Universal Orlando Resort has announced their Passholder Appreciation Days perks, including exclusive merchandise, a free art print, dining offers, and more! Passholder Appreciation Days run from August 15 until September 30 this year.
Exclusive Passholder Entrance to Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Universal’s Islands of Adventure will have a dedicated annual passholder entrance, valid for annual and seasonal passholders 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. from August 15 – September 30, 2023. This will not be valid during separately ticketed events, and guests must present a valid pass with photo ID for theme park entry. Additional restrictions may apply, as dates, times, and benefits are subject to change without notice.
Universal Express Pass Discount
Get in on the action even faster with exclusive passholder savings of 30% on select Universal Express passes for use at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure from August 15 – September 30, 2023. These are available for purchase at Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure front gate ticket windows only.
Exclusive Dining Offers
Also receive access to exclusive offers, such as an additional 10% off Mobile Food and Drink Orders at Universal Orlando Resort-owned and operated restaurants.
From August 15 through September 30, Premier Passholders will receive 25% off and Preferred, Power, and Seasonal Passholders will receive 20% off when they use the official Universal Orlando Resort app to place food and drink orders from select restaurants. The offer is valid at owned and operated restaurants in Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal’s Volcano Bay, and Universal CityWalk. This excludes food & beverage carts, as well as alcoholic beverages. Passholders can tap “Apply Passholder Discount” to scan their pass barcode or enter the number manually.
Power and Seasonal Passholders receive 10% off at Universal Orlando-owned and operated restaurants, excluding food & beverage carts and alcoholic beverages, from August 15 through September 30. Here are some other special offers:
- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: One (1) complimentary Chocolate Dipped Cannoli with the purchase of an adult dinner entrée at Trattoria del Porto, per Passholder, per visit.
- Hard Rock Hotel: One (1) complimentary glass of house wine or draft beer with purchase of an adult lunch or dinner entrée at The Kitchen, per Passholder, per visit. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID.
- Loews Royal Pacific Resort: One (1) complimentary order of the Homemade Pretzel Rods with the purchase of select specialty adult dinner entrée at Jake’s American Bar, per Passholder, per visit.
- One (1) complimentary Krab Rangoon with the purchase of select adult dinner entrée at Islands Dining Room, per Passholder, per visit.
- Loews Sapphire Falls Resort: One (1) complimentary Ancho Chile Chicken empanadas with the purchase of select adult dinner entrée at Amatista Cookhouse, per Passholder, per visit.
- One (1) complimentary order of Locuritas (Spanish Cookies) with the purchase of two select tapas at Strong Water Tavern, per Passholder, per visit.
- Universal’s Aventura Hotel: Receive 20% off one (1) signature souvenir refillable mug at Urban Pantry, per Passholder, per visit.
- Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Receive 20% off one (1) signature souvenir refillable mug at Bayliner Diner, per Passholder, per visit.
- Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites: Enjoy 20% off one (1) signature souvenir refillable mug at Beach Break Cafe, per Passholder, per visit.
- Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites: Enjoy 20% off one (1) signature souvenir refillable mug at Pier 8 Market, per Passholder, per visit.
Exclusive Menu Eats and Dining Locations
Passholders can purchase exclusive menu items at select locations, too. To order a Passholder Exclusive Menu item, ask a venue Team Member for assistance.
There will also be an exclusive upstairs patio dining space with special menu items at Confisco Grille, in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and another upstairs exclusive dining space with unique menu items at Lombard’s Seafood Grille, in Universal Studios Florida. These spaces and their exclusive menu items will be available from noon to 30 minutes before park close during the appreciation days.
