Universal Orlando Vacation Packages
Looking for Universal vacation packages for your family trip? We are Universal experts and a Universal U-Preferred Agency!
Planning a Universal Orlando vacation should feel exciting, not overwhelming.
At Mom Approved Travel, our professional Universal Travel Advisors help families curate vacation packages that maximize your family’s vacation dollars, protect your precious time, unlock exclusive perks like Early Park Admission, and make the most of the benefits and options available for your trip.
Mom Approved Travel is a Universal U-Preferred Travel Agency, which means Universal recognizes our agency for our expertise, sales and commitment to Universal vacations.
Whether you’re looking for a classic family Universal vacation package, a Universal trip before or after a Port Canaveral cruise, or a magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ adventure, we’ll help you choose the RIGHT Universal Orlando vacation package for your family.
Because there are a LOT of ways to put together a Universal vacation.
Hotels. Tickets. Epic Universe. Park-to-Park. Early Park Admission. Express Pass. VIP Tours.
With the overwhelming number of options and configurations, it can be confusing knowing how to get the best value for your family.
That’s where we come in.
Why Plan Your Universal Orlando Vacation with Mom Approved Travel
As a Universal U-Preferred Travel Agency, our Advisors help you sort through the hotels, tickets, Epic Universe, Express Pass, Early Park Admission and all the other pieces that can make Universal planning feel like a lot.
A booking engine can show you hotels, tickets and prices, but we help you decide where your vacation dollars make the biggest difference, and where you don’t need to spend them.
Our Universal Travel Advisors help you figure out:
- Which Universal hotel actually works for your family
- How many park days you really need
- Whether Park-to-Park tickets make sense
- How Epic Universe changes your trip
- Whether Express Pass is worth the additional vacation dollars
- How to make the most of Early Park Admission
- Which attractions matter most to your family
- Whether a VIP experience is worth considering
- How to plan around different ages, heights, interests and thrill levels
- Where your money makes the biggest difference, and where you don’t need to spend it
When you book with Mom Approved Travel, you also receive:
- Universal U-Preferred Travel Agency expertise
- Professional Universal itinerary planning from Mom Approved expert Advisors
- Knowledge of how to minimize unnecessary time in line and maximize the fun with your family’s interests in mind
- Peace of mind – we monitor for promotions to help ensure you are getting a great value
- Guidance for Epic Universe, Express Pass and Early Park Admission
- Exclusive U-Preferred Agency Perks (Early Park Admission) for packages with 2 or more park days
- Dedicated Travel Advisor support for families, adults-only Universal vacations, multigenerational travel and travelers who have special needs and have additional considerations
- Access to qualifying Travel Advisor ticket options and benefits when available
Meet our expert Universal Orlando Travel Advisors who will help you choose the RIGHT vacation package for your family!
Learn how Mom Approved Travel plans Universal Orlando vacations and why booking your trip with a U-Preferred Agency makes a difference in your vacation.
Universal Orlando Vacation Packages for 2026 & 2027
Planning a 2026 Universal Orlando Vacation?
Yes, you can absolutely still book a 2026 Universal Orlando vacation package.
We are actively planning remaining 2026 travel, and hotel, ticket and vacation-package promotions may be available depending on your dates.
If you’re traveling this year, we look at what is available now, including hotel and room category availability, ticket options, current promotions and the pieces your family actually needs.
Universal is currently offering both hotel savings and Bundle & Save vacation package offers for qualifying dates.
2026 Universal Orlando Vacation Packages
Planning a 2027 Universal Orlando Vacation?
2027 Universal Orlando vacation packages are NOW available to book. Hotels and most theme park tickets can be secured now, but not all components are available yet – which is normal for this time of year.
What hasn’t been released yet? 2027 Universal Express Passes.
And we suggest not waiting to secure the hotel, room category and vacation package you want just because Express Pass isn’t available yet because Universal Orlando utilizes dynamic pricing, and could increase (or decrease, which is a great reason to utilize Mom Approved Travel for monitoring prices so you do not have to).
