AddictedToSaving.com https://www.addictedtosaving.com Addicted to saving money! Fri, 18 May 2018 14:14:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 $50 Off Annual LEGOLAND Florida Passes https://www.addictedtosaving.com/50-off-annual-legoland-florida-passes/ Fri, 18 May 2018 14:14:21 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=193749 Annual LEGOLAND passes are marked down. Right now we can get $50 off the LEGOLAND Awesomer Annual Pass for LEGOLAND® Florida and Water Park. Regular price is $149. Right now the sale price is $99! Head HERE. Additional benefits include: 12 months unlimited admission to Madame Tussauds Orlando, SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando and LEGOLAND Discovery […]

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Annual LEGOLAND passes are marked down. Right now we can get $50 off the LEGOLAND Awesomer Annual Pass for LEGOLAND® Florida and Water Park. Regular price is $149. Right now the sale price is $99! Head HERE.

Additional benefits include:

  • 12 months unlimited admission to Madame Tussauds Orlando, SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta
  • Free Standard Parking
  • Discount on dining, retail, LEGOLAND Hotel and Beach Retreat stays
  • Discounted guest tickets to LEGOLAND Florida
  • Admission to Special Events at LEGOLAND Florida
  • Collectible LEGO bricks
  • LEGOLAND e-newsletter (exclusive invitations, previews and more!)

The offer will be valid from 10 a.m. May 18 through 11:59 p.m. May 20, 2018 or while supplies last. Offer valid for purchase of new Awesomer Annual Passes only. Offer cannot be applied to previously purchased passes or pass discount offers or combined with any other promotional discounts. Offer is not valid for Annual Pass upgrades or renewals. Discount is valid for up to six (6) discounted annual passes per transaction. Not for resale. Prices are subject to change without notice. Online only.

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Ends tomorrow morning! Giveaway! FL State Fair Family 4 Pack of Tickets AND 4 Unlimited Ride Armbands https://www.addictedtosaving.com/fl-state-fair/ https://www.addictedtosaving.com/fl-state-fair/#comments Sun, 28 Jan 2018 21:30:27 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=192428 This blog post is sponsored by The Florida State Fair. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Have you entered our giveaway yet it ends tomorrow morning (1/29/18 at 8 am EST)? The Florida State Fair is coming to town in February and we are giving away a Family Four Pack of Admission […]

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This blog post is sponsored by The Florida State Fair. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Have you entered our giveaway yet it ends tomorrow morning (1/29/18 at 8 am EST)? The Florida State Fair is coming to town in February and we are giving away a Family Four Pack of Admission Tickets AND Four Unlimited Ride Armbands to the Florida State Fair!   This giveaway ends Monday, January 29th so enter now! To enter, scroll to the bottom of this post and follow the instructions!

The Florida State Fair is coming to Tampa from February 8th through February 19th 2018. Every year the Florida State Fair attracts more than 500,000 people over the course of its 12 day event. I have lived in Florida for over 14 years and I’ve never been to the FL State Fair and I’m so excited to go this year!

I didn’t realize this but the Florida State Fair boasts the largest Midway in North America with 110 different rides! This year the Florida State Fair is unveiling thirteen new attractions including meet and greets with Paw Patrol and Rusty Rivets; Teen Stars Live; FL State Fair Dance Championships featuring stars of Dance Moms; Little Farm Hands presented by Mosaic; BMX/FMX Freestyle Madness, The Ninja Experience, Mini Monster Trucks and so much more!

Some of the fair foods we will see this year are a Surf N Turf Sundae, Southern Catfish Sundae and Barbeque Pulled Pork Ribbon Fries! YUM.

There will also be many awesome musical acts including Country Gold Tour, Kazual, Fuel on Fire and more! Head HERE to purchase 2018 Florida State Fair Tickets.

Follow the steps below to enter to win your family 4 pack of tickets and armbands! Giveaway ends at 8 am EST 1/29/18. 

