ORLANDO, Fla. – Holy Land Experience, a Bible-themed attraction in Orlando, held its annual free day on Thursday.
Admission and parking to the attraction was free, on a first-come, first-served basis, until the park reached capacity. The park is open until 6 p.m.
Guests flock to Holy Land Experience on Jan. 25, 2018.
Holy Land Experience offers at least one free day per year to retain its nonprofit status under Florida state law.
Admission to the theme park typically costs $50 for adults and $35 for children, according to the attraction's website.
But with the free admission, about 4,000 people were expected at the attraction.
"I think it's a blessing. A lot of people can't afford to come here, so let's go," said Patricia Pillion, of Altamonte Springs, who said she waited in line for about two hours.
In past years, the free day has caused massive lines and traffic congestion near the park.
It's not known when the park will next offer a free day.
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The @HolyLandExp line goes on for days for the yearly FREE DAY. pic.twitter.com/cTby2STbGx
The @HolyLandExp line goes on for days for the yearly FREE DAY. pic.twitter.com/cTby2STbGx
— Sachelle Saunders (@SachelleOnAir) January 25, 2018
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