For our Mom Approved Travel clients, we can book the bulk vacation now and address Express Passes, VIP tours and special events when Universal releases the 2027 options.
2027 Universal Orlando Vacation Packages
Planning farther ahead?
We are also adding families to our waitlists for Universal Orlando vacations in 2028. These families will be the first to know when packages are available and our Mom Approved Travel Advisors will be securing these for families insuring the best pricing and availability for their trips.
2028 Universal Orlando Vacation Packages
What Is Included in a Universal Orlando Vacation Package?
A basic Universal Orlando vacation package combines your hotel accommodations and theme park tickets into one vacation reservation.
Universal describes its vacation packages this way too: hotel plus tickets form the base, and additional pieces can be added depending on the vacation you are building.
But “hotel and tickets” still leaves a whole lot of decisions to make. Depending on the package and options selected, your Universal Orlando vacation can include:
- Hotel accommodations at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel
- Multi-day theme park tickets
- Universal Studios Florida
- Universal Islands of Adventure
- Universal Epic Universe
- Universal Volcano Bay, depending on ticket selection and operating dates
- Park to Park access
- Early Park Admission eligibility
- Complimentary Universal transportation when staying at a Universal Orlando hotel
- Universal Express Pass options
- Private or Non-Private VIP Tours
- My Universal Photos package options
- Ground transportation options
- Specialty and seasonal vacation package experiences like a Leaky Cauldron breakfast, Mardi Gras Ride and Dine package or Halloween Horror Night tickets
Universal currently offers Express Passes, My Universal Photos, seasonal event components and VIP Experiences as vacation additions alongside most hotel and ticket packages.
Not every family needs every single thing on that list. We help you figure out the difference and how to spend your hard earned vacation dollars well
Family Universal Orlando Vacation Packages
Our family focused Universal Orlando vacation packages are perfect for busy Moms and Dads who want a seamless vacation experience.
From hotels to tickets, dining, transportation and park planning, we plan it all so you can enjoy your trip without the stress!
Your Universal family vacation package can include:
- Hotel accommodations at a Universal Orlando Resort Hotel
- Multi-day theme park tickets to explore Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and Epic Universe
- Park to Park ticket options
- Early Park Admission eligibility
- Complimentary transportation within Universal Orlando Resort
- Expert itinerary planning from a Mom Approved Advisor
Learn more about Universal Orlando Resort Hotels
Optional extras can include:
- Private VIP Tours
- Non-Private VIP Tours
- Universal Express Passes
- Photo packages
- Ground transportation
- Cancel for any reason travel protection
- Other vacation enhancements
Perfect for: Families who want a complete vacation experience with the flexibility to customize what matters to them
And the RIGHT package for a family with thrill-loving teenagers may look completely different from what we recommend for a family traveling with a six-year-old.
Request a Family Universal Orlando Vacation Package from Mom Approved Travel
Pre & Post Cruise Universal Orlando Vacation Packages
Travel Advisor Exclusive – Perfect for Port Canaveral Cruisers
Sailing out of Port Canaveral?
Extend your vacation with a Universal Orlando Pre- or Post-Cruise Vacation Package.
Our exclusive Universal Orlando package makes it easier to combine the excitement of Universal Orlando with your cruise vacation.
This vacation package can include:
- 1-3 nights hotel accommodations at select Universal Orlando Resort hotels
- Multi-park theme park tickets including Universal Epic Universe
- Early Park Admission eligibility
- Advisor assistance with transfers, timelines, and coordination with cruise itineraries
- One way transportation between Port Canaveral and Universal Orlando Resort
- Transportation options back to Orlando area airports
Perfect for: Families sailing with Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC or another Port Canaveral cruise line who want to add some Universal thrills before or after their cruise vacation.
Note: This package requires the Port Canaveral transfer component and is available only when booked through a Mom Approved Travel Advisor.
