WOW! UNIVERSAL ORLANDO BLACK FRIDAY SALE

Universal Orlando currently has two parks: Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
This summer, they will open their new water park called Volcano Bay (looks so cool, watch this video!)

Here’s the Black Friday deal:
You save $50 per ticket when you buy a 3-Day, 3-Park, Park-to-Park ticket.
(In Disney-speak, that’s basically a 3 day Park Hopper for all 3 Universal parks.)

Click button to skip to the details (be sure to read rest of the page too.) Sale ends Nov. 28.

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How to Save Money on Universal Orlando Tickets

Last updated 11/24/2016

How to Save Money on Universal Orlando Tickets

Saving Money Doesn’t Require a Magic Wand
Universal Orlando (and especially Harry Potter world) is fun!

But it can be expensive and I'm addicted to saving money whenever I can!

I've done a lot of research on how to save money on Universal Orlando tickets. Here's what I can share:
  • Where to buy 
  • Where not to buy
  • My personal recommendation
  • Scams to avoid 

Is it Possible to Get Discounted Universal Orlando Tickets?


Yes! You CAN save money on Universal Orlando tickets … if you know where to go and what to buy.

My First Tip: Go for More than Just One Day

There’s so much to see and do at Disneyland that just one day doesn’t cut it.

Personally, I think that 3 days is about perfect, but that depends on your appetite for all things Disney, your budget, the age of your kids, and so on.

Three days gives you a chance to experience the shows, parades, all of the attractions at both parks, all at a relaxed and reasonable pace.

Also, one day tickets are almost never discounted.
The more days you stay, the more you save. No surprise there.

It's a Small World Disneyland

Types of Universal Orlando Tickets

I always recommend getting the Park Hopper, as the parks are both awesome and they’re 100 yards apart from each other.

Park Hopper
A Park Hopper ticket allows you to go back and forth between Disneyland® Park or Disney California Adventure® park on the same day.

Non-Park Hopper

Pick one park (Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure) and enjoy it all day long.

Magic Morning
Get one early admission to certain attractions, stores, shows, and dining at Disneyland Park one hour before the park opens to the general public. Available on select days only (currently Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). Magic Morning is available only with a 3+ day ticket or Southern California CityPASS.

Let’s Compare Universal Orlando Ticket Prices

Below we’ll compare prices found on Universal Orlando’s website and two authorized ticket resellers that you can trust: Undercover Tourist and aRes Travel.

Park Hopper Price Comparison: Adult

(prices as of 11/24/16)

Disneyland Get Away Today aRes Travel
Best price
3 Day Park Hopper (adult) $295 $283 $280
4 Day Park Hopper (adult) $320 $313 $295
5 Day Park Hopper (adult) $335 $320 $308

Park Hopper Price Comparison: Child

(prices as of 11/24/16)

Disneyland Get Away Today aRes Travel
Best price
3 Day Park Hopper (child) $283 $271 $268
4 Day Park Hopper (child) $305 $298 $283
5 Day Park Hopper (child) $320 $305 $293

Non-Park Hopper Price Comparison: Adult

(prices as of 11/24/16)

Disneyland Get Away Today aRes Travel
Best price
3 Day 1-Park Per Day Ticket (adult) $255 $245 $243
4 Day 1-Park Per Day Ticket (adult) $280 $270 $265
5 Day 1-Park Per Day Ticket (adult) $295 $285 $280

Non-Park Hopper Price Comparison: Child

(prices as of 11/24/16)

Disneyland Get Away Today aRes Travel
Best price
3 Day 1-Park Per Day Ticket (child) $243 $233 $221
4 Day 1-Park Per Day Ticket (child) $265 $255 $250
5 Day 1-Park Per Day Ticket (child) $280 $270 $265

Why I Recommend aRes Travel

aRes Travel
aRes Travel was something of a hidden secret for me until recently. I’ve used them multiple times now. I’ve even talked to executives of their company and I’m converted.

They’re a legit, authorized Disneyland ticket reseller with great customer service. You’re safe to purchase from them in confidence. For more reassurance, read this TripAdvisor thread (there are a lot more like it on TripAdvisor too).

Note: aRes Travel collects a $2 per ticket service fee.

Disclosure: If you buy tickets through the aRes Travel links, I get a small commission. It’s not much but it helps keep the website running and doesn’t cost you any extra. You don’t have to use my links, but I’m very thankful when you do. I recommend them not because of the commission but because I use them myself. 

Do NOT Buy Disneyland Tickets from These Places


How to Save Money on Disneyland TicketsWith so many people wanting to know how to save money on Disneyland tickets, it’s no surprise that there are plenty of places trying to scam those people out of their money.

Avoid these places when buying Disneyland park tickets:

  • Any site that uses the word “Disney” in the URL (that isn’t clearly a Disney-owned site). Disney doesn’t allow its authorized ticket sellers to use their brand in their website URL.
  • Any broker selling 1-day tickets at a discount. Disney doesn’t allow this by its authorized sellers.
  • Anyone selling you partially used tickets. First of all, you can’t be sure if the pass will work until you arrive at the gate. Second, if the ticket does NOT work, Disney won’t help you because tickets are non-transferrable.
  • Craigslist & eBay. Scammers will try to sell you stolen or used tickets.
  • Any site requiring you to pay with any method other than credit card.

 

Black Friday Universal Orlando Sale

If you’ll be in the Orlando area any time between June-December 2017, check this out.

aRes Travel is having a Black Friday sale where you can save $50 on Universal Orlando tickets. They are offering the cheapest tickets anywhere for Universal Orlando 3-Park, Park to Park tickets.

Note: aRes Travel is an authorized reseller of Universal Orlando tickets. Read why I trust them (and why you can too.)

The Breakdown: Black Friday Sale Pricing

(prices valid through Monday, Nov 28, 2016)
Click the prices below to get these deals.

Universal Orlando
gate price
aRes Travel HOW MUCH YOU’LL SAVE
3 Day – Park to Park – 3 Parks Ticket (adult) $335.46 $285 $50.46 per ticket
3 Day – Park to Park – 3 Parks Ticket (child) $324.81 $275 $49.81 per ticket
4 Day – Park to Park – 3 Parks Ticket (adult) $346.11 $295 $51.11 per ticket
4 Day – Park to Park – 3 Parks Ticket (child) $335.46 $285 $50.46 per ticket
5 Day – Park to Park – 3 Parks Ticket (adult) $356.76 $295 $61.76 per ticket
5 Day – Park to Park – 3 Parks Ticket (child) $346.11 $285 $61.11 per ticket

What You Need to Know

  • aRes Travel was already the lowest price online for Universal Orlando tickets.
  • With this sale you save $50-60 per person on each 3, 4, or 5-day 3 Park-to-Park ticket off Universal Orlando’s gate prices.
  • Tickets can be used any time June 1, 2017 thru December 31, 2017.
  • Sales runs through Monday, November 28, 2016.

Family of Four Will Save $200-245

With this Black Friday sale, a family of four (two adults, two children) will save:

$200.54 for 3-Park, 3-Day Park-to-Park tickets
$203.14 for 3-Park, 4-Day Park-to-Park
$245.74 for 3-Park, 5-Day Park-to-Park

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