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Sea World 2018 Preschool Card: Free Admission All Year for Kids 5 & Under https://www.addictedtosaving.com/sea-world-2018-preschool-card/ Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:49:31 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=192227 Yes! Sea World is back with this amazing offer for Florida residents! If you have a child who is 5 or younger, don’t miss this! Right now you can register your children that are 5 years old and under to receive a Sea World 2018 Preschool Card! This card will get your children unlimited FREE […]

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Yes! Sea World is back with this amazing offer for Florida residents! If you have a child who is 5 or younger, don’t miss this!

Right now you can register your children that are 5 years old and under to receive a Sea World 2018 Preschool Card! This card will get your children unlimited FREE admission to Sea World all the way through 12/31/18! To take advantage of this, head HERE and sign your child up. Then, print the registration confirmation and bring it to the ticket window at Sea World (along with a valid form of ID)! Simple! Important: you must register for your child online on or before May 13, 2018 – you can not do this once you are at the park.

Fine print: Florida residents only. Valid only at SeaWorld Orlando for children 5 years old and under at time of redemption. Unlimited admission through December 31, 2018. Does not include free parking, separately ticketed events or other discounts. Bring registration confirmation and valid form of ID (a copy of a certified birth certificate or travel passport) to the ticket window at SeaWorld Orlando. School IDs or children’s security IDs will not be accepted. The SeaWorld Orlando Preschool Card offer is not available at the park; advance online registration required.

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JetBlue Airlines One Day $29 Sale https://www.addictedtosaving.com/jetblue-airlines-one-day-29-sale/ Tue, 02 Feb 2016 18:41:32 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=166147 If you are looking for an excuse to travel, don’t miss this one day sale! JetBlue Airlines has a $29 sale on select one way flights leaving on Monday, February 29th! Go HERE to see this sale!

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If you are looking for an excuse to travel, don’t miss this one day sale! JetBlue Airlines has a $29 sale on select one way flights leaving on Monday, February 29th! Go HERE to see this sale!

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FREE Lowry Park Zoo Kids Admission https://www.addictedtosaving.com/free-lowry-park-zoo-kids-admission/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:43:59 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=156839 Don’t forget this awesome zoo freebie going on tomorrow! For the month of September, we kids can get free admission to Lowry Park Zoo on Saturdays! This is a huge freebie. With one full price Adult’s Park Pass, we can get up to 4 children’s passes for free! The price of an admission ticket for children […]

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Don’t forget this awesome zoo freebie going on tomorrow! For the month of September, we kids can get free admission to Lowry Park Zoo on Saturdays! This is a huge freebie. With one full price Adult’s Park Pass, we can get up to 4 children’s passes for free! The price of an admission ticket for children three and older is $20.95!  Head HERE for more info.

*Offer valid 9/5/15, 9/12/15, 9/19/15 and 9/26/15 only. Not combinable with any other offers or discounts. No cash value.

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FREE Admission to Sea World & Busch Gardens for First Responders https://www.addictedtosaving.com/free-admission-to-sea-world-busch-gardens-for-first-responders/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:51:52 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=156841 Don’t forget that all this month first responders can get an awesome freebie! Busch Gardens® Tampa and SeaWorld® Orlando are honoring Florida first responders for the entire month of September. From Sept. 1-30, first responders will receive free admission to both Florida parks, and a special offer for additional tickets. Head HERE for more info and […]

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Don’t forget that all this month first responders can get an awesome freebie! Busch Gardens® Tampa and SeaWorld® Orlando are honoring Florida first responders for the entire month of September. From Sept. 1-30, first responders will receive free admission to both Florida parks, and a special offer for additional tickets. Head HERE for more info and to login with your First Responder ID.

First responders will receive their free entry and then they can also purchase up to four discounted tickets per park for friends and family for just $50 per ticket.

