Looking for a half price Merlin Pass? The Merlin Pass sale starts on Boxing Day – more details available at Merlin Pass Half Price Sale starting Boxing Day 2011.
There has been plenty of furore over the last month about the loss of the free parking perk with the Merlin Pass, so check out your Merlin Pass Parking Options here.
Liz
Legoland Discovery Centre have linked up with lastminute to offer half price tickets. With adult tickets £6.98 & child admission £5.25, this could be one to look out for. More information at Legoland Discovery Centre; half price tickets.
Oblivion at Legoland Discovery Centre
Legoland Discovery Centre are also running a kids go free voucher in conjunction with the Trafford Centre. This voucher is valid until 31 December 2010 and allows one child, (under the age of 12), to gain free entry when accompanied by a full paying adult. More details and available at Legoland Discovery Centre; kids go free voucher.
For more deals and tips to beat the queues, go to our Insider Guide to Legoland Discovery Centre.
Liz
Merlin Pass - your queries answered, (updated 15/12/10)
There has been plenty of debate over the past 48 hours as to the proposed changes in terms and conditions for Merlin Passholders and in particular the free parking perk. Here we have tried to make sense of the official guidance that has now been issued by Merlin Attractions.
Will I continue to receive free parking with my Merlin Pass?
All current passholders will continue to receive free parking for the duration of their current Merlin Pass.
Will I receive free parking with a new Merlin Pass?
No this free parking perk will no longer be available to new Merlin passholders who renew after 3 January 2011- you will have to pay the standard parking charges as stipulated at each visitor attraction.
If I renew my Merlin Pass, will I receive free parking?
If you renew your Merlin Pass before the 3 January 2011, you will be under the old terms and conditions and will not have to pay for parking for the duration of your pass.
If you renew your pass after this date, the free parking perk will not be available.
I have converted my Tesco clubcard vouchers to a Merlin Pass voucher but haven’t yet picked up my new Merlin Pass. Will I get free parking with this new Merlin Pass?
If you redeem your Tesco Merlin voucher/s before the 3 January 2011, you will be under the old terms and conditions and will receive free parking. If you redeem your Tesco Merlin voucher/s after this date, you are under the new terms and conditions and will have to pay for parking. You can upgrade to a Premium Pass for £30 per person with Tesco Merlin vouchers and this will give you free parking.
Will Blackpool Attractions to be included within the Merlin Pass in future?
Yes, Blackpool attractions will be added during the year but with some restrictions. Those to be added will be;
Blackpool Tower at Legoland Discovery Centre
What other changes are coming into force with the new Merlin Passes?
2011 Merlin Passes will also see the following changes;
How can I regain my free parking perk?
The only way to keep this free parking perk is to move to a Premium Merlin Pass. A Premium Merlin Pass gives your free parking and does not have any restrictions upon use. However there are rumours that the free parking perk for the Premium Merlin Pass may only be for 2011? We await further clarification on this matter.
Can I use Tesco clubcard vouchers to purchase a Premium Merlin Pass?
Whilst Premium Merlin Passes are NOT currently available under the clubcard scheme, you can use your Tesco Merlin vouchers and upgrade to a Premium Pass for £30 per person.
So why not just to switch to a Premium Merlin Pass?
In a word…money! For a new customer an individual Premium Merlin Pass would put you back £175.
Merlin are allowing customers to upgrade their standard to a premium Merlin Pass for £30 per person throughout the year.
Alternatively, existing passholders can renew to an individual premium Merlin Pass for £129.60.
One thing to keep in mind is there have always been plenty of deals around on standard Merlin Passes, (Capital FM are currently offering standard Merlin Passes for £80).
Alton Towers Oblivion bears
Any deals coming up for Premium Merlin Passes?
See renewal prices above.
So what price will this be for a Premium Merlin Pass?
New customers will pay £175 for an individual pass. Existing passholders can upgrade at any time in the year for £30 per person or take advantage of the renewal offer that is running all year, see above.
So is an upgrade to a Premium Merlin Pass worth it?
We DO KNOW that a Premium Merlin Pass will cost you £175 for new customers.
We DO NOW KNOW renewal and upgrade costs for both a Merlin and Premim Merlin Pass.
We DO KNOW that you are in for some pretty hefty parking charges if you stick with a Merlin Pass.
We DO NOT KNOW if the free parking perk will continue with the Premium Merlin Pass after 2011.
If like me, you have managed to get hold of Merlin Pass for around £75, WE DO KNOW you are looking at a hefty increase in subs to the Premium Pass.
In a nutshell, it’s planning out which attractions you wish to visit, how many times and whether this will be peak or non peak time….and then it’s doing the maths!!
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Considering a Merlin Annual Pass for Christmas this year? Here’s a few of your queries answered;
Where will a Merlin Annual Pass gain you access to?
Theme Parks;
London Attractions;
Other Attractions;
What added benefits come with a Merlin Annual Pass?
I’ve heard there are Restaurant deals with a Merlin Annual Pass?
