Best for one visit
1-Day ticket from Undercover Tourist
Same dated ticket, a few dollars under Universal's own price. Go straight to the gate, no exchange needed.
Plus tax · 365-day return policy, 95% refund
No. 0001 · 1-DAY TICKETOpen
Open most days this fall. The park closes on some weekdays starting in November (Nov 3–4, 10–11, 17–18 and 26, and Dec 25), with more closed days in January.
New park: Universal Kids Resort opened July 1, 2026. It's built for kids about 3 to 8 and their grown-ups.
The short version
A 1-Day ticket starts at $54.99 plus tax on Universal's site. Undercover Tourist sells the same ticket from $46.86 plus tax. Parking is $20.
Going three times? Three visits with parking cost $224.97 on day tickets. The new Gold Annual Pass is $199.99 with free parking and no blockout dates.
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Deals that work right now
Universal doesn't run promo codes for this park. These are the real ways to pay less.
Best for regulars
Gold Annual Pass
12 months, no blockout dates, free regular parking, 10% off food, drinks and merch, and 10% off Friends & Family tickets.
Plus tax · park is closed some days
No. 0002 · GOLD PASS$199.99See passes
Cheapest pass
Silver Annual Pass
12 months of admission with blockout dates. $164.99 if you want parking included.
Plus tax · has sold out before
No. 0003 · SILVER PASS$129.99See passes
Two days
2-Day ticket
Two consecutive days. Undercover Tourist has it from $59.84 plus tax, vs from $73.99 on Universal's site.
Unused days are forfeited
No. 0004 · 2-DAY TICKETHeads upCheck the calendar before you buy. Starting in November the park is closed on a handful of weekdays, and on many January days.
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 | $46.86 | Cheapest 1-Day ticket we found, plus tax ($50.73 total). Says save up to $19 |
| Park website | $54.99 | From $54.99 plus tax. Price depends on the date |
| Get Away Today | $76 | 1-Day + souvenir cup only. Undercover Tourist's cup ticket is from $60.92 |
| Employer perks (MemberDeals, Tickets at Work) | — | Log in to your company's portal to check |
My take: buy day tickets from Undercover Tourist. If you live in DFW and will come back, get the Gold pass.– John
Promo codes we checked
It's a brand-new park, and coupon sites are already listing "Universal" codes. None of them work here.
No code needed · Undercover Tourist's discount is built into the priceReseller price
Coupon site "codes" · no real code behind themNot real
Pass or day tickets? Do the math.
Day tickets use Universal's lowest "from $54.99" price; many dates cost more. Assumes one car at $20 regular parking. Tax excluded. Silver passes have blockout dates, and no pass works on days the park is closed.
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Ticket prices
| Ticket | Universal's site | Undercover Tourist | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Day | $54.99 | $46.86 | From prices, plus tax; vary by date |
| 2-Day | $73.99 | $59.84 | Two consecutive days |
| 1-Day + souvenir cup | — | $60.92 | Coca-Cola Freestyle cup, that day only |
| 2-Day + souvenir cup | — | $84.86 | Cup good on your ticket dates |
| Under 2 | Free | Free |
Universal's prices are the launch prices reported in May 2026; Visit Frisco lists $49.99 for 1-Day, so check your date. Undercover Tourist prices exclude tax.
The three annual passes
| Silver | Silver + Parking | Gold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99 | $164.99 | $199.99 |
| Admission | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Blockout dates | Yes | Yes | None |
| Parking | You pay $20 | Regular, free | Regular, free |
| Food, drink & merch | — | — | 10% off |
| Other perks | — | — | 10% off Friends & Family tickets, $20 off premium parking, hotel upgrades when available |
Silver holders can upgrade to Gold for $70 (or $35 from Silver with parking). Prices plus tax.
Parking
| Lot | Price |
|---|---|
| Regular | $20 |
| Premium | $30 |
| RVs and buses | $30 |
| Hotel overnight | $20 a night |
Plus tax. Parking is cashless, and NTTA TollTags work.
What a day really costs
Tickets are only part of it. Here's a day for a family of four on a cheap date.
$219.964 1-Day tickets at Universal's from-$54.99 price
$187.44Same 4 tickets from Undercover Tourist, before tax
$20Regular parking, one car
$15Locker for the day, or a double stroller rental
Can you bring food?
Some. Bottled water (up to 2 liters each), small snacks, baby food and formula, and food needed for medical reasons are allowed. A soft cooler is fine if it's under 8.5 × 6 × 6 inches. Bring empty water bottles to refill. Tell Security about food allergies at bag check. This comes from Visit Frisco's guide; we couldn't open Universal's own FAQ page.
Universal Kids Resort Hotel
The 300-room hotel is next to the park. Hotel guests get early park entry, their own park entrance and free delivery of park purchases to the room. Overnight parking is $20 a night. Room rates don't include park tickets.
Splash zones and makeovers
Shrek's Swamp and Bikini Bottom have splash areas with drying stations, but no towels, so bring your own. Troll-ify Me makeovers book up, so reserve ahead.
Getting there
- Address
- 1 Universal Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033
- Hours
- About 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. most weekdays, to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; hotel guests in at 9 a.m.
- Parking
- $20 regular, $30 premium, plus tax; free with Silver + Parking or Gold passes
- Don't miss
- Shrek's Swamp, SpongeBob's Bikini Bottom, Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club, Jurassic World Adventure Camp, TrollsFest, Puss in Boots Del Mar, Gabby's Dollhouse at Isle of Curiosity
Little ways to save
Three visits with parking cost $224.97 on day tickets. Gold is $199.99 and has no blockouts.– John
Buy day tickets from Undercover Tourist. At $46.86 plus tax, they're $8.13 under Universal's starting price.
Plan to come three times? The Gold pass at $199.99 beats three days with parking ($224.97).
Already have Silver? Upgrading to Gold is $70, or $35 if your Silver has parking.
Kids under 2 get in free.
Check the calendar first. The park is closed some weekdays in November and much of January.
Questions people ask us
Is there a promo code for Universal Kids Resort?
No. As of October 2026 there's no public code. The cheapest tickets we found are at Undercover Tourist, from $46.86 plus tax.
How much are Universal Kids Resort tickets?
A 1-Day ticket starts at $54.99 plus tax on Universal's site, and 2-Day from $73.99. Prices go up on busier dates.
How much is parking at Universal Kids Resort?
Regular parking is $20 plus tax and premium is $30. It's included with the Silver + Parking and Gold passes.
Is the Universal Kids Resort annual pass worth it?
If you'll go three times, yes. Gold is $199.99 with parking; three day tickets plus parking are $224.97 at the lowest price.
Is Universal Kids Resort open in winter?
Mostly, but not every day. It's closed Nov 3–4, 10–11, 17–18 and 26, Dec 25, and Jan 5–8, 11–15 and 19–31, with more closed days in February and early March.
What ages is Universal Kids Resort for?
It's designed for kids about 3 to 8. Kids under 2 are free.
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See you in Shrek's Swamp.– John & the ThemeParkCoupons crew
Where these prices come from: Undercover Tourist, WDWMagic launch pricing (May 2026), Visit Frisco know-before-you-go guide, Universal's know-before-you-go post, TravelPulse on the Gold pass, Laughing Place on Gold pass and upgrades, Inside the Magic on seasonal closures, Endless Travel Plans family guide. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster.
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