OK guys, hope someone can benefit from this?
I'm taking my kids on a theme park tour of the UK later this month and was looking for the cheapest way to get my tickets and this turned out to be the best option for us.
Let's take the standard family pass as an example, but this works with all types of passes:
Currently, Merlin have reduced their MAP family tickets to £129 each, but you can get a further 20% off this price with an "over the phone" code.
There are a few codes floating around on the internet, but I wanted to be legit, so I signed up for the £1 3 month trial for the Gourmet Society card, which entitles you to 20% discount on the MAP (see below).
You can sign up here: https://www.gourmetsociety.co.uk/
It only takes a minute and you get a membership number, which you aren't asked for on the phone by the way. :wink:
Once done, phone Merlin on 08444 77 44 44 and quote "Gourmet" at some point in the conversation, thus reducing the MAP from £129 to £103.20.
As mentioned above, this also works for both types of standard and premium passes.
I've seen people selling this code on eBay for £10!
Standard Individual MAP - £169 reduces to £135.20
Standard Family MAP - £129 reduces to £103.20
Premium Individual MAP - £209 reduces to £167.20
Premium Family MAP - £169 reduces to £135.20
It should be noted that a family can be 3, 4, 5 or 6 people (see below).
Family of 3 – consisting of either two individuals 12 years of age and over and one individual under 12 years of age, or one individual 12 years of age and over and two individuals under 12 years of age;
Family of 4 – consisting of either two individuals 12 years of age and over and two individuals under 12 years of age, or one individual 12 years of age and over and three individuals under 12 years of age;
Family of 5 – consisting of either two individuals 12 years of age and over and three individuals under 12 years of age, or one individual 12 years of age and over and four individuals under 12 years of age;
Family of 6 – consisting of either two individuals 12 years of age and over and four individuals under 12 years of age, or one individual 12 years of age and over and five individuals under 12 years of age.
If anyone doesn't know, the Merlin Annual Pass gets you a year's worth of free entry to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, LEGO Land, Sealife Centres, The Dungeons, Blackpool Tower, Madame Tussauds, Warwick Castle and more.
You also get exclusive pass holder benefits, such as 20% off Theme Park accommodation, discounts in the theme parks, discounts on entry for friends and family, discounts on food and drink and more.
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bryngreen
10 Aug 166#40
Dad? It's me your long lost son
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cutthroat_jake
10 Aug 16#1
cutthroat_jake
10 Aug 16#2
famous_nomad
10 Aug 16#3
Bit late for me as I bought them for £109 each last month .. Hot though at nearly 100 quid
ms024
10 Aug 16#4
bought it for 109 last month and have used 400 worth attraction already. shame that we didnt make premium.
annazied
10 Aug 161#5
Been buying the premium pass for 6 years at £73 for a family of 5. Now it cost 109 to renew still a good value for money as every weekend we are in a them park. Plus you get free parking instead of £6
vinh33 to annazied
10 Aug 162#6
How did u get it for £73 and is that per person?
Thanks
skhan123
10 Aug 16#7
With a merlin pass are you restricted to what days in the year you can attend the parks?
packard to skhan123
10 Aug 161#8
Not if you get premium :smiley: the basic has restrictions
blueflash to skhan123
10 Aug 161#11
not many mostly central London attractions
STANDARD PASS EXCLUSIONS
No entry into Madame Tussauds (London), the Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London and the London Dungeon during the whole of August
No entry into Madame Tussauds (London), the Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London and the London Dungeon on UK Bank Holidays 1 January, 25 March, 28 March, 2 May, 30 May, 29 August, 26 December, 27 December
No entry to the Coca-Cola London Eye on 14 February
No entry to the London Dungeon from 28 October to 29 October (inclusive)
Secondary attractions at Warwick Castle including, but not limited to, the Castle Dungeon will be subject to additional charges
Secondary attractions at THORPE PARK Resort Theme Park including, but not limited to, Fright Nights, Summer Nights and Ministry of Sound
Parking not included for Standard Passes
hpaytonjones to skhan123
10 Aug 16#31
If you get the standard done restrictions are in place but mainly London. Get the premium with the free parking and no restrictions.
cutthroat_jake
10 Aug 161#9
Not strictly true. The restrictions are more on the London based attractions, such as Madame Tussaud's and The London Eye etc.
