Merlin pass- latest 2nd jan 2011

Angellm8

They are on offer for renewals with 3 months free, so only working out £72 per pass for families of 3 or more.

SurfBowlSC

We're not going to bother with renewing ours this year.
We got them in April of last year, and haven't used them enough to justify re-buying.

Seem to think we've done the following:
Thorpe Park x 1 (and won't be going again now it's more teen orientated)
Chessington x 3
Legoland x 2
Warwick x 3

With petrol prices creeping up, we're sticking by the "one tank of petrol per month" rule, which means no long journeys.

Also, I think the kids will even admit to having had their fill of the rides.

loobylou75

This is my first post so please be gentle!

If you look on the chessington site on the pass section they do have a 50% offer for customers who visit in person. Its only on individual passes.

Also legoland have what they say is limited 50% off the legoland premium passes on their site too.

I have not checked any of the others direct sites though...

babymt

So we have to go to Chessington or Legoland to get the 50% off pass? How annoying!!!!! I hope it stops raining then we'll go to the zoo day thing I guess.

Aidy

Just found via Alton Towers site you can apply via phone in conjunction with Capital FM

http://www.capitalfm.com/london/charity/buy-merlin-annual-pass-nearly-half-price/

£80 each annual pass, plus £5 for P&P.

froggy27_2

loobylou75 wrote: »

This is my first post so please be gentle!

If you look on the chessington site on the pass section they do have a 50% offer for customers who visit in person. Its only on individual passes.

Also legoland have what they say is limited 50% off the legoland premium passes on their site too.

I have not checked any of the others direct sites though...

thanks to Loobyloo75 to pointed this out-
Only good for people living nearby though....I guess I will take to go and visit the zoo!! if the rain stops....
Merlin Annual Pass sale!


For a short time only from Friday 14th January you can save 50% off the price of a Standard Individual Merlin Annual Pass when purchased in person from Chessington World of Adventures Resort!
Take advantage of this fantastic January sale!

During our weekend Zoo Days you can purchase a Standard Individual Merlin Annual Pass at the discounted rate of £60pp exc VAT (£72pp inc VAT) from our Admissions at Lodge Gate.
During the week when the park is closed, it is still possible to take advantage of this fantastic offer by purchasing your Standard Individual Merlin Annual Pass from our Safari-themed Resort Hotel shop.

Special Discounted Renewals for existing Passholders

Don't forget you can renew your Merlin Annual Pass up to eight weeks after its expiration date.
You can renew a Standard Merlin Annual Pass for just £60pp EX VAT. You can also renew your Premium Merlin Annual Pass or upgrade to a Premium Pass when renewing for just £78pp EX VAT.


I would like to know if they give you a voucher to renew when needed or it's done there and then... my pass is not due til March... any thoughts?

Aidy

Aidy wrote: »

Just found via Alton Towers site you can apply via phone in conjunction with Capital FM

http://www.capitalfm.com/london/charity/buy-merlin-annual-pass-nearly-half-price/

£80 each annual pass, plus £5 for P&P.

As mentioned above 50% (ish) discount if you ring - limited to 10000 applicants; no need to visit legoland / Chessington etc. until you actually want a day out

celebrate

Aidy wrote: »

As mentioned above 50% (ish) discount if you ring - limited to 10000 applicants; no need to visit legoland / Chessington etc. until you actually want a day out

Yes but read the small print:

voucher is only for standard not premium pass-with standard parking is not free and can't get into some of major attractions in busiest months (mainly august)

also cost is 80pounds per voucher per person, a standard merlin pass only costs 86pounds if you are buying as family of four

also youhave to buy it as a voucher the go to one of the attractions betwen january and march to exchange it personally for a pass-ok if you live nearby but otherwise-alot of hassle for a small saving

gghh

froggy27 wrote: »

I would like to know if they give you a voucher to renew when needed or it's done there and then... my pass is not due til March... any thoughts?

I would like to know this too as ours don't expire until June but I will only renew them if I can get a good deal otherwise it won't be worth it for us

Sunny_spell

Got this from merlin pass facebook page (updated 2 hours ago):

Merlin Annual Pass - OFFICIAL The January Update will now be sent on Monday, sorry for the delay guys!



Some people say their facebook page is worth checking (updated quickly & lots of answers are given to all our questions ) Go to 2011 passes link.