Tips for Getting FREE Preschool Park Passes in 2026

As a Florida parent, there’s no need to break the bank for your little ones to have a blast. Kennedy Space Center, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Adventure Island, Dollywood, and Wild Adventures all have annual preschool passes for kids up to 5 years old for 2026 — and they’re completely free!

Sign up today for preschool passes, and your child will receive free admission to these parks from today through December 31, 2026, with unlimited visits. Valid for Florida residents.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay & Adventure Island (Tampa, FL)

  • Registration for the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island Preschool Card ends on February 28, 2026. The first visit must occur by February 28, 2026, in order to activate the Preschool Card, which is valid for admission through December 31, 2026.
  • Guests will be requested to show a valid form of ID (a copy of a certified birth certificate or travel passport) to verify age prior to entry.
  • Only the child’s parent/guardian may register online. The parent/guardian does not have to be present to redeem the card, however, a friend or family member would need to present the required documents listed above.

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SeaWorld and Aquatica (Orlando, FL)

  • Registration for the SeaWorld and Aquatica Preschool Card ends on February 3, 2026. The first visit must occur by March 1, 2026, in order to activate the Preschool Card, which is valid for admission through December 31, 2026. Not available at the front gate; must register online.
  • Bring registration confirmation, your child’s birth certificate or travel passport, and your Florida resident ID, and present these documents at a ticket window to receive the Preschool Card.
  • Only the child’s parent/guardian may register online. The parent/guardian does not have to be present to redeem the card, however, a friend or family member would need to present the required documents listed above.

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Kennedy Space Center (Merritt Island, FL)

  • Kids 5 and under can enjoy FREE admission to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in 2026 with the Junior Space Explorer Pass. You must register your child for this free offer by February 27, 2026.
  • To claim the free Junior Space Explorer Pass, you will need to register online for a free voucher along with bringing the child’s birth certificate or another age-identifying document to Will Call or the Information building at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex by December 31, 2026, to redeem their 2026 Junior Space Explorer Pass.
  • You must also bring another document or ID to identify that you, the purchaser, are a Florida resident.

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Dollywood & Dollywood’s Splash Country (Pigeon Forge, TN)

  • Children born in 2021 or 2022 are eligible to register for a FREE 2026 Pre-K Imagination Season Pass at Dollywood now! Once the pass is activated, your Pre-K child can visit during 2026.
  • After you register online, bring your child to the Dollywood front gate with a photocopy of their birth certificate or passport to confirm their birth year in order to process their pass.
  • After you process your Free Pre-K Imagination Season Pass, your child can visit Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country for FREE now and all of 2026!

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Wild Adventures (Valdosta, GA)

  • A 2026 Pre-K FREE Kid’s Season Pass is your 3- to 5-year-old’s ticket to FREE visits at Wild Adventures through all of 2026! Little ones can ride, slide, and explore through the whole 2026 season and experience a full year of adventure!
  • Activate your FREE Pre-K Kid’s Season Pass at the park Kid’s Pass Redemption Center with their birth certificate or age-verifying ID* by May 25, 2026. Bring your child and a copy of a valid birth certificate or passport that shows their age or birth year. The child must be 3 to 5 years old at the time of registration to be eligible.

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What preschool passes are you taking advantage of this year?

Originally from Kansas City, Tina Peckham has called Jacksonville home since 2016, where she lives with her husband and their two boys, Archer and Austin. She spent eight years in New York City working in magazine publishing and digital marketing before moving into freelance writing and reporting for a range of national publications and websites. Tina has also worked behind the scenes on social media, editorial, and content strategy for brands and talent. When she’s not plugging away on her laptop at a local coffee shop, she enjoys volunteering with her kids’ elementary school, reading thrillers, and taking dance classes.

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