Annual Pass questions

[robl45]

Hello,

Question on the Universal orlando annual pass. If I get the premier pass. What does it mean that parking is free after the first time? I have to go and pay for parking the first time before it is included? Or do I just have to use my ticket at the gate or something first?

For the free valet, how much are you supposed to Tip?

The pass starts the first time you use it. Ideally the first time would be on halloween horror nights, it seems to say you present your pass for a free admission to halloween horror nights. So can my first use be on halloween horror nights?

Does the below mean I can still use the free self parking even if Valet isn't free?

"Valet discount not valid on Mardi Gras concert nights, 4th of July and Halloween Horror Nights event nights. Full price applies on event days after 7:00pm. Valid at Universal Orlando parking garages only. Not valid for parking (including valet) at any Universal Orlando Resort hotel. Subject to availability. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice."

 

[Kit Jackson]

It's been awhile since I traveled with someone who used valet. I think $2 was what we tipped last time (not a theme park trip), but that was before the pandemic.

 

[mamapenguin]

You pay for parking before your pass is activated.

 

[robl45]

You pay for parking before your pass is activated.

So the first time if we go up and stay at a hotel, and then use the pass, the next time I can drive up and park for free in citywalk?

 

[mamapenguin]

So the first time if we go up and stay at a hotel, and then use the pass, the next time I can drive up and park for free in citywalk?

Yes, as long as you scan into a park to activate the pass. No benefits work until you use the pass to enter a park.

 

[Gr8t Fan]

So the first time if we go up and stay at a hotel, and then use the pass, the next time I can drive up and park for free in citywalk?

Yes.

 

[robl45]

And that would work for the halloween horror nights too? I don't have to go first before claiming the ticket?

 

[mamapenguin]

And that would work for the halloween horror nights too? I don't have to go first before claiming the ticket?

When you scan in for HHN that will activate your pass. One of my adult kiddos did that in 2021 and it worked flawlessly. We were not in the park previously, because someone needed to fix their face before we headed over and we missed entering early. We entered through the resort entrance.

 

[DL1WDW2]

Have the dates been posted for the Free HHN entry AP Benefits?

 

[mamapenguin]

Have the dates been posted for the Free HHN entry AP Benefits?

Not yet.

 

[robl45]

Does anyone know where I can find the dates that annual premier passholders can go to HHN in 2023, I found 2022 and can't find 2023.

EDIT: I see after posting this that people are saying they aren't posted yet, looking at 2022. it looks like Saturdays are typically only Sept?

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Saturdays in Oct are the busiest nights. I would be shocked if any were Premier nights. They don't need nor want to encourage extra attendance on those days.