Merlin Annual standard pass half price

stuffforsell09

ClaireB7 wrote: »

Just noticed that Standard passes don't get you into ANY London attraction during August (not a major problem for us but just in case others hadn't spotted it) and the Merlin Annual pass site has now also removed the "Legoland only after 2pm in August" restriction.

A few more questions if I may

1) I am assuming there is no problem in getting 4 50% passes (for 2 adults, a 5 yr old and a 7yr old) rather than 1 non-reduced family pass ?

2) The site seems to say 2 different things so can anyone confirm whether standard passes let you fast track on the London Eye ?

3) Even though the parks (Legoland, Thorpe Park, etc) are now closed til March are their ticket offices still open to buy passes from ? Otherwise doesn't that restrict, quite severely, the choice of 'home' park ?

4) Finally, does anyone have the 'local' (the one that appears to get the vouchers sent out) number for the Gweek Sea Life centre (Google shows nothing for me)

HI,

1) No problem in doing this
2) Fast Track not included
3) ticket offices are open but would call them to check times
4) can't help

Legoland have updated their website and has full details of what you can or can't do with these passes - link below. as I'mnew I can't post links so replace xxx with www

xxx.legoland.co.uk/Plan/annualpass/Annual-Pass-Sale-Frequently-Asked-Questions/

here is the text as well

Annual Pass Sale Frequently Asked Questions

50% January Sale

• Save 50% off a Premium LEGOLAND Annual Pass online and in Park

• Or save 50% off an Individual Standard Merlin Annual Pass In The Park Only

Frequently Asked Questions


Where can I purchase a LEGOLAND Premium Annual Pass at the sale price?


You can purchase this online today at legoland.co.uk/ann or alternatively you can visit LEGOLAND Windsor to purchase your pass in the Annual Pass Room which will be open 10am – 5pm on the 7 & 8 January and then every Friday, Saturday & Sunday throughout January. Please note attractions, shops & restaurants will NOT be open, only the Annual Pass Room will be open.

Where can I purchase an Individual Standard Merlin Annual Pass at the sale price?


You can visit any of the following attractions in person:
LEGOLAND Windsor – The Annual Pass Room will be open 10am – 5pm on the 7 & 8 January and then every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in January. Please note attractions, shops & restaurants will NOT be open, only the Annual Pass Room will be open.
Alton Towers Resort
The Blackpool Tower
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
The London, York or Edinburgh Dungeon
The EDF Energy London Eye
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester
Madame Tussauds London
Madame Tussauds Blackpool
SEA LIFE centres or Sanctuaries
Warwick Castle
You cannot purchase passes from THORPE PARK as they are closed.

Please check the opening dates and times of the attraction you want to purchase your Pass from before you visit, you can do this via their website.

What if I cannot bring all my family to the attractions before the sale ends; can I still purchase all the Annual Passes I need?



If some family members are unable to attend, please bring photos with you for the passes to be issued. Are any other Pass options discounted in the Annual Pass sale e.g. Premium Merlin Annual Passes? Only NEW Premium LEGOLAND Annual Passes and the Standard Individual Merlin Annual Pass are included in the sale. 50% Off a Standard Merlin Annual Pass includes NEW and RENEWED passes. If your Merlin Annual Pass is expiring within 8 weeks of the date you visit you will be able to purchase your renewal for £78pp. If your pass expires beyond the 8 weeks we do still have our renewal rates which provide a 25% discount for a Merlin Annual Pass.

The family Standard Merlin Annual Pass options and the Premium Merlin Annual Pass are not included in the sale. Family rates are still discounted, pricing can be found here:

If you would like a Premium Merlin Annual Pass you can purchase a Standard Individual Merlin Annual Pass via the 50% sale and pay an additional £35pp to upgrade to a Premium Individual Pass when you visit an attraction.

When does the sale end?


The LEGOLAND Annual Pass offer has limited availability and we will inform you when it is about to end. The Merlin Annual Pass sale will end on the 31st January 2012.

What if my pass doesn't expire within the next few weeks, will you be providing discounted rates when the sale ends?



Yes we will, renewal rates will be available. These will be:
Premium LEGOLAND Adult - £79.20
Premium LEGOLAND Child - £60.00
Standard Merlin Individual - £117
Standard Merlin Family - £87.75(pp)
Premium Merlin Individual - £144
Premium Merlin Family - £108(pp)

Is there an attraction being added to the Merlin Annual Pass in 2012?


