Florida Resident Deals: Another Perk of Living in The Villages

There are so many things to love about life in The Villages.  One of those perks that often goes overlooked is taking advantage of your Florida residency status.  In The Villages, we live just an hour away from attractions that bring in visitors from literally all over the world.  As a Florida resident, you have the opportunity to enjoy these attractions frequently, and with less costs, than most people throughout the world!

SeaWorld is located just about an hour's drive from The Villages in Orlando.  Florida residents can take advantage of many great deals, including the Fun Card (pay for one day's admission, get in free the rest of the year) or an Annual Pass.  SeaWorld even offers monthly payment plans to stretch the cost of your passes out over the life of the pass.  Most of these deals offer free parking for members, as well as discounted ticket prices for when you want to take your out-of-town guests.

Of note is SeaWorld's newest attraction, opening May 24th: Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin.

If you are a fan of the coolest birds in the world, you wont want to miss this one!

Busch Gardens is SeaWorld's sister park located in Tampa (just over an hour from The Villages).  Like SeaWorld, Bush Gardens offers the Fun Card or Annual Pass options.  Because these parks are owned by the same company, you might also consider a pass that allows entry into both SeaWorld and Busch Gardens for one low price.

LegoLand is one of the newest theme parks in Florida.  Located in Winter Haven, this park is about 90+ minutes from The Villages.  LegoLand is geared toward younger children, making it a great choice when the grandkids are visiting.  Florida residents save $30 on an Annual Pass!  LegoLand is located on the property of the old Cypress Gardens attraction.  LegoLand has kept much of the beautiful gardens intact, offering a nice alternative to the kiddie attractions in the park.

Closer to home in Ocala, you'll find Silver Springs, "Nature's Theme Park."  Just 30 minutes from The Villages, Silver Springs offers wildlife exhibits, botanical gardens, and rides.  Silver Springs is currently offering Florida residents 50% off admission!

No blog post about Florida attractions would be complete without mentioning Walt Disney World.  Walt Disney World is only about an hour from The Villages.  There you will find 4 distinct theme parks; The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom.  There are also 2 water parks on the Disney property.  And, you can also enjoy Downtown Disney and Disney's Boardwalk -- shopping, dining and entertainment areas that can be enjoyed with no admission fee!  Florida residents have many options for savings when it comes to the Disney parks, from Annual Passes to the 3-Day Discover Disney Ticket for just $119!

Whichever attractions you choose, be sure to take advantage of the savings offered from being a Florida resident.  In addition to the admission cost savings offered from various passes, many offer added perks like free parking, discounted food inside the park, and even discounted ticket prices for your guests!

Also, by owning an annual pass, you don't have to feel guilty for leaving the park after just a few hours if you get tired.  You will be able to come back again tomorrow, next week, or next month, depending on your pass, to enjoy the parts of the park you missed.

For those of you that enjoy Village Delivery's grocery service, feel free to ask us to pick up Fun Passes for SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or single-day admission to LegoLand as part of your grocery order from Publix.