SHORT STAY TICKETS

Day Tickets & Short Passes

Need day tickets, Express Pass, After Hours events, or special seasonal parties? Here's where to buy short-stay tickets, skip-the-line passes, and event tickets for Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld.

Disney Universal SeaWorld
Express Pass After Hours Special Events
1-Day to 5-Day Options
Date-Specific Pricing
Authorised Resellers

Planning 3+ Days at Disney or Universal?

Here's something many visitors don't realise: 14-day unlimited tickets from UK vendors often work out at a similar price to 3-4 day tickets. The per-day cost drops dramatically with longer tickets.

With a 14-day ticket you get the flexibility to revisit parks, take rest days, and park hop between all the parks. If you're spending a week or more in Orlando, it's almost always better value to get a 14-day ticket from a UK vendor.

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Where to Buy Day Tickets

These authorised resellers sell day tickets and shorter duration passes for all the major Orlando theme parks.

These are authorised ticket resellers. Always check the vendor's website for current prices and availability. Orlando Attractions prices are in GBP; Undercover Tourist prices are in USD.

Disney World

Walt Disney World

Disney Day Ticket Options

Disney uses date-based pricing, meaning ticket prices vary depending on when you visit. Prices are higher during busy periods like school holidays, spring break, and Christmas.

1-Day, 1-Park Ticket

Access to one park for one day. Choose Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom.

Park Hopper Ticket

Visit multiple Disney theme parks in the same day. A separate ticket type from base tickets.

Park Hopper Plus Ticket

Includes theme park hopping plus visits to Disney's water parks (Typhoon Lagoon & Blizzard Beach), mini golf, and ESPN Wide World of Sports.

Multi-Day Tickets

2-day, 3-day, 4-day and 5-day options available as base, Park Hopper, or Park Hopper Plus tickets. Tickets don't need to be used on consecutive days - a 2-day ticket is valid for 4 days, 3-day for 5 days, 4-day for 7 days, and 5-day for 8 days.

Things to Know

  • Date-Based Pricing

    The same ticket type varies in price depending on the date you choose.

  • Date-Specific Tickets

    Day tickets are valid only for the specific date(s) you select when purchasing.

Where to Buy Disney Day Tickets

Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando

Universal Day Ticket Options

Universal Orlando has four parks: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe, and Volcano Bay water park. Tickets come in two parts: how many parks you can visit per day (1-park, 2-park, 3-park, or 4-park) and how many days (1 to 5 days).

1-Park Tickets (Base)

Access to one Universal park per day - you pick which park when you arrive. Available for 1-5 days.

2-Park Tickets (Park-to-Park)

Hop freely between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure on the same day. Available for 1-5 days.

3-Park Tickets

Hop freely between Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe on the same day. Available for 1-5 days.

Multi-Day Tickets

Multi-day tickets don't need consecutive use. A 2-day ticket is valid for 5 days, 3-day for 6 days, 4-day for 7 days, and 5-day for 8 days from first use.

Things to Know

  • Hogwarts Express Needs Park-to-Park

    To ride the Hogwarts Express between parks, you need a 2-park or 3-park ticket.

  • Date-Based Pricing

    Like Disney, Universal uses date-based pricing - prices vary depending on when you visit.

Where to Buy Universal Day Tickets

Note: To buy directly from Universal in the UK, you may need to use the Universal Orlando app.

SeaWorld

SeaWorld Parks

SeaWorld Day Ticket Options

SeaWorld Orlando is part of a group that includes Aquatica (water park) and Busch Gardens Tampa. Various combo tickets let you visit multiple parks.

SeaWorld Orlando

Marine life theme park with shows, exhibits, and thrill rides.

Aquatica

SeaWorld's water park with slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers.

Busch Gardens Tampa

African-themed park with world-class roller coasters. About 1 hour from Orlando.

Combo Tickets

Various multi-park combinations available - often better value than individual tickets.

Things to Know

  • Generally More Affordable

    SeaWorld day tickets tend to be cheaper than Disney or Universal equivalents.

  • Busch Gardens Worth the Trip

    If you love thrill rides, Busch Gardens has some of the best coasters in Florida.

Where to Buy SeaWorld Day Tickets

Universal Express Pass

Universal Express Pass lets you skip the regular queue at most rides and attractions. It's sold separately from park admission and is date-specific. Express Pass is not included with standard tickets but is included free with stays at certain Universal hotels.

Express Pass

Skip the regular line once per participating ride. Available for individual parks or multi-park options.

Express Unlimited

Skip the regular line as many times as you want at participating rides.

Epic Universe Express

Separate Express Pass required for Epic Universe - not included with 2-park Express options.

Where to Buy Express Pass

Note: Some rides don't accept Express Pass. Guests at Universal's Portofino Bay, Hard Rock Hotel, and Royal Pacific get Express Unlimited included (but not for Epic Universe).

Disney After Hours

Disney After Hours is a separately ticketed event at select Disney parks, running from 10pm to 1am on select nights. Enjoy attractions with lower wait times, plus complimentary popcorn, ice cream, and select beverages. Entry to the park starts at 7pm with your After Hours ticket.

Magic Kingdom After Hours

Experience Tron, Space Mountain, and more with shorter queues. Runs 10pm-1am on select nights.

Hollywood Studios After Hours

Enjoy Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Toy Story Land, and Tower of Terror at night.

EPCOT After Hours

Ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track, Frozen Ever After, and more with minimal waits.

Where to Buy After Hours Tickets

After Hours tickets are date-specific and non-refundable. These events are limited capacity and can sell out.

Seasonal Special Events

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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Magic Kingdom's family-friendly Halloween event on select nights August-October. Features trick-or-treating, the Boo-To-You parade, Hocus Pocus stage show, and special fireworks. Guests can wear costumes.

Event runs 7pm-midnight. Entry from 4pm with party ticket. Popular dates sell out - book early.

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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Magic Kingdom's holiday event on select nights November-December. Features Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, special fireworks, stage shows, and complimentary cookies and hot cocoa. Snow falls on Main Street!

Event runs 7pm-midnight. Entry from 4pm with party ticket. All dates often sell out - book as early as possible.

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Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios Florida's premier Halloween event on select nights August-November. Features terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and select rides. Not recommended for children under 13.

Event typically runs 6:30pm-2am. Peak nights sell out. Separate HHN Express Pass available.

BEYOND THE BIG THREE

Other Popular Florida Attractions

There's more to Florida than Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld. These attractions offer unique experiences worth adding to your itinerary.

Discovery Cove

All-inclusive tropical paradise

Swim with dolphins, snorkel with tropical fish, and relax on pristine beaches. All-inclusive with food, drinks, and equipment. Limited daily attendance means no queues.

  • Dolphin swim experience included
  • 14-day SeaWorld and Aquatica access
  • All food and drinks included

Kennedy Space Center

NASA's iconic spaceport

Experience NASA's historic launch site, see real rockets and spacecraft, meet astronauts, and explore the history of space exploration.

  • See Space Shuttle Atlantis
  • Bus tour to launch pads
  • Astronaut encounters available

LEGOLAND Florida

Perfect for younger kids

Designed for families with children ages 2-12, LEGOLAND offers over 50 rides, shows, and attractions. Includes a water park option.

  • Ideal for ages 2-12
  • Water park add-on available
  • Less intense than big parks

Staying Longer? Get Better Value

UK visitors on a typical 10-14 day holiday are almost always better off with unlimited multi-day tickets. Compare prices from major UK ticket vendors and save hundreds.

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