Universal Orlando Resort announced details of the Passholder Bonus Benefits that will be available in January 2026. They announced the dates of UOAP Bonus Benefits earlier this month.

UOAP Shrek Lanyard

To celebrate 25 years of Shrek in 2026, a special UOAP lanyard featuring the green ogre will be available starting on January 5.

This will be available for pick-up from the UOAP Lounge in Universal Islands of Adventure 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or The Tonight Shop in Universal Studios Florida from park open to close.

Passholder-Exclusive Menu Items

CityWalk

VIVO Italian Kitchen will offer the returning UOAP-exclusive Cacio E Pepe featuring fresh bucatini, pecorino, and roasted garlic, garnished with black pepper and parsley.

At Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food will be the UOAP-exclusive Tlayuda. This is a traditionally Oaxacan dish consisting of a crispy flour tortilla topped with refried beans, chilorio (pork shoulder), queso fresco, pickled onions, watermelon radish, and lime crema.

The NSFD (Not Safe For Dogs) Doughnut at Voodoo Doughnut is a yeast doughnut shell with a peanut butter velvet top, sugary chocolate frosting, and crushed cinnamon cereal.

An exclusive upstairs seating area and beverage menu will be available at Universal’s Great Movie Escape from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Universal Islands of Adventure

The UOAP-exclusive dish at Mythos Restaurant will be the hearty Pork DanDan Noodles. This Sichuan dish is made with ground Hoisin pork topped with chili, tahini, and soy sauce and served over rice noodles and spinach garnished with scallions, peanuts, and bean sprouts.

Universal Studios Florida

Chez Alcatraz will have the Medjai Mule, made with a blend of gin, bourbon, lime juice, agave nectar, and ginger beer.

And the Mixed Seafood Grill at Lombard’s Seafood Grille features an abundance of tuna, jumbo shrimp, mussels, and andouille sausage with savory marble potatoes, garlic aioli, and chimichurri.

Lombard’s will also have the UOAP-exclusive dining space upstairs from noon to 30 minutes before park close.

Hotel Perks

Passholders can save between 10% and 35% on a stay at participating Universal Orlando Resort hotels: Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort, and Universal Terra Luna Resort. Travel must be during the Bonus Benefits period.

Other hotel offers include:

• Buy one, get one free draft beer or featured wine from The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel, Jake’s American Bar and Islands Dining Room at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, or Amatista Cookhouse at Loews Sapphire Fall Resort
• One complimentary White Chocolate Oreo Cookie Mousse Tourte with the purchase of lunch or dinner entree from Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
• Buy one adult lunch or dinner entree, get one free 16 oz Coca-Cola Freestyle paper cup from Urban Pantry at Universal Aventura Hotel, Bayliner Diner at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Beach Break Cafe at Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites, Pier 8 Market at Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites, Cosmos Cafe and Market at Universal Stella Nova Resort, or Omega Cafe and Market at Universal Terra Luna Resort

VIP Experience

Passholders can save 25% on a VIP Experience at Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure:

• 1-Park, 1-Day VIP Experience or Private VIP Experience at Universal Studios Florida
• 1-Park, 1-Day VIP Experience or Private VIP Experience at Universal Islands of Adventure
• 2-Park, 1-Day VIP Experience or Private VIP Experience at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

For details and to book your VIP Experience as a Passholder, call 1-866-346-9350 or visit a front gate ticket window at Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure.

Photo Package Discount

Passholders get 35% off the purchase of a My Universe Photos Annual Pass Photo Package when purchased in park.

Early Admission to Volcano Bay

3-Park Power and Seasonal Passholders can enjoy Early Park Admission to Universal Volcano Bay up to 30 minutes before park opening on select dates from January 5 through 31.

UOAP Bonus Benefits Dates

UOAP Bonus Benefits will be from January 5 through 31, 2026.

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