Originally Posted by toomanybooks

Costco sells a 3-day pass for about $148. Covers both parks and has a few other perks. Don't see it online, but it was in my local store this week.

If you plan to go back to Universal within a year, an annual pass would probably work better, but this sounds like an option for you.

And plea let us know if you find a decent way to get 5 in a room at Universal.