Universal Knights is back for 2021 with COVID-19 precautions and access to two parks to provide more ride opportunities for students and to accommodate physical distancing. The free event will allow 11,000 UCF students exclusive access to Universal Studios Florida \u00a0and Islands of Adventure on April 12 from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. While other guests have been allowed to attend during previous Universal Knights events, this year only UCF students will be allowed to attend.<\/p>\n
Students must use their Knights email to create an account and claim their tickets online through Ticketmaster March 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets are limited and will be first come, first served.<\/p>\n
Once students have claimed their tickets, they will receive email from Student Government with a link to sign up for a pick-up date and time during a three-week distribution period. Students will need their UCF ID to pick-up their tickets.<\/p>\n
Digital ticket vouchers will not provide students access to the event.<\/p>\n
This year, guest tickets will not be sold for Universal Knights.<\/p>\n
Universal Studios annual and seasonal pass holders still need to get a Universal Knights ticket to attend the entire event. Only attendees with the Universal Knights wristband will be allowed inside the park after 8 p.m. Annual passholders without a Universal Knights wristband must leave the park by 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Students who are enrolled at UCF but currently taking courses at another college or university for the Spring 2021 semester are unable to receive a free Universal Knights ticket.<\/p>\n
Students who have claimed a ticket and no longer wish to or are unable to attend Universal Knights may give\u00a0their ticket to another student. To do so, do not use the transfer ticket option on Ticketmaster<\/strong>. Students who originally claimed a ticket must pick up physical tickets in-person before giving it to another student.<\/p>\n Selling a Universal Knights ticket is a violation of the UCF Golden Rule. Violations are handled on a case-by-case basis by the Golden Rule Review Committee.<\/p>\n Universal\u00a0has implemented COVID-19 guidelines to ensure safety guidelines for all of their guests, which includes UCF students during the entire Universal Knights event. \u00a0These safety measures include:<\/p>\n Students who plan to drive to and from Universal Studios must use the free parking pass\u00a0provided by SG. The parking pass becomes valid at 3 p.m. on the day of the event.<\/p>\n SG will provide limited busing to Universal Studios from main campus and back. Students must sign up for separate rides to and from the park between 3 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. on the day of the event. \u00a0Students will need to bring their UCF IDs to ride these buses.<\/p>\n You are allowed to take bottled water and small snacks in a backpack or soft-sided bag.<\/p>\n There are different quick-service dining plans that include meals, snack and drinks available between $15.99 and $29.99 plus tax. They can be purchased online in advance\u00a0or at guest services on the day of your visit.<\/p>\n Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since you will be on your feet for hours.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget sunscreen and hats to help keep you protected from the heat before the sun goes down.<\/p>\n A lightweight jacket might also be useful at night in case it gets cooler.<\/p>\n Students must present a valid UCF ID at the entrance of the parks on April 12 in order to attend Universal Knights.<\/p>\n To save money, take a small backpack with snacks and sealed water bottles.<\/p>\n Be sure to put your phone on low-battery mode and, if you have one, take a portable charger to make sure your phone doesn\u2019t die.<\/p>\n You can save time looking for the shortest lines by downloading the Magic Guide: Universal Orlando app to keep track of each ride\u2019s wait time.<\/p>\n Share your experience on social media by tagging @UCF, @UCFSG and using #UniversalKnights2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This year 11,000 students will have exclusive late-night access to both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, while following COVID-19 safety measures during the April 12 event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":118114,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"lazy_load_responsive_images_disabled":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[5,27],"tags":[18087,14918],"tu_author":[],"class_list":["post-118109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-colleges","category-student-life","tag-student-government","tag-student-life"],"yoast_head":"\nReselling Tickets<\/h3>\n
COVID-19 Safety Measures<\/h2>\n
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Transportation<\/h2>\n
Food and Drinks<\/h2>\n
What to Wear<\/h2>\n
What to Take<\/h2>\n
Wait Times for Rides<\/h2>\n