fees/permits
Darien Lake opens in mid-May and closes after Halloween, although hours are very limited in October. SplashTown's operating season is shorter.
A season pass for 2011 includes both parks is $66 plus tax. Single-day ticket prices for 2011 have not yet been announced; they were $30 plus tax in 2010 and included admission to both parks, but there's no need to pay full price at the gate. Discount tickets are readily available throughout Western New York at places like Wegmans and AAA, and the park's web site usually offers "online exclusive" tickets that are cheaper than at the gate. The park sometimes offers discounted after-5PM rates as well.
Prices for concerts at the amphitheater vary based on the act that's performing; you can often get a package deal that includes park admission in addition to the concert.
