Universal Orlando 1-Day Base Ticket
From $145.89 per adult.
Child (3-9) from $140.34 | Family of 4 from $572.46 (2 adults, 2 children)
One day at either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure, valid only on the date you choose. It covers one park, and it is not valid on the Hogwarts Express. From $145.89 per adult, in US dollars with tax included.
Why book this ticket?
Choose either Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure
Spend a full theme park day focused on your selected park
Pick cinematic settings or adventure-led themed environments
Suitable for adults and children within the stated age bands
Good to know!
Adult tickets apply to guests aged 10 and over, while child tickets apply to ages 3 to 9. The ticket is not valid for the Hogwarts Express. It excludes separately ticketed events and venues at Universal theme parks or CityWalk, parking, and discounts on food or merchandise. Some CityWalk venues require guests to be aged 21 or over. Parks, attractions and entertainment may close because of refurbishment, capacity, weather or special events. Operating hours may change, and experiences may change or be discontinued without notice or liability to Universal Orlando Resort.
About This Ticket
Islands of Adventure is the quietest of these parks right now at 32 minutes average.
Average posted waits at 1:32pm Orlando time, 10 October 2026.
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- Official park tickets
- Gate-ready digital tickets, delivered to your account
- Tickets are non-refundable
- Under 3s go free, ages 10 and over need an adult ticket
- Priced in USD with no hidden fees
- Real people on hand before and during your trip
More About This Ticket
The parks this ticket covers are listed in the ticket details above.
About the Universal Orlando 1-Day Base Ticket
Key facts
- Parks
- Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure
- Days of admission
- 1
- Use within
- Valid only on the date you choose when you book.
- Park hopping
- No. One park per day: Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure.
- Hogwarts Express
- Not valid. The train needs park-to-park admission, which the 1-Day Park-to-Park ticket has.
- Epic Universe
- Not included. Epic Universe comes with the 3-day and longer tickets, or as a separate day on the 1-Day Base PLUS 1-Day Epic Universe and 1-Day Park-to-Park PLUS 1-Day Epic Universe tickets.
- Volcano Bay
- Not included.
- Not included
- Universal Express Pass, parking, food, and separately ticketed events such as Halloween Horror Nights.
- Ages
- Adult tickets for ages 10 and over, child tickets for ages 3 to 9. Children under 3 do not need a ticket.
- Price
- From $145.89 per adult and $140.34 per child, in US dollars with tax included. The price depends on the start date you choose.
- Conditions
- Non-refundable and non-transferable. The same person must use the ticket on every day, entry includes a biometric scan, and photo ID is required.
Base or park-to-park for a single day?
A 1-day base ticket is one park for one day. The 1-Day Park-to-Park ticket covers both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure that day and includes the Hogwarts Express between them, which connects the two Wizarding World areas. Epic Universe is not on either; for one day there, see the 1-Day Epic Universe ticket. The table below compares them at today's prices.
Other 1-day Universal Orlando tickets
| Ticket | Adult from | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1-day Base (1 park per day) (this ticket) | $145.89 | |
| 1-day Park-to-park | $190.96 |
Universal Orlando Base (1 park per day) tickets by length
| Ticket | Adult from | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1-day Base (1 park per day) (this ticket) | $145.89 | |
| 2-day Base (1 park per day) | $256.33 | $128.17 |
| 3-day Base (1 park per day) | $385.95 | $128.65 |
Lowest adult prices across upcoming dates, in US dollars with tax included, read from our live booking system when this page loaded. Per day is the adult price divided by the number of days on the ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
From $145.89 per adult and $140.34 per child aged 3 to 9. Two adults and two children come to $572.45 at lead-in prices. Prices are in US dollars with tax included and depend on the start date you choose.
No. It is valid only on the date you choose when you book, and it expires after that day.
No. It covers Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. Epic Universe is included on the 3-day and longer tickets.
No. Base tickets are not valid on the Hogwarts Express, which needs park-to-park admission. Choose the 1-Day Park-to-Park ticket to ride it.
No. The ticket is non-transferable and must be used by the same person on every day. Entry includes a biometric scan, and valid photo ID is required.
Your tickets are digital. They are emailed to you and saved in your Theme Park Direct account, and there is nothing to collect and no voucher to exchange before you travel. The reference on your ticket is what gets you in, so you can go straight to the park gates with it on your phone. If you would rather not use your phone at the gate, you have two options: load the reference into the park operator's own app from 30 days before your start date, or swap it for hard copy passes at a ticket window when you arrive. Both are optional and neither is needed to get in.
Our team issues your tickets after payment and uploads them to your account, and we email you when they are ready. Universal tickets usually arrive the same day; Disney tickets are issued by hand and take up to 24 working hours. If you pay by standard bank transfer, we start once the funds arrive.
These tickets are non-refundable once booked. If your plans change, contact our support team before your visit and we will tell you what your ticket allows.
It depends on the ticket. Contact our support team before your visit with your order number and the new date, and we will tell you whether the park and supplier allow it. Please do not assume a change is possible before we confirm it.
Yes. Theme Park Direct is a reseller, and every ticket is official and fully valid for entry.
On eligible Florida park tickets booked well ahead of travel you can pay a deposit today and settle the balance closer to your trip. If your dates qualify, the deposit option appears in the booking panel.
This ticket is paid for by debit or credit card, in USD.
No. This ticket is priced and paid for in USD only, so the checkout shows USD. If your card is in another currency, your card provider handles the conversion. The price you see is the price you pay, there are no hidden booking fees.
Our support team is here to help before and after you book. You can reach us any time via the contact page.
Ticket facts at a glance
- Validity
- Valid only on the date you choose
- Current adult price
- $145.89
- Current child price
- $140.34
- Delivery
- Digital, sent by email and added to your Theme Park Direct account.
- Seller
- Theme Park Direct, a ticket reseller. Prices include tax, with no booking fee.
- Availability
- On sale now
- Last price checked
- 10 October 2026
Lead-in prices for one ticket, read from our live booking system when this page loaded. Prices move with the season and with the date you travel, so the ticket page shows the exact figure for your dates.
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