Buying Ticket at the Gate

[WNYDisneyDad]

I haven't been to Universal Orlando in about 30 years but I am going to be in Orlando for a work event the week of September 23rd and am thinking about going to the parks for one of the days. Being peak hurricane season and since I don't HAVE to go to the parks (by this I mean that it's not the purpose of me being in Orlando), I was thinking of just purchasing a one day ticket at the gate, once I get a better idea of the weather and I know I can sneak away from the work event for the day. Plus I'd prefer to pay cash.

In looking online, people recommend pre-purchasing tickets to save money, but would the price differ that much? I have no issue paying a little extra to just buy it at the gate. Then my second question is if I can purchase a ticket for the next day at the gate. Let's say I want to go to the parks on a Wednesday. Can I go Tuesday afternoon and purchase a ticket at the ticket booths for the next day? That way I don't have to wait in a line to get a ticket on Wednesday.

Thank you in advance for any help given!

 

[CAPSLOCK]

I would just buy the ticket online on the night before your visit. Then you don't have to go to the ticket booth either day, and you get the online pricing. I guess it depends on how strong your preference to pay with cash is.

 

[zavandor]

What PP said. You can buy online and just scan the barcode when you enter, no need to print it. Better price and no line.

 

[AaronRif]

You can even purchase them day-of online too--lots of reputable third party sellers have better pricing. If you prefer to pay cash, sure, you can purchase them at the gate. I often see lines though, so you may still wait to buy your ticket at the gate if you go that route (even in 2024).

 

[mikehn]

Standing in line to purchase tickets is a real pain. Lots and lots of foreign visitors that slow the line because they usually need some extra help.