Anyoen used the So Cal City Pass?
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Poohj80 · 08-02-2012, 09:02 AM

We're visiting So Cal in October to include SD and DL. It will be DD's first trip but I am from San Diego but haven't been back in awhile.

We are considering buying City Passes but not sure if it makes a lot of sense since there will be options we cannot take advantage of. Yes, I can do the math, but wondered if anyone out there can share experiences and whether they would or would not recommend them? If not, where else might you recommend purchasing discounted tickets? Unfortunately, our Costco does not offer CA tickets.

Thanks for any help you may offer!

**Colexis Mom** · 08-02-2012, 09:12 AM

We didn't use it when we went to SoCal in 2010. At that time, DL was offering buy 3 days, get one free tickets so that saved us money. We also went to LEGOland, where we had buy one adult, get one kid free tickets. We got a discount on our SD Zoo tickets (maybe from their website?) and I think the same for the Wild Animal Park (or whatever they call it now). They might have been AAA discounts. The link to my trip report is in my signature and the info should be in there.

Poohj80 · 08-02-2012, 09:23 AM

Thanks so much! I'm going to hold off on purchasing to see if any deals come up after school starts. Most of the specials I can find now expire at the end of August or September or are resident discounts.

Tonichelle · 08-02-2012, 11:36 AM

we're unfortunately using it this next week when we go. I don't really want to go to any other parks, but my vote didn't count for much...

Poohj80 · 08-02-2012, 11:38 AM

I'd appreciate hearing how it works for you after your trip please.

Lilianna · 08-03-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Poohj80

We're visiting So Cal in October to include SD and DL. It will be DD's first trip but I am from San Diego but haven't been back in awhile.

We are considering buying City Passes but not sure if it makes a lot of sense since there will be options we cannot take advantage of. Yes, I can do the math, but wondered if anyone out there can share experiences and whether they would or would not recommend them? If not, where else might you recommend purchasing discounted tickets? Unfortunately, our Costco does not offer CA tickets.

Thanks for any help you may offer!

We are in Canada and hubby just emailed me a link to Costco.ca in which we can purchase California tickets from and have them shipped to us. Perhaps you should check out the Costco website? Just because the store doesn't have them doesn't mean you can't order online.

Poohj80 · 08-03-2012, 06:27 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I have been checking online and not finding them available yet.

Papa Mouse · 08-09-2012, 09:54 PM

Besides the So. CA City Pass another option for consideratrion are the GO Cards for Los Angeles and San Diego.

The City Pass and the GO cards overlap into each other area and contain some of the same and different parks and attractions offers.

On the GO Card sites click on all blue lines, dots, etc. as they will open up with information and/or other related offers.

Go San Diego Card - 55% Off 48+ San Diego Attractions and Tours..

Go San Diego Card - 55% Off 48+ San Diego Attractions and Tours.

The 2nd link above is in the 1st site. I thought you might miss it because it appears as a double entry.

Go Los Angeles Card - 50% Off 38 Los Angeles Attractions and Tours

Official Southern California CityPASS® 4 Theme Parks for $279

Check each pass to determine your best offer, parks an attractions.

Belmont Park in San Diego has free admission and is only one mile from Sea World. While in the same area visit Old Town and San Diego Historic Park.

Poohj80 · 08-10-2012, 06:29 AM

Thanks so much Papa Mouse! I had never heard of the GO Cards.

One downside I see (unless I'm missing it) is that the GO Cards do not include Disneyland.

Tonichelle · 08-12-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Poohj80

I'd appreciate hearing how it works for you after your trip please.

DON'T pick it up at Disney Will Call - go to the ticket counters, that's where you'll get your 3 day parkhopper ticket. KEEP THE CITY PASS CARD as you will go through the other parks kiosks with them

it worked just asm simply as any other pass. Totally worth it.

Poohj80 · 08-15-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonichelle

DON'T pick it up at Disney Will Call - go to the ticket counters, that's where you'll get your 3 day parkhopper ticket. KEEP THE CITY PASS CARD as you will go through the other parks kiosks with them

it worked just asm simply as any other pass. Totally worth it.

Since I'm not as familiar with DL as WDW, what/where are the "ticket counters"? Are those the turnstiles or is there a guest services location?

**Eeyore Tattoo** · 08-15-2012, 07:15 PM

They are right in the middle of the walkway between California Adventure & Disneyland.. Can't miss them ..
This is in front of Disneyland,California is right across from it.. It's a big open area & the booths are in this area..

Poohj80 · 08-15-2012, 07:34 PM

I think we are talking past each other. Are you referring to where people buy tickets or the turnstiles where you enter the park?

**Eeyore Tattoo** · 08-15-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Poohj80

I think we are talking past each other. Are you referring to where people buy tickets or the turnstiles where you enter the park?

Tickets

Poohj80 · 08-16-2012, 07:48 AM

Thanks again!