Epic Universe Ticketing Info, Advice, & Speculation

[LieutLaww]

Just looked on the Universal UK site where the tickets are supplied by Attraction Tickets they are showing a Universal Orlando All Parks Ticket for 2026 and in the description it says:
Move freely between the following parks for fourteen (14) days:

• Universal Studios Florida
• Universal Islands of Adventure
• Universal Epic Universe
• Universal Volcano Bay

If I wanted to go in January for my Bday week the 4 park ticket is £469

 

[twebber55]

Just looked on the Universal UK site where the tickets are supplied by Attraction Tickets they are showing a Universal Orlando All Parks Ticket for 2026 and in the description it says:
Move freely between the following parks for fourteen (14) days:

• Universal Studios Florida
• Universal Islands of Adventure
• Universal Epic Universe
• Universal Volcano Bay

If I wanted to go in January for my Bday week the 4 park ticket is £469

yes @Alicia addressed this on her podcast

 

[UniversalRBLX]

If you are planning a trip beyond Aug 2025, I don't think you have to worry about the current ticket pricing structure. I have to imagine by then tickets will be less restrictive and we should see the "new normal" beyond the first summer.

I just hope I can visit Epic this time next year when I upgrade my pass.

 

[Brian G.]

If you are planning a trip beyond Aug 2025, I don't think you have to worry about the current ticket pricing structure. I have to imagine by then tickets will be less restrictive and we should see the "new normal" beyond the first summer.

I just hope I can visit Epic this time next year when I upgrade my pass.

Basically. This is all about controlling the opening rush.

 

[Alicia]

Just looked on the Universal UK site where the tickets are supplied by Attraction Tickets they are showing a Universal Orlando All Parks Ticket for 2026 and in the description it says:
Move freely between the following parks for fourteen (14) days:

• Universal Studios Florida
• Universal Islands of Adventure
• Universal Epic Universe
• Universal Volcano Bay

If I wanted to go in January for my Bday week the 4 park ticket is £469

I’d consider this ticket, and its start date of Jan 1, 2026, as a good indicator of when Universal will start considering the introductory period for Epic to be concluded. I expect this may be when we see an option to add the park to our annual passes would start. When park hopping will start. And when all ticket types will stop having little asterisks next to them.

I’m curious to see when the calendar for selecting the AP single day tickets ends tomorrow. Because if it goes through Dec 31, we’ll have our answer.

 

[rhino4evr]

Hey everyone … my bad. Looks like it had priced me the 4 park vs 3 park ticket. I’ll go edit out my post . Sorry for the confusion.

 

[belloq87]

If you are planning a trip beyond Aug 2025, I don't think you have to worry about the current ticket pricing structure. I have to imagine by then tickets will be less restrictive and we should see the "new normal" beyond the first summer.

I just hope I can visit Epic this time next year when I upgrade my pass.

But the question remains whether or not people who want to visit after that point (in November of '25, say) will have enough time to plan trips and be certain they can get the type of ticket they want.

 

[Brian G.]

But the question remains whether or not people who want to visit after that point (in November of '25, say) will have enough time to plan trips and be certain they can get the type of ticket they want.

Well seeing as they said they will have other ticket options available, specifically the 1-day and 2-day EU tickets, before the park opens….

Y’all really need to chill a bit.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Well seeing as they said they will have other ticket options available, specifically the 1-day and 2-day EU tickets, before the park opens….

Y’all really need to chill a bit.

I just hope we get a good ideas as to a timeframe for when APs can be upgraded. Would hate to wait beyond summer to go back to Epic. In the meantime, I plan on letting my AP not renew until I can upgrade with Epic.

I wouldn’t mind giving Universal a break, and I’m sure other locals and APs will join.

 

[Brian G.]

I just hope we get a good ideas as to a timeframe for when APs can be upgraded. Would hate to wait beyond summer to go back to Epic. In the meantime, I plan on letting my AP not renew until I can upgrade with Epic.

I wouldn’t mind giving Universal a break, and I’m sure other locals and APs will join.

I honestly would prefer if Universal did come out and say "Hey APs! We're going to do all this for you, but there won't be any Epic AP til x date."

 

[kristenabelle]

Guessing this is less of a ticketing question and more of an offering question...I wonder how much VIP tours will be?

I've never done one at any park, but if (in a worst case scenario) we have one day...it might be worth it? I dunno

 

[TheCodeMan95]

I'm definitely curious to see when we may see Park-to-Park become available. If it's after the summer, or it's truly not until 2026.

 

[HandsomePete]

Since they appear to be going the no park hopping or AP route for the first weeks/months, the early morning demand on buses and main entrance is going to be pretty interesting to see. I mean... they could probably cut to a single turnstile open in the afternoon because who's going to show up at like 4pm for their one day at the park.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Since they appear to be going the no park hopping or AP route for the first weeks/months, the early morning demand on buses and main entrance is going to be pretty interesting to see. I mean... they could probably cut to a single turnstile open in the afternoon because who's going to show up at like 4pm for their one day at the park.

Yeah I'm definitely considering ubering to the park to avoid those buses lol

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I honestly would prefer if Universal did come out and say "Hey APs! We're going to do all this for you, but there won't be any Epic AP til x date."

Exactly - I just need a timeframe as to when it will be possible to upgrade. I'm ok with them charging a premium for the first few weeks/months, but I can't imagine the demand is there beyond August. Add additional blockout dates if you have to, but at least offer it.

I understand Universal is prioritizing vacationers that will stay onsite and spend big bucks (and they will the first month or so), but that demand will soften after the first summer. I can't imagine locals and vloggers will be shelling out $150+ multiple times throughout the summer to experience Epic and would rather showcase the new entertainment at WDW instead.

 

[JustLikeMe]

Quick heads up for any Passholders - Universal have changed the messaging re the 1-day ticket sale starting tomorrow.

They originally said that to buy tickets for more than one passholder, all you would need is the other Passholder’s details - now they’re saying that all passes must be linked to one account. If the tickets are linked to multiple accounts then each person needs to buy their own tickets.

Edit - They've also said that tickets will only be available online, over the phone, or in the parks. Not via the app.

 

[4hartthreat]

The FAQ still says that all you need is their passholder info.

 

[JustLikeMe]

The FAQ still says that all you need is their passholder info.

Yes, which makes it particularly confusing - but the official messaging on the Passholder group has definitely changed.

Interestingly they edited their original comment on the matter that said they'd received an update today:



To the below, which just says 'To clarify...':



Here's one of the comments re not being able to use the app:

 

[Mike S]

Quick heads up for any Passholders - Universal have changed the messaging re the 1-day ticket sale starting tomorrow.

They originally said that to buy tickets for more than one passholder, all you would need is the other Passholder’s details - now they’re saying that all passes must be linked to one account. If the tickets are linked to multiple accounts then each person needs to buy their own tickets.

Edit - They've also said that tickets will only be available online, over the phone, or in the parks. Not via the app.

How is the app not “online”?

Whatever thanks for posting.

 

[JustLikeMe]

How is the app not “online”?

Whatever thanks for posting.

They're now saying they will be available via the app. No idea what's going on internally over there.