A family trip to a theme park, a birthday night at a show or a rainy-afternoon trip to the cinema all have one thing in common: the tickets are usually the biggest single cost of the day. Booked through member ticket discounts, the same day out can cost noticeably less, whether you are planning a week in Orlando with the grandchildren or a single evening in the town.
This guide is organized by the kind of outing you have in mind, with the member saving that applies to each and a few planning tips to stretch it further.
Florida Park Holidays
Orlando is the classic multi-day park trip, and it is where the biggest ticket savings sit.
Walt Disney World Resort
Members get up to $60 off Walt Disney World Resort tickets with a minimum purchase of a 3-day ticket. The exact saving depends on the dates, the number of tickets and the ticket type, and the total is shown at checkout. Because the discount starts at three days, it suits a proper holiday rather than a single visit.
Universal Orlando Resort
Members also save on tickets at Universal Orlando Resort, which covers three theme parks. Many families split a week between the two resorts, so it is worth pricing both through the member offers page before booking anything else.
California Park Days
Disneyland Resort
On the West Coast, members get up to $35 off Disneyland Resort tickets with a minimum purchase of a 2-day ticket. As in Florida, the saving varies with the date, ticket type and number of tickets and appears at checkout. Two days is a comfortable minimum for the resort’s two parks, so the discount lines up neatly with how most visitors plan their stay.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Members save up to 10% on Universal Studios Hollywood tickets. It pairs well with a Disneyland visit for anyone spending a few days in Los Angeles, and the studio tour gives grandparents and teenagers something they can both enjoy.
A Night Out at a Show
Cirque du Soleil
For an evening that feels like an occasion, members save up to 30% on Cirque du Soleil tickets purchased online, at shows nationwide. E-tickets arrive within 24 to 48 hours of purchase, so book a few days ahead rather than on the afternoon of the show. A birthday, an anniversary or a visit from family is the perfect excuse.
Movie Afternoons
Movie Tickets at Select Theaters
For smaller outings, members save up to 25% on e-tickets at select movie theater chains nationwide, including AMC, Regal and Cinemark. It is the kind of saving that adds up over a year of regular cinema trips, especially for a couple who go every few weeks or grandparents taking the children out during the school holidays.
Savings at a Glance
| Outing | Member offer | Minimum purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney World Resort | Up to $60 off tickets | 3-day ticket |
| Disneyland Resort | Up to $35 off tickets | 2-day ticket |
| Universal Orlando Resort | Member ticket savings | Not stated |
| Universal Studios Hollywood | Up to 10% off tickets | Not stated |
| Cirque du Soleil | Up to 30% off online tickets | Not stated |
| Movie theaters | Up to 25% off e-tickets | Not stated |
Planning Tips to Stretch the Savings
- Book through the member offers page first. All of these savings are redeemed online, so start there before buying directly from the park or venue.
- Match the ticket length to the discount. The Disney savings only apply from a 2-day or 3-day ticket, so plan the trip around that minimum.
- Be flexible with dates. Park savings vary by date, and quieter weeks often mean both a better price and shorter queues.
- Buy show tickets early. Allow time for e-tickets to arrive, particularly for weekend performances.
- Think about the whole group. When several family members travel together, pricing everyone’s tickets through a theme park ticket discount can make a real difference to the total.
Making the Most of Your Days Out
Whether it is a week of rides in Florida, a weekend in California or one special night at the theater, the right tickets make the plans easier to say yes to. With entertainment savings for members covering parks, shows and cinemas, there is a discount ready for most of the outings a household enjoys in a year, and more of the budget is left for the meals and souvenirs that make the day.
Become a member of AARP and these ticket savings on theme parks, live shows and movie nights apply to every outing you plan. For more ideas on getting more out of your money, BlogsBuddy has plenty to explore.