Overview
- Universal began selling the new Diamond Annual Pass on Thursday, November 5, as its top-tier option priced at $999.95 with a FlexPay plan that starts with a $449.95 down payment and $50 per month.
- The Diamond package includes one complimentary VIP Experience (subject to blockout dates and availability), one Fan Fest Nights ticket, one Halloween Horror Nights ticket, free general parking with some date exceptions, and a 20% discount on in-park food, drinks, and merchandise.
- A key change from the prior Platinum tier is Universal Express access from park opening to each participating attraction one time per day rather than Express access only after 3 p.m., with the pass remaining a one-time-per-attraction-per-day product rather than unlimited Express.
- Reporters note the $400 premium over Platinum is largely explained by the included VIP Experience and expanded Express benefit, but several perks carry fine-print limits and availability restrictions that could affect real-world value.
- The launch fits a wider park-industry trend of selling bundled premium products to frequent guests and has been read by some outlets as suggesting a return of Fan Fest Nights in 2027, a point that remains an interpretation rather than a formal Universal confirmation.