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Merlin Annual Pass
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Rick
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- Crux
I did ask but was told that wasn't the case for the legacy Premium tier ?
djtruefitt
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I think it’s only new passes which can be added to your wallet unfortunately. However you might be able to add your pass to the AT app, if you have booking details.
BigShadowtinytree
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I know with Merlin Passes it’s only gold and platinum that still get a physical card, silver and discovery are digital only.
I like having the option of both, means it’s not a big deal if I forget my card because it’s also on the wallet on my phone, and if I lost or forgot my phone, I’d still have my physical pass to be able to get into the parks, access discounts, get free parking etc. Hopefully I’m not ever dumb enough to forget or lose both.
I like having the option of both, means it’s not a big deal if I forget my card because it’s also on the wallet on my phone, and if I lost or forgot my phone, I’d still have my physical pass to be able to get into the parks, access discounts, get free parking etc. Hopefully I’m not ever dumb enough to forget or lose both.
Rick
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*Clears throat*
With the digital pass, is it one or can you have both? Like a debit card in Google Pay, for example.
Yes we have both digital and physical
Skyscraper
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- Nemesis
A heads up for Platinum MAP holders;
BigShadowtinytree
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Oh damn I would have actually found that really useful, curse my gold pass.
One thing that bothers me about these cups is that they are park specific and can’t be used across all merlin parks. Not really good for the environment is it? And who wants loads of the things knocking about at home? We have one for towers as we go there regularly but haven’t bothered getting one from anywhere else, apart from the blue passholder cup from chessington as that can be used across all parks but trying to get them refilled can be tricky as they’re not freestyle and not all outlets will do it. Some staff don’t even know what they are!
One thing that bothers me about these cups is that they are park specific and can’t be used across all merlin parks. Not really good for the environment is it? And who wants loads of the things knocking about at home? We have one for towers as we go there regularly but haven’t bothered getting one from anywhere else, apart from the blue passholder cup from chessington as that can be used across all parks but trying to get them refilled can be tricky as they’re not freestyle and not all outlets will do it. Some staff don’t even know what they are!
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Pawkins
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I wasn't aware of this, that's ridiculous!
Scared of a bit of advertising for their own parks? I can't understand the reasoning behind that.
BigShadowtinytree
TS Member
It really is! Especially with how expensive they are to buy in the first place.
The reason is probably £££.
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Shaggy_Dog_
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I don’t have Facebook so it doesn’t let me see that page, would you mind summing up what that post is about please?
Thameslink Rail
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- The Smiler
NEW Platinum Pass PERK ALERT! 
From June 15th, everyone will receive a FREE Coca-Cola Freestyle cup and two re-fill vouchers when purchasing a Platinum Pass!
Vouchers will be included in your welcome packs, delivered within 30 days.
You can redeem your cup and re-fills from 15th June.
Find out how to redeem your free Coca-Cola Freestyle cup and re-fills here: https://bit.ly/39WceHr
Already a Platinum Passholder? – don’t worry! You’ll also receive this FREE perk. Keep and eye on the post, as your vouchers and lanyards are on the way!
Skyscraper
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- Nemesis
I don't have Facebook either but it lets me view it if I search "Merlin Annual Pass Facebook" on Google.
Craig
TS Administrator
It's also now listed on the Merlin Annual Pass website under the perks section if you'd rather take a look there.
Seems like a wise decision to start getting some new perks out to push people to the Platinum Pass from the older passes. I have to agree that not having the cups being interoperable between parks is completely backwards from an environmental point of view. It's clearly been done for purely monetary reasons to get the cup payment at each attraction.
Still, it's nice to have as a regular to Towers and it'll certainly push me to purchase the refills when on park for longer days in future, something I've never bothered with before.
Seems like a wise decision to start getting some new perks out to push people to the Platinum Pass from the older passes. I have to agree that not having the cups being interoperable between parks is completely backwards from an environmental point of view. It's clearly been done for purely monetary reasons to get the cup payment at each attraction.
Still, it's nice to have as a regular to Towers and it'll certainly push me to purchase the refills when on park for longer days in future, something I've never bothered with before.
evilcod
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Doesn't work in the tavern so I'm calling bull on that one.
Craig
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jon81uk
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I'm not logged into Facebook on this PC but the preview appears in the forum post. You should also be able to click and see the image without logging into FB.
Yeah I don't understand why they didn't implement a Merlin standard freestyle cup and then you just pay to reactivate at each park.
Worked well when we went to Universal Florida, but its not worth the price at the Merlin parks as the weather and shorter opening means I don't need that much to drink.
I also like Seaworlds low-tech method, there was a sticker on top of the cup to confirm you'd paid for refills. Bring it back and either pay for unlimited again or it can be re-used (at SW and Busch) and you just pay $1 per refill.