The cheapest way to visit SeaWorld is to buy an annual pass, but this purchase is a good idea only if you plan to visit the park several times in the span of a year. If you’re planning a single visit, you can still save money if you plan in advance or if you qualify for special discounts. Never wait until you get to the park to buy the ticket, or you will have to pay full price.
Buy your ticket online before you go. As of the time of publication, buying your ticket at the official SeaWorld website will cost you $10 less than buying the same ticket at the door. The online ticket also gives you a second visit for free, so you’re getting two days for less than the price of one.
A number of websites offer significant discounts on tickets when compared to door prices. For example, Greater Orlando Discounts (greatorlandodiscounts.com) offers SeaWorld tickets at an almost 20 percent discount. You can also buy your ticket through Florida Orlando Tickets (floridaorlandotickets.net). They specialize in tickets to all theme parks and attractions located in the Orlando area, including SeaWorld. Tickets are just a few dollars cheaper than at the gate, but you can combine them with tickets to Busch Gardens or Aquatica for bigger savings.
Local businesses sometimes offer special discounts and vouchers to SeaWorld. Local fast food chains, Publix supermarkets and sometimes even hotel chains offer discounts on and off throughout the year. There’s no guarantee that you’ll find a discount, but if you’re already in Orlando and have no other option, you can try these venue.
Check your rewards cards to see if any of them offers special discounts to SeaWorld. Both American Express Rewards Program and Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards have offered special discounts to SeaWorld in the past, and other loyalty programs might as well. Military personnel can get free entrance to SeaWorld by registering through Here's to the Heroes (herosalute.com).
