Is Universal Orlando Resort a good company to work for?

Universal Orlando Resort has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 2,576 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Universal Orlando Resort to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Universal Orlando Resort have been left by employees working as Intern , Merchandiser and Manager .

Does Universal Orlando Resort pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Universal Orlando Resort employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Universal Orlando Resort. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Universal Orlando Resort?

86% of Universal Orlando Resort employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Universal Orlando Resort 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Universal Orlando Resort?

Attractions Attendant (184) , Security Officer (59) , Sales Associate (45) , Merchandise Associate (41) , Event Guide (39) , Lifeguard (36) , Vacation Planner (34) , Cashier (27) , Line Cook (26) , Sales Counselor (23) , Stocker (21) , Attraction Attendant (20) , Coordinator (20) , Server (20) , Manager (19)

What are the pros of working at Universal Orlando Resort according to real employee reviews?

"Plus you get great benefits and you get to enjoy the parks for free as well." ((in 401 reviews)); "The people are great and working in a theme park is fun but not for the weak" ((in 111 reviews)); "Great team members to work with and management!" ((in 73 reviews)); "Free tickets to both Universal and Islands of Adventure as well as some other parks." ((in 46 reviews)); "Management is always super understanding, great benefits, and a nice work environment." ((in 34 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Universal Orlando Resort according to real employee reviews?

"Low Pay Raises and Promotions are VERY Competitive" ((in 152 reviews)); "Poor communication amongst teams and management." ((in 152 reviews)); "Long hours but flexible overall" ((in 75 reviews)); "Too much favoritism when it comes to promotions." ((in 47 reviews)); "Managers don't care if you are ill or not which is kinda sad working with food with the flu." ((in 42 reviews))

What are employees saying about Universal Orlando Resort layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Universal Orlando Resort layoffs and their outlook for job security at Universal Orlando Resort in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Universal Orlando Resort locations?

Orlando , Kissimmee , Miami , Los Angeles , Universal City , Windermere , Margaretville , Louisville , Cashiers , Nashville , Georgetown , Butler , Orland , Moorpark , Ontario , Las Vegas , Portland , Gainesville , Auburndale , Davenport , Winter Haven , Mount Dora , Saint Cloud , Sanford , Winter Park , Statesboro

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Universal Orlando Resort reviews

4.0

86% would recommend to a friend

(2,403 total reviews)

Tom Williams

83% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

Universal Orlando Resort has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,403 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Universal Orlando Resort employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hotels & Travel Accommodation industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews

3.0

Feb 28, 2012

Great Opportunity to learn and grow professionally

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to take lead and "own" projects and truly be involved as a decisions maker Great exposure to entire process of taking strategies/projects from idea to execution

Cons

Not equitable in pay & promotions Internal discontent between departments that should be collaborating on projects Information not being readily shared with stakeholders

1.0

Feb 10, 2012

Horrible

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free admission to park. Discounted tickets for friends and family. Lots of hours. Discounted meals in the employee restaurant when you work a shift.

Cons

Dealing with rude toursists. Never having 2 days off in a row. Working 10 hour shifts. Always being prevented from getting over-time.

1.0

Aug 30, 2011

Support your team

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Er, free tickets. Flexible hours.

Cons

No respect for people who are not in mgmt. Automatically assume you are an uneducated moron.

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