Best for one visit
1-Day ticket from Undercover Tourist
Same date-based 1-Day general admission, a few dollars under Universal's own price. Tax included, no fees.
Pick your date · parking not included
No. 0001 · 1-DAYOpen
Open daily. Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights through Nov 1, and the holiday celebration with Grinchmas runs daily Nov 21 to Jan 3, 2027, included with admission.
New for 2026: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, the park's new coaster, opened Sept 16 on the Upper Lot.
The short version
A 1-Day ticket is from $99.95 on Universal's site for ages 10 and up, and $93.95 for kids 3 to 9. Prices change by date and can top $154. General parking is $40 before 5pm.
Undercover Tourist sells the same 1-Day ticket from $94.91 with tax included. If you live nearby, the $299.95 Gold Pass adds free parking, so it pays off fast.
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Deals that work right now
Universal doesn't run public promo codes. The savings come from picking a cheap date, buying through an authorized reseller, or getting a pass if you're local.
Best for two days
2-Day ticket
Two visits for not much more than one. Use the second day within 90 days of the first.
Universal's site · date-based
No. 0002 · 2-DAYBest for locals
Gold Annual Pass
325+ days a year, free general parking with some restrictions, and 15% off food and merchandise.
12 months · online price
No. 0003 · GOLD PASS$299.95See passes
Cheapest pass
California Neighbor Pass
150+ days over 9 months. Holidays, summer and fall weekends are blocked out. Parking is extra.
Expires 9 months after first visit
No. 0004 · NEIGHBOR$179.95See passes
Halloween Horror Nights
HHN single night
Eight haunted houses, including Stranger Things 5 and Killer Klowns From Outer Space. Separate ticket from day admission.
Select nights through Nov 1
No. 0005 · HHNHeads upHalloween Horror Nights dates count as full daytime parking all day. Planning a night visit before Nov 1? Budget $40 to park, not the usual $10 after-5pm rate.
Where it's cheapest to buy
We checked the usual discount spots so you don't have to open ten tabs.
| Where | Best price found | Our take |
|---|---|---|
| Undercover Tourist | $94.91 | Cheapest 1-Day we found. Kids 3–9 from $90.70. Tax included |
| Tripster | $95.69 | Starting price; $97.60 total at checkout |
| Park website | $99.95 | Ages 10+, from price; kids 3–9 from $93.95. Up to $154.95 on busy dates |
| Park website (military) | — | $4 off a 1-Day ticket with ID.me; $20 off Neighbor and Silver passes |
| Costco | — | Sells a Season Pass, not day tickets. First visit by May 20, 2027 |
| AAA | — | Members get a small ticket discount through AAA Tickets; compare the total |
| Employer perks (Tickets at Work, MemberDeals) | — | Often carry Universal; log in to your company's portal to check |
My take: buy the 1-Day from Undercover Tourist and save about $5 a head. Pick a weekday, since the date matters more than the seller.– John
Promo codes we checked
Coupon sites list Universal Studios Hollywood "codes" that are just links to the regular ticket page. We didn't find a working public code.
No code needed · date-based online prices show up automaticallyOnline price
Coupon site "codes" · aggregator links, no real code behind themNot real
Buy a Day, Get a 2nd Day Free · older promo, no longer listedEnded
Pass or day tickets? Do the math.
Day tickets use Universal's lowest "from $99.95" adult price; most dates cost more. Assumes one car at $40 general daytime parking. Tax excluded. Gold parking has some blockout and evening restrictions.
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1-Day and 2-Day ticket prices
| Ticket | Universal's site | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Day, ages 10+ | $99.95–$154.95 | Price depends on date |
| 1-Day, ages 3–9 | $93.95–$151.95 | Price depends on date |
| 1-Day, Undercover Tourist | from $94.91 | Kids from $90.70; tax included |
| 2-Day, ages 10+ | $149.95–$194.95 | Second visit within 90 days |
| 2-Day, ages 3–9 | $117.95–$170.95 | Second visit within 90 days |
| Universal Express | $189.95–$339.95 | One-time front-of-line on rides; excludes Hollywood Drift |
| VIP Experience | $359.95–$519.95 | Ages 5+ |
| Ages 2 and under | Free |
Universal sells tickets in advance online; the park doesn't post a gate price. Prices as listed by MouseSavers and La Jolla Mom in October 2026.
