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Big theme park savings this spring for Florida residents

Posted by ThemeParkMom on January 8, 2010 | 2 Comments

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Central Florida theme parks are offering big savings to Florida residents this spring. Here’s a look at some of the deals:

Disney Dream Pass

Walt Disney World is offering 4 days for $99 if Florida residents visit between now and May 25, 2010. The price for kids ages 3-9 is $84. This ticket, called the Disney Dream Pass, allows entry to one park per day for four days. (You can upgrade to park hoppers for an additional $26.) The four days do not have to be consecutive, they just have to be used by May 25. The pass is not valid during the busiest spring break weeks – March 27 through April 9, and parking is not included. You can buy the Disney Dream Pass online before your visit.

Universal Orlando 2-Park Annual Power Pass

Universal Orlando is offering Florida residents a $25 discount off annual passes through April 18. To get the discount, you must enter the UPC code from a Coca-Cola product when buying online. There are three different levels of annual passes for Universal Orlando. The discount makes the “power pass” (which does not include parking and comes with blackout dates during the year’s busiest weeks) $114.99. This discount is also available to Georgia residents.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando Fun Cards

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando are once again offering Florida residents fun cards, an annual pass with no black-out dates that does not include parking. A card for one park is $69.95, $9 less than the cost of a one-day admission. A combo card that gets you into both parks all year costs $139.90. These cards expire on Dec. 31, 2010, regardless of when you buy them during the year. You can buy the fun cards online at SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

The best part of these Florida resident specials is that they come at one of the best times of year to visit the parks. Between now and late March when spring break travel begins, you will find lower crowds, as well as lower temperatures and lower humidity.

One thing to consider when looking at the bargain annual passes that don’t include parking: If you visit frequently, it may be worth it for one member of your family to upgrade to a pass that includes the parking fees and/or offers a discount on food and drink in the parks.