A quick look at some military-specific savings offered by some of the best-known tourist destinations in the Los Angeles area. One note: Savings offered equal or exceed these offers, so it's worth checking there first. Not near an office? Call Navy Region Southwest at
619-767-6000 for the latest travel information and to order tickets.
DISNEYLAND
What: A three-day "park hopper" admission pass for $156 or a four-day pass for $181. A typical three-day park-hopper pass can run $300. Service members can buy up to six.
When: Now through April 8, April 24- Dec. 19.
What else: Hotel deals are also available, though there are blackout dates in mid-April and length-of-stay requirements.
More: 714-520-7088 or online or your installation ticket office
KNOTT'S BERRY FARM
What: A military ID gets you $48 general admission tickets (regular price can be up to $75) and $45 children/senior tickets at the gate. Ticket prices may be cheaper online; the park uses ID.me to verify military identification.
When: No closing date, although last year, the park offered complimentary tickets to military members in November and December.
What else: Some of the park's vendors also offer discounted merchandise to service members.
More: www.knotts.com
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
What: A valid military or government ID for active or retired service members earns the bearer $3 off both general admission and youth (48 inches and shorter) tickets. But better deals could come from your installation ticket office and/or
the Navy Region Southwest contact line.
When: No closing date.
More: www.universalstudioshollywood.com/military
SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN
What: Discounts are offered through installation ticket offices, but not at the park or at the park's website.
When: No closing date.
What else: The park is open weekends only until March 25. The Hurricane Harbor water park's schedule for 2017 hasn't been released.
More: www.sixflags.com/magicmountain
Kevin Lilley is the features editor of Military Times.
