Universal Orlando Resort Packages

When it comes to your vacation, there are multiple choices you have to make. Do you bundle everything together to create Universal Orlando Resort Vacation Packages? Or is it better to purchase hotel rooms and park tickets separately? Both have their advantages, and both have their disadvantages. However, with all the options available, there is no wrong way to go. This guide can help you compare to get an idea of what will be the best choice for you and your family.

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Universal Vacation Packages

At Universal Orlando Resort there are a few vacation packages you can choose from. Vacation packages do not include airfare. Package pricing is per person, per night + tax. For current package discount offers, click here.

When you purchase a Universal Orlando package, you always get the best price and benefits. You can bundle your room and tickets to create a package and save up to $200, or get extra perks through their other packages. This is the best value when you already have a travel date in mind and are ready to book your hotel.

Rooms & Tickets

For those who do not wish to bundle everything into a package deal, you can also purchase your park tickets and hotel room separately. This is great when you don’t have a travel date in mind, but see an annual pass/ticket deal for Universal Orlando that is too good to pass up.  For a full list of ticket options, visit our Universal Ticket Options page. Visit the Universal Resorts page to see all the on-site hotel and resort options.

Universal Orlando Value Inns and Suites

Universal’s Endless Summer Resorts – Surfside Inn and Suites and Dockside Inn and Suites, and Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort are in the Value Inns and Suites category. The perks of staying at Universal Orlando’s Value Inns and Suites include the following:  Early park admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter up to one hour before the park opens, complimentary transportation to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk, and resort-wide charging privileges with room key. In addition, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort is within walking distance to Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park.

Universal Orlando Prime Value Hotels

Universal Orlando has a few resorts that fall in this category – Aventura Hotel,  Universal Stella Nova Resort, and Universal Terra Luna Resort. Stella Nova Resort offers a walking path to the brand-new Epic Universe. These resorts are economically friendly, but offer more elegance and perks than the Value Inns and Suites. These resorts offer guests a wide array of amenities and exclusive theme park benefits, including Early Park Entry.

Universal Orlando Signature Hotels

Five Universal Orlando resorts fall into this category – Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, and Universal Helios Grand Hotel. These are the top tiers of Universal’s resorts that offer full-service amenities— including 24-hour room service, concierge service, and valet service (fees apply).. These resorts offer extra theming and larger room sizes.  Guests staying at Loews Royal Pacific, Hard Rock Hotel, and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel also receive the Unlimited Express Pass for use at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. In addition, guests at these Signature Collection Hotels can take advantage of Priority Seating at select Universal Orlando Resort restaurants. Guests staying at the Signature Collection Hotels have easy access to the Universal Orlando Theme Parks. For example, guests staying at Helios Grand Hotel have an exclusive entrance into the brand-new Epic Universe theme park.

The Mouse For Less Tips

• When you stay at any of the on-site hotels, you get complimentary access to select clubs and entertainment venues at Universal CityWalk, and a select few even offer complimentary express passes.
• Universal partners with nearby hotels for those wanting to stay off-site to save a little money. This is a great option for anyone purchasing their room stay and park tickets separately. All partner value or moderate hotels are 3 miles or less from Universal Orlando Resort. Click here for more information.
• If you would like to include it in your package, you can click the airfare + hotel + tickets in the online booking tool, and you can bundle everything together.
• Florida residents can usually get discounts on multi-park tickets when purchased online, so purchasing your hotel room and park tickets separately might be a good option for those with a Florida address.
• Package prices can be expected to rise depending on the hotel or resort you choose.