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Merlin Annual Pass
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Tom
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I can't see 1,000 VIP passes being sold and I think they agree, hence having a signing up period to gauge interest and prevent embarrassment.
I don't think 3 x single-use, single-ride Fastracks for each park will sway many people to get a Premium pass. The 40% renewal discount is fairly decent, however. I have had a Premium for the past two years but I decided not to renew upon expiry in October, and these announcements have not changed my mind - but it all comes down to how many times you visit, and my 2013 count didn't justify renewal by a long way.
The parks are in slow decline in my opinion, and there is nothing new on offer in terms of thrills at any of them next year. It seems like a good year to 'sit out' of having a pass (although probably making a couple of visits still) and see how the stock market flotation affects things over 2014.
I don't think 3 x single-use, single-ride Fastracks for each park will sway many people to get a Premium pass. The 40% renewal discount is fairly decent, however. I have had a Premium for the past two years but I decided not to renew upon expiry in October, and these announcements have not changed my mind - but it all comes down to how many times you visit, and my 2013 count didn't justify renewal by a long way.
The parks are in slow decline in my opinion, and there is nothing new on offer in terms of thrills at any of them next year. It seems like a good year to 'sit out' of having a pass (although probably making a couple of visits still) and see how the stock market flotation affects things over 2014.
djtruefitt
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I will certainly be renewing my premium pass in the next few weeks, it will work out a couple of pound cheaper this year as well! I think I paid £121 last year, this year it is £119 to renew! The new premium perks are nice, and its good to see the price hasn't really increased.
Does anyone know if you can renew your annual pass at any park, even if you bought it originally elsewhere? I would guess yes, as they will take a new photo anyway.
As for the super VIP pass, it certainly isn't for me! I suppose if you visit a lot and buy fastrack, etc already, then it might be for you. However you really need to know other people with it, otherwise you will be doing these backstage tours, Fastrack, etc on your own!
Does anyone know if you can renew your annual pass at any park, even if you bought it originally elsewhere? I would guess yes, as they will take a new photo anyway.
As for the super VIP pass, it certainly isn't for me! I suppose if you visit a lot and buy fastrack, etc already, then it might be for you. However you really need to know other people with it, otherwise you will be doing these backstage tours, Fastrack, etc on your own!
jackandylan123
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I just got a premium pass because I could afford it tbh 
all I knew when buying it was one or two of the perks, but now that I know how much I got for my money, I'm very pleased
all I knew when buying it was one or two of the perks, but now that I know how much I got for my money, I'm very pleased 
IanB
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I think most people would be happier to have £15 off the Pass, rather than FastTrack vouchers, which you can not use at Towers without spending money.
And why is Legoland food Voucher for Children only (I bet it requires an adult to purchase something)? A bit like the Birthday Perk, if you don't have children, or your Birthday falls outside when the park is open, its not much use.
I am sure there is people who will benefit from this, but I just see this as a way to help Merlin up-sell to guests before they even get through the gate.
Ian
And why is Legoland food Voucher for Children only (I bet it requires an adult to purchase something)? A bit like the Birthday Perk, if you don't have children, or your Birthday falls outside when the park is open, its not much use.
I am sure there is people who will benefit from this, but I just see this as a way to help Merlin up-sell to guests before they even get through the gate.
Ian
Cheese
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Dean said:
As far as I'm aware Merlin have no centralised database for passholder details, which is a bit of an embarrassment when you renew at a different location (this was certainly the case in late 2012; I renewed at Wallet Castle, got a duff print and had to grudgingly return for a replacement). You can renew anywhere, but you have to give them all your details because only the attraction you purchased at last time has them. That's probably the main reason for Dean's second point, but they're hardly going to admit that their systems are hopeless!