As I was pricing a family outing to Legoland Discovery Center in Sommerville I began to look for discounts to reduce the cost. I had only casually looked before at AAA and hadn't noticed any discounts available, but since our outing was just a someday, I wasn't giving it a serious look. However, once a set date was in place I searched in earnest to find the most affordable option for our day.
You may see two offers for Legoland Discovery center on the AAA website, however, only the one I'm linking works for Boston. The other is for Westchester. The AAA discount is located here. The discount says you can use it with your card to purchase a walk up ticket for a flat rate of $15.95 per person at the door or online in advance. Legoland is a not a huge attraction and it books 15 minute entrance times to keep crowds moving through the first floor exhibits, sending people to the more open second floor where you can spend as long as you wish. If you have a specific date and time in mind and you want to make sure you have a slot, buying e-tickets through triple AAA in advance is a good option. I understand during vacations and some weekends slots can fill quickly.
Don't be confused by the starting at prices on their website. Why would I pay $15.95 when the website says tickets are $14.95? Well if you do what I did and open up two windows, one with AAA and one with Legoland, you quickly realize they are serious about the starting at price. The $15.95 turned out to be a significant price savings over buying my e-tickets directly through Legoland. Don't trust me try the experiment for yourself. If you are a AAA member, open two windows one with Legoland and one with AAA and compare the costs.
We had a great trip and the cost savings will go to other outings.
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Monday, April 10, 2017
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
AAA Canobie Lake Park Discount 2016
See updated 2018 post here
This appears to be one of my most popular post so I thought I'd update it for those who keep checking back.
It appears AAA is offering a $6 adult ticket discount for Canobie Lake Park again this year. You can find the details here. As in previous years the tickets must be purchased at the AAA branch office or from them online for the discount to work. You cannot use your AAA card at the park and get the discount. Also, it appears the discount only applies to adult tickets, not the children's tickets. This is consistent with previous year's discounts. The tickets are good for one year. This works well if you live in the area and have a rain date.
According to the park's website, current adult 2016 ticket prices for Canobie Lake are $38. For those over 60 years old or under 48" the price is $29. Those who enter after 5PM pay $26. Children under 3 can enter the park for free. Parking is still free.
With the AAA discount, adult tickets are $32. There is no additional discount and it does not look like they are offering the option of buying your children's tickets online through AAA.
The prices are lower prior to May 22 when regular season prices will apply. There are also special days with special pricing that can be found here. For those of you who don't have AAA that link also lists places you may be able to find coupons at local stores.
This appears to be one of my most popular post so I thought I'd update it for those who keep checking back.
It appears AAA is offering a $6 adult ticket discount for Canobie Lake Park again this year. You can find the details here. As in previous years the tickets must be purchased at the AAA branch office or from them online for the discount to work. You cannot use your AAA card at the park and get the discount. Also, it appears the discount only applies to adult tickets, not the children's tickets. This is consistent with previous year's discounts. The tickets are good for one year. This works well if you live in the area and have a rain date.
According to the park's website, current adult 2016 ticket prices for Canobie Lake are $38. For those over 60 years old or under 48" the price is $29. Those who enter after 5PM pay $26. Children under 3 can enter the park for free. Parking is still free.
With the AAA discount, adult tickets are $32. There is no additional discount and it does not look like they are offering the option of buying your children's tickets online through AAA.
The prices are lower prior to May 22 when regular season prices will apply. There are also special days with special pricing that can be found here. For those of you who don't have AAA that link also lists places you may be able to find coupons at local stores.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
AAA Canobie Lake Park Discount
Find the 2014 AAA Canobie Lake discount information on my blog here.
The AAA discount for the 2011 season seems to have ended. If you are looking for information regarding Canobie Lake's Screemfest please see see the more recent blog post Canobie Lake Screemfest.
I will post new information next spring regarding discounts for Canobie Lake for 2012.
I am continuing to look for discounts as we look at places we may want to visit this summer with family. Canobie Lake Park located in Salem, New Hampshire was a place we visited for years when I was a child until the closer and less expensive Whalom Park opened in Lunenburg, Massachusetts. Whalom Park is now gone, but Canobie Lake is going strong and has expanded to include more attractions including a water park.
