4 ways to save huge at Orlando theme parks

4 ways to save huge at Orlando theme parks

4 ways to save huge at Orlando theme parks

Shorter lines and unbeatable deals make for a winning combination.

Cool off again and again at Wet ‘n’ Wild.

The smart money says to spend your first day in Orlando at the Wet ‘n’ Wild water park. But before you arrive, get online and buy a one-day ticket so you’ll get a $10 discount ($40 for a family of four) plus—wait for it—unlimited free return visits for 14 consecutive days. Regular one-day admission costs $55 per adult, $50 per child ages 3-9, and is free for kids under 3. This offer is good through December 31, 2013.

Ride Manta on a weekday.

SeaWorld Orlando has introduced a phenomenal special that lets a family of four save a whopping $152 on one-day tickets and simultaneously avoid the Saturday-to-Sunday crush. Throughout the fall season, you can buy a weekday ticket for just $50—that’s a savings of $42 off each regular adult ticket and $34 off each ticket for kids ages 3-9. This offer is good through December 20, 2013.

Book a date with Harry Potter online.

Not only can you save $20 on each multi-day ticket to Universal Orlando when you buy and print your tickets online, but you also save time because you can bypass the ticket line and go straight to the front gate. Bonus: you’ll also get a coupon book worth $150 in savings, including “kids eat free” dining deals and merchandise discounts. For a family of four, it can add up to $230 in total savings.

Knock a few bricks off LEGOLAND’s price tag.

Download the free Orlando Magicard from the VisitOrlando.com website (look for the “Discount & Tickets” tab), and you’ll find scores of deals on dining, car rentals, hotels, entertainment, and attractions. For example, a family of four can save $40 off single-day tickets to the LEGOLAND Florida theme park. The $10-per-ticket discount is valid for up to six people, and can be applied to combo tickets for the theme park and water park.

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