Is a VIP Experience Worth It for Universal’s Epic Universe?

VIP Tours are a great way to beat all the lines and get the premium treatment while at Universal Orlando. Of course, this special treatment comes at a high price but for many guests it can be worth every penny.

Universal has now revealed all the information for Epic Universe VIP Tours including pricing plus details on what's included.

Let's get into all the info for VIP Tours at Epic Universe including our thoughts on if the price tag is worth it for this initial year of the theme park's opening.

Epic Universe VIP Tour Ticket Options

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VIP Tours of Epic Universe come with exclusive perks like priority access to all attractions, shows, and more. This is the biggest key detail, the experience includes access to ALL attractions like those that are not included in Universal Express Pass.

VIP Tours are available in a few different options including:

• 1-Park, 1-Day VIP Experience
  • Valid for Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure
• 3-Park, 2-Day VIP Experience
  • Includes VIP Tour of Epic Universe on one day and VIP Tour of Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure on another day

All tours are available to book as private and non-private tour options. VIP Experiences are date, time and park-specific so prices fluctuate quite a bit!

How Much Is Universal Epic Universe VIP Tour?

The cost of a VIP Tour for Epic Universe says it starts at $389.99 but prices on the booking calendar range from $580 to $650 for May and June. Prices drop back down to a more typical range in August to around $450 per person.

Keep in mind that VIP Tours do not include your park admission which you need to buy separately. This bundled with the VIP Tour price, which is per person, can get very expensive quick!

Is The Universal Epic Universe VIP Tour Worth It?

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Universal Epic Universe VIP tours include a 4 hour single-park or 7 hour two-park guided tour with a dedicated tour guide. The VIP Tour includes a variety of premium experiences including:

• Priority access to rides & attractions during the tour of Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and/or Universal Epic Universe
• Exclusive behind the-scenes experiences in the parks (subject to availability)
• Valet parking for one (1) vehicle (based on availability with advanced purchase)
• Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch
• Universal Express ride access (with VIP credential) to skip the regular lines one time at participating rides & attractions for the date and park(s) of the tour.
• Exclusive VIP Experiences lanyard and credential
• Discounts at select Universal Orlando owned and operated merchandise locations in the theme parks and CityWalk

This would be a great way to experience everything Epic Universe has to offer especially since Express Pass is missing a few major rides like Mine-Cart Madness in Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry of Magic in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Dragon Racer's Rally in Isle of Berk.

For some guests, a VIP Tour at Universal Orlando could be a perfect way to experience Epic Universe for the first time. Whether it is worth it is really subjective on each individual person!

I wouldn't feel pressured to purchase this for Epic Universe though, I think you can get by just fine with Express Pass if you'd rather save your money. You don't necessarily need a VIP Tour to have a great time at Epic Universe even if you are visiting in the first opening months. If you are staying on-site at one of the Universal Orlando hotels you can take advantage of Early Entry which will give you access to Super Nintendo World to try and get on Mine-Cart Madness with a lower line which is a big time saver.

On the flip side, if you have the money to spend this could be a great way to navigate the new park in this opening year and get a premium experience that could create memories that last a lifetime. So, the choice is ultimately yours! Epic Universe VIP Tours are now available to book on the Universal Orlando website.

First image via Universal Orlando.

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