5 U.S Theme Parks under $50

[cybilx10]

With Disney parks recently raising their ticket prices to $85 for a single–park one day ticket—Universal Studios is just as bad—now is the perfect time to start thinking about smaller, regional theme parks where you can get your adrenaline fix for less. Here are five theme parks around the country where the daily price of adult admission is under $50.


Luna Park, Coney Island, NY.
The best deal on the list, Luna Park's prices correspond with the number of credits each game or ride is worth, so how much you spend to enjoy the park really depends which rides you choose to go on. For anyone as indecisive as I am, stick with the $26 4–hour unlimited ride wristband (they're available for visits Monday thru Thursday).
Dorney Park, Allentown, PA.
Dorney Park is a popular park located about an hour outside of Philadelphia. Kids love Planet Snoopy, a brand new area with attractions centered around the lovable pooch and his cartoon friends. Adult tickets are available online for $39.99 (or at the gate for $45.99) and kids are $26.99 either way.

Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA.
Home to some of the country's craziest thrill rides (take one look at La Revolucion, or Rip Tide and try to argue otherwise!), Knotts Berry Farm also has calmer, more family-friendly rides. Ages 12–61 get in for $46.99, while children ages 3–11 and seniors over 62 pay $24.99. Adults who purchase tickets ahead of time online can take advantage of their special summer price of $38.99.
Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA.
Nestled on the warm beaches of Santa Cruz—about 90 minutes south of San Francisco—the Boardwalk is home to giant roller coasters, mini–golf, laser tag and enough food and games to keep people of all ages busy. The best part? An all–day unlimited rides wristband is only $29.95 plus tax. Take that, Disney!
Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH.
Probably the theme park most displayed on The Travel Channel, Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, has earned its popularity. Home to the scariest roller coasters in the states, with Millennium Force, Mean Streak and Maverick just to name a few, this is definitely one for the adrenaline junkie's bucket list. Adults get in for $47.99, while seniors and guests under 48" pay $22.

[momof2inohio]

I love Cedar Point! We go once every summer. I think that place has the best roller coasters!

[Jenna26]

Yep, totally agree with Cedar Point!

[#1RobThomasfan]

I love, love, love Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio...every year on our annual family reunion travels we'd head to SF and Seaworld San Antonio..

If you go to San Antonio S.A.V.E. ( google it) you can register for coupons that you can print..I can't tell you how many times SF's has a BOGO admission coupon on there! Makes it UBER cheap for a family of 4 or 6 to get in...