Universal's military pass costs $15 more than last year, but it now runs through Dec. 23, 2027. Epic Universe still isn't included, though pass holders get a discounted day ticket.
Universal Orlando put its 2027 Military Freedom Pass on sale Thursday, Nov. 12, and the base version is $235 for adults.
That gets eligible service members and their families repeat, park-to-park visits to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure through Dec. 23, 2027, WDWMagic reported. A child's pass is $230.
By our math, that's $15 more than the 2026 pass, which launched at $220 last November, FOX 35 Orlando reported at the time. The Volcano Bay upgrade still costs $35 extra.
The timing tracks with past years, too. Universal released the 2025 pass on Nov. 14, 2024, and the 2026 pass on Nov. 13, 2025, Military Disney Tips noted. This one also lands a day after Disney World rolled out its 2027 military tickets.
How much is Universal's 2027 Military Freedom Pass?
There are two versions, per WDWMagic:
2-park pass (Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure): $235 adult, $230 child
3-park pass (adds Volcano Bay): $270 adult, $265 child
The Volcano Bay version only kicks in on April 1, 2027, when the water park reopens. Universal's military page says Volcano Bay is closed for maintenance and plans to reopen "on or before April 1, 2027."
Where can you buy the Military Freedom Pass?
Not at the front gate. The pass is sold only at authorized military ticket and travel offices in the U.S., and you need a valid military ID. You can also call Universal's military line at 1-877-801-9720.
Under the 2026 terms on Universal's military page, the pass covered:
Active duty, Reservists, National Guard and retired members of all U.S. branches, and their spouses
100% disabled veterans
Department of Defense civilian employees
Those terms also allowed up to six tickets per purchase, with one for the service member, and the pass had to be activated with a military or DoD ID at a front gate ticket window. Check the 2027 fine print at your ticket office before you buy.
What are the blockout dates?
WDWMagic lists two:
Dec. 25, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027
March 22 through March 29, 2027
That first blockout starting Christmas Day suggests the pass works this holiday season before Dec. 25, as last year's did. Spring break week is out, which is the least surprising news in this article.
Does the Military Freedom Pass include Epic Universe?
No. But if you have an active pass, you can buy a discounted one-day Epic Universe ticket. Neither WDWMagic nor Universal's page lists the price yet.
What's in Universal's military vacation packages?
Both packages bundle the pass with a stay at one of Universal Orlando's 11 hotels.
Military Create Your Own Vacation Package: 4 nights, the 2-park pass for arrivals through March 31, 2027, or the Volcano Bay version for April 1 to Dec. 23, 2027 arrivals. Includes Early Park Admission up to an hour before opening and free transportation to the parks and CityWalk.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Exclusive Military Vacation Package: 5 nights, the 2-park pass and Early Park Admission at one park. Adds a Florean Fortescue's ice cream flight, a Honeydukes cooler tote, one breakfast each at the Leaky Cauldron and Three Broomsticks, and a Shutterbutton's photo session in Diagon Alley.
Prices for the packages weren't listed. Universal's military page also lists 40% off the flexible rate at Cabana Bay Beach Resort and up to 30% off at other Universal hotels, subject to availability.
How does it compare to Disney World's military tickets?
They're built differently. Disney's 2027 military ticket starts at $429 for four days with Park Hopper, valid Jan. 1 through Dec. 21, 2027, as we reported Wednesday. Disney's blackouts are March 21 through April 3 and Nov. 21 through 27.
Universal's $235 pass covers repeat visits to two parks for most of a year, though it skips Epic Universe. Families splitting a trip between both resorts should line up those blockouts. Universal's spring blockout falls entirely inside Disney's, so that week is out on both sides of I-4.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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Hat Tips:
WDWMagic (Nov. 12, 2026), the 2027 pass prices, dates, blockouts, Epic Universe add-on and packages
Universal Orlando (Nov. 2026), the military page's eligibility terms, ticket limit, hotel discounts and Volcano Bay reopening
FOX 35 Orlando (Nov. 13, 2025), the 2026 pass price
Military Disney Tips (Oct. 31, 2026), past release dates
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