NEW SUMMER 2024. We spend a lot of time here at Get Away Today exploring Florida vacation destinations. We love all the Orlando theme parks including Universal Orlando Resort.

Universal is more popular than ever—packed full of unique movie magic! If you haven’t visited Universal recently, make sure you include this in your family’s vacation this summer.

This Universal Orlando summer guide breaks down everything you can enjoy this summer including discount tickets, the newest attractions, events and more.

Universal Orlando brings your favorite TV shows and movies to life through rides, shows and more. If you are at the very beginning stages of planning an Orlando vacation, you’re in the right place. We have the best discount ticket options available right here.

There are two main ticket types available for guests visiting Universal Studios Florida:

• Base Tickets
• Park to Park Tickets

Bonus ticket type: Get a FREE express pass when you book your stay at a Universal Studios Orlando premier property.

Opening June 14, 2024, you can play in a colorful, imaginative new land at Universal Studios Florida.

Inside, meet Shrek Shrek, Fiona and Donkey outside Shrek’s cottage and splash in his swamp. Another exciting attraction is the Troll’s Trollercoaster. Join Poppy, Branch and the gang on the family-friendly coaster.

Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp welcomes you to explore Panda Village, the ancestral home of Po and all pandas. Meet and train with Po, play a gong to create all kinds of sounds and more.

There’s even more summer favorites to explore including Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s water park—Volcano Bay.

This summer Universal Orlando is in full summer fun mode! The movies, the thrills and all the immersive experiences you’ve been waiting for are here.

Debuting July 3, 2024, this High Energy parade features all your film favorites

Your favorite characters leap off screen onto the streets for a daytime parade. With adventures from E.T., Jaws, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Jurassic. World and more. In fact this is Universal Orlando’s biggest daytime parade yet, adding 13 new floats, and tons of live performers.

If you're looking to live like a celebrity, you’ll want access to all the best Universal night time summer shows. The good news is every discount Universal ticket includes access to shows and entertainment—it’s celebrity living at a great price.

The new line up for summer shows include:

• Hogwarts™ Always (select nights on June 14, 2024) introduces an incredible new projection show featuring iconic moments of a year at the beloved school of witchcraft and wizardry, all set against the majestic background of Hogwarts™ castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade™.
• CineSational Symphonic Spectacular where movie music comes alive (select nights on June 14, 2024) featuring music from Harry Potter™, Jurassic World and Jaws.

Be sure to download and check the Universal Orlando app under the for a complete listing of summer showtimes.

We hope this article helps you plan for the best summer vacation at Universal Orlando.

Whether you're looking for tickets, hotels or a complete Florida vacation package, our team would love to help. You can purchase all of our Universal tickets at a discount online, or call our travel experts at 855-GET-AWAY to add more Florida theme parks to your summer vacation.