Vacationers who like purchasing cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms as well as visiting theme parks do not have to despair over Disneys recent decision to increase its ticket price to $85 for a single park one day ticket. Universal Studios is similarly expensive.
The following are regional theme parks where the daily price of adult admission is under $50:
Luna Park in Coney Island, NY offers prices which correspond with the number of credits each game or ride is worth. How much visitors spend depends on which rides are selected. It also offers a $26 four hour unlimited ride wristband Monday through Thursday.
Dorney Park in Allentown, PA is located about an hour outside of Philadelphia. Planet Snoopy is a new attraction and particularly popular with children. Adult tickets cost $39.99 online with children tickets $26.99.
Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA sports some of Americas craziest thrill rides including La Revolucion and Rip Tide. Calmer, more family friendly rides are offered as well. $46.99 pays for ages 12-61, while children 3 to 11 and seniors over 62 get in for $24.99.
Santa Cruz Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, CA can be found along the beach of Santa Cruz, about 90 minutes south of San Francisco. The Boardwalk sports giant roller coasters, mini golf, laser tag, and a big enough variety of food and games to keep visitors of all ages occupied. $29.95 pays for an all day unlimited rides wristband.
Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH offers what many believe are the scariest roller coasters in the states including Maverick, Mean Streak and Millennium Force. $47.99 per adult, with seniors and guests under 48 paying $22. www.cheapfares.com