Optional extras:
- Private VIP Tours
- Non-Private VIP Tours
- Express Passes
- Photo packages
- Additional transportation
- Seasonal offerings
- Other vacation enhancements
Request a Universal Orlando Exclusive Cruise Package from Mom Approved Travel
Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ Vacation Package
For some families, Harry Potter is part of their Universal vacation.
For some families? Harry Potter IS the Universal vacation.
Step directly into the magic of the Wizarding World with this specialty vacation package designed for both muggles and wizarding fans alike.
Universal Orlando now has Wizarding World experiences across all three dry theme parks:
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™ at Universal Studios Florida
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™ at Universal Islands of Adventure
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™ at Universal Epic Universe
Current 2026 Wizarding World package inclusions can include:
- Hotel accommodations
- Multi-day theme park tickets that include Universal Epic Universe
- Early Park Admission
- Breakfast at The Leaky Cauldron™
- Breakfast at The Three Broomsticks™
- Breakfast at Café L’air De La Sirène™
- Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Flight with Honeydukes™ Cooler Tote
- Shutterbutton’s™ Photography Studio experience
Universal has offered those specialty Harry Potter components as part of its Epic Universe-inclusive Wizarding World vacation package, so we anticipate to see options for 2027 and 2028 vacation packages as well and will modify accordingly for out MAT families when released.
Package details can change by travel year and offer. Your Mom Approved Travel Advisor will confirm the current Wizarding World package available for your dates.
Because sometimes families and fans want to immerse themselves in every corner of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.
But sometimes you may be paying for experiences your family doesn’t care about, which is why we are passionate about curating the RIGHT package for the RIGHT family.
Optional extras:
- Private VIP Tours
- Non-Private VIP Tours
- Express Passes
- Photo packages
- Ground transportation
- Seasonal offerings
- Other Universal experiences
Request a Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package from Mom Approved Travel
Does a Universal Orlando Vacation Package Include Epic Universe?
It absolutely can, but isn’t automatically included. Epic Universe is now part of Universal Orlando’s current multi-day ticket and vacation-package structure, depending on which ticket you select. Universal’s current Park-to-Park products allow guests to visit Epic Universe alongside Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and, with the appropriate product, Volcano Bay.
And for many families, Epic Universe isn’t a little add-on, it changes the whole direction of their vacation. Adding Epic can affect:
- How many park days we recommend
- Your hotel choice
- Your ticket type
- Early Park Admission strategy
- Express Pass decisions
- How you divide your time between the parks
For many families, Epic Universe is one of the main reasons they’re going. We can help you figure out the best way to work Epic Universe strategies into your vacation plan.
Universal Epic Universe →
Does a Universal Orlando Vacation Package Include Express Pass?
Not automatically. This is one of the places where Universal planning gets a little more complicated, and where our expertise really shines.
Some Universal Orlando hotels come with complimentary Express benefits, while other families may choose to purchase Express separately.
Guests staying at:
- Hard Rock Hotel®
- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
- Loews Royal Pacific Resort
receive complimentary Universal Express Unlimited for participating attractions at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.
That included hotel benefit does not cover Epic Universe or Volcano Bay.
So when we are comparing hotels and packages, we don’t simply ask: “Does this hotel cost more?”
Sometimes the better question is: “What are we getting for that additional investment?”
Epic Universe has separate Express Pass products. And as of August 20, 2026:
2027 Universal Orlando vacation packages are available, but 2027 Universal Express Passes have not yet been released.
That doesn’t mean you should wait to book the vacation. We can secure the pieces that are available now and address Express when 2027 options are released.
And we don’t automatically tell every family: “You need Express Pass.” When you’re potentially adding hundreds of dollars per person to your vacation, we want to know whether Express is actually a good use of your vacation dollars.
Epic Universe Express Pass: What Families Need to Know
Universal Orlando Tickets Only Options
Not looking a full vacation package? That’s okay, but we can still help you! Families staying offsite may only need Universal Orlando theme park tickets.
