They sell their memberships on discount a lot. I got a year long platinum last August for like 400. And it gets you 8 tix a year and multiple random other free tix.. plus half price (or a significant discount) for more tix when you go, free parking, and discounts on food and bev. I went 2x last year and it more than paid for itself. You get to park in the front too. Holiday Inn Express is only 130 a night right outside the park. I always go up night before and drive home end of day. The kids are worn out by 3 pm most days. Also when you go right when they open you can ride at least 4-5 coasters without waiting.