San Diego Sea World Discount Tickets
In the slide show above, you're viewing pictures of Sea World attractions in San Diego, California. As you can tell from the photos, SeaWorld offers entertaining...and sometimes whimsical...animal shows. You'll also find several rides, including the popular Atlantis roller coaster. If these SeaWorld pictures are making you want to plan your visit to the park ASAP, perhaps some of the ticket discounts mentioned on this page will help you get there!
How much do Sea World tickets cost?
As of July, 2008, full-priced admission tickets to Sea World San Diego cost $51 for kids (age 3 thru 9) and $61 for adults (all guests age 10 and up.) Babies and toddlers under the age of 3 years old are admitted to SeaWorld free of charge.
SeaWorld San Diego discount tickets: Is it easy to get San Diego Sea World discount tickets? YES---incredibly easy! In fact, almost EVERY Sea World ticket sold is a discount ticket of one type or another. In the following sections on this page, we'll discuss the various types of discounts that SeaWorld San Diego offers. Then, take your pick!
A super Sea World Discount Ticket -- the
SeaWorld San Diego Fun Card!
The SeaWorld San Diego Fun Card gives you admission for the day of your purchase, then gives you unlimited admissions for the REST OF 2008 FREE! As of this update (July 31, 2008) the Sea World Fun Card costs $64 for adults (and $55 for kids ages 3 through 9.)Now, how's THAT for a great discount! Since one day's admission to the park currently costs $61 for adults (and $51 for kids,) the Fun Card represents a substantial discount for Sea World-lovers who'd like to return to the park several times this season. Since it's difficult to see all of the shows and exhibits at Sea World San Diego in only one day anyway, this offer represents a great chance to linger at favorite attractions (instead of rushing about to see everything in one day. Even if you only spend 3 days at Sea World this year, you'll cut your price-per-day to under $22 with a SeaWorld Fun Card. As you return throughout the year to enjoy the special seasonal events that Sea World San Diego stages, your savings become even greater with time!
The San Diego Sea World Fun Card expires Dec 31, 2008---so the sooner you get your card, the more days of fun you may have. You may purchase the SeaWorld San Diego Fun Card at the park or on-line at their official website's Fun Card and Annual Passports page.
Sea World Discount Tickets at Seaworld.com
One & two-day discount specials
So, what if you're an out-of-town visitor and you really don't want the Fun Card...because you won't be around to use it? There are a few other one (or two) day specials you can enjoy.1.) 2nd day free discount: As of this update (July 31, 2008,) you'll find a good discount going if you'd like to visit for 2 days...no less, no more. For $51 (either kids or adults,) you may receive your admission for even less than the cost of visiting only one day...AND you get a 2nd day's visit FREE!
2.) Ticket, Tour and extra-day combo discount: Another choice if you must limit your time at Seaworld to only two days is a ticket combining park admission and a Behind the Scenes tour for one low price. Since the Behind the Scenes Tour is normally $12, you'll save several dollars by getting this combo. This on-line special comes with several warnings: (1) You need to get to the park early enough in the morning so that you can get to the Reservations Center and book your tour. If you come late, all the tours may be either filled up and/or finished for the day. (2) The admission ticket for your second visit must be used within 7 days. The price online for this special is $60 for kids/$70 for age 10 & up.
3.) The "SeaWorld San Diego Admission Ride Combo" ticket: for $61/$51 kids, you'll get a one-day admission ticket PLUS one ride on the Sky Tower and one ride on the Skyride across Mission Bay. These 2 rides are normally "extra fee attractions" that do NOT come included with a regular admission ticket...so, YES, you'll come out ahead! Consider this ticket if you MUST limit your time at SeaWorld to only one day.
* ORDERING TICKETS FROM SEAWORLD.COM: You may order the above tickets at the SeaWorld official website. Here's a link that will take you directly to the ticketing page:
Link to SeaWorld's Official one-day ticketing page.
This link bypasses Seaworld.com's home page, which is a good thing. Ever since SeaWorld created their beautiful new website, it seems to load so slowly. The ticketing page, however, loads much more quickly.
* SOUTHWEST AIRLINES HAS SEAWORLD TICKETS: You can try purchasing a one-day SeaWorld ticket at the Southwest Airlines website! SeaWorld and Southwest Airlines go 'way back as partners in providing travel packages. I've never ordered Sea World tickets from the Southwest Airlines website...but if you're interested in giving it a try, you can actually get one-day tickets cheaper there than at the SeaWorld website itself! Here's a direct link to the
Southwest Airlines "Sea World Tickets" web page.
Sea World Discount Tickets -- Multi-Park Specials
There are 3 excellent multi-park specials you can enjoy. Whether you're a tourist or a "local," one thing is certain: you'll want to visit as many of the terrific Southern California attractions as possible! These money-saving multi-park specials are a great way to do that.1.) The Southern California City Pass---
This 5-park pass saves you more than 30% over purchasing your tickets to these same attractions separately! That's like getting a free admission to one of the attractions! For $247 adults/$199 kids, you'll get 3 days at Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure (these are "park hopper" tickets which let you roam freely back and forth between the 2 parks in the same day); 1 day's admission to Universal Studios Hollywood; 1 day's admission to Sea World in San Diego; and 1 day's admission to the world-acclaimed San Diego Zoo (OR to the San Diego Wild Life Park, if you'd prefer.)
What a pass! It keeps even the most ambitious tourists busy! I've used the CityPass special offer myself when showing my own out-of-town relatives around town...and have found it to be easy-to-use and hassle-free. For more info on the Southern California CityPass, use the following link to view the
Southern California page of the CityPass website.
