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Universal Orlando tickets explained for UK visitors: parks, Epic Universe and Volcano Bay

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The short answerUniversal Orlando has several parks and a water park, and Universal's newest park is Epic Universe. Decide how many days you want, whether you need access to more than one park in a day, and compare tickets for your dates. Thrill-seekers and Harry Potter fans usually need more than a day.
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In this guide
  1. Step 1: Choose your parks
  2. Step 2: Check ride requirements
  3. Step 3: Consider queue options
  4. Step 4: Compare and book

Universal suits families with older children and thrill-seekers. Here is how to pick tickets.

ParkBest for
Universal Studios FloridaFilm-themed rides and shows
Islands of AdventureThrill rides and themed lands
Volcano BayA water park for hot days
Epic UniverseUniversal's newest park, with its own set of lands

1Choose your parks

Decide whether you want one park, two, or all of them, and how many days.

2Check ride requirements

Many headline rides have height limits. Check them for your children.

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3Consider queue options

Paid options exist to skip queues. Compare the cost with the time saved.

4Compare and book

See how to save money on tickets.

Prices, ticket rules and park details change often. Check the park or ticket seller before you book.

This guide is part of our complete Orlando travel guide for UK visitors. See all theme parks & tickets guides.

Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need at Universal Orlando?

Many visitors spend two to four days across the parks, depending on interests.

What is Epic Universe?

Universal's newest park in Orlando. Check opening details and ticket options for your dates.

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