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what is specialty rate tickets six flags

Specialty rate tickets at Six Flags are discounted single‑day tickets you can buy for friends or family when you have an eligible season pass or membership (like Platinum, Diamond, etc.).

What “specialty rate tickets” mean

  • They are specially priced guest tickets linked to your pass benefits, not a separate pass type.
  • You use them to bring friends or family into the park at a lower‑than‑normal gate price on select days.
  • They are often limited in number (for example, “2 specialty rate tickets” listed as a benefit on a pass).

In forum discussions, people describe them as “bring‑a‑friend”–style offers that show up in your pass portal with a special price for that day.

How much do specialty rate tickets cost?

The exact price is not fixed and can change by park, date, and promotion, but users have reported ranges like:

  • Around 34.99–45 USD at some parks and dates, sometimes only a small discount vs. regular online tickets.
  • In some promos, as low as 19.99–20 USD for special limited‑time “bring a friend” days.

Because Six Flags uses dynamic pricing, the “specialty rate” on one day can be barely cheaper than the regular online price, while on promo days it can be a big discount.

Quick example

  • Normal online ticket for a given day: about 39–40 USD.
  • Same day “specialty rate ticket” via a pass benefit: sometimes 34.99–45 USD, or during a promo, 19.99.

So the value really depends on the specific date and offer.

How you get and use them

  • Check your pass owner / membership portal : that’s where the specialty rate offer and the exact price for your home park and date usually show up.
  • You typically:
    1. Log into your account,
    2. Select the date and benefit,
    3. Buy the ticket for your guest and either print or use a mobile ticket.
  • Some parks let you buy them at the ticket booth by showing your pass, but online purchase in advance is common and more reliable.

There may also be rules like:

  • A cap on how many specialty rate tickets you can use per season and sometimes per visit.
  • Date‑specific or promo‑specific prices (e.g., “bring a friend for 19.99 in January” or spring specials).
  • Possible blackout dates or restrictions on combining with other discounts.

Other ways Six Flags uses “specialty rate”

Beyond pass‑holder guest tickets, “specialty rate tickets” can also refer to:

  • Corporate, school, or group discount tickets obtained through an employer, organization portal, or group sales.
  • Event‑specific offers tied to things like Fright Fest or Holiday in the Park.

These are still discounted admissions targeted at specific groups or events rather than general public pricing.

What you should do for your trip

Since prices vary widely:

  1. Log in to your Six Flags pass portal and check the benefit section for “specialty rate tickets” for your exact park and date.
  1. Compare that specialty rate with the regular dated ticket price for that same day, including any public online sale.
  1. If your park runs “bring a friend for 19.99/20” or similar specials and you can go on those dates, that’s usually when the specialty rate tickets are most worth it.

In short: specialty rate tickets are discounted guest tickets tied to your pass, but the real savings depend heavily on your park and visit date, so always check the live price inside your account before assuming it’s a big deal.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.