Universal Orlando Resort isn't the same two-theme-park destination it was just a couple of years ago.
Epic Universe opened in May 2025, adding an entirely new park to a resort already home to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. That's great news for guests looking for more to do, but it also creates another question when planning a vacation: How do you fit three theme parks into one trip without watching the ticket bill climb?
Universal has an answer for at least some visitors.
A special 3-day ticket gives guests admission to all three Universal Orlando theme parks, with prices beginning at $99 per day. Florida residents can save even more, with a promotional version starting at $85 per day.
Universal's $99-Per-Day Option
For visitors who don't qualify for Florida resident pricing, Universal's special 3-day ticket starts at $99 per day plus tax.
Prices can vary by date, but the lowest advertised rate would put the three-day total at $297 before tax.
The ticket is designed around a simple concept: one park per day.
Guests can visit Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe during their three-day trip. That makes it possible to dedicate a complete day to each park.
There's also a Park-to-Park alternative starting at $119 per day plus tax.
That option includes all three parks but gives guests the ability to move freely between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Epic Universe remains a separate park day as part of the offer.
For visitors who like moving back and forth between Universal's two neighboring parks, the additional flexibility could be worth the higher price.
Florida Residents Can Pay Just $255
Florida residents get the most aggressive pricing attached to the promotion.
The special 3-day Florida resident ticket starts at $85 per day. That comes to $255 total before tax at the lowest available price.
The ticket includes Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe, giving residents a relatively affordable way to experience the entire theme park lineup.
However, guests can't wait until they arrive at Universal Orlando to decide they want the deal.
The Florida resident ticket is available online only and cannot be purchased at the front gate. Guests also need to use the promotional ticket by December 23, 2026.
There's a Park-to-Park Florida resident version as well.
That ticket starts at $95 per day, bringing the three-day starting total to $285. It adds Park-to-Park access between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure while maintaining the Epic Universe visit.
A Different Kind of Universal Vacation
These ticket options make more sense when you consider how much Universal Orlando has changed.
Before Epic Universe, a shorter trip covering Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure was relatively easy to build. Guests now have another massive theme park to consider.
Trying to experience all three parks during a two-day trip could leave visitors making difficult choices about what to skip. Three days gives guests more breathing room.
The deal essentially matches the ticket length to Universal Orlando's current size: three days for three theme parks.
For Florida residents, the $85-per-day starting price makes that combination even more appealing. Instead of treating Epic Universe as an expensive addition to an existing Universal trip, guests can build their entire visit around seeing all three parks.
Of course, the advertised prices are starting rates, and the standard ticket varies depending on the dates selected.
Still, the Florida resident offer provides a clear starting point: $255 for three days, three parks, and an opportunity to experience Universal Orlando's newest theme park alongside its two longtime destinations.
With the Florida resident promotion ending December 23, anyone considering a late-2026 Universal Orlando visit now has another ticket option worth comparing before locking in their plans.
