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Costco Universal Orlando Tickets

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I live in Virginia and just noticed that my local Costco has 3 day Universal Orlando tickets for $135 each. According to the package, they expire in 2013, are park-hopper tickets (so you can go to IOA and US on the same day and it only counts as one day of use), and do not have to be used on consecutive days.

In light of the new pricing structure, I thought these sounded like a good deal if you plan on going to Universal Orlando in the next 3 years.
 
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where in VA?

which Costco in VA? Also, do they expire 12/31/2013? thanks, Elaine
 
elaine said:
which Costco in VA? Also, do they expire 12/31/2013? thanks, Elaine
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The one in Woodbridge. I think that they expire at 12/31/2013, but I'm not exactly positive as to the month and date.
 
Can you purchase these tickets on Costco web site or by calling Costco Travel division?
 
thanks, I just looked online--same $ with AMex

I just looked online at Universal and it looks like a 3 day is the same price if you pay with Amex. But, I might take a peek at the Woodbrdge Costco and check them out, esp. if you can save the extra day--ex. 2 days in 2012 and another day in 2013--I am guessing that it is within 14 days--that is what online ones are. thanks, Elaine
 
elaine said:
I just looked online at Universal and it looks like a 3 day is the same price if you pay with Amex. But, I might take a peek at the Woodbrdge Costco and check them out, esp. if you can save the extra day--ex. 2 days in 2012 and another day in 2013--I am guessing that it is within 14 days--that is what online ones are. thanks, Elaine
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The Costco vouchers don't require you to use all three days within a 14 day period. You can use the tickets any three days until the end of 2013 (i.e. one in 2010, one day in 2011, and one day in 2013). That is why I thought it was so appealing, as those types of tickets are not available directly with Universal.

I have no idea if Costco offers these things online or through travel.
 
thanks--I'll have to run over to the Costco

wow-that is cool that you don't have to use within 14 days--I will have to check those out this week--going to the Mall for school anyway--where in Costco are they, near the front? thanks, Elaine
 
Costco can have some great deals like that. Last year, we picked up 3 month passes to Legoworld in California for less than the price of a one day ticket at the gate. We ended up taking two trips there during the three months.
 
elaine said:
wow-that is cool that you don't have to use within 14 days--I will have to check those out this week--going to the Mall for school anyway--where in Costco are they, near the front? thanks, Elaine
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They are near the electronics section where they put the gift certificates placards for the Movies, the Hyatt, and Restaurants.
 
Just checked online and they only list Universal Hollywood 2 day passes...

Is it unusual that Costco wouldn't list this on their website?

Do they have different inventory instore than online?

Thanks,
Pete
 
PeterS said:
Just checked online and they only list Universal Hollywood 2 day passes...

Is it unusual that Costco wouldn't list this on their website?

Do they have different inventory instore than online?

Thanks,
Pete
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For gift certificates, I've noticed that Costco rarely have the really good ones on their website.
 
I was at my local Costco today. No Universal tickets available, only Southern California stuff...Disneyland, Legoland, Seaworld. Must be a regional thing??
 
PeterS said:
Do they have different inventory instore than online?

Thanks,
Pete
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Completely different inventory. Costco does not ship the items that you can buy in the store. They have partners who are willing to ship you things at very good prices (although not as good as the stores) on behalf of Costco. I have bought many things from Costco.com and they always come directly from the manufacturers.
 
Anyone in the Woodbridge VA area that can confirm these 3 day Universal hoppers don't expire in 14 day but actually are good through 2013?

And the biggest question... anyone willing to help out a fellow tugger on getting a couple?

PM me if you can help out...

Thanks,
Pete
 
PeterS said:
Anyone in the Woodbridge VA area that can confirm these 3 day Universal hoppers don't expire in 14 day but actually are good through 2013?

And the biggest question... anyone willing to help out a fellow tugger on getting a couple?

PM me if you can help out...

