This page is the organization spot for links that branch throughout the site and blog to all topics Universal Studios.
There is a huge amount of information on this site and a lot for you to read through to understand what’s available. These “By Location” Pages are an effort to consolidate all links that you may want to read when learning about one vacation destination, in this case Universal Studios and the military traveler.
Check out all of our other Topic Overview Pages:
Below in each box you’ll find links to all of the various Universal Studios information that we have organized by sub-topic. i.e. tickets, lodging, etc.
Universal Studios Tickets |
Our Tickets Overview Page (not Universal Studios Specific)
There are more than one kind of Universal Military Ticket!
Universal Orlando 2022 Freedom Passes have been announced!
When will Universal announce the 2023 Freedom Passes? (External link to Universal Orlando for Military)
What’s the Right Military Discounted Universal Orlando Ticket for Me?
Regular Disney Military Discount Universal Tickets – The permanent Military Discount
These tickets are available through Base Ticket Offices, The Orlando ITT, and Shades of Green’s Ticket Office. These tickets are only slightly discounted!
Shades of Green’s prices for Regular Universal Military Tickets, Base ITT/ITR’s are similar.
Buying Tickets
Buy Military Discounted Universal Tickets Long Distance From Shades of Green (Same procedure as this post about Disney Tickets)
The Orlando ITT Office and Navy Exchange
The Best Way to Get to Universal Studios from Disney World
For much more content on the Universal Orlando Resort see our other Website Universal Orlando for Military.
- How to Use Universal Orlando’s Freedom Pass
- Buy Universal Orlando Resort Military Tickets Using Your Star Card
- Universal Studios Theme Parks Primer
- Universal Studios Park
- Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios Lodging |
Our Lodging Overview Page (not Universal Studios Specific)
Universal Orlando drops military room discounts, but still has the Unbeatable Freedom Pass
For much more content on the Universal Orlando Resort see our other Website Universal Orlando for Military.
Universal offers Military Room and Ticket Packages as well as Room Only Military Offers
Jen Novak is Military Disney Tips’ Recommended Universal Studios Travel Agent! Just click this link to get your Quote
For much more on Universal Orlando Resort’s Hotels see out brand new website: Universal Orlando for Military.
Universal Studios Transportation |
Our Transportation Overview Page (not Universal Studios Specific)
Uber – Free ride up to $15 by signing up via this link for Uber (or use the promo code steveb14703ue if the link doesn’t work). This promo is for your first ride only, any value not used expires so this is not good for a quick hop across WDW property, but it is perfect for a ride from Orlando International to Universal Studios.
Orlando International Airport’s USO Welcome Center
Getting Around Universal Studios
Once at Universal you can get around on foot as everything is within walking distance. Or Universal operates a small fleet of boats for service between their Resort Hotels and the Theme Parks
Universal Studios Outside the Parks |
Our Outside the Parks Overview (not Universal Specific)
Universal Studios Orlando City Walk Military Discounts
Disney Springs Military Discounts
Walt Disney World Golf with Military Discounts
Our New Universal Studios Resort Website |
We’re in the process of creating a brand New Universal Orlando Site just for the Military Community. It’ll be just like Military Disney Tips, but for Universal!
For much more content on the Universal Orlando Resort see out other Website Universal Orlando for Military.
What to Wear in Universal’s Parks (external Link)
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Jen– Is Universal Studios going to extend the dates on the Salute to Militery tickets. We have the 2020 five day tickets and are unable to use them. Disney has extended the dates on their passes and I hope Universal will be able to work with us. Thank you.
Hi Ruth,
I keep asking trusted sources and the answer is not at this time!
Though the thought is that they will.
I called and was able to get the dates extended they had to work with guest services but we bought a 5 day pass in Feb of 2020 and called about a month ago. And they extended the dates for us. It seems there is not official policy but guest services was able to make it work.
Awesome!
Thanks for the intel Bill.
Steve – your site is amazing! We have Form 1173 ID cards with DAVPRM as the status. Will that ID work for Orlando Studios discounts?
Thanks so much!
Hi Holly yes that should work with your Base Ticket Office or Shades of Green just like Disney tickets.
Is Universal Studios going to extend the dates on the Salute to Military’s tickets purchased in 2020 like Disney did?.
Hi David,
I would not expect so as they have a 2021 offer and would have already done so.
If you are holding some reach out to where you bought them to see what they will do for you!
https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/universal-military-discounts/universal-orlando-2021-special-military-discounted-tickets-and-packages/
Check with universal or load your tickets into the universal app if you have already redeemed your vouchers at the ticket office. We used two days in 2020, our remaking three days are now valid until 2022, two years to the date we redeemed our vouchers.
Awesome news Joel!
Thanks for the intel!!!
Hey Steve,
We are thinking on tacking on a Universal leg to our October Disney trip. We haven’t been to Universal (kids are ages 10 and 16) how many days do we need? Thinking two but wondering if we need three days to see it all.
Thanks!
Hi Holly,
I’ve been to Universal several times over the years. But I don’t tour like others, I’m mostly getting pics rather than riding every ride, especially if I’ve done the ride before.
2 Days is the minimum, I’d say. ANd 3 would take the pressure off and allow a slower pace.
Steve
Do Universal military tickets require the service member or spouse to activate on first use? We are two families arriving at different times (8am vs 6pm) taking 4 HS graduates from Calif. I have the qualifying ID but arrive on the late flight. Can my guests visit the park with their military tickets before I arrive?
Diann
Hi Diann,
It depends on the type of ticket (just like at Disney). The new highly discounted Freedom Passes do require the member to be present to activate the passes for use.
The standard Military Universal tickets like these do not require activation and can be used without the member. Note, I haven’t checked back on their availability so many show unavailable. I’ll try to get to it tomorrow…
I am trying to get the 2022 Freedom Pass for this Thursday and Friday as i will be traveling to Orlando for Yellow Ribbon. My ITT never told me that it takes 3-4 days for them to even get the tickets. They told me that i can purchase them as Shades of Green but after reading some information on these sites it is saying they can only be purchased through my own base ITT or through an agent? Is this the case or how else can i purchase these tickets?
Hi Amber,
You can purchase them at/from any base Ticket Office, Shades of Green or the Orlando ITT.
Has there been any confirmation yet whether the freedom pass will be available for 2023? Not so much interested in the availability date, just wondering if it will be offered.
HI Jake,
It wasn’t until early Nov that I heard last year as I recall. I’ll reach out to Universal to check.
Thank you!
I checked with Universal and they said “early” November.
https://www.universalorlandomilitary.com/universal-orlando-military-tickets/2023-universal-orlando-freedom-pass-information/