Parks in LA

[The Herbster]

Hi Everyone (from the UK)

 

The wife and I are have just booked a fortnight's holiday in California for the end of June and start of July. We've decided that our itinerary will include SF: Magic Mountain, SF: Hurricane Habour and Universal studios. 1 day each. We're on a tight budget and wondered if anyone could answer some questions about these 3 parks:

 

1. Are there any local discount vouchers for admission (saw some in MacD's 2 years ago for SFGAdv)? Or any other vouchers/coupons? Coke cans? Grocery stores?

 

2. What about cheap local motels?

 

3. The BIG coasters in SF:MM will be riden just by me - is it worth getting the Flashpass just for me?

 

4. Anything else you local guys can think of to make an excellent trip even better?

 

Thanks

 

Herbster

 

PS - as a complete side line - we'll be in San Francisco on July 4th - where should we go for the celebrations?

[ChrisZer0]

Herb:

 

1) Usually with the SF parks (depending on local market) you'll see a cross promotion with coke cans or coupons, esp. during the summer months and special events (fright fest/holiday in the park)

 

2) For Flashpass, if your're going solo, it may be benefical, as SF doesnt have single-rider lines..

 

3)From what I understand, Universal Studio can be done pretty much in an afternoon, as this park is pretty small when it comes to rides.

[robbalvey]

I hope this doesn't come off a rude or anything, but I think we've probably answered about 20 posts in the last couple of months with tips on So Cal parks. Here's a few that might help you out:

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49655&highlight=cal+help

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49992&highlight=california+help

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47351&highlight=california+help

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49839&highlight=california

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49839&highlight=california

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49421&highlight=california

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=48263&highlight=california

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42537&highlight=california

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42015&highlight=california

[The Herbster]

I hope this doesn't come off a rude or anything...

 

Robb, you're too cool to be rude.

My apologies; looks like I've got some forum reading to do this Easter.

 

Happy Easter TPR

[robbalvey]

^ Have a good read through that and please let us know what questions you still may have.

 

--Robb