How long can parks survive with zero revenue?

[ringo]

Don’t forget Thorpe raised their buy in advance ticket by £6 this year - was £33 now £39.

 

[jon81uk]

Don’t forget Thorpe raised their buy in advance ticket by £6 this year - was £33 now £39.

Not sure Thorpe Park is worth that much.

 

[AT86]

Not sure Thorpe Park is worth that much.

It’s not worth £3.90 let alone £39.

 

[jon81uk]

It’s not worth £3.90 let alone £39.

I would pay £3.90, ride Rush and leave the park once again. That's definitely a fair price.

 

[rob666]

Not sure Thorpe Park is worth that much.

As a full purchase of the whole park...maybe.

 

[D4n]

I have to say Fantasy Island on Tuesday was excellent and I can't state enough how much I think everyone should go out and support them right now (if they can).

Slots split into two separate ride sessions.
Very restricted numbers and only people with wristbands on park.
Temperature checks.
Masks on major thrill rides.
Only one ride closed (Dragon Mountain).
Large indoor section open with one way system / social distancing in place.
Major show still running.
One row left between riders on thrill coasters.
No queues.

Excellent, just excellent. An ideal return to a theme park environment. I would highly recommend.

 

[Rob]

Nick Varney has been calling for a cut to VAT in the attractions industry for years now. It will be interesting to see how Merlin do implement it.