Tampa Pre-Cruise Family Fun?

[Guest nemo2005]

We arrive on a Saturday for a Monday cruise. We are thinking of spending Sunday at Busch Gardens. Can anyone point us toward discount ticket offers for Busch Gardens? And, I heard their prices go up January 2.

 

We have a rental car since we'll be 2 days pre-cruise to explore. Other ideas for our pre-cruise time with school-aged kids?

 

We're staying near the airport.

Thanks!

[mc'smom]

AAA has discount tickets...

 

Good luck and have fun !

[Colton's dad]

We did simular thing, Did Busch Gardens on Friday, Was better than expected:D . And on Satarday did Ybor city and scouted port in a.m., and then drove over do west to Clear water beach.:) I would just go straight there next time, lots to do out there, ie dolphin boats etc. We did hit the aquarium :( when we got of Miracle Dec 11th but they (kids) breezed threw, were over loaded with fish etc after trip. water park was closed there. We stayed at Spring hill suites.

[Bequia]

Busch Gardens Discounts, Deals Promotions

Be sure to check the Busch Gardens Promotions page for current special offers.



Southwest Airlines Discount

Show your Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards card at the ticket booth and get 20% off a one-day admission. Limit 4 admissions per card. It is FREE to join Rapid Rewards, and you can get your membership number instantly when you sign up on the Southwest web site. Hit the print button when it pops up. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will accept a computer printout of your Rapid Rewards card (you don't have to wait for the plastic one to arrive in the mail).

Lowe's Gift Card Promotion

Purchase at least 2 full price admissions online and get a $15 Lowe's gift card. Must be purchased through the special link at left. Limit one free gift card per household. Offer valid through 12/31/05 or while supplies last.

OrlandoFunTickets.com/mousesavers

 

Many Orlando ticket brokers sell Busch Gardens Tampa Bay tickets at a discount. The best broker prices I know about are through the special site OrlandoFunTickets.com/mousesavers -- this site offers specially negotiated ticket prices for MouseSavers.com readers.

Entertainment Book

Save $5 off admission for up to 6 people, with a coupon in all editions of the 2006 Entertainment Book. Expires 12/31/06.

American Express Membership Rewards

American Express cardholders can trade in Membership Rewards points for FREE Busch Gardens Tampa Bay tickets. It takes 7500 points for an adult 1-day ticket and 6500 points for a child 1-day ticket.

 

• In Advance: Auto Club South offers AAA members a discount on Busch Gardens Tampa Bay admission when purchased in advance either in person or online.

  
  

 

At the Gate: Show your AAA card at the ticket booth and save $5 on single-day admission. Good for up to 6 people. Subject to change at any time.

AARP Discount

Show your AARP card (available to those 50+) at the ticket booth and save $10 on single day admission. Expires 12/15/05.

The regular discount with AARP card is $5 off. It is normally $8 off on Tuesdays.

AAA Discounts

[Bequia]

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[FamilyMiracle]

We arrive on a Saturday for a Monday cruise. We are thinking of spending Sunday at Busch Gardens. Can anyone point us toward discount ticket offers for Busch Gardens? And, I heard their prices go up January 2.

 

We have a rental car since we'll be 2 days pre-cruise to explore. Other ideas for our pre-cruise time with school-aged kids?

 

We're staying near the airport.

Thanks!

 

You can order Busch Gardens tickens online at their website for a decent savings.

[mahdnc]

Other ideas for our pre-cruise time with school-aged kids?

Thanks!

 

In March our family sailed out of Tampa on Celebrity's Horizon. We spent the morning of our cruise at the Florida Aquarium located at the Channelside pier where your ship will leave. We really enjoyed it and I highly recommend it. It was a very impressive aquarium and compared well to other aquariums we have been to. Check it out!! It is open from 9:30am-5:00pm.

[mimikens]

If you are staying near the airport, you can always hope on 275 to go to St Pete Beach or Clearwater. Other than the Aquarium, there is the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). It has an Imax theatre within the Museum.