The Psychoaster said:
Tom said:
The Psychoaster said:
Tom said:
What do we make of the statement "for a limited time only, if you book Theme Park tickets directly from Altontowers.com you'll receive FREE Early Ride Time" on the official website?
Perhaps a hint that it will be removed from online sales eventually, or a typical marketing phrase designed to encourage purchasing like "tickets selling fast" or "book early to ensure your place" are used to push sales.
I think it's just a marketing term, there's no way they are going to start charging extra for ERT. It's just not conceivable.
I was thinking more of a removal of it from online tickets, but how is it not conceivable from Merlin? ;D
If it were removed from online tickets then surely the only other way to get it would be from an AP? There'd be about 25 people on park until 10am :-\
There are 200,000 Merlin pass holders in Britain, plus Alton Towers annual pass holders.
Given that we know they are trying to push the 'resort' side of things and get people to stay over, I think it could well be made into hotel guests and annual pass holders (if that isn't changed) only.
I'm not predicting it, but it wouldn't surprise me if it came. They seem to be planning something, and a removal of ERT for online sales on certain days and/or an additional charge would also not surprise me.
I don't think
anything would surprise me anymore, to be fair...