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Merlin Parks & Attractions: Quick Questions.
Brexit will feature but expect he’ll claim they are changing focus and he’ll use the example of selling the ski resorts for £95m as the start of a new phase and it’s why they should stick with his “vision”Merlin announce their 2018 results in the morning. Time to dust off that Nick Varney book of excuses![]()
http://www.cityam.com/273649/snow-deal-merlin-entertainments-sells-off-100m-australian
Been on a bit of a MAP frenzy the past few weeks going on the London Eye, London Sealife, Madame Tussauds Blackpool, Blackpool Tower Dungeons, Blackpool Sealife, and the Birmingham Sealife today.
Have to say I've enjoyed every visit, Merlin seem much better at running these attractions than they do theme parks.
I agree, they understand their Midway offerings. They are generally well maintained and good quality.
The Legoland resorts seem to be as far as that model stretches.
I do wonder if they would exit the non-Lego theme park side if a good offer came their way from Six Flags, Universal etc.
MakoMania
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Merlin report record attendance:
http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/artic...tainments-reports-record-annual-guest-numbers
They announced they intend to cut costs by a further £35 million by 2022.
http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/artic...tainments-reports-record-annual-guest-numbers
They announced they intend to cut costs by a further £35 million by 2022.
AT86
TS Member
Is Merlin giving their passholders the V?
They’ve been doing that to all their customers for about 10 years.
Matt N
TS Member
Is Merlin giving their passholders the V?
What did they do? The Facebook post can't be seen anymore.
What did they do? The Facebook post can't be seen anymore.
Posted a pic advertising their hand wax dipping.

Matt N
TS Member
I don't see anything wrong with that, personally; just showing what the product looks like.Luckily I took a screenshot earlier...
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I don't see anything wrong with that, personally; just showing what the product looks like.
Nothing wrong with it...
...but there is something know as "having a good sense of humour"
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Poopoohead
TS Member
Can’t find a thread dedicated to all things merlin annual pass issues so hijacking this instead. Is there one btw?
Anyway, I’m about to renew in the next few weeks to catch the free digi pass offer. Has anyone else renewed and got this offer? Some of the text is a bit unclear if it’s just for new purchases or also includes renewals. Thanks
Anyway, I’m about to renew in the next few weeks to catch the free digi pass offer. Has anyone else renewed and got this offer? Some of the text is a bit unclear if it’s just for new purchases or also includes renewals. Thanks
imanautie
TS Member
Map group files say yes.Can’t find a thread dedicated to all things merlin annual pass issues so hijacking this instead. Is there one btw?
Anyway, I’m about to renew in the next few weeks to catch the free digi pass offer. Has anyone else renewed and got this offer? Some of the text is a bit unclear if it’s just for new purchases or also includes renewals. Thanks
(Worth a join if your on Facebook).
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Poopoohead
TS Member
Thanks for that. I don’t have any social media, far too lazy for that!
imanautie
TS Member
Honestly worth it just for some of the AP groups!Thanks for that. I don’t have any social media, far too lazy for that!
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Alastair
TS Team
Can’t find a thread dedicated to all things merlin annual pass issues so hijacking this instead. Is there one btw?
Anyway, I’m about to renew in the next few weeks to catch the free digi pass offer. Has anyone else renewed and got this offer? Some of the text is a bit unclear if it’s just for new purchases or also includes renewals. Thanks
Probably best suited here
Hi all,
Long time lurker here with a random question!
I’m quite a big guy so I wondered what the maximum chest size is permitted to be able to fit on rollercoasters?
I understand it might be different between coasters but I’ve lost a few stone since being rejected from Shambhala in Portaventura on holiday in 2016 and am keen to get a MAP but only if I can fit on the rides!
Thanks all!
Long time lurker here with a random question!
I’m quite a big guy so I wondered what the maximum chest size is permitted to be able to fit on rollercoasters?
I understand it might be different between coasters but I’ve lost a few stone since being rejected from Shambhala in Portaventura on holiday in 2016 and am keen to get a MAP but only if I can fit on the rides!
Thanks all!
Matt N
TS Member
Hi @Big C; welcome to the forums! The signs outside most coasters at Alton Towers seem to indicate a maximum chest size of roughly 51-52 inches, and from what I've heard, Shambhala is apparently one of the more common coasters to be rejected on due to how low PA want the restraints, so I wouldn't worry too much.Hi all,
Long time lurker here with a random question!
I’m quite a big guy so I wondered what the maximum chest size is permitted to be able to fit on rollercoasters?
I understand it might be different between coasters but I’ve lost a few stone since being rejected from Shambhala in Portaventura on holiday in 2016 and am keen to get a MAP but only if I can fit on the rides!
Thanks all!
Hope this helps!