Qualifying first responders include:

  • All Florida fire rescue first responders
  • Florida emergency medical services employees (EMT/EMS/not hospital employees)
  • All Florida police and sheriff offices
  • Florida Highway Patrol
  • Florida Department of Corrections
  • Florida Department of Law Enforcement
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission field officers
  • Florida Forest Service Forest Rangers
  • Florida Park Service law enforcement
  • Department of Homeland Security law enforcement agents
  • Florida Department of Environmental Protection law enforcement

Head HERE to learn about getting FREE Kids Admission to Lowry Park Zoo

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Huge Frontier Airlines Sale (and $5 off Code) https://www.addictedtosaving.com/frontier-airlines-sale/ Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:46:22 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=156811 Are you looking for a deal on airline tickets? This is an AMAZING one! Right now we can save an additional $5.00 on already low priced Frontier Airlines flights! One way flights start as low as $25.00! Go HERE to see if there are flights in your area! At checkout, paste coupon code 5OFF to […]

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Are you looking for a deal on airline tickets? This is an AMAZING one! Right now we can save an additional $5.00 on already low priced Frontier Airlines flights! One way flights start as low as $25.00! Go HERE to see if there are flights in your area! At checkout, paste coupon code 5OFF to save an additional $5.00! Below are some of the deals I’m seeing for Tampa! I’m so tempted to take an impromptu trip to Colorado! I tested out this deal and was able to get two roundtrip tickets for $90.00 a person! The only caveat is they do have a lot of add-on charges. When all was said and done, the total came to $288 or $144 a person. Still a great deal!

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BOGO Sea World Ticket Flash Sale https://www.addictedtosaving.com/bogo-sea-world-ticket/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 14:29:39 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=153106 If you are planning on going to Sea World this month, don’t miss this awesome BOGO Sea World Ticket Flash Sale going on right now! When we purchase a single-day ticket at full price, we will receive the 2nd single-day ticket for FREE! Visits must take place between now and June 30, 2015. Go HERE […]

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If you are planning on going to Sea World this month, don’t miss this awesome BOGO Sea World Ticket Flash Sale going on right now! When we purchase a single-day ticket at full price, we will receive the 2nd single-day ticket for FREE! Visits must take place between now and June 30, 2015. Go HERE for more details! Select one ticket priced at $97 and one ticket priced at $0.00 and then proceed to checkout. (See the image below)

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Ends Tonight: Enter to Win 2 Discovery Cove Dolphin Swim Day Resort Packages https://www.addictedtosaving.com/enter-to-win-2-discovery-cove-dolphin-swim-packages/ https://www.addictedtosaving.com/enter-to-win-2-discovery-cove-dolphin-swim-packages/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2014 19:13:35 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=124278 **If you haven’t entered this giveaway yet, make sure you enter!  This awesome giveaway is valued at over $600 and ends this Sunday, April 6th! Have you been to Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida?  My family and I recently had the opportunity to go to Discovery Cove and we had the most amazing time.  Once […]

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**If you haven’t entered this giveaway yet, make sure you enter!  This awesome giveaway is valued at over $600 and ends this Sunday, April 6th!

Have you been to Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida?  My family and I recently had the opportunity to go to Discovery Cove and we had the most amazing time.  Once we arrived at Discovery Cove, I quickly realized that it is not a typical theme park. Instead, Discovery Cove gave us a resort-like experience as we didn’t have to deal with long lines, crowds or extra expenses.  Your entry fee into Discovery Cove includes everything from parking to breakfast and lunch, to snacks to beverages (including alcohol).  Even things like towels, sunscreen, snorkels, fins, swim vests and lounge chairs are available once you arrive!  Make sure you read about my Discovery Cove experience HERE.

Discovery Cove has provided me with two dolphin swim day resort packages to give away!  One Addicted to Saving reader will win two complimentary Discovery Cove Dolphin Swim Day Resort Packages.  This prize is valued at over $600.00!  Your passes will be valid for one day in May 1, 2014 – June 21, 2014 OR September 1,2014 – December 31, 2014 OR you can select a day in 2015 from January 1, 2015 – February 28, 2015. Please note – children must be 6 years old or older to swim with the dolphins.

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To enter to win two complimentary Discovery Cove Dolphin Swim Day Resort Packages, take a look at the four pictures above and leave a comment on this post answering this question: Which of these four Discovery Cove experiences would you be most excited to discover? After commenting, make sure you fill in the Rafflecopter below!   Please note: The winner selection process is random, and based purely on Rafflecopter’s automated system. It is important that you complete all entry fields in order to provide a valid submission. This contest ends Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. EST.

