Disney, SeaWorld ticket deals announced

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - With a new year comes some great deals on theme park tickets for Florida residents.

Florida Resident Wild for Disney Tickets

Beginning 1/4/12 and running through 5/24/12,

Walt Disney World is offering a special on tickets which are good through May 24, 2012. Florida residents will be able to purchase discounted 3-day or 4-day "Wild For Disney" tickets at the Disney ticket booths. The 3-day pass is $99 plus tax and the 4-day pass is $129 plus tax. Prices are the same for all ages.

The Park Hopper option and/or the Water Park Fun & More option may be added for $27.50 each, plus tax, per ticket.

Again, the tickets expire on 5/24/12. Block-out days are 2/18/12-2/20/12 and 4/1/12-4/13/12.

Kids 5 & Under Are Free at SeaWorld, Busch Gardens

Children ages five and younger can now explore the wonders of Africa and the depths of the ocean for FREE with the new Busch Gardens & SeaWorld Preschool Pass. The pass is valid for all of 2012 at both SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Kids are welcome to experience all there is to do for the preschool set, including seasonal events at both parks.

Parents and older kids can join in on all the excitement with a Fun Card, which invites guests to pay for a day and play all year through Dec. 31, 2012, with no blackout dates.