Theme park tickets are a form of admission pass that are necessary for an individual to gain access to these amusement parks. These tickets may come in the form of paper tickets, day passes, weekend passes, or season passes. There are a number of sources to purchase tickets to amusement parks, including at the gate of the park, on the park's website, and at various businesses that the individual park has a relationship with, such as large corporations and local hotels and resorts. In some cases, significant discounts are available in the form of coupons, or by taking advantage of a special rate or group discount. Season passes generally give a discount over the daily pass rate.
Theme parks, also known as amusement parks, are fixed places that entertain visitors with rides, entertainment, shopping and food. The term theme park is often used to describe a type of amusement park centered around a particular theme, and includes places like Disneyland, Disney World and Dollywood.
Where to Get Theme Park Tickets
Theme park tickets can be purchased a variety of places online, in-person at the theme park ticket booth, or through third party vendors that offer discount tickets.
- Get theme park tickets online from the theme park's official website. Although some theme parks will add a service charge for online purchases, most offer incentives for purchasing tickets online, selling tickets for dollars off the regular admission price. In addition, many coupon websites offer coupon codes that can be used for purchasing discount tickets on the theme park's official website. These websites include Retail Me Not and Tjoos.
- Purchase theme park tickets at the park on the day of the visit. There may be a line, but occasionally theme parks offer great deals for purchases made at the park. Some parks allow guests to bring in a Coke or Pepsi can for a special deal of dollars off admission, or pick up coupons from the theme park's sponsors. Sponsors usually include grocery stores or fast food restaurants.
- Theme park tickets can often be purchased for a discount at participating grocery stores or convenience stores in the region where the park is located. Most places offering these discount tickets advertise the tickets at the store, or through local and regional commercials. Looking on the theme park's main website may allow a guest to find additional information about where to purchase discount tickets.
- Local hotels and resorts often have tickets available at a special rate, and some travel packages include passes to local attractions, including theme parks. Travelers can check with the travel agency, or the convenience desk at the hotel or resort for information on local attractions and tickets.
Tatsu at Six Flags Magic Mountain
This amateur video is taken from the point of view of a passenger in the front seat of the Tatsu roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The video depicts a complete ride in daylight. Screams and laugher can be heard throughout the video, as well as the sounds of the coaster. It does not have narration or sound added.
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Fast Facts
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Fact:
Evolved from fairs and pleasure gardens in Europe
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Fact:
Influenced by world's fairs and expositions in America
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Oldest amusement park
Denmark's Bakken, which opened in 1583
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Fact:
"Golden Age" of amusement parks began in the 1900s
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Major amusement park companies include
Cedar Fair, Six Flags and the Walt Disney Company
