Universal Studios Tickets and Cost Control
Like most theme parks, Universal Studios' tickets are expensive, and anyone over 48 inches tall pays adult admission. Parking is extra. Most people can see the park in one day, but to stay more than one day, you'll have to get a season pass. The impatient visitor with deep pockets can purchase a Front of the Line Pass: for almost twice the normal entry fee, you can go to the front of any line.The last thing you want to do when you get to the park is stand in line. Buy tickets online ahead of time and go straight to the entrance, or use the self-serve ticket machines, which are often immediately even when lines at the booths are long.
Discounts to Universal Studios abound, and there's no need to pay full price, ever. A few options:
- Order in advance to save standing in line at the Universal Studios ticket booth through Viator.com. They guarantee to match the box office price, and you get a print-at-home voucher right away. They also offer VIP Experience and Front of the Line passes online.
- CityPass - For about 50% more than the price of a ticket to Universal Studios, you can buy a CityPass and get admission to several Hollywood attractions. It's a good deal if you plan to visit the other places anyway, and you can also order it through Viator.com or Travelocity.
- Similar to CityPass, the Go Los Angeles Card offers a lot of attractions at a very reasonable price. You can only do so many of them before your card expires, so be sure you can do enough to make it a good deal for you.
- Online discounts - From time to time, Universal publishes Hot Deals at their site.
- Discount coupons are available in area tourist publications and at many hotel front desks.
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