Trip-Planning and Money-Saving Tips
Learn some general tips to make the most of your California theme park vacations.
Anaheim Hotel Deals
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Disneyland Resort Deals
- Advance Purchase Discount for Disneyland Tickets
Save on Bonus Park Hopper tickets (allows admission to both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure) as well as 1-park per day tickets when purchased online in advance. Special Park Hopper ticket pricing good for visits through 12/31/2013. For example, 2-Day Special Park Hopper Tickets are available for the discount price of $200 (adults). - Spring into Savings- Up to 20% savings at Disneyland Resort hotels for two night-stays on Sundays through Thursdays. Offer good for arrivals between April 7 and May 22, 2013. Must be booked by April 27, 2013.
Southern California CityPass
Good deal. Pay $306 ($269 for kids) and receive passes to 4 theme parks: Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure (3-Day Park Hopper) and one day each at Universal Studios Hollywood and SeaWorld San Diego. Must be used within 14 days after first admission. Purchase online or at one of the parks. Disney even throws in admission to both of its parks on the same day and one early entry pass. First (I think) discount program to include Disneyland. Buy direct from Disneyland via Kijubi.
Universal Studios Hollywood Deals
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Discounted tickets
Only available online. - Universal Studios Hollywood: Discounted Front of Line Pass
$125 off-peak price (less than Universal's price) valid for visits before May 24, 2013 (which is now). For peak summer season, the price is $155. Includes admission to park and priority boarding for all rides and reserved seating for shows. With the opening of the highly popular Transformers 3D, skipping the lines could make a lot of sense. Buy direct from Kijubi. - Universal Studios Hollywood 2-day pass offers 2 days of admission to the park for just a few dollars more than the price of a single-day ticket. Buy direct from Kijubi.
More Multi-Park Discount Deals
Go Card offers a number of special deals, many of which include Universal Studios Hollywood passes:- The Go Card Select Southern California Pass lets you choose the attractions you'd like to visit on your vacation and offers discounted rates. You put together your own package and only pay for the attractions you choose. Options include Universal Studios Hollywood, Legoland California, Knott's Berry Farm, and more. Must be used within 30 days after first admission. Buy Go Card Select direct from Go Card.
- The SoCal Theme Park Pass bundles four theme parks together for one low, discounted price. Parks include Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott's Berry Farm, SeaWorld San Diego, and San Diego Zoo. Must be used within 30 days after first admission. Buy SoCal Theme Park Pass direct from Go Card.
- The LA Theme Park Package bundles four theme parks together for one low, discounted price. Parks include Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, and Legoland California. Buy LA Theme Park Package direct from Go Card.
- If you are planning to visit a lot of attractions in the L.A. area, and you enjoy packing a lot of activities into a day, the Go Los Angeles Card could save you some vacation dollars. It includes admission to 40 attractions such as Knotts Berry Farm, LEGOLAND California, and Aquarium of the Pacific. 3-day and higher cards include admission to Universal Studios Hollywood. Make sure that you'll be able to take advantage of enough offers to make the purchase worthwhile. The Go Los Angeles Card Web page includes suggested itineraries that list potential savings.
Get more info and buy direct from Go Los Angeles Card.
More California Park Deals
Hollywood CityPass
Will you be taking a trip to California and planning to visit more than just theme parks? The Hollywood CityPass could save you some money (almost 50% off the list price), provided you take advantage of all the attractions. And the pass include some of Tinsel Town's most famous attractions: Red Line Behind-the-Scenes gudied walking tour, Starline Tours of movie stars' homes, Madame Tussauds Hollywood, and a choice of a guided tour of the Dolby Theatre or The Hollywood Museum. Must be used within 9 days after first admission. Buy direct from CityPass.
2013 SeaWorld San Diego Fun Card
Unlimited admission to SeaWorld San Diego for all of 2013. (There are some blackout dates.) Cost is the same as a one-day ticket at the gate.
Go San Diego Card
If you are planning to visit a lot of attractions in the San Diego area, and you enjoy packing a lot of activities into a day, the Go San Diego Card could save you some vacation dollars. It includes admission to 50 attractions such as Legoland, San Diego Zoo, Belmont Park, and a Whale Watch Cruise. 3-day and higher cards include admission to SeaWorld San Diego. Make sure that you'll be able to take advantage of enough offers to make the purchase worthwhile. The Go San Diego Card Web page includes suggested itineraries that indicate potential savings.
Get more info and buy direct from Go San Diego Card.
California Fun Spots
Sponsored by California's Division of Tourism. Download coupons for discounts and special values at Great America, Knott's Berry Farm, Legoland, Gilroy Gardens, San Diego Zoo and The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other attractions.
