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California Theme Parks Military Discounts

Military Discounts

To honor those who serve, most Southern California theme parks offer discount or complimentary admission tickets for active members and veterans of the armed services and their families.

These passes or available to those who present their government-issued military identification cards at the theme park ticket window, but some are only available through your local base MWR/ITT ticket office.

Please check with the theme park you plan to visit for the proper way to obtain your theme park military discount.

How to obtain your theme park tickets at your local base MWR/ITT ticket office.

To obtain military discount tickets, visit your local base MWR/ITT ticket office to purchase your tickets. If your local base does not have tickets on hand, they will try to pre-order for you. It is recommended that you call them ahead of time to make these arrangements. The ticket office can usually have your tickets within 5 business days.

You can also order your tickets via the phone by contacting Commander, Navy Region, Southwest at (619) 767-6000. Your tickets will arrive via the U.S. mail within 7 business days. Overnight service is also available for a nominal fee.

2020 Theme Park Military Ticket Discounts

Knott's Berry Farm
Knott's Berry Farm

The best military discounts to Knott's Berry Farm, for active and retired military personnel can be obtained by visiting your local Military Ticket Office on base.

Alternatively, show your Military I.D. card and save on Knott's Berry Farm Regular admission tickets. Active military personnel receive Knott's Berry Farm Regular admission tickets for only $48 for adults and $45 for children/seniors. (offer does not apply to Special Ticketed Events, i.e. Knott's Scary Farm).

Universal Studios Hollywood Military Discount
Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood offers discount options to all members of US Armed Forces all year long!

Eligible members include retirees, DOD personnel, members of the National Guard/Reserves, dependents and all other base personnel.

Tickets for these specially priced offers must be purchased in advance and can only be obtained at participating MWR/ITT offices throughout the United States. These special military rates are not available at the Universal Studios Hollywood box office. A military or U.S. Government I.D. is required for purchase.

If you do not pre-purchase your tickets before arriving to the park, you are still eligible for a $3.00 discount off General Admission tickets and $3.00 off 48" and below tickets.

2020 Orange County Fair
2020 Orange County Fair

Active-duty military and veterans receive free OC Fair admission and are also eligible to purchase half-price general admission tickets for spouses or dependents. A maximum of six half-price general admission tickets may be purchased.
A maximum of six half-price general admission tickets may be purchased. Promotion is valid all 23 days of the OC Fair. Military ID is required.
The 2020 OC Fair runs July 13 through Aug. 12

Los Angeles County Fair
Los Angeles County Fair

Single-day admission is $2 for active & retired military, veterans, reserves, fire, police and paramedics w/ ID; and $2 single-day admission for one guest, valid Sept. 12-16, 2019 only.
Valid Sept. 12 - 16, 2019
*Must be purchased in person with proper ID.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Military Discount
Six Flags Magic Mountain

Most military bases offer discounted admission tickets at their MWR/ITR offices. There is no military discount at Magic Mountain park ticket offices.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Military Discount
Six Flags Magic Mountain

To honor our military (active and veterans) and their families, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor offers a $8 discount on every general admission ticket purchased. Up to four tickets may be purchased with a valid U.S. military ID. This offer is good at the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor ticket booths and is available any operating day.

SeaWorld San Diego Military Discount
SeaWorld

The SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment salutes those who serve with free admission through their "Waves of Honor" program. This program offers:
Free Single-Day admission to SeaWorld San Diego for any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman and up to 3 direct dependents.
One complimentary admission per year, per person
Not available at the front gate.

San Diego Zoo Military Discount
San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo offers a free 1-Day Pass for active duty members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard; members of the Reserve components (Ready Reserve, National Guard, and Reservists in training); and cadets of service academies and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Additionally, discount packages for families, retirees and others are offered through your military MWR Ticket Office on base.
Note: Complimentary admission is reserved exclusively for active duty service members upon presenting official identification.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Military Discount
Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Safari Park offers a free 1-Day Pass for active duty members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard; members of the Reserve components (Ready Reserve, National Guard, and Reservists in training); and cadets of service academies and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Additionally, discount packages for families, retirees and others are offered through your military MWR Ticket Office on base.
Note: Complimentary admission is reserved exclusively for active duty service members upon presenting official identification.

LEGOLAND California Military Discount
Legoland California

The best military discounts to LEGOLAND California, for active and retired military personnel can be obtained at your local MWR/ITT office on base. Otherwise, active military personnel receive 10% off admission tickets at any LEGOLAND California ticket booth with a valid military ID.

Aquarium of the Pacific Military Discount
Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium of the Pacific offers discount tickets to military personnel. Visit your local MWR/ITT office on base to purchase your discounted Aquarium of the Pacific tickets. For military personnel without pre-purchased tickets, present your military ID card at the ticket window to receive $3.00 off adult admission and $1.50 off child admission.

Disneyland Resort Park Military Discount
Disneyland

For 2020 Disneyland Resort is saluting active and retired U.S. military personnel by offering Military Promotional 3-Day and 4-Day Park Hopper Tickets. This offer is available to active and retired U.S. military personnel or their spouses.

Disney Military Promotional Tickets can be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets only by active and retired U.S. military personnel for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased and (if applicable) activated by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer. In addition, all six must be purchased at the same time and one of the six must be for use by the eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse). Valid military identification is required.

USS Midway Museum Military Discount
USS Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum is proud to welcome all active-duty and reservist personnel (with valid ID) aboard at no charge. (daytime admission only)

In addition retired military (with valid ID) receive a discounted $10 admission. For other members of your party, regular admission rates apply.

Birch Aquarium Military Discount
Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium offers a $3 ticket discount to all active, reserve, retired/veteran with valid Military ID.

Free Annual Pass for U.S. Military
Free Annual Pass for U.S. Military

Free Annual Pass for U.S. Military

Active U.S. military members and dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as well as Reserve and National Guard members can pick up a free annual pass at any national park that charges an entry fee. The annual military pass provides free entry to 398 national parks and 2,000 additional Federal recreation sites across the country.

Passes must be obtained in person at a Federal recreation site by showing a Common Access Card (CAC) or Military ID (Form 1173).

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