AAA allows people to buy tickets online or at one of their offices for a discount of $4.00. This discount reduces the $32 admission price to $28.00. Just to be clear this discount is only available when you buy the tickets in advance. According to my research, this is not one of the AAA discounts available when you show your card when you arrive at the venue. It is only available to members who purchase their tickets through AAA.
Canobie Lake also offers discounts and special offers to people who sign up for their email newsletter. They are currently listing businesses and other locations where coupons for admission discounts can be located on their website here.
We have not finalized our summer plans yet, but I thought others might appreciate the information.
The AAA discount for the 2011 season seems to have ended. If you are looking for information regarding Canobie Lake's Screemfest please see see the more recent blog post Canobie Lake Screemfest.
I will post new information next spring regarding discounts for Canobie Lake for 2012.
I am continuing to look for discounts as we look at places we may want to visit this summer with family. Canobie Lake Park located in Salem, New Hampshire was a place we visited for years when I was a child until the closer and less expensive Whalom Park opened in Lunenburg, Massachusetts. Whalom Park is now gone, but Canobie Lake is going strong and has expanded to include more attractions including a water park.
AAA allows people to buy tickets online or at one of their offices for a discount of $4.00. This discount reduces the $32 admission price to $28.00. Just to be clear this discount is only available when you buy the tickets in advance. According to my research, this is not one of the AAA discounts available when you show your card when you arrive at the venue. It is only available to members who purchase their tickets through AAA.
Canobie Lake also offers discounts and special offers to people who sign up for their email newsletter. They are currently listing businesses and other locations where coupons for admission discounts can be located on their website here.
We have not finalized our summer plans yet, but I thought others might appreciate the information.
Friday, April 29, 2011
AAA Attraction Discounts
I used to make the mistake of thinking of AAA as the people I contacted when the car broke down and I needed help or the place to go before I went on vacation. I often forget to check them out for local stuff and that costs me money. Since I am already a member, using my membership to get additional discounts costs me nothing, but the time to check.
I was reminded of this recently when planning a weekend museum trip. The website kindly listed the discounts they offered. AAA was one of them. As I wrote about in a previous blog, the library pass program was a better deal. However, you cannot always count on getting a pass when you want one. The AAA discount is not limited to a specific number of residents per day.
This inspired me to research what other discounts were available in my area. AAA will provide you with a link to your local branch. At our AAA I discovered discounts to places we are planning to visit this summer as well as a place I was not aware of that is now on my must visit list. The EcoTarium in Worcester provides indoor and outdoor science explorations for students and families. For an additional cost, they have a canopy walk, train ride, and Planetarium. Doing further research I discovered our library does have a better pass, but it will not cover the number of people who want to attend, if we can even secure it for the day we want it. Since most of our family members have AAA, we can reduce the cost for all who travel with us, based on the AAA offer available at this site.
I am going to be talking about some other ways to reduce your costs while visiting local attractions this summer. There are many ways to avoid paying full price. Evaluating your options will help you generate the best cost savings.
I was reminded of this recently when planning a weekend museum trip. The website kindly listed the discounts they offered. AAA was one of them. As I wrote about in a previous blog, the library pass program was a better deal. However, you cannot always count on getting a pass when you want one. The AAA discount is not limited to a specific number of residents per day.
This inspired me to research what other discounts were available in my area. AAA will provide you with a link to your local branch. At our AAA I discovered discounts to places we are planning to visit this summer as well as a place I was not aware of that is now on my must visit list. The EcoTarium in Worcester provides indoor and outdoor science explorations for students and families. For an additional cost, they have a canopy walk, train ride, and Planetarium. Doing further research I discovered our library does have a better pass, but it will not cover the number of people who want to attend, if we can even secure it for the day we want it. Since most of our family members have AAA, we can reduce the cost for all who travel with us, based on the AAA offer available at this site.
I am going to be talking about some other ways to reduce your costs while visiting local attractions this summer. There are many ways to avoid paying full price. Evaluating your options will help you generate the best cost savings.
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