The four annual passes
| Neighbor | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.95 | $219.95 | $299.95 | $599.95 |
| Good for | 9 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Days | 150+ | 275+ | 325+ | Every day |
| Parking | You pay | You pay | Free general, some limits | Free general |
| Extras | — | — | 15% off food & merch | Gold perks + one free HHN night |
Our pick: Gold if you'll drive in three or more times. Parking alone is $40 a visit.
Parking
| Lot | Before 5pm | After 5pm |
|---|---|---|
| General | $40 | $10 |
| Preferred | from $60 | from $20 |
| Front Gate | from $70 | — |
| Valet | $25 first 2 hrs, then $60 | — |
On Halloween Horror Nights dates, the daytime rate applies all day.
What a day really costs
Tickets are only part of it. Here's a day for a family of four (two adults, two kids 3–9) on the cheapest date.
$387.802 adult + 2 child 1-Day tickets on Universal's site
$40General parking before 5pm
$371.22Same 4 tickets from Undercover Tourist
FreeKids 2 and under
Can you bring food?
Some. Universal lets you bring small snacks, water (non-glass, up to 2 liters each), baby food and formula, and food for medical or dietary needs, in a regular bag or a small soft cooler about 8.5 × 6 × 6 inches. Hard coolers, glass, alcohol, wheeled bags and food that needs heating aren't allowed. This comes from NerdWallet's summary of Universal's policy; we couldn't open the park's own policy page.
Halloween Horror Nights
Select nights through Nov 1, 7pm to 2am. Single nights from $77, the Frequent Fear Pass is $179, and the Ultimate Fear Pass is $299. Eight houses this year, including Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser and Killer Klowns From Outer Space.
Holidays and Grinchmas
Daily Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, included with park admission. Grinchmas in Universal Plaza, new Merry Minions, and Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Universal Express
From $189.95 for one-time front-of-line access, or $239.95 for Express Unlimited. Neither covers Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.
Getting there
- Address
- 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
- Parking
- $40 general before 5pm, $10 after; preferred from $60
- Don't miss
- Studio Tour, Super Nintendo World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, Jurassic World: The Ride
Little ways to save
Arriving after 5pm on a non-HHN night? Parking drops from $40 to $10.– John
Buy 1-Day tickets from Undercover Tourist. A family of four saves $16.58 on the cheapest date.
Check the date calendar. The same adult ticket runs $99.95 to $154.95.
Coming twice in 90 days? The 2-Day ticket starts at $149.95, about $50 more than one day.
Local and going three or more times? The Gold Pass at $299.95 includes general parking.
Military members save $4 a ticket online with ID.me, or more through base MWR/ITT offices.
Questions people ask us
Is there a promo code for Universal Studios Hollywood?
Not a public one. As of October 2026, coupon-site codes just link to Universal's normal ticket page. Authorized resellers like Undercover Tourist are the real discount.
How much is parking at Universal Studios Hollywood?
General parking is $40 before 5pm and $10 after. Preferred starts at $60. On Halloween Horror Nights dates, the daytime rate applies all day.
How much is a Universal Studios Hollywood ticket?
A 1-Day ticket is $99.95 to $154.95 for ages 10 and up on Universal's site, depending on the date. Kids 3 to 9 are $93.95 to $151.95. Kids 2 and under are free.
Is the Universal Studios Hollywood annual pass worth it?
For locals, yes. The Gold Pass is $299.95 with free general parking. Three cheapest-date visits on day tickets cost $299.85 plus $120 in parking.
Is Hollywood Drift included with admission?
Yes, it's part of the park. It opened Sept 16, 2026. Universal Express front-of-line access doesn't cover it.
When is Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood?
The holiday celebration runs daily Nov 21, 2026 through Jan 3, 2027, and it's included with your ticket.
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See you on the backlot.– John & the ThemeParkCoupons crew
Where these prices come from: Universal Studios Hollywood tickets page, annual passes page, MouseSavers (prices, parking, passes), La Jolla Mom (prices, parking, Costco), Undercover Tourist, Tripster, Costco Season Pass, WDWNT Halloween Horror Nights 2026 guide, TravelPulse holiday dates, NerdWallet food policy summary. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster.
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