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Most recent site update: 12/11/2003.
In reaction to security concerns at all large public venues, Sea World has now instituted a bag search upon entry into the park at tables set up in front of the turnstiles. This is pretty much standard at all theme parks now. To minimize any personal inconvenience to yourself and your group, make sure to leave all non-essential items and bags in the trunk of your vehicle. You may want to rent a locker to store things such as jackets and changes of clothing that you'll need later in the day as every time you re-enter the park, you must pass through the security check.
All of the parks have now gone to a "color" pass system. The Bronze card, previously known as the fun card, is an entry-level pass that sells for about the price of one day's admission. The Bronze pass does not include free parking, discounts, or any other passholder priveleges, and has a small number of blockout dates. It is a great way for a family on a budget to maximize their entertainment dollars. Going on a week-long trip to Disney World and want to spend more than one day at Sea World, but don't care about coming back throughout the year? Buy a Bronze pass and save some money on the multi-day ticket!
The Silver pass is the standard one year (or one season in San Antonio) with merchandise and food discounts, and in San Diego and Orlando, free parking is included (parking is an extra-cost add-on in Texas).
The Gold pass is a two-year Silver pass with no other differences. The cost is about 1-1/2 times the Silver pass price.
Finally, the Platinum pass is a one-year super pass that includes free preferred parking, a free guest admission ticket, reserved seating at all shows, front of the line priveleges at R.L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse (in San Diego), and a few other perks that I won't mention here in the interest of saving space.
Buy a Silver pass for one member of your family, and Bronze passes for everyone else. You can use the free parking (assuming you're in one car ...) and discount priveleges for everyone in your group. Make sure that the blockout dates on the Bronze pass aren't going to interfere with your travel plans.
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