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Florida residents – Discovery Cove has special pricing just for us!  Go HERE for more info on Discovery Cove’s Florida Resident Special!  If you purchase the Day Resort Package, prices start at $149.  If you purchase the Dolphin Swim Package, prices start at $219. Blackout dates are March 17 – April 21 & June 1 – Aug. 31, 2014. Dates subject to availability.  Proof of valid FL residency for each adult is required at check-in.

Dolphin Swim Day Resort Package includes:

  • A reserved 30-minute dolphin interaction
  • Hand feeding exotic birds in a free-flight aviary
  • Encounters with playful otters and curious marmosets in Freshwater Oasis™
  • Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch and unlimited snacks, drinks and alcoholic beverages.
  • Unlimited admission to SeaWorld® Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™ for 14 consecutive days.

Discovery Cove sent myself, hubby and son to the park. All thoughts and opinions are my own!

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My Time at Discovery Cove & Special Rates for Florida Residents https://www.addictedtosaving.com/discovery-cove-florida-residents-rates/ https://www.addictedtosaving.com/discovery-cove-florida-residents-rates/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:00:18 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=124173 Discovery Cove sponsored this post and sent myself, hubby and son to the park. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own! Stay tuned – tomorrow I have an awesome giveaway for one Addicted to Saving reader courtesy of Discovery Cove! This past weekend, we were given the opportunity to visit Discovery Cove. When […]

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Discovery Cove sponsored this post and sent myself, hubby and son to the park. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own!
akaiStay tuned – tomorrow I have an awesome giveaway for one Addicted to Saving reader courtesy of Discovery Cove!

This past weekend, we were given the opportunity to visit Discovery Cove. When Discovery Cove offered to send myself, hubby and son to Discovery Cove, I jumped at the opportunity.  I’ve heard amazing things about the park and wanted to see everything for myself.

Did you know that right now Florida Residents can take advantage of special pricing?  Go HERE to learn about Discovery Cove’s Special Florida Residents Rates (or scroll to the bottom of this post for more information).  When you purchase a ticket, you will also receive unlimited admission to SeaWorld® Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™ for 14 consecutive days!

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The main entrance to Discovery Cove.

First, let me say right away, originally, I thought Discovery Cove was a theme park.  I knew that Discovery Cove limits attendance to around 1,300 people per day.  But I didn’t realize that this is not your typical theme park experience. This is a resort experience.  From the second we walked into Discovery Cove, we realized that we wouldn’t have to deal with long lines, packed areas and screaming children.  Instead, we had tons of space to roam, there were pretty much no lines and while our 18 month old son missed his nap, he actually didn’t scream or cry at all! 😉

discovery-cove-insideThis was one of the first views you get as you walk into Discovery Park.

Once you register in the main building, you immediately walk into a lush, green cove that feels like a deserted island.  My mom and brother went with us to Discovery Cove and my mom raved multiple times on the bamboo trees, lush plants and beautiful flowers.

Tip – get to Discovery Cove early.  They open at 7:30 am.  The earlier you arrive, the earlier you can explore Discovery Cove.  And, you will get a better selection of dolphin swim times (if you are swimming with the dolphins).

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Once you walk through the jungle-like entrance, the view opens up as you enter Discovery Cove. As you can see from the picture above, it felt like we were the only people at Discovery Cove!  And yet at this point, the park was at capacity with guests!

discovery-cove-foodWhen you purchase an all inclusive package for Discovery Cove it covers every expense you can think of! You will not have to pay for parking.  (Most theme parks charge at least $10 to park if not more!)  Breakfast, lunch, all snacks and all drinks (including wine, daiquiris and more) are included.  The breakfast was impressive with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, yogurt, pastries and fresh fruit.  Lunch was amazing.  There were 5 or 6 entrees to choose from like baked fish, pork tenderloin, meatballs and pasta, chicken, hamburgers and so much more.  Because my son was under two, his admission was free.  Since he still only has four teeth, I stuck with easy to eat food for him like mac & cheese, meatballs and rice.  The snacks they offer throughout the day were perfect for curbing our appetite.  When we left Discovery Cove, we weren’t hungry.  We were well fed and didn’t have to pay an additional cent towards all of the food we ate!  (And we ate a lot!)  Usually a soft drink and lunch for one person at a theme park is at least $15.  So there was a huge value in getting all you can eat breakfast, lunch, snacks and unlimited beverages.