2.) The San Diego 3-for-1 Ticket---This multi-park special gives you "free run" of 3 world-famous San Diego attractions for 5 consecutive days. These 3 attractions are: SeaWorld San Diego, the San Diego Zoo at Balboa Park, and the San Diego Wild Life Park in Escondido (north San Diego County.) While at the San Diego Zoo, you'll enjoy the use of the guided bus tour, the express bus, and the Skyfari aerial tram---extra features you're sure to enjoy, since the San Diego Zoo is so large that it's easy to get completely worn out if you skimp & purchase an admission which doesn't include the bus tours.
The cost for this 3-attraction pass is $109 for adults and $86 for children. You may purchase your tickets in person at any one of these 3 attractions, or on-line at the websites for these attractions (see link below.)
3.) SeaWorld/Universal Studios combo tickets--- Many visitors to Southern California plan to visit both SeaWorld San Diego AND Universal Studios Hollywood, anyway---so why not buy a ticket that covers BOTH parks AND saves you money at the same time? The Southern California Value Pass costs $99/adults or $89/kids. Here's a direct link to the
page on the Sea World San Diego official website where you may purchase tickets.
Sea World Discount Tickets -- Silver and Platinum Annual Passports
The Sea World Fun Card provides exactly the right type of discount for you if you'll be visiting SeaWorld San Diego 2--4 times during the year. When should frequent visitors upgrade their Fun Cards to Silver or Platinum Annual Passes? What would be the benefits of upgrading to an annual pass?1.) If you'll be visiting SeaWorld San Diego more than 4 times this year---
Both the Silver and the Platinum annual passes include free parking. Considering that SeaWorld parking costs $10+ on each park visit, the frequent Sea World guest will save money in the long run by buying a premium annual pass instead of the Fun Card.
2.) If you'd like to take advantage of SeaWorld's "EZ Pay Option" (which is available for purchasing an annual pass...but NOT for purchasing a SeaWorld Fun Card)---
If you don't have much money in the bank...but you do have a regular steady income, you can get into SeaWorld with your family CHEAPLY for today...then make installment payments throughout the rest of the year! I have a SeaWorld annual pass, and this exactly the reason WHY. When there's no money in the bank for even the reasonably-priced Fun Cards, signing up for Sea World annual passes via the EZ Pay system can get a whole family of 4 into the park for the price of just one Fun Card! On top of that, you'll be treated like a king or queen with up-close parking, reserved seating, and invitations to special events. It's honestly a dream come true!
In order to help families afford visits to their parks, SeaWorld offers their full-12-month annual passports on a monthly payment plan (with no extra interest or fees added by the park itself.) For example, Silver annual passes for adults cost $99, but you can get them for only $8.25 per month via the EZ payment plan. Platinum adult passes cost $169, but you can get them for only $14.08 per month by making EZ payments. (The cost-per-month is even less for children and seniors!) If you plan to get passes for multiple family members this year, you may appreciate having this EZ pay option.
I chose the EZ Pay Platinum Pass option back in 2006, as I mentioned above, and I've been very pleased with it. I've received discounts when I took the SeaWorld Behind the Scenes tour, when I dined with Shamu, and every time I eat at "regular" SeaWorld restaurants, too. Also, I took a trip to Texas...on a tight budget. I got to visit SeaWorld San Antonio with no out-of-pocket expenses as part of my annual pass benefits! (See below for more info about getting into SeaWorld's "sister parks" free.) Plus, it has been so "painlessly affordable." I don't miss the small monthly payments coming out of my bank account, while paying the admission price all at once seems so steep. If you're interested in this option, you may use the following link to view the EZ Pay Information page of the SeaWorld website.
3.) If you plan to visit other Anheuser-Busch theme parks this year---Silver Passport holders get 50% discounts to other Anheuser-Busch theme parks, and Platinum Passport holders get FREE admission to these same parks...making these passports an economical option for you if you'll be doing a bit of traveling around the country this year.
The Anheuser-Busch theme parks (where you'll get free or 50%-off admission prices) are as follows---
* SeaWorld Orlando (Florida)
* SeaWorld San Antonio (Texas)
* Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa, Florida
* Busch Gardens theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia
* Sesame Place in Pennsylvania
* Adventure Island in Florida
* Water Country USA in Virginia
Anheuser-Busch has one more park, the upscale Discovery Cove in the Orlando, Florida area. Admission there ranges from $139--$239 PER DAY for adults (because daily admissions are limited to 1,000 persons per day...in order to give an uncrowded "quality" experience with SeaWorld animals to well-heeled visitors.) At the Discovery Cove park, you'll receive only a 30% discount with your premium passport.
ANNUAL PASS INFO AT SEAWORLD.COM: If you'd like to check out the current prices & benefits for a SeaWorld annual pass, you may use the following link to study the
"Annual passes" page of the SeaWorld official website.
Sea World Discount Tickets -- FREE admission for military personnel and families!!!
If you belong to one of the 5 armed services branches---both active duty or active members of a reserve or National Guard unit---then NOW IS THE TIME TO VISIT SEA WORLD!!!With SeaWorld's "Here's to the Heroes" program, you and 3 dependents will each get a free day's admission to SeaWorld San Diego! Come enjoy all of the rides, shows and exhibits that Sea World has to offer!
You may sign up for your FREE TICKETS on-line, and also at the park's ticket booths. What a deal!
If you're interested in signing up for this program on-line, you may use the following link to head to the
"Here's to the Heroes" sign-up page.
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