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January 6th, 2003, 12:08
SeaWorld raises ticket prices
By Todd Pack | Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted January 4, 2003
Starting Monday, SeaWorld Orlando will again be the priciest park in town.
That's when the price of a single-day admission will climb $2 to $51.95 for adults and $42.95 for children ages 3-9, before taxes.
Officials with Disney World and Universal Orlando wouldn't say whether they'll raise prices, too, but that's generally how it works.
Orlando's parks usually raise prices around the first of the year, often led by Disney World. But this is the third year SeaWorld has been first.
SeaWorld spokesman Nick Gollattscheck said the increase is needed because of rising operating and labor costs.
People who purchase their tickets online still will get a 10 percent discount. SeaWorld gives single-day ticket buyers a second day free if they return within a week.
And SeaWorld on Monday is bringing back its Fun Card, which allows Florida residents who buy a single-day admission at regular price before May 31 to return as often as they want through the end of the year.
Todd Pack can be reached at 407-420-5407 or tpack@orlandosentinel.com.
By Todd Pack | Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted January 4, 2003
Starting Monday, SeaWorld Orlando will again be the priciest park in town.
That's when the price of a single-day admission will climb $2 to $51.95 for adults and $42.95 for children ages 3-9, before taxes.
Officials with Disney World and Universal Orlando wouldn't say whether they'll raise prices, too, but that's generally how it works.
Orlando's parks usually raise prices around the first of the year, often led by Disney World. But this is the third year SeaWorld has been first.
SeaWorld spokesman Nick Gollattscheck said the increase is needed because of rising operating and labor costs.
People who purchase their tickets online still will get a 10 percent discount. SeaWorld gives single-day ticket buyers a second day free if they return within a week.
And SeaWorld on Monday is bringing back its Fun Card, which allows Florida residents who buy a single-day admission at regular price before May 31 to return as often as they want through the end of the year.
Todd Pack can be reached at 407-420-5407 or tpack@orlandosentinel.com.