (This particular pass does NOT expire at the end of 2010; it expires a full 12 months after your purchase date!)

2.) Premium annual pass: Do you hate to pay for parking each time you visit Universal Studios Hollywood? Buying the Premium Annual Pass will solve this problem! With a Premium Pass, you'll get a full 12-month annual pass with no blackout dates PLUS free parking every time you visit Universal Studios Hollywood during your year of membership (AFTER the first vist of course). The current price is $129 for this pass (parking rates are currently $14 per day, or $10 per day if you arrive after 3 pm).Valet parking and up-close parking is not included in this offer. Another restriction: your entrance to the parking garage must be no later than 5 pm. Note: admission to the annual Halloween Horror Nights event is NOT included with this pass; that event is a separately ticketed attraction.

To order any of the Universal Studios annual passes, you may use the following link to visit the Universal Studios Hollywood official website. Once you're there, use the "annual pass" tab to order your tickets or learn further information.

Universal Studios Discount Tickets -- VIP Tour discount

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 818/622-5140 to reserve your place. So, be thinking of your most-desired dates...and your alternate dates...beforehand so that you'll be ready.

Multi-attraction discounts which include Universal Studios

1.) Los Angeles GO CARDS

Once you arrive in LA, you simply show up at the member attractions that you've decided to see. You won't need cash or a credit card to enter---you'll just show them your Go Cards! You can visit as many attractions as you can fit into the 3, 5, or 7 days that you're touring. The more you see, the more you can save!

Universal Studios Hollywood is a member of the Go Card Los Angeles program. So are the Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott's Berry Farm and Legoland theme parks. But, theme parks aren't the only type of attractions included. There are Hollywood studio tours, the new Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, the Los Angeles Zoo, harbor tours, Los Angeles city and movie star home tours, a wide variety of museums...for a total of about 3 dozen of the best Los Angeles attractions available! The Go Card is a very decent discount that this website is happy to reccommend. It is not for everyone, but it does work for a great number of travelers and is definately worth checking out. Chances are that this card can save you a great deal of money while allowing you to visit attractions you just might not have been able to go to without it.

To see a complete list of the Los Angeles Go Card attractions which come included with this terrific discount plan, and to discover further details, please see the colorful green ad to your left.

2.) Southern California City Pass; 5 parks--terrific savings!

The Southern California City Pass 2010 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 2010 Southern California CityPass Ticket Book at the Universal Studios ticket booth when you arrive at the park. Or, you may also get the coupons on-line at either the Universal Studios Hollywood website or at the CityPass website. Prices for the Southern California 2010 CityPass are $269 for adults and $229.00 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 2010 Southern California City Pass plan is available through Dec 31, 2010

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!

For further info or to get ticket books, here's a link to the City Pass Website.







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