Attractions roll out bounty of Black Friday deals
Theme-park fans have options to weigh as Central Florida attractions introduce ticket discounts — including some for annual passes — tied to Black Friday shopping sprees. SeaWorld Orlando, Legoland Florida, Gatorland and Fun Spot are among the locations with deals in the works.
Potential consumers should pay attention to each deadline and the points of purchase as well as other details (Blockout dates? Expiration details? Add-on opportunities?).
SeaWorld Orlando
What’s included: The park has a slew of discounts, including reduced prices on annual passes, its Fun Card program, single-day tickets, All-Day Dining Deal, some animal tours, summer day camps, Quick Queue and character meals on select dates. There also are combo deals that throw in Aquatica water park or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park.
What it costs: It’s complicated, but annual passes start at $150 for Florida residents. SeaWorld says the discounts are up to 60% off.
Deadline details: Offers end Nov. 25.
More details: seaworldorlando.com
Gatorland
What’s included: Black Friday deal on annual passes, which include discounts on merchandise and in-park experiences, including food and beverage. Cyber Monday features discounts on the attraction’s Screamin’ Gator Zip Line.
What it costs: Annual passes are $39.99 ($29.99 for ages 3-12). The zip line price is $49.99.
Deadline details: Annual-pass deal begins at 5 p.m. Thursday and runs through midnight, Nov. 27. It can be bought online or at the Gatorland box office. The zip-line offer, which must be purchased online, starts at 11:59 p.m. Sunday and goes through midnight Nov. 30.
More details: gatorland.com
Fun Spot
Where: Locations in Kissimmee, Orlando and Atlanta.
What’s included: The attraction is celebrating “Silver Friday” in conjunction with its 25th anniversary. Season passes include unlimited access to its three parks, in-park discounts and reserved parking. Ultimate season passes also include four guest passes, deeper discounts and one SkyCoaster ride per season. The passes are good from day of purchase through December 2023.
What it costs: Silver Friday promotion prices are $99.95 for season passes and $239.95 for ultimate season passes.
Deadline details: Ends at 11:59 p.m. Monday.
More details: fun-spot.com
Legoland Florida
Where: Winter Haven
What’s included: Legoland offers deals on three levels of annual passes and single-day tickets. Some passes come with discounts for shopping, collectibles, parking, food, friends and family tickets. Gold passes include admission to Madame Tussauds Orlando and Sealife Aquarium Orlando, while the platinum pass throws in the neighboring Peppa Pig Theme Park as well.
What it costs: Platinum pass is $194.99, gold goes for $167.99 and silver sells for $139.99.
Deadline details: Black Friday deal begins Tuesday and runs through Friday.
More details: legolandflorida.com
Island H2O Water Park
Where: Kissimmee
What’s included: Season passes for 2023, which are valid from March 9 through Nov. 26, 2023. Includes parking, a free-friend ticket and a free souvenir bottle. Proceeds support Give Kids the World Village.
What it costs: $59.99 or $6 a month for 10 months.
Deadline details: Deal runs through Nov. 28.
More details: islandh2Owaterpark.com
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