Anyone know anything about theme park tickets?

boysRsmelly · May 13th, 2008, 06:28 PM

Okay, we're thinking of going to Sea World too while we're in Florida. Problem is, the tickets are $60! My brother-in-law and sister-in-law said that they want to go too, but they agree the tickets are expensive. So... does anyone know how those tickets work? They have specials right now where you get a free 2nd day with a 1 day ticket. Would it be possible for my husband and I to go there one day and then give our tickets to them to go another day? Or do they put your name on the tickets and check your ID went you enter the gates for the second visit? If we could do it that way, at least we could split the cost of the tickets.

Zombiegirl · May 13th, 2008, 06:50 PM

I am not sure how that works.(the 2nd day ticket) I do think that you would enjoy Sea World...I love it! It's worth the $60.

boysRsmelly · May 13th, 2008, 06:58 PM

Yeah, my husband really wants to go. I know my niece would like it too... she really wants to see a whale (well, it'd be an orca whale).

NashvilleDiva_83 · May 14th, 2008, 05:01 AM

Could you check around and see if there are discounts somewhere? I know when we used to go to Cedar Point each summer, my dad would get discounted tickets from the Credit Union (he worked for General Motors, and since GM employed almost everyone in MI at the time, they were deeply discounted)

Maybe your school? Bank? Check around online. If you go, just take a camera and take lots of pictures and it will be worth your $$$...that way you all can go together instead of splitting up...

NashvilleDiva_83 · May 14th, 2008, 05:03 AM

We are going to Branson for vacation this year (our honeymoon- four years after getting married LOL...got someone to watch the stepkid for a while)...and the tickets to Silver Dollar City and the water park will set us back almost $180 for three days (two people) ...

I thought that was nuts because Branson is like in the middle of nowhere...so the $60 for two days at SeaWorld doesn't sound too bad...

Maeveyblue · May 14th, 2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by boysRsmelly

Okay, we're thinking of going to Sea World too while we're in Florida. Problem is, the tickets are $60! My brother-in-law and sister-in-law said that they want to go too, but they agree the tickets are expensive. So... does anyone know how those tickets work? They have specials right now where you get a free 2nd day with a 1 day ticket. Would it be possible for my husband and I to go there one day and then give our tickets to them to go another day? Or do they put your name on the tickets and check your ID went you enter the gates for the second visit? If we could do it that way, at least we could split the cost of the tickets.

I don't remember if our names were on the Sea World tickets, but I know that Disney World is really strict about that and they take pictures of you as you go through. Sea World doesn't take pictures but if you are buying the tickets online, they may put a name on them.

boysRsmelly · May 14th, 2008, 12:11 PM

^^^ LOL! Okay, I'll keep that in mind.

Nashville - I have looked everywhere for a discount... the $60 IS the discounted price.

UGH! Hehe... you're going to Silver Dollar City? Hope you like getting wet! LOL!

NashvilleDiva_83 · May 14th, 2008, 01:12 PM

Silver Dollar City isn't a water park...it's like an old time village of sorts...my husband wants to go...

Another thing...sometimes there will be coupons on pepsi cans for certain theme park...I'd keep my eyes peeled for that when you get in to florida.

What about AAA? Do you know a member and can they get you discounted tickets?

boysRsmelly · May 14th, 2008, 02:25 PM

^^^ Hehehe.... oh boy are you going to be in for a shock! My husband and I went about 2 years ago. I thought the same thing you did... but then we actually got there and whoa. They have rides and roller coasters and a vast majority of them get you SOAKED. My advice? Wear a swimsuit under your clothes. I was walking around with wet underwear all day.

And another heads up, the "artisan" shops are filled with a bunch of stuff made in China and Taiwan. I was so disappointed when we went because when my parents went there about 20 years ago, it was like a huge craft show there. But things have changed dramatically since then.

boysRsmelly · May 14th, 2008, 02:38 PM

Oh and no, I don't know anyone in AAA.

NashvilleDiva_83 · May 14th, 2008, 03:37 PM

are you thinking about Celebration City? There is silver dollar, celebration, and the water park...

I have been to Branson before but it was in the dead of winter..

boysRsmelly · May 14th, 2008, 03:43 PM

Nope... it was most definitely Silver Dollar City. Let's see... maybe I can find some info on it...

boysRsmelly · May 14th, 2008, 03:53 PM

Here are some pictures of the rides:

And they still have Marvel Cave:

And here's Geyser Gulch and Lost River of the Ozarks:

But the people working there are all dressed up like they're from the 1800s or something. And they still have shows and stuff.

Oh, and not everything is made in China and Taiwan... there is still some stuff made there like baskets, blown glass, pottery, etc.

boysRsmelly · May 14th, 2008, 04:00 PM

This was all taken from Silver Dollar City's website: Silver Dollar City Branson MO: Family Adventures Theme Park

Celebration City and White Water Park both have separate websites of their own.

NashvilleDiva_83 · May 15th, 2008, 06:11 AM

Thanks...we are going to do the three day/two park pass...and we will do SDC and the WWP...

I will wear my bathing suit, covered by my coverup dress :)