How to Purchase a “Bring a Friend” Ticket at Six Flags

To purchase a Bring‑a‑Friend (BAF) ticket at Six Flags, you generally need to be a valid Season Passholder or Membership holder, then buy the discounted friend ticket online through your park’s official Six Flags website or the Six Flags app , selecting the “Bring a Friend” option and entering your pass/membership number to unlock the discount. The friend must enter the park with you on the same date , and the ticket is usually valid only at your home park unless otherwise stated.

Below is a step‑by‑step guide, plus important rules and tips based on how passholders actually use these tickets.

Step‑by‑Step: Buying a Bring‑a‑Friend Ticket

1. Confirm You’re Eligible

  • You must have an active Season Pass or Membership (Silver, Gold, Prestige, etc.).
  • Some special “Bring a Friend Free” perks are limited to certain tiers (e.g., Gold/Prestige), while discounted paid BAF tickets are more widely available to passholders.

2. Go to the Right Place to Buy

Do one of the following: Option A – Online via your home park’s Six Flags website

  1. Go to your home park’s official Six Flags site (e.g., sixflags.com/magicmountain, sixflags.com/greatamerica, etc.).
  1. Look for:
    • “Special Offers,” “Deals & Discounts,” or “Passholder Perks,” or
    • A direct “Bring‑a‑Friend” banner or link.
  1. Select the “Bring‑a‑Friend” ticket product.
  2. When prompted, enter your Season Pass/Membership number so the system applies the passholder discount.
  1. Choose the date you plan to visit (many BAF tickets are date‑specific).
  2. Choose how many friend tickets (often up to 6 per day).
  1. Complete checkout and save/print the ticket or have it in your email/app.

Option B – Via the Six Flags App

  1. Open the Six Flags app and log in.
  2. Go to your digital pass and look under Benefits → Admissions (wording can vary by park).
  1. If you have BAF benefits (free or discounted), you should see:
    • “Bring a Friend Free” or
    • “Bring‑a‑Friend Discount Tickets – Buy Now.”
  1. Follow the prompts to:
    • Redeem a free BAF pass, or
    • Purchase discounted BAF tickets, entering your pass number if needed.
  1. Select the visit date and quantity, then complete the purchase.

Option C – In‑Park (when available)

  • Some parks allow you to buy BAF tickets at Guest Relations or ticket booths near the entrance.
  • You’ll need to show your physical or digital pass , and they’ll process the discounted friend ticket on the spot.
  • This option is less consistent park‑to‑park, so it’s safer to buy online in advance.

How the Ticket Is Used at the Gate

When you and your friend arrive:

  • You must enter with your friend. BAF tickets require the passholder to be present.
  • At the turnstile:
    • The attendant scans your pass for your entry.
    • Then they scan your friend’s BAF ticket (or scan your pass again if it’s a “scan‑for‑friend” benefit).
  • For free BAF passes :
    • In many parks, you simply tell the gate agent you’re using a “Bring a Friend Free” benefit; they may scan your pass multiple times (once for you, once per friend).
* Some locations have you go to **Guest Relations** first, where they scan your pass and issue a barcode ticket for your friend.

Key Rules & Limits to Know

Where the Ticket Works

  • BAF tickets are typically valid only at your home park (the park tied to your pass).
  • If you want to bring a friend to a different Six Flags park , you often must:
    • Buy a regular single‑day ticket for that park online, or
    • Check that park’s specific passholder portal; benefits don’t always transfer.

How Many Friends & How Often

  • Common limits reported by passholders:
    • Up to 6 friend tickets per day for discounted BAF offers.
* **Free BAF passes** may be limited in number (e.g., 1–2 total, usable on separate visits).
  • Some free BAF benefits cannot be used for multiple friends on the same day ; each free pass = one friend, one visit.

Pricing & Value

  • Paid BAF tickets are often much cheaper than gate price , sometimes starting around $17–$35 depending on promotions and park, versus $110+ at the gate.
  • However, in some cases, online single‑day tickets can be similarly cheap ($39–$55), so it’s worth checking both:
    • Your BAF price in the pass portal/app, and
    • Regular online single‑day tickets for the same date.

Water Parks & Add‑Ons

  • If your park has a water section (e.g., Hurricane Harbor), the BAF ticket may cover theme park only , with an extra fee for water park access.
  • Water park add‑ons can sometimes be bought:
    • Online ahead of time, or
    • At designated spots inside the park (e.g., near the entrance or at a “candy store” kiosk, depending on the location).

Common Issues & Fixes

“I don’t see Bring‑a‑Friend in the app”

  • Make sure you:
    • Are logged into the correct account linked to your pass.
    • Have selected the correct home park in the app/portal.
* Are looking under **Benefits → Admissions** or similar.
  • If it still doesn’t show, your pass tier or current promotions may not include BAF at that moment.

“It says I must buy from my home park website”

  • That’s normal: BAF benefits are usually tied to your home park’s site.
  • If you’re trying to visit a different Six Flags, you may need to:
    • Buy a normal single‑day ticket for that park, or
    • Check if that park offers its own BAF deal to its own passholders.

“Can my friend buy the ticket without me being there yet?”

  • Typically, the passholder must be present on the day of entry , but the ticket can often be purchased in advance online.
  • Your friend should carry the ticket (email or app) and meet you at the gate; the attendant will verify you’re together.

Quick Checklist Before You Go

  • Confirm your pass/membership is active and check your benefits in the app or at mypass.sixflags.com.
  • Verify your park’s Bring‑a‑Friend offer (price, free vs paid, number of tickets).
  • Purchase the BAF ticket online (or via app) for your intended date.
  • Save the ticket (PDF, email, or in the app) and bring your pass (physical or digital).
  • Arrive with your friend and be ready to show both your pass and their BAF ticket at the gate.

TL;DR:
Be a passholder → go to your home park’s Six Flags site or app → choose “Bring‑a‑Friend” → enter your pass number → pick the date and number of friends → buy online → enter the park together with your pass and their ticket.

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