Having been to this park many times over the years...

Having been to this park many times over the years, with the last being around the time Renegade first opened, WOW! Their prices have gone up, but they have made SO many upgrades and changes for the better.

If you intend to go more than once (or if you intend to buy park beverages and not bring your own empty bottle), buy the souvenir cup online to save big time on your drinks the whole day at the park (first day refills are free, after that it's $1.00 a refill for the season). A bottle of water will set you back $3.99 alone. While you're at it, buy everything online: you'll save $2-4 For everything you purchase online vs. on location.

If you intend to go more than three times, get the season pass. We went as a family during starlight prices ($36 at the gate) and even the season pass bring a friend price was $32 at the gate. If you get your season pass online you can also do the payment plan option and they charge you the same price (no interest based upcharge) as if you had bought it directly. Parking is free with a season pass, otherwise expect to drop $17 with each visit. Yikes!!

Having been to both Six Flags Texas and Valleyfair, I can say for the price this is a great park. I might be biased since this is my hometown, but I honestly thought for the value Valleyfair was a better park. For folks who can't do spinning rides like me without getting sick, there are plenty of coasters.

Season pass holders save 10% off food and possibly merch, so don't forget to flash your pass at the food stands if you don't end up buying the meal pass. Get the bucket of mini donuts!! Feeds 4 plenty. Expect to pay from $8-15 For any food item if you don't pack your own. There were hardly any lines when we went after 5 PM except for Renegade.