Annual/Seasonal Pass Purchase Timelines

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My annual pass (power) is coming up for renewal, expiring 2/6. Today I decided to be proactive and pay for my renewal to a (downgraded) seasonal pass. The thing is, I was planning to visit this weekend, thinking that my power pass would be valid for the remaining ~5 days of the pass year that I had paid for. But the Universal rep on the phone told me essentially that my power pass no longer exists, and when I go to the park from now through next Feb. 6, 2018, I am a seasonal passholder.

Can any more experienced passholders weigh in on if that's the case? I didn't realize assuming that my existing pass would not expire until its expiration date was that wild of an idea. It's not a huge deal, but I had been hoping to use my power pass discount on a friend's ticket, and I'd definitely like to know if this is standard operating procedure when next year's renewal comes around.

 

[JokerMan0925]

My annual pass (power) is coming up for renewal, expiring 2/6. Today I decided to be proactive and pay for my renewal to a (downgraded) seasonal pass. The thing is, I was planning to visit this weekend, thinking that my power pass would be valid for the remaining ~5 days of the pass year that I had paid for. But the Universal rep on the phone told me essentially that my power pass no longer exists, and when I go to the park from now through next Feb. 6, 2018, I am a seasonal passholder.

Can any more experienced passholders weigh in on if that's the case? I didn't realize assuming that my existing pass would not expire until its expiration date was that wild of an idea. It's not a huge deal, but I had been hoping to use my power pass discount on a friend's ticket, and I'd definitely like to know if this is standard operating procedure when next year's renewal comes around.

It's true. You can upgrade or downgrade your pass anytime while it is valid and you accept the new version you downgraded to.

 

[freediverdude]

Yea I found that out too when I wanted to upgrade to a premier one year. Basically you're starting a whole new pass, unlike Disney's program where it's a continuation.

 

[jseal777]

I got my preferred pass in August of 2016, and shortly after they increased prices and added early park admission to the preferred AP. Do I get early park admission with my pass now even though I got the pass before it was added and haven't renewed yet, or do I have to wait for my pass to be up for renewal before that perk kicks in?

 

[JoeCamel]

I got my preferred pass in August of 2016, and shortly after they increased prices and added early park admission to the preferred AP. Do I get early park admission with my pass now even though I got the pass before it was added and haven't renewed yet, or do I have to wait for my pass to be up for renewal before that perk kicks in?

Early admission IS included with your pass

Universal Orlando

 

[jseal777]

Early admission IS included with your pass

Universal Orlando

That's great thanks!

 

[anihilnation]

Does anyone know if you can still renew and get the lower renewal price until a month past expiration? I renewed 2 of 3 passes so far, but am not sure if I can swing the next one before it expires.

 

[JoeCamel]

Does anyone know if you can still renew and get the lower renewal price until a month past expiration? I renewed 2 of 3 passes so far, but am not sure if I can swing the next one before it expires.

Yes, you have up to 30 days post expiration to renew at the offer rate

 

[anihilnation]

Yes, you have up to 30 days post expiration to renew at the offer rate

Thanks!

 

[JoeCamel]

Thanks!

To add;
If you wait to renew the new pass will start on your old expiration date

 

[anihilnation]

To add;
If you wait to renew the new pass will start on your old expiration date

Cheeky! Though still beats having to pay full price again. I probably won't be able to renew the last pass 'till a week after expiration, so does not matter much really.