Universal Orlando Resort announced the complete list of Annual Passholder Bonus Benefits available next month, including a new merchandise credit.

Bonus Benefits will be available from May 1 through May 21, 2026.

New $5 Merchandise Credit

With this brand-new benefit, Passholders will receive a $5 single-use merchandise credit when they spend $10 or more (pre-tax, post discount) at a Universal Orlando Resort merchandise location.

It’s not valid on Game Plays, My Universal Photos, Shop Universal, collectibles, Universal Express Passes, gift card purchase, Merchandise Shopping Card purchases, third party locations, non-discountable merchandise, and other non-retail locations and/or items.

Passholder Exclusive Food

The Viking Bee Sting Doughnut ($5.25) from Voodoo Doughnut is a vanilla cake doughnut garnished with a boysenberry velvet top, candy bees, and honeycomb cereal.

NBC Sports Grill & Brew will have the Chimi Cheese Sandwich ($17.95): smoked bacon, pepperjack and cheddar cheese, fried queso, crispy onions, house red chimichurri, on a brioche bun.

The Cowfish will offer Passholders the Salmon Rasta Roll ($23.95) which is tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado, mango-jerk dressing, and scallions.

Visit Blondie’s in Toon Lagoon at Universal Islands of Adventure to find the Chopped Italian Mac & Cheese. This is a big bowl of cavatappi pasta coated in creamy gouda cheese sauce, then dressed with pepperoni, salami, soppressata, and capicola. It’s finished with tangy pepperoncini, sweet roasted peppers, and a sprinkle of fresh scallions.

At Backwater Bar, get the Firefly Peach Moonshine ($17): peach moonshine, bitters, peach puree, lemon juice, and soda.

Lombard’s Seafood Grille in Universal Studios Florida will serve Passholders the Salmon and Saffron Risotto ($38), which is set on a bed of golden and fragrant risotto and topped with seared salmon and savory asparagus. 

Transformers Magnet Giveaway

Passholders can pick up a free and exclusive Transformers-themed magnet from The Tonight Shop in Universal Studios Florida and the UOAP Lounge in Universal Islands of Adventure.

Passholders had the opportunity to choose between Autobots and Decepticons for the magnet’s design and Autobots won out.

Exclusive Discounts

Passholders will receive 35% off an in-park purchase of a My Universal Photos Annual Pass Photo Package and 20% off Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk.

Early Park Admission

Passholders can enjoy Early Park Admission at Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay during the Bonus Benefits period.

• 2- and 3-Park Preferred Passholders can enter Islands of Adventure up to one hour before park opening.
• 3-Park Preferred, Power, and Seasonal Passholders can enter Volcano Bay up to 30 minutes before park opening.

Hotel Offerings

UOAPs who dine at select Universal Orlando hotels will receive one complimentary dessert with a purchase of a lunch or dinner meal.

Select hotels will have unique Refillable Souvenir Cups for Bonus Benefits season, including Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Aventura Hotel, and Universal Endless Summer Resort. Each design is unique.

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