Erie's lakeside coasters, for less
The 2026 season ended Sept 7. The park says "See you next May" but hasn't posted a 2027 opening date. 2027 season passes are on sale now.
New for 2027: Eagle's Pursuit, a double-launch family coaster built into the lakefront hillside. It's the park's sixth coaster, with a 38-inch height minimum.
Waldameer is one of the cheapest big parks around. Parking is free and walking in is free. You only pay to ride, and a 2026 all-day Combo Pass was $52 online, $57 at the gate.
The 2027 season pass is $145 online for riders 48 inches and up, $115 for shorter kids and seniors 60+. It pays for itself on the third visit.
1 rider 48" or taller, buying smart
At the gate: $57 + $0 = $57.00. You keep $5.00
Waldameer doesn't do promo codes. It doesn't need them. Parking and entry are free, and buying online knocks $5 off.
Rides and Water World any open day of summer 2027, no blackout dates. Passholders get discounts on cabanas and umbrellas and half-price bring-a-friend days.
Online price · monthly payments available
No. 0001 · SEASON PASSSame pass for riders under 48 inches and seniors 60 and up.
Online price
No. 0002 · JUNIOR PASSAll-day rides and Water World. Buy it online and skip $5 at the window. Under 48" and 60+ pay $40 online.
2026 price · 2027 prices not posted yet
No. 0003 · COMBORides only, sold after 5 PM in the park. Under 48" and 60+ pay $22.
2026 price · in park only
No. 0004 · NIGHT RIDERHeads upThe park hasn't posted 2027 day ticket prices. The online season pass price is $5 under the gate price, so there's no reason to wait until opening day.
We checked the usual discount spots so you don't have to open ten tabs.
| Where | Best price found | Our take |
|---|---|---|
| Park website | $52 | Cheapest. 1-Day Combo Pass online, $5 under the gate (2026 price) |
| Park gate | $57 | Same Combo Pass, $5 more |
| Erie Federal Credit Union (members) | — | Advertises a Waldameer member discount; we couldn't open the page to confirm the price |
| Tripster, Groupon, Undercover Tourist | — | No Waldameer tickets turned up in our searches |
| AAA | — | Lists the park, but no discount price |
My take: buy from the park's own site. The online price already beats the window. Erie FCU members should check their member deal first.– John
We couldn't find a single real Waldameer promo code. The online discount happens on its own.
Uses the 2026 online Combo Pass price for riders 48" and up; 2027 day prices aren't posted yet. Parking is free for everyone. Tax excluded.
| Ticket | 48" & over | Under 48" & 60+ | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Combo Pass, online | $52 | $40 | Rides and Water World |
| 1-Day Combo Pass, gate | $57 | $45 | |
| Evening Combo Pass | $39 | $31 | After 5 PM, in park only |
| 1-Day Ride-A-Rama | $41 | $29 | Rides only, online store |
| Night Rider Ride-A-Rama | $30 | $22 | Rides only, after 5 PM, in park only |
| 1-Day Water World Pass | $39 | $31 | Online store; kids under 30" free |
| Walk-in (non-riders) | Free | Free | Pay per ride with Wally Points |
These are the 2026 season rates. The park hasn't posted 2027 day prices. Pay-per-ride Wally Points are $1 each; rides cost 2.5 to 6 points.
| 48" & over | Under 48" & 60+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Online | $145 | $115 |
| At the park | $150 | $120 |
| Covers | Rides + Water World | Rides + Water World |
| Blackout dates | None | None |
Passholders also get cabana and umbrella discounts and half-price bring-a-friend on select days.
Here's a summer day for a family of four: two riders 48" and up, two shorter kids.
The park's policy page didn't load for us, so we can't confirm the outside food rules. Call Guest Services at 814-838-3591 before you pack a cooler. Inside, the park is cashless except at Admissions, Guest Service and the Wally Card kiosks.
A double-launch Vekoma family coaster on the lakefront hillside, with a 38-inch minimum height. It's set to open in 2027.
Water World cabanas and umbrellas can be rented. The park doesn't list prices online, and passholders get a discount. Wally Points can't be used for them.
Free parking, free entry. Grandparents who just want to watch don't pay a dime.– John
Buy online. It's $5 less per Combo Pass and per season pass than at the window.
Three visits on day passes ($156 online) cost more than the $145 season pass.
Only some of you riding? Non-riders walk in free, and Wally Points let kids pay per ride from $2.50.
After 5 PM, the Night Rider wristband is $30 for rides only.
Kids under 30 inches get into Water World free.
No. As of October 2026 we found no real code. Buying online saves $5 per pass automatically.
Nothing. Parking is free, and so is walking into the amusement park.
$145 online for riders 48 inches and up, $115 for under 48 inches and seniors 60+. At the park it's $150 and $120.
If you'll go three times, yes. Three online Combo Passes at the 2026 price add up to $156, versus $145 for the pass.
The park says next May but hasn't posted the date. The 2026 season ended Sept 7.
Eagle's Pursuit, a double-launch family coaster with a 38-inch height minimum. It'll be the park's sixth coaster.
See you on the Ravine Flyer.– John & the ThemeParkCoupons crew
Where these prices come from: the park's admission rates, admission rates (cashless page), plan your visit (free parking and admission), park amenities & policies, park homepage, Visit PA, Erie News Now (Eagle's Pursuit), Coaster101 (Eagle's Pursuit specs). Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster.
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