Trip-Planning and Money-Saving Tips
Learn how to make the most of your Southern California theme park vacations.
Southern California Hotel Deals
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Disneyland Resort Deals
- Disneyland Resort 2009 tickets: Park Hopper Bonus Tickets
Discounted multi-day tickets. - Disneyland Resort Free Admission on Your Birthday
Learn how to get a free one-day, one-park ticket on your birthday at Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure. The promotion runs throughout 2009. - Give a Day, Get a Disney Day- Free Disney Park Tickets in 2010
Learn how to get a free one-day, one-park ticket at Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure by offering a day of volunteer service. The promotion runs through December 15, 2010. - Disneyland: 4-Night Hotel and Tickets Package
Book a 4-night package at an on-property hotel with park tickets, and Disneyland will take $400 off the regular price. Must be booked by December 17, 2009 for stays through December 20. - Disneyland: Get 2 More Nights Free with a 3-Night, 5-Day Package
Book a 3-night stay at a Disneyland Resort hotel or a participating area hotel along with a 5-day park-Hopper ticket, and Disneyland will toss in another 2 hotel nights. Must be booked by April 1, 2010 for stays through April 29, 2010. - Disneyland: Save Up to 30% on Disneyland Resort Hotels
Disney has reduced its hotel rates for the first part of 2010. For example, rooms start at $165 per night at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel. Minimum 2-night stay required. Valid for stays from January 5 to April 29, 2010. - Discounted Disneyland Resort Hotel Rates
Disney is offering rates as low as $154 per night for 2-night minimum stays good for arrivals through December 21, 2009.
Southern California City Pass
Good deal. Pay $259 ($219 for kids) and receive passes to 5 theme parks: Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure (3-Day Park Hopper) and one day each at Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego, and the San Diego Zoo. 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.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Magic Mountain Season Pass Deals
The Six Flags parks are offering great deals on 2010 season passes. If that's not enough of an incentive, the park is throwing in some gimmes, including passes for friends and a coupon book.
Universal Studios Hollywood Deals
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Discounted 2 days for the Price of 1
Only available online. Second day must be used within 7 days of the first admission. Valid through the end of 2009.
San Diego 3-for-1 Pass
Unlimited admission to the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park, and SeaWorld San Diego for 5 consecutive days. Cost is less than the combined price of general admissions.
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 Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld San Diego, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other attractions.
Knott's Classic Package
$249 package for 4. Includes one-night stay at the Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel, breakfast buffet, parking, and theme park admission. Other packages available.