Yes we expect the Weymouth Tower, which will be located near to the Weymouth SEA LIFE centre, to open in July 2012 and Passholders will be able to gain access using their Merlin Annual Pass from when it opens (excluding 29th July – 11th August inclusive)

Do you still sell the Standard LEGOLAND Annual Pass and Pre School LEGOLAND Annual Pass?


No these passes are no longer available. You can purchase a Premium LEGOLAND Annual Pass which has no restrictions and Parking is included in the price of the Park.

Is LEGOLAND Windsor still excluded in August after 2pm from the Standard Merlin Annual Pass?


No this exclusion no longer applies to the Standard Merlin Annual Pass. Other exclusions apply to the Standard Merlin Annual Pass. Please see the terms and conditions below.

What are the terms and conditions of the offer?



The not so small print is: The offer applies to new premium LEGOLAND Annual Passes and excludes LEGOLAND renewals. 50% off a LEGOLAND Premium Annual Pass is available online or in park for a limited time only. The offer also applies to individual Standard Merlin Annual Passes for a limited time only, these can only be purchased in person at participating attractions. Entry with a Merlin Annual Pass is subject to attraction operating calendars and capacity. The following exclusions apply to the Standard Merlin Annual Pass; No entry into Madame Tussauds London, SEA LIFE London Aquarium and London Dungeon during the month of August; No entry to the EDF Energy London Eye on the 14th February OR from 27th July - 31st August; an event booking fee will apply to Fright Nights at THORPE PARK and may apply on other event dates regardless of the time of entry or departure; NO entry to the London Dungeon or the London Eye from 29th to 31st October; the secondary attractions at Warwick Castle including the Castle Dungeon and Merlin Dragon Tower are not included. These exclusions do not apply to the Premium Merlin Annual Pass. The Waterpark, Extraordinary Golf and Spa at the Alton Towers Resort are not included with the Merlin Annual Pass. Parking is not included with the Standard Merlin Annual Pass, and is subject to availability for Premium Passholders. Full terms and conditions of the passes can be viewed at merlinannualpass.co.uk. Prices are subject to change.

Possession

Lovely lady at Gweek sending mine off tomorrow.

CupraT

Please can someone point me in the right direction of finding the nearest open attraction for me to get these? I live in north Wales 1hr drive from Chester so logistically a nightmare, but we love AT and sealife for days out

jebervic

So what would the cost of 5 member family pass and would the photo of all family members be on the pass? also can just two members of the named family members go alone?

mum26

jebervic wrote: »

So what would the cost of 5 member family pass and would the photo of all family members be on the pass? also can just two members of the named family members go alone?

You have individual pass cards (so you can each use them seperately no problem) even if bought as a "family pass" however you can only have 2 people aged 12 or over on each family pass. I think it actually works out better to buy these 50% off INDIVIDUAL passes than the family passes at the moment?

Online price for family 5 pass is £480.60
5 x 50% off passes at £78 each is £ 390

hth x

XYZ1000

stuffforsell09 wrote: »

Merlin Annual standard pass half price. Just picked up 3 passes from Madame Tussards in London for £234 (£78 each). Was told by staff this offer ends in 2 weeks time.

I called Merlin before I went and they said you can goto any attraction and get the standard pass for half price but you need to visit the attraction as they have to take your picture. The offer is only on the standard annual pass.

Suggest you call merlin before you make a visit and also make sure the attraction is open.

Good luck :beer:

Thank you so much for posting this also to everyone else who has found out ways of being able to get the vouchers sent. I have brought some today from the lovely lady in Cornwall too. They should be in the post for next week. I am really :j:j am looking forward to using them this year.

silvertabby_2

mum26 wrote: »

You have individual pass cards (so you can each use them seperately no problem) even if bought as a "family pass" however you can only have 2 people aged 12 or over on each family pass. I think it actually works out better to buy these 50% off INDIVIDUAL passes than the family passes at the moment?

Online price for family 5 pass is £480.60
5 x 50% off passes at £78 each is £ 390

hth x

I thought it was only 2 People aged 12+ however when I was looking on line earlier to renew my gold annual pass I noticed that it stated no more than 3 people 12+ on the merlin website. I have taken a screen print for future reference.

Luiem

We were going to pick these up at Brighton Sealife centre, but having checked the website they are closed until March. We will probably head to one of the chessington Zoo days instead.

sirish1979

Me and My DH picked up the standard merlin pass at discounted price in LEGOLAND Windsor yesterday.

There was a small queue may be 20 odd people. This passes are going very quickly I think

georgiac

Bought mine today.

Our current ones don't expire until April so the new ones start from then.

Expiry date April 2013.