It didn’t say what indoor attractions but I was expecting Tussaud’s and sealife to open. I’m quite surprised they was able to operate Blackpool tower but it will interesting to see what the full range of midways are actually open.Merlin press release says along with the parks "Merlin’s indoor attractions including The Blackpool Tower, SEA LIFE Centres and Madame Tussaud’s will also re-open in line with the latest Government guidelines."
https://www.merlinentertainments.bi...tYMi8_T-VWiIVZ2xiJiOFpkvzVnvPqdCQP-f9GMbNnWAo
Yeah it didn't specifically say which ones, but did mention Blackpool Tower MT and Sealife are opening which were all discussed yesterday in this thread.It didn’t say what indoor attractions but I was expecting Tussaud’s and sealife to open. I’m quite surprised they was able to operate Blackpool tower but it will interesting to see what the full range of midways are actually open.
Good to see and was completely expected. Merlin know from other sites around the globe how to adapt them and get them open in accordance with local restrictions.Merlin press release says along with the parks "Merlin’s indoor attractions including The Blackpool Tower, SEA LIFE Centres and Madame Tussaud’s will also re-open in line with the latest Government guidelines."
https://www.merlinentertainments.bi...tYMi8_T-VWiIVZ2xiJiOFpkvzVnvPqdCQP-f9GMbNnWAo
The only attractions I’d imagine this would really affect are things like Dungeons and Shrek’s Adventure. The other midways are probably easier to manage; things like Madame Tussaud’s and SeaLife, for example, are no different to a museum, as I think they mostly tend to be free flow, don’t they? And the London Eye can surely just restrict the amount of people in a pod?
Although having said that, doesn’t Merlin also own loads of Peppa Pig play villages abroad? They surely can’t be allowed to run right now. And I suppose there is also things like Bear Grylls Adventure & the Legoland Discovery Centres; what will happen with those?
Merlin clearly own too many midway brands now, as I can’t keep up with them all!
They haven’t actually stated what will reopen apart from Blackpool tower,sealife and Tussaud’s. Because everything is on prebook basis only for now the sort of walk up trade is gone this year so all tourists have to pre book in advance.In theory Tussauds should be fine but I don't think I've ever been in a more crowded indoor space that the London attractive outside of a nightclub. The Blackpool one should be fine but the London one will have to get strict with capacity although I would imagine the number of tourists floating about London is probably on the low side at the moment.
Called it!So it appears the monorail could well be closed this season. Also looks like the Galactica gate will be used for hotel guests to enter the park.
Latter I think but I'm guessing merlin just can't be bothered because it's so broken.Monorail closed just because it’s shot to death or because they can’t be bothered batching for social distancing?
Well it's so old it had William Shitner as part of the opening ceremony on footage that looks like it was on the primative end of VCR technology.Is the Monorail really that broken, though? It still functions, as far as I’m aware!
There was mention during the off-season that the ride was going to be given a refurbishment for 2020; maybe Merlin is doing a grander refurbishment of it for 2021, as I’d imagine that that might be when they really try and push the park’s 40th birthday celebrations if they can’t do so in 2020?
Maybe when things begin to ramp up in the next few weeks it will reopen.
It wouldn't be down to Merlin to police, just as you couldn't police a beach or countryside area to ensure no one from a certain area visits.So guys after the relaxation of lockdown so far cases have started to rise in certain areas. This morning home secretary has announced that Leicester might have to consider local lockdown eventhough the metropolitan mayor is dragging his feet. If this local lockdown was enforced do merlin stop anyone with a LE postcode from entry? I know it sounds crazy but if cases rise matt Hancock has said local lock down is the answer like in Germany so how are merlin going to deal with that scenario?
There's no good way for merlin to do it, someone could have an LE billing postcode but not me in Leicester and obviously anyone flaunting a lockdown isn't going to admit it when asked.It wouldn't be down to Merlin to police, just as you couldn't police a beach or countryside area to ensure no one from a certain area visits.