US/IOA kids go free offer on again

[Scotty]

Just what I have been waiting for .

If you buy 1 adult 2 day get 2 free (4 consecutive days) you get a kids ticket free - saved us about $150 last year.

its on the universal website - dont know how to do a link!

buy before Jan use before April.

[Laydee_J]

Heres the link
http://themeparks.universalstudios.com/orlando/website/index.php

[loopydiamond]

Does anyone who has come back recently know how much universal is charging on the gate?

[TH1]

Thanks muchly folks!!! Just saved a packet!!!

[fionagee]

Thanks Scotty - hope this is a regular thing - this won't do for us as we don't go till Oct next year, so we'll be watching ourt hoping they run the promo late on next year.
Fiona

[fionagee]

Hi, me again,

Just had a look at that link, and it's a great saving. This would cost us around £187 and with the current price on Attraction Tickets Direct it would be £261 (although you do get 5 free days with that ticket rather than 2 - but 4 days is more than enough for us - so why buy more than you need). Just wondered though Scotty where did you read that they have to be purchased by Jan and use before April - couldn't see that. Not that I@m doubting you or anything:p:

Fif

[Laydee_J]

Originally posted by loopydiamond
Does anyone who has come back recently know how much universal is charging on the gate?

Adult $59.75 + tax

Child $48.00 + tax

[Flo]

Are those prices a 1 day pass for one park or can you visit IOA and US in the same day for that price.

[Laydee_J]

Prices are just for one park Flo, so definately cheaper to get your tickets before you go.

[Flo]

Thanks, trying to convince my DH to do US & IOA next year but he thinks there won't be enough for my DD (5) to do. I only want to go to do Spiderman again.

[TH1]

When we visited earlier this year (in April), we went for the FlexTicket from AttractionTicketsDirect, simply because the "one ticket option" was only slightly more expensive than doing it "park by park".
Of course, we never went to Busch Gardens or Wet N' Wild. So, we really paid for parks we never went to

[TH1]

Just remembered...take your 5 year old to Curious George at Universal. It is grrrrreat!

[nixieh]

Thanks for posting Scotty, saved myself £100 by getting Universal tickets and S/W / Busch gardens seprately rather than the 5 park Flexi tickets for 2 ads and 2 kids.
Nicola

[opticalhazer]

We purfchased this ticket last year and it saved us a packet then...again it will do the same this time!

The ticket needs to be used by 30th April 2996 so perfect for us with our break starting by 18th...woo hoo!!!

Thanks Scotty x

[Laydee_J]

Originally posted by opticalhazer
We purfchased this ticket last year and it saved us a packet then...again it will do the same this time!

The ticket needs to be used by 30th April 2996 so perfect for us with our break starting by 18th...woo hoo!!!

Thanks Scotty x

2996:eek: Plenty of time to use them then:D

[SANDERKEEGAN]

HI IM NEW MEMBER AND SAW THE FREE UNIVERSAL KIDS TICKETS. I HAVE BEEN ON THE SITE BUT IS THIS JUST FOR USA RESIDENTS AS IT WILL NOT LET ME ENTER ANY UK DETAILS I.E POSTCODE AND ENGLAND.

6 WEEKS TO GO.

[BevS97]

On the check out page there is a selection at the top, select International Guests and you will be able to enter any address including UK

[BevS97]

...

[rusty30]

Thanks muchly for this! We werent going to bother with US/IOA again this time - but our 5 year old is DESPERATE to do it! With these prices I think we will go for it!

Havent done either of these parks since 2001, so it will be a nice change!

[SANDERKEEGAN]

THATS FAB THANKS VERY MUCH, REALLY GREAT DEAL, BUT CAN I JUST CONFIRM IT IS FOR 2 DAYS IN BOTH PARKS ,UNIVERSAL STUDIOS AND ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE WITH 2 DAYS FREE AND A GET A CHILDS TICKET FREE ASWELL. CAN YOU HOP FROM PARK TO PARK ON ANY DAY. THANKS

[judyjude]

I have just ordered my tickets today. thanks for the info. We were just going to wait and get them there but i don't think we will get a better deal. What about the Express plus passes do you think it would be a good idea? and could we get them out there?

[BevS97]

One FREE KIDS (ages 3-9) 2-Day ticket is included with each 2-Day day ticket purchased online at the regular price of $99.95 plus tax!

As an added bonus, purchase online now and receive 2 additional days FREE. That’s up to four consecutive days of unlimited admission to both Universal theme parks for you and your kid!



from the universal website

[Scotty]

This is the 3rd year that I know for definate that they have done this offer. Last year they didnt extend it from 1st Jan to Easter until around November. I kept checking and checking.
I'll have less grey hairs this year perhaps.

[SANDERKEEGAN]

thanks for that bev, judyjude did you get an email confirming your order? a bit nervous doin it online. i have opted to have them delivered. and am i right that the offer was for 2 days and you can visit both parks at universal and island if adventure. and get a child free with every full paying adult.

