2024: General Discussion

[Dave]

Well that’s a massive conincidence then as Rumba Rapids and Tiger Rock are also closed, almost as if Merlin are banking on water rides not being popular at this time of year.

Is it not more likely that two Intamin rapids are closed for the same technical reason. Either a technical alert from Intamin that needs fixing or a part required that has a long lead time?

As others have mentioned all the other Merlin water rides are open.

 

[BarryZola]

Sorry to ask a slightly random question, but does anyone know where Alton keeps their paper maps? I couldn’t find them anywhere near the entrance this morning.

Box Office, left hand side as you go in, just placed on the desk. If not, ask in Box Office

 

[Poisson]

Speaking of Rapids, testing today.

 

[Call_um]

To be fair they don’t help themselves by deliberately closing the rapids.

It isn't deliberately closed, they were replacing some of the wooden slabs on the lift hill over Tuesday/Wednesday

 

[Steve74]

To be fair they don’t help themselves by deliberately closing the rapids.

From the Wicker Man lift hill last weekend you could see one of the wooden slats on the conveyor was missing - either replacing it or was removed for access.

EDIT just seen the post above!

 

[Poisson]

Blade has had new seats fitted, with these bits I assume to keep you from sticking your legs out?

 

[siralgenon]

Blade has had new seats fitted, with these bits I assume to keep you from sticking your legs out?

They're not to stop you putting your legs out, the bump goes between your legs so you don't slide out of the side.

 

[Poisson]

But they're only at the end of the seat

 

[siralgenon]

But they're only at the end of the seat

Yes because the lapbars finish before the seat does so it's to prevent you sliding out the side of the lapbar.

 

[Ethan]

Right I’m all for the park extending opening times it’s great to see…but why on earth was last Friday not extended from 4 with some queues reaching 90 mins. The park is open 1 1/2 hours longer today and yet crowds look a lot lighter

 

[Matt N]

Right I’m all for the park extending opening times it’s great to see…but why on earth was last Friday not extended from 4 with some queues reaching 90 mins. The park is open 1 1/2 hours longer today and yet crowds look a lot lighter

The opening hours might be longer today because it’s the Easter holidays in many places. If you’re basing it purely on queue times, the crowds may also not be any lighter; the operations may simply be more efficient.

 

[s_g_k]

I’m not sure if this is an error, but super off peak days are currently available to purchase for just £29!

 

[jon81uk]

I’m not sure if this is an error, but super off peak days are currently available to purchase for just £29!

Which is cheaper than the £34 it would cost using a 2for1 voucher.

 

[Thameslink Rail]

According to this thread: https://towersstreet.com/talk/threads/adult-ticket-prices-1980-present.2978/
the online price was £29 in 2009!
Having looked at the ticketing, I can also see I can't buy tickets for Saturday 15th June for some reason?

 

[IDB]

The redemption of The Sun Savers tickets commenced today.

It will be interesting to see what the take up is this year with the majority of the tickets not being “free”

Also presume less will end up on eBay with them having to be purchased initially.

 

[Matt.GC]

I know that variable pricing is controversial, but you can't argue at £29 off peak really? It has applications where it's less than desirable, but this seems like a good application of it.

I feel a little dirty for doing this, but I'm using the Sun offer this year. I've been trying to cut back on the amount of money of I give to Merlin in recent years until I feel my business is appreciated. Luckily, I can do this without having to buy a single copy of The Scum. As soon as the bookings opened, the website had high traffic and an estimated hour queue.

 

[Josh555]

The redemption of The Sun Savers tickets commenced today.

It will be interesting to see what the take up is this year with the majority of the tickets not being “free”

Also presume less will end up on eBay with them having to be purchased initially.

I’d genuinely rather pay full price than give the Sun my money.

 

[IDB]

Fortunately I have been able to collect codes without having to buy all nine copies of the paper. Although the saving isn’t that much different on the day I’ve picked over other Merlin discounts I receive from elsewhere.

 

[rob666]

The redemption of The Sun Savers tickets commenced today.

It will be interesting to see what the take up is this year with the majority of the tickets not being “free”

Also presume less will end up on eBay with them having to be purchased initially.

I managed to get two freebies for midweek in late April, pretty much exactly when I wanted, via the weird booking system.
There were still plenty of freebies to choose from.
Only took an hour in the queue, three emails, and twice round the Towers booking system to get there.
No mobile, no printer, but all my booking and conformation details on a nice new slate with chalk.

 

[IDB]

Knowing the IQ of the average reader, many would have probably not noted that this year there was going to be a fee for most tickets.

In years past I've claimed the online codes and then also sent off the paper codes for an extra bonus set of tickets.

Here's the running order for the other offers through 2024 if anyone is interested.