The Universal Studios VIP Tour – Everything You Need To Know
By James | Last updated May 9, 2024
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For that very special day at Universal Studios Orlando, you could consider a guided Universal Studios VIP tour also known as a VIP experience. This is available either as part of a general group or your very own personalised tour, but it comes at a price, especially the exclusive tour.
With the normal tour tickets you pay per person and the tour groups are limited to 12 guests. If there are more than 6 people in your individual group then you need to book an Exclusive VIP tour.
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With the exclusive tours, it is for your party only, up to a maximum of 10 guests. With all tours you get priority entry into a number of the rides and attractions with no queuing whatsoever.
Additional Universal Studios VIP Tour Benefits
Note that all VIP tour tickets are in addition to the standard admission ticket. You can get your standard tickets below.
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This means you have to purchase both standard admission and tour tickets but you do get a number of benefits including:
- complimentary valet parking
- complimentary refreshments (coffee, bottled water) upon check-in
- complimentary breakfast for tours starting before 11:00 a.m.
- complimentary lunch
- opportunity for private character meet and greets
- complimentary VIP gift and lanyard
- special backstage access (when available)
- reserved seating at shows and special viewing areas for the parades and nighttime shows
- discounts on selected food and merchandise
- Universal Express Unlimited access to attractions at the conclusion of the tour
The 1-day 1-park tour includes a lunch buffet at the Café La Bamba for Universal Studios or a Universal Dining Plan – Quick Service meal for Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The 2-park experiences all feature a lunch buffet at the Café La Bamba.
If you opt for the Private VIP Experience Tours then you also get:
- two full service meals, buffet lunch at the Café La Bamba plus a second meal at either Mythos Restaurant® or Confisco Grille® in Universal’s Islands of Adventure or Lombard’s Seafood Grille or Finnegan’s Bar & Grill at Universal Studios®
- My Universal 3-Day Photo Package
- exclusive behind-the-scenes access at Jurassic Park™ Discovery Center Egg Hatching, VIP Priority Entry to Pteranodon Flyers™, VIP Priority Entry to Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show On-Stage Actor Meet and Greet and Ollivander’s™ Wand Shop
Universal Studios Florida® operate two theme parks in Orlando, Universal Studios Florida and the new roller-coaster park, Islands of Adventure plus the music and entertainment venue, Universal CityWalk®.
Universal Studios VIP Tour Ticket Options
You can buy either:
- a One Day One Park VIP Experience – Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure
- a One Day Two Park VIP Experience – Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- a One Day One Park Exclusive VIP Experience – Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure
- a One Day Two Park Exclusive VIP Tour – Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure
- a Two Day Two Park Exclusive VIP Experience – Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. There are no children’s tour ticket prices, everyone pays the same amount.
VIP Tour Ticket Prices
You need to make a reservation for all VIP tours, you cannot simply purchase them online or at the gate. Prices do not include local taxes and tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. You also need to buy a normal admission ticket.
All prices are subject to change and you should price compare with Universal Orlando and their authorized reseller Undercover Tourist for the latest prices. Prices typically rise during peak times around Easter, during the summer months and at Christmas.
One Day One Park VIP Experience – Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure
Guided walking tour for an individual party of up to six guests, lasting around 5 hours at either Universal Studios Florida OR Islands of Adventure. Priority entrance into at least 8 major rides/attractions.
Separate park admission ticket required. Price is per person. Not available during peak times.
One Day Two Park VIP Experience – Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Guided walking tour for a party of up to 12 guests, lasting around 7 hours at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Priority entrance into at least 10 major rides/attractions.
Separate park admission ticket required. Price is per person.
One Day One Park Exclusive VIP Experience – Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure
Personalised guided walking tour for your own exclusive party of up to 10 guests, lasting around 8 hours at either Universal Studios Florida OR Islands of Adventure. Tour is tailored to your own requirements.
Separate park admission ticket required. Price is per group of up to 5 guests. Tour start time scheduled as requested plus free valet parking. Additional guests (above 5) are an extra ($XX – check the latest prices via our links) per guest. Extra charges during peak times.
The One Day One Park Exclusive VIP Experience is not available during peak periods.
One Day Two Park Exclusive VIP Tour – Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Personalised guided walking tour for your own exclusive party of up to 10 guests, lasting around 8 hours at both Universal Studios Florida AND Islands of Adventure. Tour is tailored to your own requirements.
Separate park admission ticket required. Price is per group of up to 5 guests. Tour start time scheduled as requested. Additional guests (above 5) are an extra ($XX – check the latest prices via our links) per guest. Extra charges during peak times.
Two Day Two Park Exclusive VIP Experience – Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Personalised guided walking tour for your own exclusive party of up to 10 guests, lasting around 8 hours at both Universal Studios Florida AND Islands of Adventure. Tour is tailored to your own requirements.
Separate park admission ticket required. Price is per group. Tour start time scheduled as requested.
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