Universal Orlando Resort offers Military Discounts on various types of tickets for the US Military Community.
These tickets include special theme park passes, regular theme park tickets, and Florida resident tickets.
UPDATED July 2022
Special Universal Orlando Military Passes
For more than 10 years Universal Orlando has been offering special highly discounted military tickets in addition to their regular slightly discounted military tickets.
These special tickets are highly discounted and offered for specific dates for a set number of days and options.
But starting in 2021 Universal Orlando began offering Special Highly Discounted Military Passes!
These are year-long passes good for an entire calendar year for one low, low price!
Read more about these special passes on my: Universal Orlando 2022 Freedom Passes page.
When will Universal announce the 2023 Freedom Passes? (External link to Universal Orlando for Military)
Regular Universal Orlando Military Tickets
Regular Military Discounted Universal Orlando Tickets are slightly discounted versions of the tickets available to the general public. These are only available at base ticket offices via either in-person or long-distance sales.
These Regular Military Discounted Universal Orlando Tickets are available at Shades of Green or your base ticket office.
Prices on base may be a couple of dollars different on base due to fees or MWR pay-downs.
| Universal Orlando Resort Ticket Prices | Adult | Child 3-9 |
| 1-Park 1-Day Base Anytime (USF or IOA) | $114.50 | $109.25 |
| 2- Park 1-Day Park to Park Anytime (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $158.75 | $153.25 |
| 2-Park 2-Day Base (USF and IOA) | $213.75 | $203.75 |
| 2-Park 2-Day Park to Park (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $253.00 | $243.75 |
| 2-Park 3-Day Base (USF and IOA) | $228.50 | $218.75 |
| 2-Park 3-Day Park to Park (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $266.75 | $257.50 |
| 2-Park 4-Day Base (USF and IOA) | $234.25 | $224.75 |
| 2-Park 4-Day Park to Park (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $282.25 | $273.25 |
| 2-Park 5-Day Base (USF and IOA) | $242.75 | $233.50 |
| 2-Park 5-Day Park to Park (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $296.00 | $287.00 |
| 3-Park 2-Day Park to Park (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $290.00 | $281.00 |
| 3-Park 3-Day Base (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $268.00 | $258.00 |
| 3-Park 3-Day Park to Park (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $303.25 | $294.50 |
| 3-Park 4-Day Base (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $281.75 | $272.25 |
| 3-Park 4-Day Park to Park (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $327.50 | $318.50 |
| 3-Park 5-Day Base (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $299.00 | $289.75 |
| 3-Park 5-Day Park to Park (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $350.00 | $341.00 |
Multi-Day Tickets are valid for the number of days on the ticket during a 7 connective calendar day period which includes the first day of use.*
Florida Resident Military Tickets
| Universal Orlando Florida Resident Ticket Prices | Adult | Child 3-9 |
| 2-Park 2-Day One Park Per Day (USF and IOA) | $172.50 | $164.25 |
| 2-Park 2-Day Park to Park (USF and IOA) | $218.75 | $210.75 |
| 2-Park 3-Day One Park Per Day (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $186.50 | $178.50 |
| 2-Park 3-Day Park to Park (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $232.25 | $224.25 |
| 3-Park 2-Day One Park Per Day (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $218.75 | $210.75 |
| 3-Park 2-Day Park to Park (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $250.75 | $242.75 |
| 3-Park 3-Day Park to Park (USF, IOA, Volcano Bay) | $262.75 | $256.00 |
Florida Resident 2-Day Tickets are valid for any 2 calendar days during a 60 consecutive calendar day period which includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used. Your 2-Day Ticket also includes 2 days of admission to Universal CityWalk . Must be used during the 60 consecutive calendar day period. BLACKOUT dates apply and are counted within the 60 consecutive calendar day period.
Florida Resident 3-Day Tickets are valid for any 3 calendar days during a 180 consecutive calendar day period which includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used. Your 3-Day Ticket also includes 3 days of admission to Universal CityWalk . Must be used during the 180 consecutive calendar day period. BLACKOUT dates apply and are counted within the 180 consecutive calendar day period. For blackout dates go to https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/tickets-packages/park-tickets/flr
Block Out Dates Apply
Proof of Florida Residency
EACH PERSON 18 YEARS AND OLDER MUST SHOW PROOF OF RESIDENCY. A valid military ID card and proof of residency required at time of purchase and redemption. Acceptable forms of residency are: Florida driver’s license with a Florida address, a Florida state issued ID card with a Florida address, or a Florida Base military ID. If you do not have a Florida ID, then you must provide one of the following dated within the last 2 months evidencing a Florida residential address; a monthly mortgage statement; a Florida Vehicle Registration or Title; homeowner’s insurance policy or bill, an automobile insurance policy or bill; a utility bill; mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings, or investment account statement; or mail from a Federal, State, County or City government agency.