cutthroat_jake
10 Aug 16#10
From the Terms & Conditions:
12. Restrictions and certain additional fees apply to the Standard Merlin Annual Pass only including, but not limited to, the following:
12.1 No entry into Madame Tussauds (London), the Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London and the London Dungeon during the whole of August;
12.2 No entry into Madame Tussauds (London), the Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London and the London Dungeon on 1 January 2016, 25 March 2016, 28 March 2016, 2 May 2016, 30 May 2016, 29 August 2016, 26 December 2016 and 27 December 2016 together with any further Bank Holidays added through the course of the year;
12.3 No entry to the Coca-Cola London Eye on 14 February;
12.4 No entry to the London Dungeon from 28 October to 29 October (inclusive);
12.5 Secondary attractions at Warwick Castle including, but not limited to, the Castle Dungeon will be subject to additional charges; and
12.6 Parking fees at the Attractions will be payable.
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I'm taking my kids on a theme park tour of the UK later this month and was looking for the cheapest way to get my tickets and this turned out to be the best option for us.
Let's take the standard family pass as an example, but this works with all types of passes:
Currently, Merlin have reduced their MAP family tickets to £129 each, but you can get a further 20% off this price with an "over the phone" code.
There are a few codes floating around on the internet, but I wanted to be legit, so I signed up for the £1 3 month trial for the Gourmet Society card, which entitles you to 20% discount on the MAP (see below).
You can sign up here:
https://www.gourmetsociety.co.uk/
It only takes a minute and you get a membership number, which you aren't asked for on the phone by the way. :wink:
Once done, phone Merlin on 08444 77 44 44 and quote "Gourmet" at some point in the conversation, thus reducing the MAP from £129 to £103.20.
As mentioned above, this also works for both types of standard and premium passes.
I've seen people selling this code on eBay for £10!
Standard Individual MAP - £169 reduces to £135.20
Standard Family MAP - £129 reduces to £103.20
Premium Individual MAP - £209 reduces to £167.20
Premium Family MAP - £169 reduces to £135.20
It should be noted that a family can be 3, 4, 5 or 6 people (see below).
Family of 3 – consisting of either two individuals 12 years of age and over and one individual under 12 years of age, or one individual 12 years of age and over and two individuals under 12 years of age;
Family of 4 – consisting of either two individuals 12 years of age and over and two individuals under 12 years of age, or one individual 12 years of age and over and three individuals under 12 years of age;
Family of 5 – consisting of either two individuals 12 years of age and over and three individuals under 12 years of age, or one individual 12 years of age and over and four individuals under 12 years of age;
Family of 6 – consisting of either two individuals 12 years of age and over and four individuals under 12 years of age, or one individual 12 years of age and over and five individuals under 12 years of age.
If anyone doesn't know, the Merlin Annual Pass gets you a year's worth of free entry to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, LEGO Land, Sealife Centres, The Dungeons, Blackpool Tower, Madame Tussauds, Warwick Castle and more.
You also get exclusive pass holder benefits, such as 20% off Theme Park accommodation, discounts in the theme parks, discounts on entry for friends and family, discounts on food and drink and more.
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Thanks
STANDARD PASS EXCLUSIONS
No entry into Madame Tussauds (London), the Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London and the London Dungeon during the whole of August
No entry into Madame Tussauds (London), the Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London and the London Dungeon on UK Bank Holidays 1 January, 25 March, 28 March, 2 May, 30 May, 29 August, 26 December, 27 December
No entry to the Coca-Cola London Eye on 14 February
No entry to the London Dungeon from 28 October to 29 October (inclusive)
Secondary attractions at Warwick Castle including, but not limited to, the Castle Dungeon will be subject to additional charges
Secondary attractions at THORPE PARK Resort Theme Park including, but not limited to, Fright Nights, Summer Nights and Ministry of Sound
Parking not included for Standard Passes
12. Restrictions and certain additional fees apply to the Standard Merlin Annual Pass only including, but not limited to, the following:
12.1 No entry into Madame Tussauds (London), the Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London and the London Dungeon during the whole of August;
12.2 No entry into Madame Tussauds (London), the Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London and the London Dungeon on 1 January 2016, 25 March 2016, 28 March 2016, 2 May 2016, 30 May 2016, 29 August 2016, 26 December 2016 and 27 December 2016 together with any further Bank Holidays added through the course of the year;
12.3 No entry to the Coca-Cola London Eye on 14 February;
12.4 No entry to the London Dungeon from 28 October to 29 October (inclusive);
12.5 Secondary attractions at Warwick Castle including, but not limited to, the Castle Dungeon will be subject to additional charges; and
12.6 Parking fees at the Attractions will be payable.