About:
Great America is a large amusement park in Santa Clara, California. Opened on February 17th, 1976, Great America is run by Cedar Fair and has been owned by the company since 2006 after Cedar Fair purchased it from Six Flags. With more than forty rides and attractions and 2 million square feet of space for visitors to explore over seventy acres, Great America provides hours of entertainment for visitors of all ages.
Great America payment plans:
Great America offers several payment plans they let you choose from. The following are the different types of Great America payment plans at the park:
– Monthly Payment Plan
– Annual Passholder Plan
– Season Passholder Plan
– Early Sale Option
– Early purchase
These payment plans include monthly payments, annual passes, season passes, and early sale options. To acquire a card or enrollment form, visitors have to visit their nearest park ticket booth. Among the options accepted by Great America are American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, and cash payments.
1. Early sale option:
The early sale option allows visitors to pay for a pass before it is issued. What this means is the pass will be activated once it has been issued; therefore, Great America visitors do not have to pay anything else other than the price of a pass. The only thing they have to do is wait for their pass to arrive. If they want, they can also check out season passes or buy one as soon as it becomes available. However, early sale participants cannot get into any of Great America’s special events or other promotions.
2. Annual Passholder Plan:
The annual pass offers admission for all of Great America’s shows and extra paid activities for the lowest single price during the year plus an unlimited number of visits to the park per year. The annual pass holder plan is only valid for one day and is good for the purchaser. If the purchaser decides to change his or her mind, he or she can get a refund. Pricing is in increments of ten dollars and visitors must bring their photo ID to purchase the pass. Once purchased, the visitor can choose how many visits he or she wants annually and where he or she wants them taken. The passes are valid for one year from the purchase date and are transferable to other people that are cardholders also.
3. Monthly Payment Plan:
Great America offers a monthly payment plan for visitors. Once the visitor has chosen which payment plan is best for them, they are allotted a monthly amount that they must pay each month. The monthly payments are due on the 20th day of the month and there is no grace period. For example, if a tourist decides to purchase a pass on June 21st, he or she will have to pay by June 25th. If the visitor fails to pay, his or her pass will be removed and replaced with full-price admission every time he or she visits Great America in the future.
4. Season Passholder Plan:
Season Passholders are allotted a certain amount of free visits each year to Great America. The amount of free visits is dependent on the purchase price of the pass. Season passes can also be upgraded or purchased at any time during the season as long as they are still available. Depending on the price of each pass, there will be a specific number of free visits included in each package along with entry into special events and Great America’s Halloween Carnival.
5. Early purchase options:
Great America has an early purchase option for visitors who want to get their passes right away. The early purchase option is available from March 1st to April 30th. Visitors interested in the early purchase plan must pay in full for the pass by April 30th, 2012 at the latest. If visitors are paying with a credit card, there is a 2.5% processing fee added on top of the total charged for the ticket.
Conclusion:
Great America has a monthly payment plan and an annual pass holder plan. The payment plans are available for a fixed amount each and are valid for the remainder of the season and one year thereafter. Visitors with annual passes can upgrade their passes at any time during the season while Season Passholders must buy their passes before they expire. In addition to these two cards, Great America also offers customers early purchase options and a seasonal pass program.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Where is Great America passes issued?
A: All Great America passes are issued at the park’s main ticket booth.
2. What is the difference between an annual pass and a season pass?
A: An annual pass gives you unlimited access to all the parks in the Cedar Fair chain, while a season pass covers only one specific park. Season Passes are typically less expensive and have fewer restrictions than Annual Passes.
3. Are there any other types of entertainment available for children in Great America?
A: Yes, Great America also offers plenty of fun for children to enjoy such as live shows, carnival-type games, activities, family rides, etc.