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What age are kids free at Universal Orlando?

Children 2 years old or younger are allowed to enter the Park for free (no ticket needed).



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All guests 2 and under enter for free. Certain ticket types (for example, Annual Passes) are offered with just one price for all guests. For these products, there is no height-based nor age-based discount version.

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If your children are too small or unwilling to go on a particular ride that you want to experience, take advantage of our child swap program. Each ride and attraction has a family room where one member of your party can wait with the little ones while the rest of your party rides.

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Universal isn't quite as baby and toddler friendly as other theme parks and it's really aimed at teenagers and adults… This doesn't mean that you need to wait until your kids are grown to visit. Universal Orlando with kids can be fun!

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We would still recommend visiting Universal Studios Florida with a 4-year-old as the entire family will be able to enjoy Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Animal Actors on Location , Kang & Kodos's Twirl 'n' Hurl and even ET.

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and the newest wizarding ride to hit Universal, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, both have height requirements of 48 inches – the height of an average seven-year-old.

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As a general guideline, a Universal Orlando vacation for a family of four will typically cost around $200 per person, per day.

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Yes. Universal tickets purchased at the gate cost more than if you purchase them online. Universal Orlando guarantees the lowest ticket prices on its website and when you purchase direct, you'll get early park admission.

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No, Disney does not expect you to bring any proof of age for children under 3. The honor system is pretty easy to follow at that age, so you are good just arriving and having a magical time.

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So, which Universal park is better for kids? As a general rule of thumb, we find that Universal Studios is the better choice as it has plenty of kid-friendly options when it comes to rides, shows, and character meet and greets!

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Acceptable items: Small snacks. Any food required for special dietary needs. Any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements.

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General Admission – One day entry to the theme park. Child ticket for ages 3-9 and adult tickets are for guests aged 10+. What is this? Universal Express – The Express Pass offers one-time per day access through the Express line for each participating ride (excluding Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge).

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Disney World has more for younger kids. Universal has very few rides the toddler gets to go on, but we have tons of fun with the things we can ride, and the lower ride count relieves some stress and allows us to enjoy things like playgrounds and stores that are almost as fun for toddlers as the rides.

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There are plenty of attractions for little ones Disney Parks are all about creating magic for Guests of all ages. You may be surprised to learn that there are a ton of attractions and entertainment options with no height restrictions that the whole family can enjoy together!

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Occasionally Universal will offer residents one- or two-day discount tickets on its website, so always check there before purchasing tickets from somewhere else. California residents can also purchase the California Neighbor Pass if they want to visit the park multiple times throughout the year.

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Single or double strollers are available for rent upon entering the Theme Park, or you may bring your own stroller if you find it more convenient.

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After finishing, Party 1 finds Party 2. Then, Party 1 swaps supervision of the non-riding children–hence this being known informally as child swap. Party 2 enters and boards the attraction via the Lightning Lane courtesy of their digital Rider Switch entitlement with minimal wait.

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