Universal and Disney theme parks are arguably the biggest powerhouses on the global stage of theme parks. But 2020 gave the industry a shake as the ongoing pandemic saw theme parks temporarily closing their doors, and some even remaining closed.
Things have changed and the experiences you can have at a theme park have changed too. So here is why, amid all of these changes, you may want to look at Universal, if you have not before, for your Central Florida vacation.
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Annual Passes
Purchasing an Annual Pass at Disney or Universal is a great way to make your money go further. Theme Park tickets can be costly, and for a large family those costs can add up quickly. Many families opt for a 12-month pass option if they typically take a yearly vacation as they can get multiple visits for an economical price.
Additionally, they recently took to Twitter to state that Annual and Season passes will be placed on hold and automatically will receive an extension for the remaining duration of their pass term (similar to what Walt Disney World did when they closed down their theme parks for part of last year).
Annual or Season passes will be placed on hold and automatically receive an extension for the remaining duration of their pass term, once the theme park reopens. Existing benefits and restrictions will continue to apply. Thank you for being a Pass Member.
Universal Orlando is also currently selling Annual Passes for their theme parks in Florida and right now with the purchase of any Universal Orlando Annual Pass you can get three months of theme park admission for FREE. So, you get 15 months of theme park admission or the price of 12! The money-saving alone should tempt you to try a Universal park for your Central Florida vacation if you have never done so before.
Unlike Disney, Universal Orlando holds events through the year that are included with admission and not a hard ticket event that you have to purchase on top of your theme park ticket. Universal’s Mardi Gras and Holiday events are included with your ticket, no extra charge.
Guests will enjoy an eclectic global food fest with more than 70 delectable dishes and beverages from 13 locations around the globe. Plus, Universal Studios Florida will be decked out in vibrant décor and guests will have the first-ever opportunity to get up close with spectacular and intricately-detailed Mardi Gras floats stationed throughout the theme park. They’ll also enjoy a Big Easy bash in the streets with energetic dancers and stilt performers in extraordinary costumes, brass band musicians, countless beads and a newly-themed Mardi Gras Tribute Store stocked with new merchandise that will give guests the perfect look for this epic celebration.
