Magic Springs offers free admission to thank military

Magic Springs Theme and Water Park will offer free admission for members of the military, both active duty and retired, as well as police, firefighters and EMTs, during its Heroes Appreciation Month, April 27 to May 27.

A news release from the park said spouses and dependents of military, police, firefighters and EMTs will receive admission at $35.99 plus tax when accompanied by a member of the qualified group May 11-17.

In comparison, the regular general admission Saturday ticket price is $59.99 plus tax. The junior, under 48 inches tall, and senior, 55 and older, Saturday ticket price is $39.99 plus tax. A season pass gate price is $74.99 plus tax.

"This is just another way to express our gratitude to the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country every day," Jack Bateman, general manager at the park, said in the release. "We salute them and their families during Heroes Appreciation Month every year at Magic Springs."

First responders and members of the military need to show their military ID or proof of employment at the park ticket booths to receive free admission. Invited members of the military include active duty, retirees, veterans, reservists and Department of Defense.

Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, which is now open weekends, will be open daily starting May 27. The water park area will open May 11.

Visit http://www.MagicSprings.com for more information about the program.

Entertainment on 04/17/2019

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