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Passholder Nights Return to Universal Orlando for 2025 🌙🎢
Calling all fellow UOAPs! Universal Orlando is bringing back one of its most beloved Annual Passholder perks—Passholder Nights—and this year’s celebration promises to be better than ever. Officially announced through Universal’s Annual Passholder social media channels, the exclusive after-hours event will once again be part of Passholder Appreciation Days, running August 15 through September 30, 2025.
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What Are Passholder Nights?
If you’re new to the UOAP game, Passholder Nights are free, reservation-only events that offer Annual Passholders exclusive access to Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure after the parks close to regular guests. Reservations are required, so passholders will want to be ready to snag one once they go live on June 26th.
Passholder nights are pure after-dark magic in the parks, with perks including:
- Select attractions open with minimal wait times
- Exclusive entertainment and character meet-and-greets
- Specialty food and drink, like the famous Pizza Fries at Louie’s Italian Restaurant
- A free commemorative UOAP magnet (while supplies last)
A Quick Look Back
Passholder Nights made their grand return in 2023, and Universal quickly learned just how much fans missed the experience. That year included a standby line option—which unfortunately led to overcrowding and long waits.
So in 2024, Universal upped the ante with two separate event nights—but removed the standby option entirely, making reservations the only way in. That crowd control move made a big difference in keeping things fun, manageable, and, well… magical.
Expect a similar format in 2025. No standby lines, no chaos—just exclusive after-hours fun for the fans who know the parks best.
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A Perk-Packed Season
Passholder Nights are just one piece of Passholder Appreciation Days, a six-week stretch of exclusive perks running from August 15 to September 30. While full details for 2025’s lineup haven’t been released yet, previous years have included exclusive merch, special menu items, food & beverage discounts, and surprise character sightings.
So while you wait for reservation day, make sure your pass is linked, your email preferences are up to date, and your Universal app is ready to go. You won’t want to miss your chance to claim a spot for one of the best nights of the year.
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