There are many reasons why you might want to get an annual pass for Universal Orlando — maybe you’re a thrill-seeker, a witch or wizard in training, or a dinosaur lover, there’s usually something for everyone at UO.

We’ve highlighted some of the key benefits to having an annual pass, so keep reading to see if an annual pass to Universal Orlando is right for you!
Universal Orlando has four different types of annual passes in order of the least expensive (fewer benefits) to the most expensive (more benefits): Seasonal, Power, Preferred, and Premier.

All four passes include year-round admission to both Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure, with the option to add Volcano Bay admission for an extra fee.

An important note is that all passes have blackout dates except for the Premier Pass. Let’s take a look at the Seasonal Pass first.
Seasonal Pass
- Admission to select special events like Mardi Gras and Holidays (concerts are NOT included in this)
- Special discounts on separately ticketed events (think Halloween Horror Nights)
- 10% discount on multi-day tickets purchased at the gate
- Up to 30% off car rentals at Budget and Avis
- Passholder Lounge admission inside Universal Studios Florida
- 10% off both Universal stores at the Orlando Airport

Power Pass
- 50% off of regular daytime self-parking each visit (after the first visit)
- Admission to select special events like Mardi Gras and Holidays (concerts are NOT included in this)
- Special discounts on separately ticketed events (think Halloween Horror Nights)
- 10% discount on multi-day tickets purchased at the gate
- Up to 30% off car rentals at Budget and Avis
- Passholder Lounge admission inside Universal Studios Florida
- 10% off both Universal stores at the Orlando Airport

Preferred Pass
- Early Park Admission to both UO and IoA up to 1 hour before the park opens on select days
- Free regular daytime self-parking each visit (after the first visit)
- 50% off valet parking
- Admission to select special events like Mardi Gras and Holidays (concerts are NOT included in this)
- Special discounts on separately ticketed events (think Halloween Horror Nights)
- 15% discount on multi-day tickets purchased at the gate
- Up to 30% off car rentals at Budget and Avis
- Passholder Lounge admission inside Universal Studios Florida
- 10% off both Universal stores at the Orlando Airport

Premier Pass
- Universal Express Pass after 4:00 pm at UO and IoA
- One free night admission to Halloween Horror Nights
- Early Park Admission to both UO and IoA up to 1 hour before the park opens on select days
- Free valet or regular daytime self-parking each visit (after the first visit)
- 50% off valet parking
- Admission to select special events like Mardi Gras and Holidays (concerts are NOT included in this)
- Special discounts on separately ticketed events (think Halloween Horror Nights)
- 15% discount on multi-day tickets purchased at the gate
- Up to 30% off car rentals at Budget and Avis
- Passholder Lounge admission inside Universal Studios Florida
- 15% off both Universal stores at the Orlando Airport

These are just some of the top highlights of having a Universal Orlando Annual Pass — but things are always subject to change, so stick with us for all the latest information!
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Just checking to see if the APs still include hotel rate discounts.
FYI Not sure about the other pass information but the Preferred pass includes Mardi Gras, Special evens AND concerts. (from their website)