Universal Orlando announces 2025 passholder perks from May 1–22! Enjoy exclusive dining, hotel discounts, free magnets, BOGO drinks, and more.

Last week, Universal Orlando announced that special limited-time passholder bonus benefits would arrive May 1-22, 2025. Today, Universal Orlando revealed more details about these special perks.

The official Universal Orlando Resort website reads,”Get ready to enjoy exclusive offerings, discounts, and perks just for Passholders. Celebrate with a special magnet giveaway, exclusive menu items and dining locations throughout Universal Orlando Resort, plus BOGO offers at select Universal hotels.”
Universal Orlando Resort Hotel Passholder Perks

Photo Credit: Universal Orlando Resort
In addition to passholder hotel discounts, other perks are available. These include:
- One complimentary dessert at Trattoria del Porto™ at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel with the purchase of a lunch or dinner entrée, per Passholder, per visit.
- “Buy One, Get One Draft Beer or House Wine” at The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel, Jake’s American Bar at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Amatista Cookhouse at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
- Passholders can save on refillable resort souvenir cups.
Universal Orlando Resort Passholder Magnet

Passholders can receive one free UOAP Specialty Magnet while supplies last. These may be picked up at the following pick-up locations:
- UOAP Lounge in Toon Lagoon in Universal Islands of Adventure from 11am-4pm daily.
- The Tonight Shop in Universal Studios Florida from park open to park close.
Passholder Perks Exclusive Dining Area

The pashholder-only dining areas at two locations return for this passholder perk period. However, this time, it is with a twist involving Universal CityWalk Orlando. The two locations include an upstairs patio seating area just for Passholders and exclusive menu or beverage items daily at the following locations:
- Universal’s Great Movie Escape in Universal CityWalk from 10:30am – 30 minutes before close
- Lombard’s Seafood Grille in Universal Studios Florida from 12pm – 30 minutes before park close
Exclusive Passholder Menu Items

CityWalk
- SWEET AND SALTY CRUNCH DONUT – $4.50 + tax
at Voodoo Doughnut Yeast doughnut dipped in Nutella with chocolate hazelnut icing, caramel sauce, Maldon salt and sugar sprinkles.
- MEATBALL SUB – $15.99 + tax
at Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches Fresh mozzarella, parmesan, basil, pomodoro sauce on a toasted hoagie roll.
- SUSHI PIZZA – $20.00 + tax
at The Cowfish Crispy rice crust, spicy mayo, Kani salad, jalapenos, scallions, eel sauce, and coriander sprouts.
- CRAWFISH POUTINE – $16.95 + tax
at Pat O’ Brien’s Crispy potato wedges, sweet peppers, scallions, andouille sausage, lime sour cream and Cajun cheese sauce.
- MEDJAI MULE – $15.50 + tax
at Universal’s Great Movie Escape Combination of New Amsterdam Gin, Old Forester Bourbon, ginger beer, lime juice, agave nectar garnished with an orange wedge.
- SPICY CITRUS MAHI MAHI SANDWICH – $24.95 + tax
at Jimmy Buffet’s® Margaritaville Tomato, Red Onion, Pickles, Coleslaw, Brioche Bun, Lava Lava Sauce and Basil Aioli.
Universal Studios Florida
- SALMON TUNA CRISPY TACOS – $19.00 + tax
at Lombard’s Seafood Grille Salmon and Tuna Tartar, Ponzu mayo, avocado, crispy wanton tacos, and pickled cucumbers.
- MEDJAI MULE – $15.50 + tax
at Chez Alcatraz Combination of New Amsterdam Gin, Old Forester Bourbon, ginger beer, lime juice, agave nectar garnished with an orange wedge.
Universal Islands of Adventure
- CRISPY ZA’ATAR SPICED CHICKEN SANDWICH- $20.00 + tax
at Mythos Restaurant Hand Breaded Chicken Thigh, Fennel Onion Slaw, Feta Cheese, Brioche Bun, Honey Spiced Brussels Sprouts.
Starbucks
- VANILLA COLD BREW WITH A VANILLA COLD FOAM, CARAMEL CRUNCH, AND CARAMEL DRIZZLE
Tall: $6.48 + tax Grande: $6.78 + tax Venti: $6.98 + tax Trenta: $7.28 + tax (Vanilla Cold Brew crowned with a silky Caramel Cold Foam, topped with a crunchy caramel finish and decadent drizzle.)
Additional Universal Orlando Passholder Peeks May 1-22, 2025

Other passholder perks include:
- Receive 35% off the purchase of a My Universal Photos Annual Pass Photo Package when purchased in park.
- Passholders can purchase one any Amazing Pictures™ photo product in Universal Studios Florida and receive another of equal or lesser value for free.
- 3-Park Power and Seasonal Passholders can enjoy Early Park Admission at Universal Volcano Bay up to thirty minutes before the park opens.
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