This September: Save $65 On 2026 Season Passes!
“When is the best time to buy a Season Pass?”
It’s the question that we get asked all year long. And we always give the same answer. It’s as soon as they go on sale. Our Season Passes are offered at the lowest price of the year as soon as they go on sale, and they gradually work their way up to full price the closer we get to Opening Day.
There are no exceptions – this price is lower than anything that will be offered on Black Friday or during the Christmas shopping season. There won’t be any flash sales or promotions that will unlock a lower Season Pass price than we’re offering right now.
This is going to be a long blog post, but we’ll break down what Pass perks you’ll unlock with each Pass type. You can keep scrolling or click one of these options to jump right to that information:
Pass Information By Pass Type
General Information For 2026
There really is no better time to buy. Here’s what you can expect when it comes to 2026 Season Pass pricing.
At these prices, a Season Pass and Summer Fun Card pay for themselves in just two visits to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari.
If you’re thinking about buying a 2026 Season Pass, be sure to buy yours now before the price goes up on October 1.
Get yours now for $175. That’s $65 off the full price of $240.
Platinum Season Passes are perfect for our top superfans and perk-lovers. Get the most value for your dollar when you go with our top-of-the-line Pass.
Platinum Season Passholder benefits include:
- Admission all season long, from our Passholder Preview weekend on May 2 and 3, 2026 to closing day. This includes admission during all our special events, including Happy Halloween Weekends.
- NEW IN 2026: Early entry into Splashin’ Safari from June 1 to July 31. Platinum Season Passholders will be able to enter Splashin’ Safari starting at 10:15am each morning to experience Mammoth, Cheetah Chase, Kima Bay, Tembo Tides, and Tembo Falls. More details to come later.
- Twice as many $29.99 Bring A Friend tickets as regular Season Passholders get.
- The chance to visit Holiday World the weekend before we open to regular Ticketholders. In 2026, Platinum Passholders will have Holiday World to themselves on Saturday, May 2 and can visit with all Season Passholder types on Sunday, May 3.
- A 20% savings on in-park purchases of food, beverages, and gift shop purchases.
- Monthly $1 food specials all season long. In 2025, these deals included foods like Rice Crispy Treats, a Soft Serve Ice Cream Cup, Small ICEE, Cake Ball, Cotton Candy, and Popcorn. One treat per passholder per month.
- Savings on locker rentals each and every visit.
Plus, don’t miss out on this additional Platinum Pass Perk.
If you purchase a 2026 Platinum Season Pass that’s paid-in-full, there are perks you can take advantage of in 2025. The perk is a little different if you’re an existing 2025 Platinum Passholder or if you’re purchasing a new Pass for 2026 and don’t have a Platinum Pass this season.
- For anyone who has a 2025 Platinum Season Pass and purchases a paid-in-full 2026 Platinum Season Pass, you can bring a friend for free on Sundays during Happy Halloween Weekends this year. You’ll get into the park with your 2025 Platinum Season Pass, and your friend will get in using your 2026 Platinum Season Pass.
- If you don’t have an existing 2025 Season Pass and purchase a 2026 Platinum Season Pass that’s paid-in-full, you can visit on Sundays during Happy Halloween Weekends this season for free!
2026 Platinum Season Passes can also be purchased through the end of September on our monthly installment Easy Pay program. Purchase by September 30, and a 2026 Platinum Season Pass can be yours for 7 payments of $25. If you purchase on our Easy Pay plan, your Platinum Pass won’t be activated until it’s paid off, so you wouldn’t be able to take advantage of our 2025 Happy Halloween Weekends perk listed above.
And – hey! – if you purchase a Platinum Season Pass right now, you’ll get it ($175) for a better price ($195) than someone who waits until May 2 to purchase a regular (non-Platinum) Season Pass.
Yours for just $140 through the end of the month. Regularly priced at $205.
Our most popular Season Pass type is on sale for a price that pays for itself during your second visit of the year in 2026, if you purchase before September 30.
Season Passholder benefits include:
- Admission all season long, including Season Passholder day on Sunday, May 3 all the way through closing weekend. Season Passholders can visit during all our special events, including Happy Halloween Weekends.
