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ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando has rolled out a new date-based ticket system, meaning the day you go to a theme park could affect how much your visit could cost. Universal confirmed the news Tuesday, saying the new system offers varied prices for guests planning their vacations. Hopeful park-goers will find ticket prices based on specific dates, much like Walt Disney World’s date-based ticket program. [THEME PARKS: New 4-day Disney World ticket is just $49 a day for Florida residents | Get free access to Universal Orlando through Dec. 24 with purchase of park-to-park ticket]Guests will notice increased ticket prices during peak season as opposed to a less popular time of year. “We’ve launched date-based pricing to give our guests more flexibility when planning a visit to Universal Orlando Resort, allowing them to select the best time to visit that suits their needs,” a Universal representative said in an email to News 6.