Fun Spot America has launched an amazing Valentine’s deal that comes with rides, dinner and a refillable soda or beer cup for two for only $72.50! It’s called the “Gals, Pals, & Vals” deal, so if you’re celebrating “singles awareness day” instead or just in the friend zone, you can still get this great offer.
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Update January 2026: Sunset on the Serengeti is back at Busch Gardens! It is being offered January through March. The good news is the price is unchanged at $89.99/person.
Busch Gardens Tampa has begun offering a Sunset on the Serengeti adventure that is both an animal encounter and a dinner. The adventure begins promptly at 5:30pm with a guided safari experience at sunset followed by dinner and drinks at the park’s Treetop Kitchen. The experience is currently offered only on Saturdays and starts at $89.99/person, but this does include dinner, a cocktail and the animal encounter portion and park admission is NOT required to participate. The park describes the experience below:
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Cadbury World is part theme park, part museum and part immersive advertisement all in one located on the campus of the the Cadbury chocolate plant in Bournville, Birmingham, England. This is not a factory tour, however you will learn about the company’s history and the chocolate making process through some great interactive experiences. On a recent business trip the the United Kingdom I got a chance to experience Cadbury World and left with a bunch of new knowledge, good memories and pockets full of free chocolate! Here’s my review of one of the sweetest places on Earth.
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Consumers are feeling the pinch of higher restaurant prices and chains like McDonald’s and Burger King have responded with $5 meal deals. In a move that was quite surprising, you can now get a complete meal at a theme park for just $5! Through August 14, 2024 you can get a hot dog, chips and a drink for just $5 at Grogan’s Grill from 11am – 7pm. According to @TrillGeek you can also add a second hot dog for just $2.50 if you’re feeling a bit more hungry. $5 is what you’d pay for the drink alone in many places, so this is a great deal. Thanks Busch Gardens for this awesome promotion!
On a recent business trip to California I had a free afternoon and decided to check out the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This seaside park opened in 1907 and is California’s oldest surviving park. Walking down certain parts of the boardwalk feels a bit like a trip in a time machine, but most of the rides are now modern with one huge exception, the Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster. The Giant Dipper is the signature attraction of the park dominating the skyline and it was the main reason for my visit.
April 2025 Update: The Diamond Pass has now become the Prestige Pass in 2025 with the Cedar Fair merger.
This is my first year being a Diamond pass holder at Six Flags and therefore my first time having access to the VIP Lounge. I have to say this is an extremely nice benefit! The lounge is a great air conditioned space with comfortable seating, free soda and a wide assortment of snacks. At Six Flags Over Georgia the lounge is also centrally located just past the Marthasville Train Station near Acrophobia and in front of the great new Along the Rails Tavern. At the entrance they simply scan your physical or electronic membership card and you’re in.
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Six Flags Over Georgia has opened a new food and beverage location called Along the Rails Tavern. It’s described by the park as, “a relaxing outdoor patio located near the picturesque Marthasville Railroad Station”, they couldn’t be more right. With beautiful wood decking, great shade from the surrounding trees, a diverse drink selection and somewhat hidden location, this place is a real gem for the park. It also screams “hold your private event here” for things like corporate gatherings or coaster groups visiting the park. Something like a new bar doesn’t get the buzz of a new coaster, but wow what a great addition for the park!
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Walt Disney referred to the fireworks display at the parks as their “kiss goodnight” for the guest, a way to end the day on a memorable note. For many visitors the fireworks are an essential part of the Disney experience and they’ll arrive in front of the castle 1-2 hours in advance to scope out the best seats. However, did you know Disney has several options that give you reserved seating for the fireworks? The fireworks pre-party, post-party and sweets & seats provide reserved seating along with unlimited desserts and alcoholic beverages. Of course this comes at nearly a $100/person price, but is it worth it?
Continue readingOn a recent trip to SeaWorld Orlando we did the “Dine with Orcas” lunch. Here’s a review of our experience and the bottom line is, I couldn’t recommend it more. This is a essentially a great meal and a private orca show in one.
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Update April 2025: For 2025 all season cups are still an amazing $19.99! There’s also a new dining pass offer for $29.99 where you get a meal, 2 snacks and an all season cup and only $25.99 if you’re a passholder. Even if you just visit for a hot summer day you can probably get $20 of value from a cup and if you’re a season pass holder it’s a no brainier. If you’re going to have a meal and a drink the dining pass is a no brainier too.
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