Like Tammy Benson said. You pay all year long. The one thing I will say is it is not easy to cancel even after the year is up. Also if you're close enough to be going to great escape be sure to try six flags New England, it's included with your membership and so much better in every way except for how long it takes to get there.
You pay over the winter months as well. So if it's for example $5.99 a month you pay that every month even when they are closed and it continues until your year membership is up or when you cancel after your mandatory year.
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