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Theme park fans have been treated to a huge price drop by Merlin Entertainments, which has just released its Spring Sale.
Attractions like Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Legoland are all included in the latest offers.
The prices of Merlin Annual Passes, which unlock entry to over 20 top UK attractions, have been slashed.
From today (March 2) until March 29, you can bag an annual pass from as little as £99 – working out at just £1.90 a week for the whole year.
The pass gives families and thrill-seekers alike the chance to enjoy anything from fascinating aquariums and spooky dungeons to historic landmarks.
Passholders have access to exclusive perks too, including discounts on food, souvenirs and short breaks.
The sale applies to all Merlin Annual Pass types, such as yearly passes and Platinum and Gold Monthly Memberships that are priced from just £16.99 per month.
The brand new Essential Merlin Annual Pass usually costs £139 but is £99 in the sale – a saving of £40.
Merlin Gold Pass is typically priced at £239 but has been cut down to £189, saving theme park fans £50.
It’s an exciting time to visit Merlin attractions, as several new additions have been made to the resorts.
Derbyshire theme park Alton Towers has kept fans on tenterhooks in recent months, drip-feeding details about the brand new attraction, which will be called Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies!
Now, it has been confirmed the ride will officially be opening next month, on March 28, in the park’s CBeebies Land.
And to celebrate the new attraction, Alton Towers last week unveiled a giant portrait of Bluey made from over 11,000 cans of beans.
Located on the park’s expansive lawn, the artwork measures an impressive 20 x 15 metres and took 18 hours to complete.
The portrait is of Bluey, who lives with her parents Bandit and Chilli and younger sister Bing, in her beloved ‘granny’ disguise, sporting a red headscarf wrapped around her.
It references the popular ‘Grannies’ episode where Bluey and Bingo dress up as Janet and Rita, who are mischievous grannies with a habit for slipping on beans.
Howard Ebison, vice president of Alton Towers Resort, said the ride will be ‘all about celebrating energy, play and those everyday moments families love about the show’.
Over at Chessington World of Adventures, a brand new and one-of-a-kind world will boast four thrilling rides based around the beloved Paw Patrol pack.
The £15 million immersive experience will be home to Chase’s Mountain Mission, Skye’s Helicopter Heroes, Marshall’s Firetruck Rescue and Zuma’s Hovercraft Adventure – the UK’s first ‘Drifter’ ride.
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