Universal Studios Hollywood Finally Has a Dining Plan — Here's What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever looked at the food prices inside Universal Studios Hollywood and wished there was a smarter way to budget your meals, Universal just answered that call. As of March 30, 2026, Universal Studios Hollywood has officially launched its first permanent daily Dining Pass — a move that brings the California park in line with what Universal Orlando guests have had for years.

Here’s the full breakdown, according to Mickey Visit.

What the Dining Pass Costs and Covers

The pass is priced at $64.75 per person per day and can be purchased directly through the Universal Studios Hollywood website or in person at the park. Once activated on your first use, it’s valid for that day only — unused items don’t carry over.

For that price, each guest gets:

• Two eligible entree items
• Four eligible snack, side, dessert, or beverage items

You access the pass through the Universal Studios Hollywood app via the My Wallet section, where you scan a QR code at participating dining locations. It’s a fairly straightforward setup — no separate card to manage, no paper vouchers.

What It Doesn’t Cover

Before you get too excited, there are some important exclusions to know about. The Dining Pass does not cover:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Items priced at $25 or higher
• Starbucks or Coca-Cola Freestyle locations
• Anything at Universal CityWalk Hollywood (the park shopping and dining district just outside the gates)
• Merchandise or souvenirs
• Special after-hours events like Halloween Horror Nights

So if you’re eyeing a premium meal experience or planning to grab a drink, you’ll still be paying out of pocket for those.

Why This Is a Bigger Deal Than It Sounds

Universal Orlando has had dining plans as a core part of its vacation package offering for a long time. Hollywood, despite being one of the most-visited theme parks in the country, never had a structured equivalent — guests either paid a la carte or chased down limited-time food event deals.

This new pass changes the calculus for how we think about planning a day at Universal Studios Hollywood. If you’re a family of four who typically grabs two full meals and snacks throughout the day, doing the math against individual menu prices can tell you pretty quickly whether the $64.75 buy-in makes sense.

Generally speaking, dining plans at theme parks work best for guests who are eating multiple full meals inside the park and aren’t planning to step out to CityWalk or nearby restaurants. If you’re a light eater or plan to grab a quick snack and head out, the math probably doesn’t favor it.

Worth It?

That depends on how you eat at the park. Theme park entrees at Universal Studios Hollywood routinely run $15-$22, and specialty snacks can hit $10-$14 without much effort. If you’re using both entrees and a few of the snack/side credits, it’s plausible to extract $80-$90 worth of food from a $64.75 pass — which puts you ahead. But it requires intentional planning and a reasonably big appetite.

One thing we’d flag: the exclusion of items priced $25 or more could be a sticking point depending on which restaurants you’re planning to visit, so it’s worth checking menus in advance.

The Bottom Line

Universal Studios Hollywood’s new Dining Pass isn’t a game-changer on its own, but it’s a welcome addition for guests who like to know exactly what they’re spending before they walk through the gates. We’d recommend running the numbers against your usual park-day eating habits before purchasing — but for heavy eaters and families planning a full day, it could be a genuine money-saver.