Theme Parks Offer Free Admission for Military Members and Veterans
Theme parks around the country usually have promotions and discounts for military families, and even free entry during Fourth of July or Memorial Day. But now many theme parks are offering free admission for Military Appreciation Month. This is a great opportunity for military members and their families to enjoy themselves without breaking the bank.
SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego are giving away complimentary one-day admission to military veterans and their families April 25 through May 15. Active-duty military and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long. The offers are part of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment’s Waves of Honor program, a longstanding partnership salutes active-duty military members, veterans, and their families by offering special pricing and promotions throughout the year.
A similar offer is available at Busch Gardens, with free one-day admission to its parks from April 25 – May 15 for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests. Active-duty military and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long.
Other theme parks are also offering free admission for Military Appreciation Month. Veterans and active-duty members of the military can get free access to Magic Springs, Sun Splash Family Waterpark, Colonial Williamsburg, Kings Island, Gilroy Gardens, LEGOLAND Discovery Centers and Cedar Point.
Military.com has a great list of all the theme parks where military veterans and active-duty members can get these deals.
Disney also has discounts for the military, offering Military Salute Tickets. A 5-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket starts at $349. The most expensive option with the Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ service, costs $454.
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JULY 10th — LAST day to USE up to four pre-NAMED guests (VETERANS, not active duty)
May 15th — LAST day to ORDER / REGISTER for the tickets – SEA WORLD ORLANDO
— These are the Sea World DATES for VETS – in Orlando, and here is the Link: NOTE that the FAQ and terms point out different specific terms. https://seaworld.com/orlando/tickets/military-discount/
— I’m sending the TEXT of the emailed OFFER I received this week from Sea World Orlando, at the end. Here are a few important details:
1. Military ID of some sort, or DD-214 is REQUIRED at the gate – (Guests = just match printed tickets)
2. Does NOT include Parking — Last year, I think it was $35 extra
3. BEST to KNOW the precise names for the tickets, before you order them, (since they must match ID). [OTOH, usually they aren’t too picky at the gate].
—– >>> EMAILED TEXT directly from Sea World: <<< —–
"WE’RE SAYING THANK YOU!
COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS FOR U.S. MILITARY MEMBERS
To show our appreciation for those who have served our country, we are offering up to four FREE tickets to U.S veterans and military members (for you and up to three guests). It’s a chance to enjoy the SeaWorld Orlando experience and share it with friends and family! You can also purchase additional tickets at 50% off*.
Get your tickets by verifying your military status through ID.me at the link below. Veteran tickets must be obtained by May 15 and used by July 10, 2022."