Tip – for lunch, you will experience waiting in a line if you get in line around lunchtime (12 – 1:00 pm).  If you wait a little longer to get lunch, you won’t have to wait in line long at all!  Try snacking when you first get there, set up your “base” camp, and have a late breakfast. That way you’ll be satiated and won’t need lunch until later on.

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While you are at Discovery Cove, you will not have to worry about forgetting anything.  They have life jackets and life vests, snorkels and fins, sunscreen, bottled water and even special strollers that you can push on the sand! The life jacket we brought for our son was a little too big, but fortunately, Discovery Cove really came through as they had life jackets in all different sizes (even in adult sizes)!

The highlight of our time at Discovery Cove was the dolphin swim.  I cannot put to words how awesome it was to be up close to the dolphins.  My hubby, mom and brother had a dolphin swim time that was different from mine.  So I wasn’t able to swim with them. However, this didn’t detract from my experience at all.  The dolphin trainers tell you all about the dolphin’s history, training the dolphin and the dolphin’s personality.  The dolphin I swam with was named Akai.  Akai is a male dolphin who had the sweetest demeanor.  We were able to pet him, give him a kiss and watch him do tricks.  Once it was time to swim with Akai, we were given the option of either doing the deep water swim or shallow water swim.  I chose for the deep water swim and swam out approximately 20 yards. Akai met me there and after I hung on to his fins, he pulled me to shallow water. Such an awesome experience.

Tip – leave all of your jewelry (except your wedding bands) at home. When you swim with the dolphins, the only item they will let you wear is your wedding bands.  You can’t even wear an elastic on your wrist.  (don’t ask me how I know 😉 )

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Photos with Akai (pictured above is my mom, son and brother.  Just missing my hubby!)

Babies and toddlers are not able to participate in the dolphin swim. However, I was so thankful because the trainers saw my son and offered to do a family photo after the dolphin swim. So my son was able to touch Akai and get a photo with him. (The only bummer is that my hubby wasn’t in the photo!) While I know my son probably won’t remember that moment in his life, I have pictures to show him someday!  And now he is making noises like a dolphin which is just adorable.

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One of the entrances into the Wind-away River

When you are at Discovery Cove, you will want to go on the Wind-away River.  It is basically a lazy river with both deep and shallow areas.  We were able to take our son out on the ride with us!  We were on the Wind-away River for about 25 minutes. It was so relaxing. At one point, you float through the Explorer’s Aviary. Tropical birds are literally flying overhead as you float through.

**Tip – if you are swimming with a young child, make sure you have either a life jacket on (to help you float) or the floating noodle. That will help you float as you are also watching your young child.  Also – if you have an underwater camera, bring it! There are so many things to photograph as you float along the river!

discovery-cove-reef-snorkleAnother highlight of Discovery Cove is snorkling through the Grand Reef.  The reef is filled with tropical fish and stingrays! And, you can swim up to an area where glass separates you from sharks.  When you go underwater and look through the glass, you will come face to face with sharks.  When you are snorkling, head away from the sandy entrance to the reef.  The further you get from the sand, the less people you will see.  I snapped the photograph above of a man snorkling and he had so much space all to himself!

There is also a new part of Discovery Cove that features marmosets and otters. We watched the otters play for quite a long time. They were adorable.

Florida residents – Discovery Cove has special pricing just for us!  Go HERE for more info on Discovery Cove’s Florida Resident Special!  If you purchase the Day Resort Package, prices start at $149.  If you purchase the Dolphin Swim Package, prices start at $219. Blackout dates are March 17 – April 21 & June 1 – Aug. 31, 2014. Dates subject to availability.  Proof of valid FL residency for each adult is required at check-in.

Dolphin Swim Day Resort Package includes:

  • A reserved 30-minute dolphin interaction*
  • Hand feeding exotic birds in a free-flight aviary
  • Encounters with playful otters and curious marmosets in Freshwater Oasis™
  • Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch and unlimited snacks, drinks and alcoholic beverages.
  • Unlimited admission to SeaWorld® Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™ for 14 consecutive days.

