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Free Preschool Passes at Central Florida and Orlando Attractions

Preschoolers have a great time visiting all the sea animals at SeaWorld Orlando.
Preschoolers have a great time visiting all the sea animals at SeaWorld Orlando.
1/12/24 - By Charlotte B

Three Central Florida attractions are offering free preschool passes for Florida residents during the calendar year! Preschoolers in Orlando can meet Elmo and his friends, enjoy animal interactions, and explore space at these fun Orlando attractions with these free preschool cards. But hurry, Florida residents have a limited time to take advantage of these great offers. Read on for all the details!

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SeaWorld Orlando Preschool Card

SeaWorld Orlando offers the FREE preschool card for kids ages 5 and under (for Florida residents only). This preschooler card provides children with free admission to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando throughout the calendar year of 2024 with no blockout dates. Preschoolers have a great time visiting sea animals and exploring Sesame Street Land, filled with preschool-friendly rides and interactive play elements.

Child must be registered online by February 19, 2024, and pass must be activated in person (at either park) by March 31, 2024. Child must be 5 years or younger at the time of activation. A copy of a certified birth certificate or passport is required to verify age prior to entry, and parent or guardian should have proof of Florida residency.

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Central Florida and Orlando Attractions Offering Free Preschool Passes: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Meet animals from around the world at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Preschool Card

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers the FREE preschool card for children 5 and under, available only to Florida residents. Similar to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens has gentle, Sesame Street-themed rides and play areas perfect for preschoolers. The theme park also features exotic animals from all around the world that kids love!

Preschool card provides child with free entry to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as well as the Adventure Island water park through December 31, 2024 with no blockout dates. Register online and visit either park by March 26, 2024 to activate. 

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Little ones are sure to love the multi-level indoor play area, Planet Play, at the Kennedy Space Center.

Kennedy Space Center Junior Space Explorer Pass

Kennedy Space Center introduced a Junior Space Explorer pass for kids 5 and under (Florida residents only). With this pass, kids can enjoy complimentary admission to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in 2024. Little ones are sure to love the multi-level indoor play area, Planet Play, plus the All Systems Are Go! immersive experience featuring the beloved Peanuts characters.

Register your child online by February 21, 2024. Once registered, you can visit anytime during the year to redeem (the child must be under the age of 6 at the time of redemption). Note that you must bring the child’s birth certificate or other age-identifying document, along with Florida resident verification, to will call or the information building at the Space Center. Blackout dates do apply for launches and special events. 

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