Please help(Brit!).....Advice on annual pass prices

[kazzie]

Hi,

Very recently on the Universal site there was a special offer to buy two annual prefered passes for $250 (I think it was ).I have just gone on to Universal site to buy them and see the offer is over I don't know when this ended, was it recently?

The annual pass is now $149 +tax for a limited period.Is this a good price as I've never checked it before and have nothing to compare it with (I don't know what it usually is)

I thought maybe I'd buy one of those to get discounts etc. and three other power passes,is that a good idea?!

Any advice from those much more knowledgable than me would be appreciated

 

[maepartner]

Karen, alot depends on how long you are staying and will you be doing the parks each day? Also, will you be returning within a yr?

 

[kazzie]

Hi,

Sorry I didn't get back on yesterday

We are going in October and will visit IOA/US for two or three days.We will do fullish days at the aprks and unfortunately won't be returning within a year.

Ironically the annual power pass even with tax is about $15 cheaper than any two day IOA/US ticket on the UK market!

Is the preferred pass a good price at $160?

 

[maepartner]

On the Fan CLub site there are are bonus passes (purchase online) good for 5 consecutive days for 89.95 adult, and 76.95 for a child. Do you have a Fan Club Card? If not Ill give you the code off mine.

Bonus Pass

Plan ahead and save over $150 versus the cost of five single-day tickets. Plus, purchase now and save an additional $10 (regularly $99.95) per ticket for a limited time! The Universal Bonus Pass gives you the flexibility of visiting Orlando's two best theme parks anytime during your vacation. This ticket is only available online.

Unlimited park-to-park access for 5 consecutive days, including first day of use
CityWalk Party Pass** to select live entertainment venues, for 5 consecutive days, including first day of use
Universal Express Applicable - click here for complete details
Parking not included
Limit of six (6) tickets per purchase
Signature required on ticket and photo ID must be presented at front gate
Mary

 

[JessicaR]

You can actually get that same price w/o using the Fan Club Card. You just cant buy these at the gate they must be purchased online. Here is the link.

https://tickets.universalstudios.com/USRG/us_store_secure2.jsp?merchant=UO

 

[kazzie]

Thanks Mary and Jessica,

I did see the five day pass but the down side is it has to be used in five consecutive days and for another $10 I would rather have the flexibilty of the power pass that will mean I can go at the begiining and end of my twelve days

Can I ask if the $160 for a preferred annual pass is a good price? How much is it usually?

Cheers

 

[JessicaR]

The deal on the PAP is a pretty good one, yes. The other avenues that have discounted these passes has been AAA, but I doubt that would help you. I just saw this thread on the UK board maybe this would work for you? Take a look!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=343550

* Sorry Kazzie! I just read you arent going until October so that deal wont work either MAYBE they will extend it as time gets closer to your dates?

 

[kazzie]

Thanks very much

I will keep an eye on the exchange rate and make a decision then