Thanks,
Pete
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Why not you telephone the Woodbridge, VA Costco front desk and ask can they charge the tickets to your Costco account and mail you the tickets directly to your home address. This is only a suggestion.
 
pedro47 said:
Why not you telephone the Woodbridge, VA Costco front desk and ask can they charge the tickets to your Costco account and mail you the tickets directly to your home address. This is only a suggestion.
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That's a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

We usually get the Preferred Annual Passes at a substantial, repeat customer discount, but our passes expire on 9/15/2010, and no such offer yet.

So I assume Universal feels its product is so improved, they don't need to offer those passes. No way are we paying $220 + tax to go three days this year.

We usually just go one day each trip, even if we are in Orlando 2 weeks, and we have just three planned trips. I think they are going to lose our business.....
 
I assume Universal feels its product is so improved, they don't need to offer those passes
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They increased ticket prices *twice* already this year (including almost doubling the cost of their most popular 7-day tickets), and still their attendance is up for the first time in two years.

They won't need to pull out major gate discounts until well after Harry loses his luster---and with two more films coming out in the next year, that could be a while.
 
pedro47 said:
Why not you telephone the Woodbridge, VA Costco front desk and ask can they charge the tickets to your Costco account and mail you the tickets directly to your home address. This is only a suggestion.
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Tried that... they won't send anything.
They said these offers are determined by regions and they are not allowed to sell them outside the region. They said they get the requests all the time from states in the NorthEast and all they can recommend is if you are driving through... stop by and pick them up. If you fly over... sorry...

I tried to get a confirmation that they didn't expire until 2013 and was told she was very busy and it wouldn't matter since they couldn't send it anyway. She was very nice and it did sound very busy.

So everyone out of the area seems to be out of luck...

Pete
 
We have them in our Costco also. I live in Loudoun County Virginia. They have them in Sterling and Leesburg.
 
Have you guys tried the MouseSavers link into Undercover Tourist? These are their currently posted prices: (first price is adult, 2nd is child) Plus, these prices INCLUDE taxes and shipping...

Universal's Base (1 day)SAVE $5 off (Adult) gate price $ 81.95 $ 70.95
Universal's Base (2 day)SAVE $18 off (Adult) gate price $ 114.95 $ 100.95
Universal's Base (3 day)SAVE $24 off (Adult) gate price $ 124.95 $ 110.95
Universal's Base (4 day)SAVE $22 off (Adult) gate price $ 136.95 $ 119.95
Park to Park (1 day)SAVE $8 off (Adult) gate price $ 110.95 $ 94.95
Park to Park (2 day)SAVE $14 off (Adult) gate price $ 139.95 $ 128.95
Park to Park (3 day)SAVE $23 off (Adult) gate price -- Top Selling Ticket! $ 141.95 $ 130.95
Park to Park (4 day)SAVE $23 off (Adult) gate price $ 146.95 $ 131.95
Park to Park (7 day)SAVE $25 off (Adult) gate price $ 171.95 $ 152.95
Universal's Base (3 day) + Wet 'n WildSAVE $6 off (Adult) gate price $ 143.95 $ 132.95
Universal's Base (4 day) + Wet 'n WildSAVE $6 off (Adult) gate price $ 153.95 $ 139.95
Park to Park (3 day) + Wet 'n WildSAVE $6 off (Adult) gate price $ 158.95 $ 146.95
Park to Park (4 day) + Wet 'n WildSAVE $6 off (Adult) gate price $ 163.95 $ 149.95
 
teachingmyown said:
Have you guys tried the MouseSavers link into Undercover Tourist? These are their currently posted prices: (first price is adult, 2nd is child) Plus, these prices INCLUDE taxes and shipping...
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those tickets expire 14 days after first use, though.
 
Are the tickets limited to use by the person who purchased them or can I buy the set of 3 tickets and it would get 3 people in for a single day?
 
Nobylspoon said:
Are the tickets limited to use by the person who purchased them or can I buy the set of 3 tickets and it would get 3 people in for a single day?
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the DIS says that a guest signature and photo ID is required.

pretty sure they'll limit you to using the ticket for one person for 3 days. 3 people would need 3 tickets.
 
Nobylspoon said:
Are the tickets limited to use by the person who purchased them or can I buy the set of 3 tickets and it would get 3 people in for a single day?
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A 3 day pass is good for one person for 3 days.
 
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