Are there Military Discounts for the Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe?
This is a question that is on the minds of many in our U. S. military community!
As of late February 2025, Universal Orlando is offering a Military Freedom Pass One-Day-Add-On ticket for Epic Universe!
Then, in March 2025, they added this One-Day-Add-On feature to their Regular Military Discount Tickets
See:
- Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass
- Universal Orlando One-Day Freedom Pass Add-On ticket for Epic Universe
- Universal Orlando One-Day Regular Military Ticket Add-On for Epic Universe
And I would not expect one for a year or two, maybe more.
Why Are Discounts Offered?
Discounts, military or otherwise are offered to attract bodies. When attendance is projected to be too high, discounts are not offered (controlled by blockout dates, or offer start/end dates at both Universal and Disney). When Harry Potter came to Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure opened, Universal did not renew their special military highly discounted tickets for several years, until attendance normalized.
I prior to its announcemnet I had been thinking that there was a possibility that no Freedom Pass would be offered this year.
So What Are The Options?
With no military option, that leaves the military community having to purchase general public tickets from Universal, either online ahead of time or in person after arrival.
Universal is not offering 1-day tickets for Epic Universe at this time, 2-day tickets are the shortest available.
What are the Prices?
Prices vary by day of first use. The 2-day Epic Universe only tickets will cost an adult between $253.47 (Sept 8-9 the cheapest 2-day periods in the year) and $370.62 (Christmas week) tax included in 2025 per adult (kids slightly cheaper).
To compare their 2-day 4-park tickets are $324.83 to $438.78 tax included.
A Potential Ray of Light
Now, to caveat all the above…
Universal may provide military resellers (that is Base Ticket Offices) with their general public Epic Universe tickets to sell at some time at the list price (they have not at this time, although general public sales have already started).
If they do, you will get a small savings purchasing from your ticket office due to the lack of sales tax (which varies by State). For instance, if you purchased the adult 2-day Epic Universe only tickets I quoted above from Shades of Green or the Orlando ITT, they would be $242.00 to $ 348.00 instead of $253.47 to $370.62
What Do You Think
Are you going to brave the crowds and higher prices to visit Epic Universe in the next 1 to 2 years? Let us know in the comment section below!
We are going to go to Universal Epic in November and am ready for the crowds and will see as much as we can in the hours they’re open. I didn’t know that you also were an expert on Universal and have tips. I will scour all them before we go this time. Thanks for all of your hard work & great info on Disney & all.
Hi Beth,
Thanks so much!
Let me know if any questions come up and I’ll try to assist!
If you stay at the Helios Grand Hotel there is no need for a express pass. Stayed there first week in July and we took our time in the morning 9:00 a.m. or so and did a walk on to monsters unchained. You will get in the park 1 hour before general public also you will beat the 1 hour before crowds coming in the front gate. Expensive hotel but well worth taking a break during the day and going on a short walk to room. Also only get a “park view” room.
Hi Barry,
Thanks for the great advice!!!