A Military Identification Card or Department of Defense Identification Card must be presented at time of purchase. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Prices and entitlements are subject to change without notice.
All prices current as of March 2021, prices are subject to change.
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For much more content on the Universal Orlando Resort see out other Website Universal Orlando for Military.
- Shades of Green Ticket Office
- Use Your Military Star Card at Shades of Green
- Buy Long Distance Tickets from Shades of Green
- Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets
- Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets
- Disney World Military Florida Resident Tickets and Annual Passes
- Disney World Military Annual Passes
- What's the difference between the Water Parks and Sports Option & Park Hopper Plus Option
- Walt Disney World Military Non-Theme Park Tickets
- Universal Orlando Resort Military Tickets and Passes
- SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Military Discount Tickets
- Military Discounted Tickets for Other Orlando Area Attractions
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I’m confused as to where I go to buy these tickets. I’m a first responder (Police Officer) and veteran. I’ve tried going to vettix.org but they’re taking a bit to run everything.
Hi Richard,
When you say veteran do you mean retired military with military retiree ID?
If not, here are other discounts for non-retirees, see:
https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-discounts-for-veterans-who-did-not-retire-from-the-military/
https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-veteran-discount-and-disney-military-discount-eligibility-guide/
https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-discounts-and-the-john-mccain-defense-authorization-act/
https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green/shades-of-green-stays-for-non-retired-veterans/
If you qualify you can buy them at your Base Ticket office or long distance from Shades of Green.
https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/buy-military-discounted-disney-tickets-by-phone/
Can my father who is retired military buy these discounted tickets for me to use, even though I am not military? I know I can’t use a Freedom Pass. Also, are there any black out dates? Thanks.
Hi Cindy,
The regular military discounted tickets can be used without the member.
No blackout dates that I am aware of.
can I, an active military member, purchase military discounted tickets for my family members to go to universal orlando without me or would I need to be present for them to use the tickets?
Hi Sarah,
Yes you can. There are two types of mil Universal tickets though.
The highly discounted Freedom Passes – You must have your own and be there for activation.
And the slightly discounted regular military Universal tickets. These can be purchased and given to others to use without you.
See: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/universal-orlando-resort-military-tickets-and-passes/
“2-Park 3-Day Base (USF and IOA) $228.50 $218.75”
Does “Base” mean it is a one park per day or can we go from one park to the other. We don’t want volcano bay and I don’t see an option for park to park without it?
Hi Ashley,
A base ticket is a single park per day, no hopping.
Have you considered the Freedom Pass? 2 Park Freedom Pass – $200 Adult/$195 Child – For the whole year!
https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/universal-military-discounts/universal-orlando-2021-special-military-discounted-tickets-and-packages/
Thanks for the quick response. We have our freedom passes for the year and have already used them once!!! We are headed back and wanted to take some family members so I was trying to see if we could find some discounts for them.
You bet, gotcha
Thanks for the information! I was wondering if Universal usually announces their military promotions around the same timeline as Disney (late September)? We are heading to Disney and Universal in late January and have been waiting anxiously for military promotion announcements.
Hi Melissa,
No, sadly they wait till mid-December. It’s been around the 15th the last 3 years, before that they waited till early to mid-January!
How many regular military tickets can be bought at one time? Not the freedom tickets. My sons basketball team is looking at making a trip but we are trying every option available to us to keep cost down. Thank you in advance and thank you for all the wonderful information to supply to us. And most of all thank you for your service!!!!
Hi there Betty,
Thanks so much! I love doing it.
The regular military tickets are unlimited! You’ll be able to cover the whole team.
I’m not seeing USPHS commissioned corp eligibility for Universal, as Disney has. Is that correct?
Hi James,
Yes that is correct.
The Disney eligibility came about by a concerted effort by James at the Commissioned Officers Association of the USPHS in 2015. It involved numerous emails to Disney officials, James pointing out that Disney’s cruise ships proudly display signs stating that they work closely with the USPHS to ensure cleanliness, a FOIA request and Disney’s lawyers asking that the FOIA be cancelled which then lead to the benefit being extended to PHS & NOAA on 12 Jan 2016.
James and I communicated extensively during 2015 about this.
I suggest you contact the Commissioned Officers Association of the USPHS if you want to see what they can do.