Affordable Theme Parks
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As much of the American rite of passage that it is, hauling the whole gang to one of the country's best known theme parks can be a bank-breaking experience. But as long as you're willing to think outside of the amusement park box, saving money on screams and giggles is a cinch.
Up First: Gatorland
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Gatorland, Orlando, Fla.
Leave the hippos and lions to the Disney savanna, and set your sights on local Florida wildlife instead.
Price Comparison:
Disney's Animal Kingdom: Adults $67 per person; $56 for kids ages 3-9
Gatorland: Adults $19.95 per person and kids $12.95 per person
Up Next: Marineland
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Marineland, St. Augustine, Fla.
So there's no Shamu, but dolphin lovers won't be disappointed at this North Florida marine park near the historic city of St. Augustine.
Price Comparison:
SeaWorld: $64.95 per person; $53.95 for kids ages 3-9
Marineland: $5 per person; $2.50 for kids 12 and under
Up Next: Weeki Wachee Springs
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Weeki Wachee Springs,
Tampa, Fla.Watch the legendary mermaid beauties perform through underwater glass walls, then take the plunge yourself in Florida's only spring-fed water park.
Price Comparison:
Wet 'n' Wild: $36.95 per person; $30.95 for kids ages 3-9
Weeki Wachee Springs: $22.95 person; $15.95 for kids ages 3-10
Up Next: Cypress Gardens Adventure Park
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Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, Winter Haven, Fla.
A Florida classic, Cypress Gardens has been amped up with a handful of good roller coasters and an animal park.
Price Comparison:
Busch Gardens: $61.95 per person; $51.95 for kids ages 3-9
Cypress Gardens: $44.95 per person; $39.95 for kids ages 3-9
Up Next: Kings Dominion
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Kings Dominion, Doswell, Va.
Looking to get in some serious roller coaster scares without giving your budget a fright, too? Located 75 miles south of D.C., this park boasts big-time fun.
Price Comparison:
Islands of Adventure: $67 per person; $56 for kids ages 3-9
Kings Dominion: $39.95 per person; $24.95 for kids ages 3-9
Up Next: Dutch Wonderland
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Dutch Wonderland,
Lancaster, Pa.Situated in Pennsylvania Dutch Country this fantasy park for kids features more than 30 rides for pint-sized patrons. And what Dutch Wonderland lacks in famous rodent characters, it more than makes up for in fun.
Price Comparison:
Disney's Magic Kingdom: Adults $67 per person; $56 for kids ages 3-9
Dutch Wonderland: $28.95 per person for ages 3 and above
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