Food & Beverage: The Aramark Era begins

[Bert2theSpark]

I don’t mind the vending machines themselves, nor do I really mind the “Phalanx Asset: Monster Energy” on the side.

But the screen advertising Monster and the car parked next to it does kind of irk me a fair bit. Let’s not go back to the era of blatant advertising. I’d rather not have a giant adverts across the park and especially not within what is meant to be the most immersive area of the park.

 

[GooseOnTheLoose]

I was under the impression that ban came in to force several years ago? Energy drinks are treated like spirits in most shops I've been to, they even make self checkouts beep for a staff member.

The majority of Supermarkets, and some shops, voluntarily operate an under 16 year old ban on the sale of energy drinks, but it is not a legal requirement.

Energy drinks: UK supermarkets ban sales to under-16s

Boots becomes the latest retailer to introduce an age limit to the high-caffeine and sugary drinks.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Jarnsaxa]

Just as an aside, in the Wicker Man queue kiosk last year a lad asked for an energy drink (I guess Monster?) and the server asked to see ID. To which he said he didn't have any and so they wouldn't serve him.

 

[Smiley]

Most supermarkets operate an under 16 policy (18 for most deliveries), so expect some backlash from the "fun police". Though at AT you have to walk so far it might do more good than harm!

 

[DiogoJ42]

The sad thing is, that if ever there was one brand that could actually work as a sponsor for Nemy, it kinda has to be Monster, doesn't it?

I feel dirty even thinking that. I'm gonna have to go shower in bleach.

 

[Smiley]

Better suited to TP. Get rid of the pigs! Either that or Red Bull - both have enormously deep pockets. Plenty enough to finance a new ride (could have been Hyperia)

 

[Zeock]

A very nicely themed Monster Energy drinks unit has been installed in Forbidden Valley on the path between Blade’s former site and the catering units.

Whilst I don’t really approve of advertising energy drinks in a family resort, the theming looks spot on.

Photo credit: Coastertog on Instagram.

That looks really good. The tentacles enveloping the unit are a touch that definitely enhances it.

 

[GooseOnTheLoose]

Better suited to TP. Get rid of the pigs!

They did, at the end of 2023.

 

[dave___]

The sad thing is, that if ever there was one brand that could actually work as a sponsor for Nemy, it kinda has to be Monster, doesn't it?

I feel dirty even thinking that. I'm gonna have to go shower in bleach.

Imagine if they released a limited edition Nemesis can/flavour, people would go absolutely mental for it.

Just like that gopping Prime drink, there are people who collect all the varieties of Monster worldwide like they are Pokemon cards or something.

 

[James]

That unit looks well-themed and done. It's just a shame they cannot consistently create high-quality theming like this. It only looks good because Monster likely paid for it.