Universal Orlando Reveals Passholder Benefits for Mardi Gras 2025 Including Exclusive Button & Early Access to Mardi Gras Tribute Store

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Alongside the release of the concert lineup for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, Universal has also shared the many Passholder benefits that will be available during the event. Universal Mardi Gras Passholder Perks Ride a Mardi Gras Parade Float for Free Starting things off, Passholders will be able to ride a Mardi Gras … Read more

Universal Orlando Announces Year-Round Passholder Entrance and More 2025 Benefits

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In an email to Annual Passholders, Universal Orlando revealed some special benefits Passholders can enjoy in 2025. Universal Orlando Annual Passholder 2025 Benefits In 2025, Passholders will have a year-round exclusive entrance to Universal Islands of Adventure from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. An exclusive entrance is usually only offered during limited periods. Passholders will … Read more

Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Magnet, Discounted Food and Beverage Card, and More Perks Announced for Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2024

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Universal Orlando Resort has just dropped a ton of news for Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2024! Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can celebrate Mardi Gras with some brand new benefits, including a new UOAP magnet, starting February 3. Feet don’t fail me now! Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Magnet Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can pick … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Testing Mardi Gras Token Experience with Select Passholders, Surveying for Future UOAP Perks and Benefits

The Universal Orlando Resort is testing a new “token experience” with a small group of Annual Passholder for Universal’s Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval 2023. The experience is only available to randomly selected Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders, and we were lucky enough to get selected. After we received the first e-mail notifying us … Read more

2022 Holiday Perks Announced for Universal Orlando Resort Passholders

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Universal Orlando Resort has announced their 2022 holiday perks for Annual Passholders, including a free decal, exclusive menu items, extended lounge hours, and more. The free UOAP car decal will be available from November 12 through December 31 or while supplies last. Passholders can receive one free decal. Pickup is at the UOAP Lounge in … Read more

Exclusive Magnet, Islands of Adventure Entrance, Menu Items, Dining Rooms, and More Available This Month to Universal Orlando Annual Passholders

Universal Orlando Resort has revealed a full list of new perks available to Annual Passholders this month. Starting today, while supplies last, Passholders can receive one free UOAP magnet at the UOAP Lounge in Studios Styles or Toon Extra. Passholders can enter Universal’s Islands of Adventure through an exclusive entrance from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 … Read more

REVIEW: Annual Passholder-Exclusive Spiked Affogato from Guido’s Gelato is a Mardi Gras Must Have at Universal Studios Florida

We have reviews for every food and drink item from Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida, but there’s still one more Annual Passholder exclusive left to try. UOAPs can find an Affogato and Spiked Affogato at Guido’s Gelato outside of Louie’s Italian Restaurant. This is also where you can find the Italy Booth for … Read more

Halloween Horror Nights 30 Button and Magnet for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders Revealed; Passholders Will Have Early Access to Tribute Store

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Halloween Horror Nights 30 is lurking around the corner, and there’s plenty of treats on the way for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders. In the latest UOAP Passport, Universal Orlando Resort has revealed that Passholders are entitled to a complimentary Jack the Clown button (beginning September 1st) and Jack UOAP magnet (beginning September 9th). Passholders can … Read more

REVIEW: Raspberry Truffle Eggnog UOAP Exclusive Cocktail at Universal Orlando Resort is the Perfect Way to Toast to the Holiday Season

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Cheers to holiday cocktails around the Universal Orlando Resort! We’ve tried Earl’s Nutty Nog at the Holiday Tribute Store, but now we’re ready to dive into the UOAP exclusive Raspberry Truffle Eggnog in CityWalk. Dockside and Shoreline drink kiosks are currently serving up a variety of alcoholic eggnogs, including an Annual Passholder exclusive. These bars … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/1/20 (Beetlejuice Haunted House Opens, Hot Butterbeer Returns, New UOAP November Button, Magnet, and “Harry Potter” Map, and More)

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It’s showtime! Today is the last and final day for all the Halloween offerings around the Universal Orlando Resort, so we’re going to take one final opportunity to get spooky. We made our way into Universal Studios Florida this morning to take in a little more Beetlejuice. The rumors of a potential 2 day only … Read more

REVIEW: Annual Passholder Margherita Pizza Fries Will Tide You Over Until the Next Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort

Annual Passholder Appreciation Days have begun here at the Universal Orlando Resort and among the perks are a variety of UOAP exclusive food items. Over at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Cafe 4 is serving up Margherita Pizza Fries, which is obviously a must-have for any Passholder—and one that will certainly help ease the pain of … Read more

Universal Orlando Premier Passholders Now Receive Complimentary Universal Express Pass Beginning at 2 PM

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Universal Orlando Annual Passholders with a Premier Pass now have even more time to skip the lines. While not officially announced, we’ve learned that Premier Passholders now have complimentary access to Universal Express Pass beginning daily at 2 PM, two hours earlier than the scheduled 4 PM start time. Guests may use the benefit to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/10/20 (Annual Passholder Appreciation Days Begin, Closed Attractions, New 30th Anniversary Merchandise, and More)

Annual Passholder Appreciation Days has officially begun here at the Universal Orlando Resort and we’re ready for a day of checking out all the latest UOAP perks. As soon as we arrived, we spotted the Premier Passholder parking lane. Unlike the last time Universal Orlando Resort offered a dedicated passholder lane, this one is marked … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/7/20 (Halloween Horror Nights Face Masks and Magnets, New UOAP Exclusive Dish at Navigators Club, Ben & Jerry’s Reopens, and More)

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It looks like we’re in for a busy weekend here at the Universal Orlando Resort. As we make our way into the parks, we spotted another quick and convenient breakfast offering is now available in CityWalk. The Coca-Cola Icon Cart is now offering breakfast again, so if you’re tired of Cinnabon and looking for another … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/5/20 (New Passholder Exclusive Dining, The Lombard’s Fish is Missing, Intense Afternoon Storms, and More)

Welcome to another busy day here at Universal Orlando Resort. We’re gearing up for Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Appreciation Days, starting on August 10, but a few of the new offerings are available early. We decided to head over to Lombard’s Seafood Grille at Universal Studios Florida for lunch so we could check out the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/1/20 (New UOAP Magnet and Button Released, A Day in the Park with Barney, Tropical Storm Prep, and More)

It’s the start of a brand new month, which means we get our August UOAP button and magnet. We started our morning at Islands of Adventure in Toon Lagoon, where we picked up the latest Frank the Pug button and Universal Orlando Annual Passholder magnet. These will go nicely in our collection. The magnet features … Read more