2. Get your tickets ahead of time

There are so many ways to save on theme park tickets, but one sure way not to save is to show up at the gate to buy your tickets. Don't do it! They will for sure be the most expensive that way. Buy them online (just doing this can save you 35%) and look into what affiliations and coupons might cut down on your ticket price even more. (Check out discounts for Busch Gardens-Williamsburg right here.)

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