Popular Theme Parks Offer Discount Passes for Texas and Louisiana Guests

(KMDL-FM) Sure, school bells are indeed beginning to ring in cities such as Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette. And while the summertime mindset of fun seekers in Texas and Louisiana might be fading into more of a fall and football mindset, there's still a lot of summer left, and for the savvy shopper, there can be some significant savings.

Let's face it, the cost of having fun with the family has skyrocketed over the past few years. To take the kids out for a fast food meal these days can run you as much as a tank of gas will cost. But still, families need to have fun and special places to have that fun so they can make memories.

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One of the most popular places for families to enjoy togetherness is among other families, who are enjoying togetherness too, at a theme park. There are quite a few companies that offer this kind of getaway. But naturally, that comes at a price. And lately, it's a price that many families have not been able to afford.

How Much Does It Cost For An Average Family to Visit a Theme Park?

A quick check of prices at Disney Parks suggests that a family of four could spend a day enjoying one park for the low low price of $713. That price is based on standard tickets. And those who have been there say it is worth every penny.

But for those who don't have as many pennies to spend, there are theme parks you can visit with your family for a lot less and still have a similarly good time. You're no doubt familiar with Six Flags, right? Six Flags is America's largest regional amusement company, and right now, they are offering a special discount to customers.

The company is offering a new Gold or Prestige Pass and it allows guests entry to all of the company's 42 parks now through 2026. The cost of the Gold Pass is $5.99 per month or $55 annually, but those prices will be rising on September 2nd.

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The Prestige Pass at Six Flags is currently offered at $145 annually, and patrons get additional perks such as two bring-a-friend tickets, a single-use VIP Skip-the-Line-Pass, and VIP Entrance.

How Many Parks Does Six Flags Operate?

The Six Flags group includes 27 amusement parks and 15 water parks across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Some of the properties that you might consider to be within driving distance include Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, and Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta.

The company also operates Schlitterbahn Waterparks in Galveston and New Braunfels, Texas, as well as the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, Texas.