Mom Approved Travel offers qualifying multi-day Universal Orlando ticket options you won’t find if you book direct:
- Early Park Admission – exclusively available when tickets are purchased through a Travel Advisor
Depending on the current ticket product, options can include:
- Multi-day Park-to-Park ticket options (2 or more days)
- Add-ons like Volcano Bay, Express Pass, Private VIP and Non-Private VIP Tour options and dining upgrades available
- Advisor support to ensure your tickets align with your family’s travel plans
Perfect for: Families who are staying offsite from Universal Orlando, who need tickets and are looking for early entry access.
>> Request Universal Orlando Tickets Only with included early admission for most multi-day tickets.
Please note, our full concierge planning assistance is available for a small planning fee for ticket only orders. If you are booking a Universal Orlando Vacation, this concierge assistance is complimentary.
FAQs About Universal Orlando Vacation Packages
Not in the traditional sense of food and drink included like you would would an all inclusive resort in the Caribbean, but Universal vacation packages bundle hotel, tickets, and exclusive perks like Early Park Admission and transfers.
Universal does not currently offer a dining plan, we can add a few pre-paid options – but MAT Advisors will guide you through budgeting meals and maximizing your family’s dining value.
Your Mom Approved Travel Advisor can help you determine which additions actually make sense for your family and budget.
Technically yes, airfare can be included in some Universal Orlando vacation-package bookings. Universal’s current vacation-package system specifically offers flight options as part of the booking process.
Your Mom Approved Travel Advisor can help you determine whether including airfare with your Universal package or booking flights separately makes more sense for your vacation and can guide you regarding which flights may be ideal for your trip.
A Universal vacation package can combine hotel accommodations and theme park tickets in one reservation and may qualify for package-specific discounts or offers.
Universal is currently promoting automatic Bundle & Save savings on qualifying hotel-and-ticket packages.
But we don’t assume a package is automatically the best option for your family. Depending on the plans you have in Orlando, we compare what is actually available for your dates to see of utilizing a package the best way to structure your trip. Sometimes another combination makes more sense.
Packages ensure you receive exclusive perks like Early Park Admission and promotions. Booking separately often means missing out on these benefits, and Universal cancellation or modification policies are different.
Vacation Packages made in advance only need a modest deposit to secure all of the components, where booking individual components may require payment in full at booking.
Yes, and you’ll still receive Early Park Admission when purchasing multi-day (2 or more days) tickets through Mom Approved Travel.
If you are purchasing a 1 day ticket, you will not receive early entry benefits, per Universal policy.
Yes. 2027 Universal Orlando vacation packages are now available.
Hotels and park tickets can be secured now. Not all components and extras have not yet been released, and these can be addressed when those products become available by your MAT Advisor.
2027 Universal Orlando Vacation Packages
Universal Orlando hotel guests receive Early Park Admission with valid theme park admission, allowing access to select attractions in a designated theme park before regular park opening. Parks, attractions and operating times can vary.
Qualifying Travel Advisor ticket products may also provide Early Park Admission benefits for some offsite guests.
This is one of those benefits that is only helpful if you know how to use it. Having Early Park Admission and having an effective Early Park Admission strategy are two different things.
Universal Orlando Tickets with Early Park Admission
Not every Universal vacation package includes Express Pass.
Guests at Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort receive complimentary Universal Express Unlimited at participating attractions at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
Epic Universe Express is separate.
Your Mom Approved Travel Advisor can help you compare the Express options available for your dates and determine whether the additional investment makes sense.
In most cases, I would rather secure the vacation that works for your family and then monitor it than lose the hotel or room category you wanted while waiting for a promotion that may or may not apply to your dates.
For Mom Approved Travel clients, promotion monitoring is part of the value we bring to your reservation.
We want you to get a great value.That doesn’t always mean waiting for the lowest advertised number.
It means looking at the whole vacation
Reviewed by Christy Slavik, VTA, CTA
Founder of Mom Approved Travel | Travel Advisor since 2015
Family & multigenerational travel specialist | Universal U-Preferred Agency Founder
Last reviewed: August 20, 2026