What is the most cost effective way to get admission? Pay at the gate? Or are there deals elsewhere? Please point me in the direction of some discounts! Family of 4.

If you have a friend who has an annual pass, you can get a 50 percent discount

Yeah if you have a friend that have an annual pass you get 50 percent off

Online website has huge discounts

Check the website because they offer specials depending on the season and also you get discounts for multiple days/ parks

Look elsewhere, there's always deals for them.