CityWalk
Voodoo Doughnut
- NEW – Guava Cheese
Raised yeast shell filled with cream cheese and guava filling, dipped in yellow honey icing. – $3.95 + tax
NBC Sports Grill
- Avocado Toast Burger
All Beef Patty, Fried Egg, California Smashed Avocados, EVOO, Sea Salt, Pickled Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes – $16.95 + tax
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
- NEW – BBQ Brisket Tacos
14 hour smoked brisket, creamy green apple slaw, Peach BBQ Sauce, Flour Tortillas – $21.95 + tax
Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food
- Crab Enchiladas
Chichilo Mole, Jicama Slaw, House Rice, Refried Beans – $19.95 + tax
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
- Peaches & Cream stuffed French Toast French toast
Peaches & Cream stuffed French Toast French toast stuffed with citrus agave flavored Mascarpone cheese, topped with Peach Cobbler, whip cream, peaches, and vanilla ice cream – $13.95 + tax
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
- NEW – Sushi Burrito
Salmon Poke, Plantain Chips, Lettuce, Citrus Ponzu, Wasabi Mayo, Sushi Rice, Norio, Avocado Spread – $19.00 + tax
Universal’s Great Movie Escape
- Perfect Pear Margarita
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Pear syrup, sour, and fresh lime juice – $14.50 + tax
CityWalk Carts – Dockside, Shoreline and Riverside
- NEW – Bacardi Cherry, Passionfruit puree, Blue Curacao topped with Tonic and Sprite – $14.50 + tax
Universal Studios Florida
Lombard’s Seafood Grille
- NEW – Lobster Mac & Cheese
Seashell Pasta, Sherry cream sauce, Maine Lobster, herb parmesan topping – $24.00 + tax
Finnegan’s Bar & Grill
- The “Maloney Stack”
Half pound all beef burger, braised short rib, beer battered onion rings and ale cheese sauce, served with wedge fries – $19.95 + tax
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Confisco Grille
- NEW – Wagyu Beef Sliders
Waygu beef sliders on brioche buns with bourbon bacon jam, cheddar cheese, arugula, and garlic aioli, served with truffle Fries – $18.95 + tax
Mythos Restaurant
- NEW – Zucchini Fritters
Cretan Herbed Zucchini Fritters, served with a Cucumber Tomato Salad and Tzatziki sauce – $12.00 + tax
Café 4
- Plant Based Fettucine Alfredo
Creamy vegan fettucine alfredo with chicken – $13.99 + tax
Universal’s Volcano Bay
Whakawaiwai Eats
- Island Chicken Pancit Bowl
Sautéed vegetables, Noodles and grilled Chicken tossed in a sweet and Tangy Island sauce – $17.49 + tax
Starbucks
NEW – Cookies & Cream Cold Brew
- Cold brew with a touch vanilla, topped with a sweet cookie cold foam
- Tall – $5.49 + tax
- Grande – $5.99 + tax
- Venti – $6.49 + tax
Free Collectible Art Print
What’s better than a free Collectible Art Print? Two free Collectible Art Prints. Pick up the first art print beginning August 15 at the UOAP Lounge in Islands of Adventure and the Five and Dime at Universal Studios Florida. Only one print will be distributed per passholder, while supplies last, until August 31. The second print will be coming soon.
Exclusive Resort Rates
Annual and seasonal passholders may also save up to 45% on hotel stays during UOAP Days. Skip the traffic and play until the park closes, catch a late dinner, and then finally unwind at your hotel with special, reduced resort rates.
Passholders Receive 50% Off at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Passholders will receive 50% off on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Personalization Services, such as engraving, embroidery, embossing and more, with each qualifying same day purchase at participating locations inside Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
Universal’s Great Movie Escape Discount
Escape into the movies for less with 30% off on all Universal’s Great Movie Escape experience tickets purchased at the venue.
Exclusive Amazing Pictures Rates
Buy any Amazing Pictures photo product in Universal Studios Florida and receive another of equal or lesser value for free from August 15 through September 30, 2023.
Universal’s Volcano Bay Perks
Power and Seasonal Passholders can be the first to the fun with Early Park Admission at Universal’s Volcano Bay, up to thirty minutes prior to park opening on select dates from August 15, through September 30, 2023 (weather permitting). Plus, Passholders receive a 10% discount on Cabana and Premium Seating rentals.
Coca-Cola Freestyle Souvenir Cup
Starting August 15, 2023, there will also be an exclusive Coca-Cola Freestyle souvenir cup for $17.99 plus tax, while supplies last.
The Passholder exclusive Coca-Cola Freestyle souvenir cup will be available for purchase at the UOAP Lounge, Croissant Moon Bakery and Captain America Diner at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Louie’s Italian at Universal Studios Florida, Mel’s Drive-In and Richter’s Burger Co. at Universal Studios Florida, and Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club at Universal’s Volcano Bay starting August 15, 2023 — while supplies last. Must present valid Annual or Seasonal Pass at time of purchase. Premier and Preferred Annual Pass food discounts apply. Power and Seasonal Passholder Appreciation Days food discounts apply from August 15, 2023 – September 30, 2023.
Exclusive Passholder Merchandise
Finally, also starting August 15, 2023, Passholders will have access to exclusive merchandise, while supplies last.
The exclusive Passholder merchandise is available for purchase at the UOAP Lounge in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and the Five and Dime in Universal Studios Florida starting August 15, 2023, while supplies last.
What do you think of all of these perks for Passholder Appreciation Days? Are you already a passholder, or thinking about it? Let us know in the comments.
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