Epic Universe Ticketing Info, Advice, & Speculation

[Mad Dog]

I remember when they were $29.99/$35.99 for a slow day

First trip to Universal in 2004....Entry with Express Pass $35

 

[MAC]

First trip to Universal in 2004....Entry with Express Pass $35

Maybe UO should have a throwback day for pricing

 

[Mad Dog]

Maybe UO should have a throwback day for pricing

They just might if Orlando stays this slow . They already did a deal of the century for locals last week.

 

[MAC]

They just might if Orlando stays this slow . They already did a deal of the century for locals last week.

Maybe I need to take a look at an Orlando trip again.

 

[Mad Dog]

Maybe I need to take a look at an Orlando trip again.

Keep checking hotel prices. They change often.

 

[MAC]

Keep checking hotel prices. They change often.

I just priced out a package on Costco Travel, staying on property for 6 nights, including 5-Day Park-to-Park tickets for all 3 parks and HHN tickets for about $2200. Hm...

 

[DOOMBOT]

First trip to Universal in 2004....Entry with Express Pass $35

Reminds me of one of my favorite theme park videos out there, a recording of the openly antagonistic NBC coverage of Animal Kingdom's opening day.

Today Show's Katie Couric prods at Michael Eisner in an interview, "Ticket prices are pretty steep here. $34-$42 for kids ages 3-9 years old? Do you worry it's too expensive for families?"

Different times, different economies, and a whole lot of corporate rivalry in that statement haha, but a funny thing to look back on now.

 

[georgemoe]

Weekends, especially Sundays, remain prime times to visit Epic. Sundays have been great since August 2025, with just a few exceptions.

We'll be at the parks the day after Labor Day through Sunday for HNN. I have Sunday penciled in as our Epic day and will probably need a second as this will be our first visit. Do you suggest both Saturday and Sunday or would Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday be a better choice over Saturday for that second day? Thanks.

 

[MAC]

We'll be at the parks the day after Labor Day through Sunday for HNN. I have Sunday penciled in as our Epic day and will probably need a second as this will be our first visit. Do you suggest both Saturday and Sunday or would Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday be a better choice over Saturday for that second day? Thanks.

if the Touring Plans calendar is accurate, Wednesday would be your best day.

 

[georgemoe]

if the Touring Plans calendar is accurate, Wednesday would be your best day.

Thanks. Reading the other thread I may have to keep my plans fluid if they extend to 9pm for the fireworks.

 

[Mad Dog]

We'll be at the parks the day after Labor Day through Sunday for HNN. I have Sunday penciled in as our Epic day and will probably need a second as this will be our first visit. Do you suggest both Saturday and Sunday or would Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday be a better choice over Saturday for that second day? Thanks.

You should be OK unless there' some special HHN event scheduled that weekend. I don't follow HHN so I'm backward on that stuff. Mondys and Fridays are generally the longest lines at Epic.

 

[MAC]

Thanks. Reading the other thread I may have to keep my plans fluid if they extend to 9pm for the fireworks.

Agreed. I’ll wave to you in line! Will be overlapping your trip.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

if the Touring Plans calendar is accurate, Wednesday would be your best day.

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[MAC]

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Thanks for sharing this!

That’s an interesting look at everything. I’d planned on going Sunday (day before Labor Day) for the first half of the day and then Tuesday for a full day. Might look at moving my Tuesday visit to Monday (Labor Day) then. I was worried Labor Day might be a bit busy, but might be worth the risk of going Monday instead.

 

[Chumpieboy]

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Looking at those numbers is there any meaningful difference between 63-70 mins or 67-73 mins in the course of a day?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Looking at those numbers is there any meaningful difference between 63-70 mins or 67-73 mins in the course of a day?

I think Ministry is skewing the waits a bit which is why the lower is "only" 63-70 mins while higher is 67-73. Let me ask Len.