Spending the day at a Six Flags amusements park may be filled with thrills and fun, but the price of a ticket can be a downer, especially for families. With 16 parks scattered across the U.S., Six Flags offers fun for all ages, from water-themed rides to roller coasters. Adult tickets range from $34.99 to $72.99, but with a little bit of planning, it's easy to get discounts and avoid paying full-price. Here is information about group discounts and ways to save on Six Flags tickets for 2015. Six Flags Ticket Prices and Discounts for 2015 1. Coke Can Six Flags Discounts One of the most popular ways to save on Six Flags park tickets is to use the promo code on an empty can of Coca-Cola brand soda (Coke or Sprite). Be on the lookout: You have to bring the can with you to get the discount. Soda can discounts can vary by theme park, but they usually mean a savings of $15-$21. Be sure to read the restrictions. For example, almost all discounts can only be applied to adult-ticket prices.

2. Six Flags Coupons on Product Packages Ortega: Most discounts and coupons for Six Flags tickets can only be used for adult admission. This year, Ortega has a coupon that can be peeled off its taco shell boxes and be used just for kids' tickets. With the coupon, children nine and under get in free on a weekday with the purchase of a full-price general admission ticket. That's a value of up to $51.99. The coupon can also be used for $10 off an adult general admission ticket. Both deals expire September 20, 2015. Wet Ones: Text or email your receipt showing a purchase of Wet Ones hand wipes and receive a coupon good for one free weekday kids' admission with the purchase of a full-price adult general admission ticket. This coupon can also be used to take $10 off a full-price weekend general admission ticket. Other products: Watch for discounts on other food and product packages, as they often pop up throughout the summer months. Here are some from past years: Post Cereal (2012), Polly-O and Kraft string cheese (2011), Tony's frozen pizza (2011).

The amount of the savings varies by theme park, but can range from $15-$25 per general admission ticket. 4. Six Flags Season Pass For frequent visitors, purchasing a season pass is a must. Clawfoot Tub OriginNot only do season pass holders enjoy significant savings off admission, but the booklet is filled with lots of other valuable coupons. Dachshund Puppies For Sale Near Jacksonville FlIn 2013, for example, the GOLD Six Flags pass includes free parking at every Six Flags location. Black Pug Puppies For Sale In CheshireOther pass books offer significant savings on bringing friends along. Season pass books are cheaper when purchased early in the season or when bought online in multiple numbers. The Summer Thrill Pass costs less than the regular season pass, but does not come with the coupon book and is only valid during the summer season (not for off-season events like Fright Fest).

5. Group DiscountsIt's tons of fun to spend a day at an amusement park, but it's even more fun when you go with lots of friends! Six Flags offers significant savings to groups. Minimum numbers vary by park, so make sure to find out ahead of time what restrictions apply near you. At Great America Chicago/Gurnee, a minimum of 20 is required for discounts. At Six Flags in Arlington, TX, discounts are available for groups as small as ten. When you go with a large group, you can receive one free ticket for every 10, 15, 20, or 21 admissions purchased (depending on the location). See the table above for 2015 group ticket prices for each theme park.Have you received discounts on tickets to a Six Flags park? No, but I'm going to look into it. Yes and I saved a lot of money!See results without voting Green Lantern Roller Coaster, Six Flags New Jersey 6. Grocery Stores and Other MerchantsGrocery stores and merchants located near a Six Flags amusement park often have tickets and passes available for purchase at discounted prices.

For example, Jewel-Osco grocery stores sell Six Flags admission tickets for the following prices (including tax), valid at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL (Chicago): One-day ticket: $48.40 (compared to $67.99 + tax at main gate) Season pass: $84.45 (compared to $96.99 + tax at main gate) Season pass (4 or more): $74.15 each (compared to $96.99 + tax each at main gate) Kroger stores, located in the southeast U.S., sell discounted Six Flags season passes and may sell discounted one-day general admission tickets to both Six Flags parks in Georgia. 7. Hotel and Resort Packages If visiting a Six Flags park is part of your vacation plans, be sure and ask about ticket packages to the theme park before booking your hotel room. It may be worth paying a little more for a hotel room if it comes with discounted or free theme park tickets and a free shuttle. The Ride 'N Slide one or two night package available at Keylime Cove indoor waterpark and resort in Gurnee, IL is worth considering for visitors of Six Flags Great America.

Located within a mile of the theme park, the Ride 'N Slide package includes hotel room, admission to Great America and Hurricane Harbor waterpark, admission to Keylime Cove's indoor waterpark, and a free shuttle. Hotels near Six Flags parks may also offer deals. The Comfort Inn near Great America Gurnee/Chicago sells a Great American Six Flags package. Ask about hotel and park admission discounts. 8. Employers and Credit UnionsCompanies and businesses located near Six Flags amusement parks may give their employees discounted admission tickets. Reduced-priced tickets also can often can be purchased at local credit unions. Twisted Colossus, Six Flags Magic Mountain 9. Six Flags Read to SucceedSix Flags has a reading club, Read to Succeed, designed to encourage children in grades kindergarten through sixth grade to read. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn a free admission ticket to a participating Six Flags park. Teachers can earn free tickets, too.

Teachers with ten or more students participating in the program are eligible for a free ticket. The school must be within a 250-mile radius of a Six Flags theme park. 10. Discover Credit CardIf you use your Discover credit card to purchase Six Flags tickets or passes (either online or at the main gate) you will receive a 5% discount. This same discount is also available for all purchases made within the theme park. More Ways to Save at Six FlagsWith just a little planning, it's easy to save money on the cost of a general admission ticket to Six Flags parks. Look into these other ways to receive discounts: City Passes and City Go Cards (save on admission to multiple attractions within a city) Share Your Six Flags Experience!If you have had good luck getting discounts for Six Flags park tickets, share your experience below! Or, if you've had trouble with any of these, or other, ways to save money at Six Flags, let us know that too. You may help another amusement park lover save some money.