since you have never been to universal and you are going in a high season time period,
go for the VIP tour.
it is costly but well worth it.
you sign up and pay in advance. you will be contacted before you come about the agenda you have in mind
if you take the more expensive exclusive tour.
when it states you have priority for 8 selected rides/attractions, this means your group goes ahead of the express line. you do not have any wait at all.
i have done the night hard ticket VIP tour called RIP tour.
it was worth every penny of what i spend for it. it is crowded during
HHN for viewing of the special houses and shows. i could not have done as much as i did in the hours i was on the tour. i took the non exclusive tour and received a discount by having the annual pass for uo.
this is from the website.
The VIP Tour allows you and/or your party to be personally escorted on a guided walking tour around one or both of the two (2) theme parks. In addition to the tour guide, you will receive priority entry into the rides and attractions, so you wont have to wait in the regular lines.
Some premier features of the VIP Tour include:
Complimentary valet parking
Complimentary refreshments (coffee, bottled water) upon check-in
VIP Tour credential and lanyard
Opportunity for private character meet and greets
Complimentary VIP gift
Exclusive information and select backstage access (when available)
Select discounts on Food and Merchandise
Universal Express access to attractions at conclusion of tour
1-Day/1-Park Non-Exclusive Tour
You and your party, along with other VIP Tour guests, will enjoy a guided walking tour of either Universal Studios Florida OR Islands of Adventure.
You will receive priority entrance into at least eight (8) major rides/attractions as your guide escorts you throughout the park.
Tour groups do not exceed 12 guests and the duration of the tour is approximately 5 hours.
Price: $100.00 - $120.00 per person + tax
NOTE: Tour prices do not include park admission. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
1-Day/2-Park Non-Exclusive Tour
This tour departs daily at 10:00 AM eastern from the Islands of Adventure theme park. You and/or your party, along with other VIP Tour guests, will enjoy a guided walking tour of both Universal Studios Florida AND Islands of Adventure. You will receive priority entrance into at least eight (8) major rides/attractions as your guide escorts you throughout the park.
Tour groups do not exceed 12 guests and the duration of the tour is approximately 7 hours.
Price: $125.00 - $150.00 per person + tax
NOTE: Tour prices do not include park admission. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
To reserve your VIP tour please call 407-363-8295 seven days a week, during normal business hours, or email us at
viptours@universalorlando.com.
1-Day/1-Park Exclusive Tour
This tour will be geared towards the interests of your group. As the only guests on this tour, the choice is yours as to how to spend your day at the park(s). This tour lasts up to 8 hours and the start time is generally scheduled at your convenience.
Price: $1,400.00 $1,600.00 per group + tax (group is up to 12 persons)
NOTE: Tour prices do not include park admission. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
1-Day/2-Park Exclusive Tours
This tour departs from Islands of Adventure and will be geared towards the interests of your group. As the only guests on this tour, the choice is yours as to how to spend your day at the park(s). This tour lasts up to 8 hours and the start time is generally scheduled at your convenience.
Price: $1,700.00 $2,000.00 per group + tax (group is up to 12 persons)
NOTE: Tour prices do not include park admission. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
2-Day/2-Park Exclusive Tours
This exclusive tour will be geared towards the interests of your group, providing you with an insider's perspective of both theme parks. As the only guests on this tour, the choice is yours as to how to spend your day at the parks. The start time is generally scheduled at your convenience.
Price: $2,600.00 $3,000.00 per group + tax (group is up to 12 persons)
NOTE: Tour prices do not include park admission. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
To reserve your VIP tour please call 407-363-8295 seven days a week, during normal business hours, or email us at
viptours@universalorlando.com.
