Advantages: Prime Parking at Universal is still in the main parking garage. But your parking location will be closer to CityWalk, which is the main entrance area for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. You could save up to 10-15 mins walking in and back out at night.

Whether Prime Parking at Universal Orlando is "worth it" depends on your budget and how much you value saving about 10-15 minutes of walking. Standard parking currently costs $32, while Prime Parking ranges from $50 to $60. For the extra cost, you are directed to a designated area on the lower levels of the parking garages, closer to the moving walkways and the security hub leading into CityWalk. This is a "High-Fidelity" benefit at the end of a long 20,000-step day when you just want to get to your car quickly. However, if you arrive very early in the morning (at park opening), "Regular" parking often places you on the same level anyway, making the Prime upgrade essentially a waste of money. The upgrade is most valuable for late arrivals or during peak holiday periods when the garages are near capacity. It is worth noting that Premier Annual Passholders get Prime Parking for free, and some rental car companies (like Avis or Budget) offer a free Prime upgrade as part of their Universal vacation packages, making it an easy "yes" if it's already included.