Do you have to book the partner hotel through Universal to get into the park early?

[Trena]

I can find better rates for the hotel I'd like to stay in on the hotel's own web site. If I book a room directly with the hotel, do I still get the perk of getting into the park early?...or do I have to book a package deal through Universal?

anyone know?
thanks

 

[Bluer101]

I can find better rates for the hotel I'd like to stay in on the hotel's own web site. If I book a room directly with the hotel, do I still get the perk of getting into the park early?...or do I have to book a package deal through Universal?

anyone know?
thanks

I believe it has to be a package if you stay offsite.

 

[gschmerl]

If you are talking about an on site hotel it makes no difference how you book it.
If you are staying off site it would have to be part of a package deal.

 

[macraven]

I can find better rates for the hotel I'd like to stay in on the hotel's own web site. If I book a room directly with the hotel, do I still get the perk of getting into the park early?...or do I have to book a package deal through Universal?

anyone know?
thanks

no.


if you book a room at an offsite partner hotel and not a package, it will not be valid for early entry to the park.

packages cost more and it gives various perks.

 

[Trena]

Thanks for the responses. I think I will book directly with the hotel and get the lower rate. We are thinking of going in late September so I think we will be ok with out the early entry.