How to find Sea World Discounts and SeaWorld Discount Tickets for your vacation at Sea World San Diego, a premier aquatic park in Southern California. The park can be enjoyed in a one day visit, or return again to enjoy the shows and rides. We went multiple times last year with our fun card, giving admission all year for the same price as a one day ticket!
Last updated January 30 2012 Sea World Discounts 2012
Sea World Tickets 2012
The current 2012 Sea World ticket price is $73.00 for adults and youth ages 10 and up, and $65.00 for children ages 3-9. If you buy online there are frequently some extras, such as a buy an adult ticket at the child ticket price.
Park admission includes all shows, exhibits, aquariums and rides (with the exception of Skyride and Skytower. Food, dining experiences, merchandise, Behind-the-Scenes guided tours and animal interactions are optional and an additional cost. Advanced reservations can be made online. Skyride and Skytower tickets may be purchased inside the park for $4 for one ride or $6 for two rides.
If you love theme parks, there are many Sea World discounts and combination passes with other Southern California attractions. So continue reading and choose the best plan for you.
Sea World Discounts 2012
Smart Destinations San Diego Go Card
Are you on vacation, and want to see many San Diego attractions? Then a San Diego Go Card is a great way to save. Sea World is included on 3, 5 or 7 day cards, so this is a great way to get Sea World discounts and enjoy many other fun San Diego attractions too. For one low price, you get access to over 50 attractions, saving up to 55% compared to individual tickets. This includes major San Diego attractions like the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park, Legoland California, Soak City San Diego , and more. These cards are for consecutive days, so they work best for a action filled San Diego vacation. They also provide flexibility for people to visit different attractions, such as some visit Legoland and others visit some museums in Balboa Park.
3 days - $174 for ages 13 and up, $134 for ages 3-12
5 days - $224 for ages 13 and up, $174 for ages 3-12
7 days - $274 for ages 13 and up, $205 for ages 3-12
Southern California City Pass 2012 SeaWorld and SoCal Theme Park Discounts
The Southern California CityPass card is a great way to see all the best Southern California theme parks. If you want to spend three days at Disneyland, plus hit the other top theme parks, this a great way to get price discounts on all these attractions. You receive 5 full days of theme park fun. Your City Pass includes:
The 2012 Fun Card is great. For only $73.00 ages 10+ and $65.00 ages 3-9 you receive a SeaWorld fun card pass good for the rest of 2011 and all of 2012! Black-out dates are May 26 - 27 2012, July 21 and 28, August 4 and 11 2012 and September 2 2012, but you can go all other dates! How fun is that!
Sea World Discount Tickets and Packages
2012 San Diego Sea World and Zoo Combo Pass
This 3-for-1 pass, available on the Seaworld website, allows you to visit San Diego Sea World, San Diego Zoo, or Wild Animal Park for one low price over 5 consecutive days. You may find it cheaper at CostCo - see below for more info.
$129 for ages 10 and up, $99 for children ages 3-9
2012 San Diego SeaWorld and Universal Studios Combo Pass
SeaWorld Tickets AAA Discount - AAA members can get discounted Sea World tickets. Save 10% off general ticket prices.
These special deals were offered before and may return in 2012.
$5 Kids Tickets SeaWorld Cares - Winter special deals where you can get a child ticket (ages 3 - 12) for only $5 for each advance purchase of adult ticket. A great deal!
Free Kids Tickets Sea World - Sometimes you can get free child ticket (ages 3 - 12) with each adult ticket purchased. An even better deal!
Free 2011 Fun Card for Teachers - Southern California teachers for grades K - 12 can get one year free admission to Sea World San Diego. To get this free ticket, credentialed teachers must register by April 30, 2011 and redeem voucher at SeaWorld by May 31, 2011. Free ticket good all year until December 31, 2011. Not valid on May 29, July 3-4 and September 4. To register see Free Tickets Sea World 2011 for Teachers
2012 Costco Discount Tickets Sea World San Diego
3-for-1 Pass - I found this great deal on the Costco website. You can check out this link as Costco has some great ticket deals which change frequently. If it is unavailable, check back later. If you want to visit all three of the major theme parks in San Diego - SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, and San Diego Zoo Safari Park (formerly the Wild Animal Park), this three for one pass is the best. The 3-for-1 pass is only $99.99 for a adult ticket and $79.99 for a child ticket. This can be used for up to 5 consecutive days, and the first use must be by March 31, 2012. No black out days. Checkout the current Costco deals and order online at - Costco Discount Tickets San Diego Zoo, Safari Park and Sea World San Diego
CostCo Sea World Tickets - In January 2012 they have Sea World Silver Annual Pass on sale for $86.99 - visit SeaWorld SanDiego for the all of 2012, with free parking, no blackout dates and discounts on food and extras. This is a good deal for locals who visit a lot.
Check back frequently, as new Costco SeaWorld deals happen.
2012 SeaWorld Discount Coupons Online
Print out your online SeaWorld Discounts coupon and save money off the your SeaWorld ticket price at SeaWorld Discounts. Offers vary, recently they had an offer to buy Seaworld adult ticket at kids price through Dec 31 2012. You can also get online coupon codes for Sea World and other San Diego attractions.
2012 Military Discounts Tickets to SeaWorld
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Free Sea World Tickets are available for Active duty members of the military and up to 3 dependents. The ultimate Sea World Discounts! Register online, then print your form and take to the ticket booth for free admission. This includes active duty reservists, Coast Guard and National Guard. Valid through December 31, 2012. Military ID required for ages 10 and up. Here's to the Heroes 2012 Free Sea World Tickets for Military
If you are not active military, you can still get Military Sea World discounts but they must be purchased in advance at your local MWR ITT/ITR office or by calling (619) 767-6000.
For more information about San Diego SeaWorld theme park, see Sea World San Diego
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