- Discounted Bring A Friend tickets for $29.99 each.
- The chance to visit Holiday World the Sunday before we open to regular Ticketholders. In 2026, all Season Passholders, regardless of type, will be able to visit on Sunday, May 3.
- A 10% savings on in-park purchases of food, beverages, and gift shop purchases.
- Savings on locker rentals each and every visit.
2026 Season Passes can also be purchased through the end of September on our monthly installment Easy Pay program. Purchase by September 30 and a 2026 Season Pass can be yours for 7 payments of $20!
If you initially purchase a Season Pass and want to upgrade, just visit Guest Relations at any time to make that upgrade for $35.
Buy now for just $105. That’s $65 off the regular price of 170.
Our most affordable Pass type is back, and offers unlimited Sunday to Friday visits through Labor Day 2026.
Summer Fun Card benefits include:
- Unlimited Sunday to Friday visits from Season Passholder day on Sunday, May 3 to Labor Day 2026. That’s Monday, September 7, 2026.
- Savings on locker rentals each and every visit.
If you initially purchase a Summer Fun Card and want to upgrade to a Season Pass, just visit Guest Relations at any time to make that upgrade for $35.
Free entry all season for children born between July 1, 2020 and November 1, 2022.
Pre-K is still FREE-K in 2026, with the return of our free Season Pass for children.
To qualify for a 2026 Pre-K Season Pass, children must have been born between July 1, 2020 and November 1, 2022. Our Pre-K Passes are only available in our online store through June 30, 2026. All Pre-K Passes must be processed at Holiday World by September 7, 2026.
When processing Pre-K Passes at the park, a government-issued document that includes the child’s date of birth is required to confirm their age. Copies or digital scans are acceptable. *Children who register and do not have a government-issued document that confirms date of birth upon processing will need to purchase a ticket for entry to the parks.
Pre-K Passholders can attend exclusive Passholder dates and events as long as the caregiver they’re visiting with has the appropriate Season Pass type to attend.
Children under 3 years old still get into the park free.
A few things we wanted to call out for 2026 Season Passes:
- All Season Pass types, including Pre-K Passes, can upload Pass photos during the purchase process this year. We rolled it out in the middle of 2025 Passes being available, so if you purchased (and saved!) early last year, you may not know that you can upload a photo for your pass during checkout.
- Platinum Season Passholders will be able to enter Splashin’ Safari at 10:15am from June 1 to July 31 and get early rides in on Mammoth, Cheetah Chase, Kima Bay, Tembo Tides, and Tembo Falls.
- We’ve introduced a Season Pass discount for teachers in 2026. It’s been highly requested and joins the already-present discounts we offer for Military, First Responders, and Nurses in our online store. Status for the discount is verified through ID.me.
Anyone interested in purchasing a 2026 Platinum Season Pass or Season Pass can take advantage of our Easy Pay monthly installment plan. The number of payments and monthly price varies depending on when the Pass is purchased, but here’s a bit about what you can expect as we get closer to Opening Day 2026.
Season Pass Easy Pay Deadlines & Prices
- Passes purchased by September 30 can pay 7 payments of $20
- Passes purchased between October 1 and November 2 can pay 6 payments of $26.67
- Passes purchased between November 3 and January 2 can pay 4 payments of $42.50
- Passes purchased between January 3 and February 4 can pay 3 payments of $58.33
- After February 4, Easy Pay is no longer available
Platinum Season Pass Easy Pay Deadlines & Prices
- Passes purchased by September 30 can pay 7 payments of $25
- Passes purchased between October 1 and November 2 can pay 6 payments of $32.50
- Passes purchased between November 3 and January 2 can pay 4 payments of $51.25
- Passes purchased between January 3 and February 4 can pay 3 payments of $70
- After February 4, Easy Pay is no longer available
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You can also join our Season Passholders Fan Group on Facebook. Join a community of over 15,000 fans who share tips and tricks for making the most out of your visit, answer some frequently asked questions, and get the latest updates on taking full benefit of your Season Pass!
So – what are you waiting for? Get your 2026 Season Pass today!
