Wouldn’t it be wonderful to give your family a unique gift like a special day or two at a theme park that you’ve never been before? They will really be grateful for this opportunity. But more importantly, you will be able to strengthen your family relationship because you will be sharing enjoyable and thrilling experiences with the sites and rides offered by the theme park.
The only problem is the expense. It will take a lot of money to bring the whole family along because the rides in a theme park like Legoland are not that cheap. However, there are several ways to save money so that you can afford to bring your family for a day or two at your target theme park.
Buying Tickets
Did you know that it is often cheaper to buy your tickets online than at the gate? One reason why online tickets cost less is that the company is able to forego its printing costs. If you print your tickets at home, that will also mean less time and effort in waiting for your tickets to be processed at the gate.
You can also opt for a season pass – that is if you like to repeat the thrilling experiences you have at that particular park. Season passes are definitely cheaper than regular tickets.
You can also buy tickets for off-peak hours, such as weekdays, or late afternoons or early evenings. There are also theme parks that have partnerships with certain commercial establishments. This is a venue you can explore to get cheaper tickets.
Food and Drink
Check for park that allows you to bring food and drink. In this way, you can have a picnic on the park grounds. Or you can bring along some food with you, then park near the gate and have a tailgate meal during lunchtime.
You can also share supersized drinks, if you don’t mind sharing it with others. Since you are members of the same family, this should not be a problem, unless someone is sick.
Plane Tickets
If you are planning to visit a theme park like Seaworld which is in another state, you can save money by buying plane tickets in advance. Plane companies usually have especial offerings to their customers during off- season where their tickets are given at significant discounts. Be alert for these announcements and get discount tickets that will coincide with your planned trip to your target theme park.
Save Money While Waiting
The best solution to your money problems is to constantly earmark a certain amount from your regular salary while you are waiting for your scheduled trip. Twenty to fifty dollars a week could add up to a considerable amount of money when it is time for you to make that theme park vacation with your family. You can ask every family member to do the same as they are capable so that each of them will have their own pocket money, thus releasing your funds for more important trip expense.