When I'm coming up with topics for this blog, I usually look all around for inspiration.
Today's blog topic came from an unusual place....
For some reason, I was watching "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise" the other day and there was a scene where Lamar Latrell was boarding a plane with the other nerds and he proudly told the flight stewardess....
"We're VIPs!"
I'm not sure why I'm bringing this up, other than the fact that I really wanted to post a picture of Lamar on this blog. Mission Accomplished!
Anyway, while planning a trip to Six Flags Great Adventure, I came across the VIP program they offer.
For $299 a person, you get:
- A private tour guide for your family or group for the entire day
- Front-of-the-line access to rides with tour guide
- Preferred parking
- Theme park, waterpark and safari admission
- Preferred show seating
- A private autograph session with your favorite LOONEY TUNES and Justice League characters
- Lunch and dinner with reserved seating at select restaurants
- Meals, snacks & non-alcoholic beverages for each Guest
- Complimentary games
- A souvenir ride photo
- A go-kart ride, rock-wall climb and a paintball session per Guest
Now, a few years ago, I would have totally been against this. At first glance, it seems elitist and a way for the super rich to get ahead of the little man.
But now that I'm older and have more responsibilities, I don't have as many opportunities to visit the parks as I once did.
But if I was only going to have one theme park experience during the whole summer, I might decide to cough up the $300 and become a VIP for the day. It might even make financial sense. For instance, without the VIP experience I might pay...
$39.99 - Online Ticket
$15.00 - Parking
$40.00 - Food/Drink
$20.00 - Games
$71.00 - Gold Flash Pass
$15.00 - Ride Photo
$10.00 - Souvenir
That comes to $210.99 that I would probably spend anyway.
For an additional $90, my friends and I would have a private guide and some other perks that we wouldn't normally get if we were on our own.
The downside to this is that you'd have a stranger with you the entire time. But, if the guide was cool, they might become a "friend for the day."
Has anyone out there been a part of the VIP Experience? It would be great to hear what you think. Join the discussion in the CoasterRadio.com forums.
