As a longtime Universal Orlando Annual Passholder, I'm always planning my next trip to visit their incredible theme parks. However, many passholders don't realize that Universal passholder perks go well beyond park admission, and they now include some of the best on-site hotel savings of the year! If you're a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder and plan on visiting this year, you absolutely need to check out the exclusive hotel rates that offer serious value across the resort’s full lineup of accommodations, from Universal's Signature Collection properties to more budget-friendly Prime Value Inns and Suites.
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can save up to 40% off Universal hotels, which is an amazing deal, especially for those wanting to visit Universal Orlando's new theme park Epic Universe, and gain Early Park Admission. Universal Orlando also offers an exclusive Harry Potter vacation package for annual passholders, which I myself have only recently discovered. Read more to learn about Universal Orlando Annual Pass Hotel Discounts for 2025, along with our tips on how to get the most out of these hotel discounts!
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Types of Universal Orlando Annual Passes
For those who are not Universal Orlando Annual Passholders, but may be considering it, there are four different levels of passes including Seasonal, Power, Preferred, and Premier. Each annual pass offers different types of discounts and perks depending on their level. Although some Universal Orlando Annual Passholder discounts vary depending on which type of annual pass you have, the hotel discounts are the same for all passholders. Therefore, if you're an annual passholder and plan on staying at an on-site hotel, make sure to log into your account to take advantage of these discounts when booking your hotel!
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In addition to the discounts off room rates, annual passholders also receive 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages served at each of Universal's hotels (discount not valid for special events and holidays). Premier passholders receive 15% off all Universal owned and operated merchandise stores, including those located inside Universal hotels, while all other passholders receive 10% off.
Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Hotel Discounts
Currently, all Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can save up to 40% off the flexible rate of Universal hotels. The flexible rate is defined as the lowest published non-discounted double-occupancy room rate offered on a given night, before tax. Therefore, although you may receive the same discount on some hotels, it all depends on the regularly priced room rate on the nights of your vacation.
Although not all Universal resorts offer a full 40% discount for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders, there are still other discounts ranging from 10% up to 40%, which can help save a ton of money on your Universal vacation. The biggest discounts can be found on the Prime Inns and Suites resorts, with rates as low as $122 per night for annual passholders.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Exclusive Vacation Package for Annual Passholders
Universal Orlando is also offering their Annual Passholders access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potterâ„¢ Exclusive Vacation Package! This package offer runs through the rest of 2025 as long as you book your vacation package before December 10, 2025. This package is great for Harry Potter fans that plan on visiting Universal and want to prioritize early entry into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
The package consists of 1) a three night stay at a Universal hotel, 2) early park admission, 3) one hearty breakfast per guest at the Leaky Cauldron restaurant located in Diagon Alley, 4) a portrait session including a DVD photo album, exclusive photo print, and a magical family portrait that actually moves, and 4) Fortescue's ice cream flight including four flavors of your choosing and a Honeydukes cooler tote!
A valid annual or season pass is required at the time of booking and travel. For more information and to book this package, all guests must call (866) PASS-4-FUN, or (866) 7277-4-386.
Tips on Getting the Most Out of the Annual Passholder Hotel Discounts
If you're a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder and want to take advantage of the hotel discounts, we recommend finding days that have a low flexible rate. This way, your discount will go even further compared to a busier time of year, such as a holiday weekend, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. We visit Universal Orlando during each season throughout the year and have narrowed down the best and worst times to go to the theme parks. If your priority is to save as much money as possible, I highly recommend referring to our Universal Orlando crowd calendar which is updated monthly and will help make your decision on when to visit much easier! It is updated monthly and will break down what to expect with the crowd levels, as well as what events are happening each month. If you're looking to avoid crowds and high costs of tickets and hotels, we recommend knowing which dates to avoid when visiting Universal Orlando.
For example, if you visit Universal Orlando in early November, there are rooms for almost $100 off each night during the week! For example, for a three-night stay between November 3rd, 2025, and November 6, 2025, you can book a room at the new Universal Terra Luna Resort for as low as $139 per night. This rate is exceptionally low, especially compared to the regular rate of $225 per night before the annual passholder discount is applied.
Other Universal Hotel Perks
Staying at one of the amazing Universal Orlando hotels comes with so many perks, which can be used alongside these Universal Passholder discounts. The best perk of staying at a Universal hotel is gaining access to Early Park Admission to select attractions at all Universal Orlando parks, including Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and yes – even Epic Universe!
All Universal hotel guests can enter the theme parks up to one hour prior to official park opening. Recently, this has been a huge advantage for those visiting Epic Universe, as some attractions such as Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry have regular wait times of between two to four hours. Although some online reports have recommended waiting until the of the day to get in line, the Battle at the Ministry attraction has been reaching capacity by the early evening. This means Universal hotel guests have the biggest advantage by getting in line early before the park officially opens. Although earlier reports indicated annual passholders could also receive early admission to Epic Universe, it is currently not the case and is only offered to hotel guests. Therefore, if you're an annual passholder wanting to get the most out of their day at Epic Universe (or any other Universal theme park), it's worth taking advantage of these hotel discounts.
Other amazing perks that come with staying at a Universal hotel include complimentary transportation via shuttles and water taxis which provide seamless access between the hotels, parks, and CityWalk. If you’re staying at a Premier hotel, you’ll also receive free Universal Express Unlimited passes, which let you skip the regular lines at most attractions and is a huge time-saver. Other benefits include complimentary merchandise delivery purchased throughout Universal Orlando to your hotel, resort-wide charging privileges, and room key access to park purchases, making your entire Universal stay convenient, immersive, and packed with value.
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