[Scotty]

The offer is for 4 consecutive days, you can visit both parks and park hop on the same day, and yes you get a free child ticket with each adult one.

When I ordered mine last year I recieved a confirmation number and when I got to the park I put in my number and credit card into a machine and out popped my 4 tickets.

[loopydiamond]

Originally posted by Laydee_J
Adult $59.75 + tax

Child $48.00 + tax


thanks laydee...

[judyjude]

I am having my tickets delivered It says between 6-10 days It gave me 30 September for latest delivery so we should have them in plenty time & we printed out a page with our confirmation number & the tickets we ordered. I also got an Email with confirmation.

[SANDERKEEGAN]

thanks judyjude, i ordered mine this afternnoon but it never gave any conformation number and i have not receievd an email as yet. does it happen straight away with the time difference. i am frightened to try and order again in case it duplicates and i end up with 2 lots of tickets.

[rusty30]

Did you have to pay for shipping???

Thanks.

[fionagee]

Sorry, to aslk the same thing again, but can anyone tell me where it says the ticket has to be bought by January and used by April? Can't find it anywhere:p:


Cheers
Fif:confused:

[SANDERKEEGAN]

yes shipping had to be paid and tax which is our vat. shipping was $20.00 dollare and it gave you a date for arrival to the uk which was good.

not sure where it states about the times january and april just read along with all the other posts.

im a new member on here how do you put your countdown calendar on here? we have not long to go 42 days.

cheers sanderkkegan.

[judyjude]

I got a confirmation number straight away on the final page with some payment details etc It said to print the page. I also got an email from them straight away. You should maybe contact them for peace of mind. I am sure everything will be fine.

[amybecca]

Just missed this offer last time it was on & was gutted, so i've just booked & they say estimated delivery date is 30th Sept. Can't wait.

[SANDERKEEGAN]

hi all

these free kids tickets. do they have to be used with a full pay adult ticket, as i have relatives who are coming out 4 days later to us and i could get one of her childs free ticket and we split the cost between us. i don't want her to get there without me and not be able to use her childs ticket.

sorry for any confusion


sanderkeegan

[Anne]

Originally posted by fionagee
Sorry, to aslk the same thing again, but can anyone tell me where it says the ticket has to be bought by January and used by April? Can't find it anywhere:p:


Cheers
Fif:confused:

Click on the Kids Free box and it says
This exclusive online offer must be purchased before January 1, 2006, used by April 30, 2006, and is not available at the gate.

[fionagee]

Cheers Anne,
Not that I was doubting Scotty or anything :D but I do like to see things in black and white for myself.

Thanks again
Fif

[nixieh]

these free kids tickets. do they have to be used with a full pay adult ticket, as i have relatives who are coming out 4 days later to us and i could get one of her childs free ticket and we split the cost between us. i don't want her to get there without me and not be able to use her childs ticket.

I am wondering the same thing, we are 2 adults and3 kids and there doesn't seem to be a kids ticket price for the extra ticket so we will have to get a third ticket at $99 and will get the 3rd kid free, so I will have a spare adult ticket which I could maybe give to another DIBBER to use...anyone ever done anything like this?

Nicola

[ally-x]

I know this sounds a bit thick, but I take it the consecutive days are one straight after the other?, I don't know if I could be bothered going for 4 days in row
ally

[Harry]

I'd love to go back to IOA and US but with a 3 1/2 YO DD it's just not gonna be worth it for us.... she would manage to do the majority of the rides attaractions in the Dis' parks but the themeing is for a lot older/bigger in the Universal parks.... it's a shame but it means we'll just have to come back!!

[Keema]

Just wanted to say thanks to whoever started this thread. We have just saved a fortune on U/S IOA tickets with the pay for 2 days get 2 free and then a free kids ticket. We are concentrating on Universal this time (height restrictions) our son is now tall enough for most of the rides so no more kids swap. HOORAH. Once again thanks

Keema & family

[TH1]

Harry
There is a surprising amount to do for under fives in US. Start with Barney; from there head to Curious George (Brill for Kids and adults who don't mind getting wet!); do ET; go to the "An American Tail" playpark; Go to Shrek 3D; try the Woody Woodpecker rollercoaster (way too scary for me, mind you).
In IofA, go to The Cat In the Hat

[Flo]

ET was too scary for me, not keen on cable rides!

[Harry]

Originally posted by TH1
Harry
There is a surprising amount to do for under fives in US. Start with Barney; from there head to Curious George (Brill for Kids and adults who don't mind getting wet!); do ET; go to the "An American Tail" playpark; Go to Shrek 3D; try the Woody Woodpecker rollercoaster (way too scary for me, mind you).
In IofA, go to The Cat In the Hat

me and the Missus have done the Uni' Parks plenty of times we just felt that we would either be..

a) Be doing a lot of parent swops at the rides OR

b) Not doing a lot of the rides

It's a lot of money to pay to go in IoA and the theming is for mainly teens upwards... If we didn't do a parent swap then we'd be in and out of the park in half day.... there's a lot more at Universal but our DD would still be missing a lot of it out..

