Florida theme parks offering deals on tickets, hotel rooms

FILE – In this Aug. 5, 2019 file photo, guests cool off under a water mist by the globe at Universal Studios City Walk at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, (AP Photo/John Raoux, file)

There are some deals to be had right now at Florida’s theme parks.

At Disney, the parks are running specials on hotels for Florida residents. You can save up to 35% on a room until Sept. 30.

At Universal, Florida residents can pay for a day and visit every day until Dec. 24 for free. There are no blackout dates, but you have to buy the pass by Sept. 30.

SeaWorld Orlando is offering a buy one ticket, get one half-off special. The deal ends Aug. 16.

Busch Gardens has a buy one ticket, get one free deal. That offer also ends Aug. 16.

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