Universal: 3 free months added to annual-pass purchases, renewals

Universal Orlando is adding three free months onto its annual passes — for both new purchases and renewals — by Florida residents.

This deal applies to the range of season passes as well as to the two-park and three-park options. Two-park passes allow entry into Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. A three-park pass includes Volcano Bay water park.

Posted prices for two parks currently range from $324.99 to $529.99, depending on level. Season and Power Pass levels come with several days of block-out dates; the Preferred Pass has no block-out dates and includes parking in the Universal Orlando garages.

Prices for three parks range from $424.99 to $979.99

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The resort also sells a top-level Premier Pass that includes valet parking, a ticket to Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Express after 4 p.m. and no block-out dates. It goes for $789.99.

Passes also include an assortment of discounts on food and hotel stays and access to the Passholder Lounge at Islands of Adventure. Payments can be monthly or in full. There’s a limit of six passes per purchase.

Upcoming additions and events at Universal Orlando include the opening of the Villain-Con Minion Blast attraction, Halloween Horror Nights, holiday festivities and Mardi Gras at Universal Studios park. Parts of the park’s Minion Land are now available to guests, including Minion Cafe.

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For more information and for purchases, go to universalorlando.com.

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