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Florida Residents – Aquatica After 2 p.m. Pass Is Back https://www.addictedtosaving.com/aquatica-after-2-p-m-pass-is-back/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:35:39 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=99543 Aquatica, SeaWorld’s WaterparkTM, has reintroduced their After-2 p.m. Pass! Florida residents pay only $50 for children, ages 3-9, and $55 for adults. For the cost of a single day’s admission, guests can enjoy Aquatica after 2 p.m. throughout the rest of 2013 for FREE with no blackout dates! Now that is a great deal! To […]

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Aquatica, SeaWorld’s WaterparkTM, has reintroduced their After-2 p.m. Pass! Florida residents pay only $50 for children, ages 3-9, and $55 for adults. For the cost of a single day’s admission, guests can enjoy Aquatica after 2 p.m. throughout the rest of 2013 for FREE with no blackout dates! Now that is a great deal! To find out more about Aquatica in Orlando, go HERE!

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My California Experience: Test Driving the New 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe https://www.addictedtosaving.com/new-santa-fe-2013-review/ https://www.addictedtosaving.com/new-santa-fe-2013-review/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:00:05 +0000 https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=91693 This past weekend, I had the opportunity to test drive the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. Not only was I test driving this new car, but Hyundai sent me to San Diego to do it. I was excited to do this New Santa Fe 2013 review for two reasons: 1) I own a Hyundai Sonata […]

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This past weekend, I had the opportunity to test drive the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. Not only was I test driving this new car, but Hyundai sent me to San Diego to do it. I was excited to do this New Santa Fe 2013 review for two reasons: 1) I own a Hyundai Sonata and we are looking to get an additional car for our soon to be expanding family and 2) this east coast girl has never been to California!

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I arrived in San Diego on Friday afternoon at Coronado Island. If you have never been to Coronado and you are in the San Diego area, I highly recommend you visit this beachside town. There are amazing restaurants, great shopping and a beautiful beach.

I stayed at the Hotel Del Coronado and was amazed by its beauty and history. Hotel Del Coronado is located on the Pacific Ocean and is just a bit north of where the Navy Seals train. In fact, many mornings you can see the navy seals working out and training on the beach from your hotel room. Hotel Del Coronado was built in 1888 and the legend is that it is haunted by the ghost of  Kate Morgan. I don’t believe in ghosts but I will admit that I was a bit disconcerted Friday when the bathroom light in my hotel room turned itself on at 2 am and then again at 5 am!

Saturday morning I woke up excited to get to see and learn about the new Santa Fe. Hyundai had a jam packed day planned for us and it started an info session on the new Santa Fe along with a Q&A session. During this session, we learned about some of the awesome features of the Santa Fe.

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If you are familiar with the Santa Fe Sport, you need to check out the new Santa Fe. It is larger than the sport (the sport is a 5 passenger vehicle) and depending on the model you choose, it seats 6 or 7 people. As many of you know, my husband and I are in the midst of adopting two kiddos with two separate adoption agencies. (With one of our agencies we are actually approved to adopt a sibling set.) So, we could technically bring home three children within the next two years. Because of this, we are looking for a larger vehicle to replace my hubby’s car (he has an old car that seats 4). The new Santa Fe has the seating that we need along with some awesome features that are perfect for families with children.

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Hyundai really wanted us to experience the new Santa Fe so after the informational session, they sent us off on our way. We left Coronado and then left San Diego and headed for the mountains. I didn’t realize that Southern California has mountains! The scenery we saw was jaw droppingly beautiful. The Santa Fe handled the twists and turns of the mountain like a pro. I’m not going to lie, I was a bit nervous to test drive the Santa Fe in unfamiliar terrain – especially terrain that had sharp turns and dips. But when I got behind the wheel, I immediately felt at ease. I adjusted the driver’s seat and rearview mirror and set off. Looking at the two back rows in my rearview mirror, I could picture my future kiddos comfortably sitting in their car seats.

Below are some of the features that really stood out to me:

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Two Seating Options

You can choose between two rows of standard bench seats (gives you a total of 8 seats) or the Santa Fe Limited has a 2nd row of Captain Chairs and a 3rd row of bench seats (gives you a total of 7 seats).