We are off tomorrow and my little girl really wants to go on Splash Mountain... we have been measuring her every month over the past 6 months with this big black line as her goal (101cm in the Brits Guide) which is the height restriction for the ride.... she is currently 100.5cm at her measuring yesterday!!! Possibility that she might be able to make the few `mm's needed over the 2 weeks we are out there...... however after reading a Disney pamphlet it seems that the height for this attaraction and the others is now 102cm!!!

Does anyone know the PROPER official height???

[Orlandobelle]

I think the proper height is 40" which is 101.6 cm (approx). My DD measured 39 1/2 " at home but was easily tall enough with her shoes on :)

[Harry]

Originally posted by Orlandobelle
I think the proper height is 40" which is 101.6 cm (approx). My DD measured 39 1/2 " at home but was easily tall enough with her shoes on :)

Ahhhhhh that's why.... blimey good old metric eh!! :wink

I should have said the measuring was with a pair of trainers on and a baseball cap!! :D

Oh well if it's a negative regarding my daughter riding Splash Mtn it will just mean we'll have to return in a couple of years time then :jump:

[SANDERKEEGAN]

hi was just wondering if anyone had received there tickets on the specail offer direct from universal.

i have received my today and all tickets state ADMITS ONE GUEST. how do you know which one is, a childs ticket and which one is an adults.

i am giving one to my cousin but which one do i give her she is 2 days later then us. does it matter.

please help

sanderkeegan:confused2

[amybecca]

Also received ours today i don't think it must matter which ticket is used for adults or childs as ours all state one guest also, we now have everything we need apart from the flight tickets & can't wait.

[maria]

maybe once someone has used them ,they could let us know if it mattered about using the child ticket /adult ticket for the right person ? thanks

[opticalhazer]

Maria

When we used these in january we stuck to using the same one each. I can't remember if they specifically stated child and adult but there were no problems with using them at all..

[lucelltom]

we go in febuary. My son will be 10 in the december before. I was going to take a chance on the free child ticket but when i looked at the terms and conditions it states you need photo id.Is that just for one person in the party or for everyone. Any advice please.

[Scotty]

Photo ID for kids only last year, and we were only asked once.

[SANDERKEEGAN]

Does anyone know how you find out which of your free universal tickets is the childs one. ive got 2 adult tickets then 2 free children but im only taking 1 child. my cousin is now coming with us on our trip should we risk using it to get . all four tickets say admit one guest. please help!!

[olly544]

Does anyone know if I'll be able to get this deal whilst I'm out there cause DH is worried if we buy them now and don't get chance to use them we've wasted our money.
Amanda

[olly544]

ANYONE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nixieh]

Hi Amanda

I would ring or email Universal directly to ask if the offer is available at the gate, usually these sort of offers are web based and for advance purchase tickets but not always.

On the other hand if you buy them just be sure and go, it all depends on how much you are trying to fit in to your holiday, whether or not it is your first holiday and what other tickets you already have.

Have a great time whatever you decide

Nicola

ps We really enjoyed Univ and IOA last time but I still prefer the Disney Parks!!

[fionagee]

Amanda,
Muy understanding of this offer is that it is only on Universal's website. I may be wrong and I am sure someone will be along to corret me if this is the case:wink If so maybe you could order on-line whilst on holiday - not sure if that facility is available to you or not? Hope you find out and hope you have a great time - not long now.:D

Fiona

[rusty30]

Originally posted by olly544
Does anyone know if I'll be able to get this deal whilst I'm out there cause DH is worried if we buy them now and don't get chance to use them we've wasted our money.
Amanda

No, it clearly states this offer is NOT available on the gate. We were also in 2 minds as our itinerary is fairly full! Went for it in the end as it has worked out only £100 for the 4 of us for 4 days admission. It would be nearly twice that on the day..and for only 2 days!!

[olly544]

I want to order them Allie but DH is been a tight A**e and keeps saying we will buy them there which defeats the object to me cause it's gonna cost us much much more. I might just order them and not tell him he's in my bad books anyway.
Amanda

[olly544]

Well I've just bought them:jump: and I'm getting them delivered to the house, has anyone else done this and is it ok? or do you get them from the machine at the front gate?
Amanda

[olly544]

Well I've just bought them:jump: and I'm getting them delivered to the house, has anyone else done this and is it ok? or do you get them from the machine at the front gate?
Amanda

[olly544]

OOPS pressed it twice sorry:blush:

[amybecca]

We had our's delivered with no probs they gave us a delivery date of about 2 weeks but they came within about 4 days.

[ClaireD]

Thanks to Scotty - just ordered mine!!

ClaireD x:D