Which is a better deal?

[MScott1851]

I will have an AP when we go to Universal in a couple of weeks, but DH still needs a ticket. He will need a 3 day, 2 park ticket. I can either order one from Undercover Tourist for $152.90 (that includes priority shipping), or I can buy one in person at Costco for $144.99+tax, or I can wait and purchase at the gate using my 15% discount on multi-day passes. My problem is that I can't find what they actually cost at the gate before tax. Anyone know the price? Even saving $5 will help.

 

[SnapesGirl]

According to this website (http://www.mapleleaftickets.com/universal_studios_tickets.htm) gate price for 3 day base ticket is $166.13 or a 3 day park-to-park ticket is $182.11

Not sure how accurate those prices are, so someone will have to confirm!

 

[christophfam]

I was in this same situation in June. I called the APH line and they told me exactly what the cost at the gate with the discount would be. Unfortunately, I didn't save that information! I ended up going with the Costco ticket for just a couple dollars more. I already had my AP and didn't want to have to buy tickets at the gate and have it slow me down from getting to Harry! The Costco ticket is all ready to go at the turnstiles and it was literally just a few dollars more. Oh, and most Costcos don't charge tax on these tickets! It really ended up benefiting us in the end too with not having to use all of the days. My husband ended up not going to the park one day so we still have that extra day on the Costco ticket that we would not have had on the others since they have to be used within 14 days.

 

[damo]

The gate prices are $20 more than the online prices. The AP price is 15% off. For your ticket, it should be about $145.34