December 22, 2015 – Universal Studios Hollywood has eliminated the rain day guarantee, Inside Universal has learned.
Offered to guests on park operating days that received more than 1/8 inch of rainfall by 2:00 PM, Universal allowed guests to request a complimentary return ticket valid for 30 days. Complimentary tickets may be quested from Guest Relations at any time during the day of visit.
Universal once touted this complimentary feature as the “world’s first-ever theme park guaranteed rain check,” assuring guests that most outdoor shows and characters would still be available in a modified form.
Despite the elimination of the rain day guarantee, Universal still offers complimentary hot chocolate and coffee during days with inclement weather.
With the Wizarding World of Harry Potter fast approaching, Universal may be hesitant to offer a complimentary ticket with an open-ended return date given the expected fluctuations in day-to-day attendance. Indeed, Universal’s newly revised website also hints at dynamic day-to-day pricing, with one-day ticket prices likely to change depending on crowd projections.
Jon Fu is the editor-in-chief of Inside Universal.
Jon originally founded InsideUniversal.net in 2006 as a summer hobby aimed at providing families and fans a resource for all things “Universal Studios Hollywood.” Since then, the website has taken him throughout the United States and around the world – including to places like Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Singapore.
Jon currently resides in Los Angeles, California. You may reach him at jon@insideuniversal.net.
