I have finally got to experience a VIP tour at Universal Orlando and I can officially say it is the BEST way to visit Universal, especially if your time is limited and you’re looking to make the most of your trip! Our travel agency got to experience a VIP tour in February (2021) and we all loved it!

With the VIP Experience, you will be escorted by a Universal Orlando expert in a guided tour group through Universal Studios OR Islands of Adventure. You can also upgrade and make it a 2-park experience, which I highly recommend! With a VIP Experience, you will receive backstage access, get tons of great information unique to each park, and ride all of your favorite rides without waiting in line!

Our VIP Tour included a 1-Day 2-Park Experience. This 7-hour tour begins with a priority entrance into the park and you’re guaranteed a minimum of 10 rides to choose from. If you are in a private group like we were, you get to plan out your entire day and make it exactly how you want it- which I loved! You can pick and choose how many rides you want to ride and when. IF you plan to do a 1-Day 1-Park Experience, you will have a 5-hour tour with a priority entrance to guarantee a minimum of 8 major rides at the park of your choice. Remember, park admission is required for each tour, which is a separate cost!

Your VIP Tour Experience Will Include:

Priority front-of-the-line access to all rides and attractions (Including Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure!!)

Behind-the-scenes experiences in the parks (subject to availability)

Complimentary valet parking (one vehicle, based on availability–currently not operating due to COVID)

Reserved seating at shows (excludes live performances during Mardi Gras and Mannheim Steamroller during the holidays)

Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch which is SO good! (Dinner is also included in Private VIP Experiences only)

Universal Express Unlimited ride access at participating rides and attractions throughout the rest of the day (during normal park operating hours)

Exclusive VIP Experiences lanyard and credentials

Universal CityWalk Party Pass: Valid only on the date of your VIP Experience (during normal CityWalk park operating hours–currently not operating due to COVID)

Discounts at select Universal Orlando merchandise locations in the theme parks and CityWalk

Both 1-Day, 1-Park VIP Experiences at Universal Studios and 1-Day, 1-Park Experiences to Islands of Adventure will receive one Universal Dining Plan – Quick-Service meal per person.

All 2-Park Non-Private Experiences will receive a catered lunch at Café La Bamba. Breakfast is included for all tour types starting at or before 11:00 am.

If you’re looking to make your experience even better, you can book a Private VIP Experience! You will be in your own private group which gives you the full VIP treatment. You get to build your own itinerary and modify the day to be exactly what you want! You will also get front-of-the-line access to all rides and attractions, as well as all of the benefits listed above. You will also receive a full-service dinner at one of Universal’s restaurants.  You will also receive a My Universal Photos 3-Day Photo Package (which starts on the first day of the tour). This Private VIP Experience also requires separate theme park admission.

Private tours available at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Can Be Available For All Different Types:
1-Day, 1-Park Tour (Not available during peak times)
1-Day, 2-Park Tour
2-Day, 2-Park Tour

Why is this better than just standard Universal Express Passes? You get to create an entire day based on what you want to do and have a guide that will make it happen for you, all without having to wait in any lines! This includes the Express Pass lines! Of course, the Express Passes are amazing to have, but even with those, you do have to wait a little bit. With your own Universal personal guide, you will be able to walk right on any ride that you want!

If you’re looking to make the most of your Universal vacation and would like help planning, reach out to me for a free quote! I’d love to help!

Love and Travel Dust,

Molly