Busch Gardens Annual Pass vs One Day Passes

[Siddex]

Hi,

After some advice and to see if my calculations are correct!

There are 7 of us and we are visiting Busch Garden for a day in August. 7 one day advance tickets are $84.99 each, meaning $594.93 in total.

But if I get a Gold Annual pass at $217.88, I can get 2 free passes and also up to 6 more passes at 50% off (4 needed at $43.50 each - taking the on the gate price of $107). This comes to a grand total of $431.88, meaning saving about $160! And this is without factoring in the free parking and the savings on food, drink and merchandise.

Do my calculations look correct? Am I missing anything here? The only thing I could think of was that both free passes maybe could not be taken on the same visit, but then even adding another 50% off ticket, still means it is cheaper.

Has anyone used a Busch Gardens AP in this way?

Thanks all.

[lyn1]

Originally Posted by Siddex

Hi,

After some advice and to see if my calculations are correct!

There are 7 of us and we are visiting Busch Garden for a day in August. 7 one day advance tickets are $84.99 each, meaning $594.93 in total.

But if I get a Gold Annual pass at $217.88, I can get 2 free passes and also up to 6 more passes at 50% off (4 needed at $43.50 each - taking the on the gate price of $107). This comes to a grand total of $431.88, meaning saving about $160! And this is without factoring in the free parking and the savings on food, drink and merchandise.

Do my calculations look correct? Am I missing anything here? The only thing I could think of was that both free passes maybe could not be taken on the same visit, but then even adding another 50% off ticket, still means it is cheaper.

Has anyone used a Busch Gardens AP in this way?

Thanks all.

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I haven't worked out all your calculations lol but don't forget that when you're buying the tickets online they add tax and a service fee, so the total cost for the 7 adult 1 day advance tickets is $655.53.

I think all your prices above will have to have tax added and 1 service fee of $9.99 if you're booking all together [unless you have already done this, please accept my apology if you have].

[Siddex]

Originally Posted by lyn1

I haven't worked out all your calculations lol but don't forget that when you're buying the tickets online they add tax and a service fee, so the total cost for the 7 adult 1 day advance tickets is $655.53.

I think all your prices above will have to have tax added and 1 service fee of $9.99 if you're booking all together [unless you have already done this, please accept my apology if you have].

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Yes, which means the higher cost has more tax involved, making the savings greater!

I might drop Busch a line asking if there are any restrictions on the free tickets and the 50% off ones.

[lyn1]

Originally Posted by Siddex

Yes, which means the higher cost has more tax involved, making the savings greater!

I might drop Busch a line asking if there are any restrictions on the free tickets and the 50% off ones.

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That's exactly what I thought when I added the tax and service fee to the tickets

When you find out the answer from Busch could you put it on here as it will help for future reference.

[Siddex]

Sent an email and had an email less than 2 hours later! Good customer service.

So as Kimberly has stated both Free tickets can be claimed in the same ticket and 50% guest passes are obtained on the gate, at the gate price. So even adding in the tax, etc, the gold annual pass route saves over $150!


Hi Mark,

Thank you for contacting SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment®.

Yes, both free ticket may be redeemed at the same time. Please be advised that the free tickets have blockout dates. The 2019 blockout dates are March 1-April 30, June 1-July 31, Oct. 1-31, Nov. 25-Dec. 31. The 50% off tickets are off a full price gate ticket, $109.99, plus tax. Yes, you may purchase all the tickets at the same time. Please visit the Ticket Windows to do so.

Again thank you for contacting us at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment®. We hope to see you soon!

Best regards,

Kimberly
Guest Correspondence
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Tampa, FL 33612