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Films can be art. Photographs can be art. Video games can be art. Even selfies can be art (no, seriously). And, I would argue, theme park attractions can be art – particularly the ones you'd find at Disney parks around the world or Universal's parks in Orlando and Los Angeles. No, maybe they aren't on the same level as the Mona Lisa or the Sistine Chapel, but they're a bit closer than you may think.

Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando offer extensive discounts and perks to annual passholders, which can tip the scales in favor of buying a pass even if you don’t live locally.