{"id":7408,"date":"2025-06-20T09:53:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T13:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/?p=7408"},"modified":"2025-07-16T10:49:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T14:49:08","slug":"pef-mbp-is-full-steam-ahead-with-family-and-friends-day-and-new-carnival-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/issue\/volume-43-no-5\/pef-mbp-is-full-steam-ahead-with-family-and-friends-day-and-new-carnival-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"PEF MBP is full steam ahead with Family and Friends Day and new Carnival Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7411 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Family-Friends-Web.jpg\" alt=\"Family Fun Day\" width=\"600\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Family-Friends-Web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Family-Friends-Web-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>June 20, 2025 &#8212;<\/em> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">For years, the PEF Membership Benefits Program (PEF MBP) has offered Family and Friends Days at amusement parks. This year, PEF MBP is offering not only a Family and Friends Day in July, but a special Family and Friends Carnival Cruise setting sail in November.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first of the two events takes place at Six Flags at Darien Lake on July 19. Just like previous events, the event grants members access to the theme park and water park, as well as a lunch buffet and parking\u2014all for just $30. Members and retirees can purchase up to 4 tickets at the $30 price.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cFrom very young children to teenagers and adults, it\u2019s a full day of fun for all at a very affordable price,\u201d says Stephanie McLean-Beathley, PEF MBP Administrator. \u201cThe rides, water park, and especially the all-you-can-eat buffet lunch, have been big crowd pleasers for our members, retirees, and their families. The event takes place rain or shine, and we have our fingers crossed for beautiful weather on July 19<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PEF MBP also offers souvenir bottles for an additional cost of $10.79 that allows for free soft drinks and water refills throughout the park during your visit. Tickets are on sale online through July 7. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pefmbp.com\/promotions\/2025-darien-lake-family-day\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Click here to purchase.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re looking for a new way to enjoy the sun and fun, PEF MBP is also offering a four-day Carnival Cruise Nov. 24-28, 2025, setting sail from Port Canaveral in Orlando and cruising the Atlantic with stops at Nassau and Celebration Key. This is the first time PEF MBP is offering this Family and Friends Cruise.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe are very excited to be offering something different for our members and retirees and we hope everyone takes a look at this fantastic opportunity for a very different, relaxing, and sunny way to spend their upcoming Thanksgiving holiday,\u201d said McLean-Beathley.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cabins start at $377 per person and include suites with 24-hour room service, plenty of nightlife and daytime activities onboard and off the ship, and a wide array of dining options with award-winning full-service restaurants.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The last day to book your cabin is July 27. 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