Universal Orlando Resort raises ticket prices for summer 2012
Submitted by Nick Sim on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 08:37
The Universal Orlando Resort has followed in the footsteps of the Disneyland Resort and raised its ticket prices for the summer 2012 season.
A one-day, one-park ticket for either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure is now priced at $88, an increase of $3. One-day, two-park tickets now cost $123 versus $120 previously, while two-day, two-park tickets have risen to $159.99 from $155.99.
While tickets prices for shorter visits have risen, Universal has held prices for three and four-day passes at the same level. This is likely to be aimed at encouraging longer visits from Orlando tourists, who often spend much of their time at Walt Disney World, making shorter visits to Universal Orlando's parks and SeaWorld Orlando.
Walt Disney World is likely to follow in Universal Orlando's footsteps with its own price rises in the coming weeks. In previous years, Universal has waited for Disney to raise prices before following suit, but its increased popularity following the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter appears to have led to a more independent approach.
Tickets for both resorts are also sold by independent resellers. Both Maple Leaf Tickets and Undercover Tourist sell Universal Orlando tickets at a slight discount.
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