Love traveling but dread the hours of research that can come before the vacation? A new attraction pass promises to cut down on both the planning and the price.
FunPass has launched in New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Oahu and San Diego, according to a community announcement. The all-in-one digital pass bundles admission to attractions and entertainment and can save travelers up to 50% compared with buying tickets separately, according to the announcement.
The service is powered by EBG, a travel and entertainment company that has operated for 25 years and connects consumers with attractions, experiences and savings.
Rather than searching multiple websites and keeping track of separate tickets and confirmations, travelers can use
FunPass to assemble experiences for one destination and keep the tickets together in a mobile wallet.
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How does FunPass work?
Travelers first select a destination and can build a pass around the experiences that interest them. Tickets are then stored digitally, with participating attractions accessible through a QR code.
That setup could be especially convenient for families or groups trying to keep several people's tickets organized in one place.
The list of participating attractions varies by destination and includes some major names. FunPass said it is collaborating with Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Disney's "ALADDIN" on Broadway, the Empire State Building, "Mystère" by Cirque du Soleil, High Roller, San Diego Zoo and LEGOLAND California Resort.
Discover new attractions on FunPass
The idea is to make vacation planning less fragmented by putting multiple attractions into a single pass rather than requiring travelers to book each experience individually.
“Vacation time is valuable, and no one wants to spend it researching attractions or juggling multiple tickets and reservations,” said Allison Click, FunPass vice president and business unit leader for pass products and packaged solutions. “FunPass makes it easy to experience the best of a destination with one simple pass, giving travelers the flexibility, convenience, and value to focus on enjoying their trip and creating unforgettable memories.”
Where is FunPass available?
FunPass is currently available for six destinations: New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Oahu and San Diego. The company said additional markets are expected to be added, though the announcement did not identify the next destinations or give a timeline.
The potential savings also depend on the pass and experiences selected. FunPass says travelers can save up to 50%, making it worth comparing the pass price against the cost of buying tickets separately before booking.
EBG CEO Brett Reizen said the company designed FunPass around its experience working with travelers and attraction operators.
“We’re thrilled to launch FunPass and bring EBG’s deep expertise, trusted relationships, and unmatched value directly to today’s travelers,” Reizen said. “As a leader in the attractions space, we understand what travelers want and what our supplier partners need to succeed. We built FunPass with both in mind, creating a simpler, more flexible way to unlock the best of every destination.”
That leaves travelers with a straightforward calculation: Decide which attractions are actually on the itinerary, compare the individual admission costs with the available pass and determine whether the convenience and potential savings make sense for the trip.
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