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Trunk Space & Storage

The amount of trunk space you have is versatile depending on whether you fold your rear 3rd row seats. You can leave your 3rd row up and use the trunk space provided, or you can put down just one of your rear seats or both. I loved the flexibility of the rear seats. If I had two children in car seats in the 2nd row, I would have more than enough room for a double stroller, golf clubs, groceries and more in the trunk.

I also loved that there was extra storage under the panel in the trunk. I can picture placing emergency must-haves like extra diapers, umbrellas, extra toys and maybe even some beach blankets in case we took a last minute road trip to the beach!

Stain Resistant Seats

My hubby and I were always under the impression that when it comes to clean-up, leather seats were the way to go when you have kids. I was thrilled to learn that Santa Fe’s seats feature YES Essentials Stain Resistant cloth seats. These cloth seats are designed with repel-and-release technology so spills that would ordinarily stain most car interiors, bead up on the surface to be easily wiped away. And, dried ground-in stains can be removed easily with just soap and water. They also control odors and reduce static.

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Manual Rear Window Side Window Sunshades

I LOVE this feature. I always notice cars driving by that have sunshades haphazardly stuck to their rear windows. With the Santa Fe, the manual rear side window sunshades are part of the car. And they fit the window! Just pull it down and the side window’s sunshade perfectly protects your child from the sun!

Standard Safety Equipment

The new Santa Fe has 7 airbags. If you drive in hilly terrain, it has Hillstart Assist (this prevents your car from rolling backward when you go from braking to pushing the gas pedal). It also has Downhill Brake control, Brake Assist and Traction Control.

 

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Navigation System with Rearview Camera

I love both of these upgrades. The navigational system truly rocked. While I was driving on unfamiliar streets, the navigational system not only showed me where I was, when to turn, etc but it also showed me the speed limit! So, if I missed seeing or forgot the speed limit, all I had to do was look at the screen and it told me how fast I should be going.

The rearview camera is also an amazing feature. I loved that I can look at the screen and see if anyone or anything is behind me. This is perfect if you have children playing in your driveway or dogs running around (both of which happens to us on a daily basis even though neither the children or dogs are ours!).

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Panoramic sunroof

The panoramic sunroof is a luxury that I could get used to! You can tell from the picture above just how far back the sunroof goes! Truly awesome.

Warranty

I love Hyundai’s Warranty. The new Hyundai Santa Fe starts at $28,350 so it is great to know that there are so many warranties covering my purchase. In fact, I can’t tell you how much peace of mind I have knowing that my Hyundai Sonata still has a few years left under its 10 year warranty.
10 Year/100,000 Mile Powertrain Protection: Covers repair or replacement of powertrain components (i.e., selected engine and transmission/transaxle components), originally manufactured or installed by Hyundai that are defective in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
5 Year/60,000 Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers repair or replacement of any component manufactured or originally installed by Hyundai that is defective in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.

5 Year Unlimited Miles: Effective from the date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail buyer, or otherwise put into service (in-service date), whichever is earlier.

7 Year/Unlimited Miles Anti-Perforation Warranty: Covers perforation (rust hole through the body panel from inside to outside) corrosion of original Hyundai body sheet metal due to defects in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.

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Power Outlets & iPod®/USB and auxiliary input jack

The blogger in me LOVED these perks.  The front dashboard has iPod/USB input jacks as well as power outlets.  I am not going to lie, most Sundays on our way to church, while hubby drives, I am hyped up on Dramamine and blogging.  So I love that power outlets come standard in the new Santa Fe.  And – if you have kiddos, don’t worry!  The back seat has power outlets as well!  So, their electronics will stay charged too!

What can I say? I had an awesome time driving the new Hyundai Santa Fe and doing my New Santa Fe 2013 review for Hyundai. I highly recommend you take it out for a test drive. In fact, my husband and I are going to go test drive it at our local Hyundai because my husband wants to see first-hand what I’ve been raving about since I returned home from my trip! To learn more about the Santa Fe, go HERE  To find a dealer near you, go HERE 

**Hyundai sent me to California to test drive the Hyundai Santa Fe.  The trip was paid for by Hyundai.  As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own

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