Flash your Merlin Pass and you can secure the following:
I’ve seen half price Merlin Pass deals in the past?
Any other deals for Merlin Annual Passes?
Are the terms & conditions changing for a Merlin Pass?
It looks likely that the free car parking perk is now going – it certainly is for those purchasing a Merlin Pass through Capital FM. This is a substantial loss for those that make good use of their pass throughout the year. There also appears to be more restrictions on use during busy periods.
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More details on the Capital FM reduced price Merlin Pass at Merlin Pass deals.
Liz
Legoland Discovery Centre are running a kids go free voucher in conjunction with the Trafford Centre in Manchester. This voucher is valid until 31 December 2010 and allows one child, (under the age of 12), to gain free entry when accompanied by a full paying adult.
Further details and and the voucher ready to to download can be found at Legoland Discovery Centre; kids go free voucher.
More deals and tips to beat the queues can be found at our Insider Guide to Legoland Discovery Centre.
Liz
Considering an Annual Pass for a loved one this Christmas, then check out these deals available:
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Season Pass at half price; currently on offer until 31 December, the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Platinum Pass offers unlimited access to all the rides during the 2011 season. At less than half price, this annual pass is currently on offer for £90 per person. More details available at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Platinum Pass half price offer.
Blackpool Tower at Legoland Discovery Centre
Legoland Full Annual Pass deals; plenty of deals for this annual pass! Buy a Legoland Full Annual Pass online before 8 December and receive a 25% discount. Alternatively shop at Legoland Windsor this weekend and spend £85 or over to receive a Legoland Full Annual Pass free of charge. However there are tales coming back that the selection of lego products available can be pretty limited.
Use your Tesco Clubcard vouchers to purchase a Merlin Annual Pass; beat the 6 December deadline when tesco clubcard vouchers reduce in value and pick up a Merlin Annual Pass for just £40 in clubcard vouchers, (£50 in clubcard vouchers from 6 December).
Pleny of deals for Christmas out there!
Liz
Tesco clubcard vouchers are arriving in the post at the moment. If you are looking for the best Tesco Clubcard deals, check our top hints and tips:
1. Beat the 6th Dec deadline for Tesco clubcard deals
Currently clubcard points can be redeemed for up to 4 times their value for partner benefits such as hotel & restaurant vouchers, days out tokens etc . However from 6 December this will reduce to just 3 times their value and ‘pay in full rates’ will also increase at the same time.
To max out your benefits, you would be wise to redeem your vouchers before the 6 December deadline. Many deals are valid for a full 6 months once you your points have been redeemed for vouchers so you don’t have to be in a hurry to spend your partner vouchers!
Hands on hints for your Tesco clubcard vouchers
2. Can I retrieve lost or forgotten tesco clubcard vouchers?
Yes, here’s a great tip from moneysaving expert that shows you how to retrieve old tesco clubcard vouchers you’d forgotten all about. This new service from Tesco allows you to check out your current voucher balance and highlights any issued clubcard vouchers that have yet to be redeemed. You can then redeem any remaining vouchers instantly using the online code given.
For all the details, terms & conditions go to retrieve old tesco clubcard vouchers. Well worth a look!
3. Annual Memberships from Tesco Clubcard deals can potentially offer the best value for money in days out.
1. Not only do annual memberships give you unlimited access to your favourite top attractions, they often come with plenty of additional benefits to maximize your savings. Check out these options:
Merlin Annual Pass: this gains you entry to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle and plenty more. In addition you can secure Early Ride Time at Alton Tower, (great for queue busting), free parking plus 20% off food, drink & souvenirs at many of these settings!
English Heritage Membership; with over 400 historic settings to choose from throughout England, not only are you gaining new places to discover but helping to conserve our heritage to boot!
4. What about hotel vouchers & Tesco clubcard deals?
Redeeming your tesco vouchers for hotel rewards is another good way of making that mini-break affordable. Currently every £10 will secure you £40 worth of hotel vouchers although this will be changing from 6 December too. Check out our ideas for topdog luxury with tesco clubcard hotel vouchers.
5. Any new deals for Tesco clubcard vouchers?
Yes, Disnyeland Paris 2011 is on offer for just £29.50 per person in Tesco vouchers. This is a pay in full deal and offers 1 child or 1 adult a ticket for Disneyland Paris, offering access to both Disneyland Parks during the one day.
6. Is it worth making use of clubcard double exchange offer?
The clubcard double exchange is currently back on and effectively offers you a chance to double your money in store until 5 December 2010, (restrictions apply).
We personally think your vouchers are better spent on days out rewards, hotel stays and ferry crossings where you can redeem your tesco clubcard vouchers for up to four times their value before 6 December!
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Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester is a must for all young Lego fans and there’s plenty of deals abound to keep the price down. Check out these deals for cheap tickets for Legoland Discovery Centre:
50% off tickets for Legoland Discovery Centre: with lastminute, they are currently offering reduce price tickets up to March 2011. Adult tickets priced at £6.98, children tickets £5.25. More information available at 50% off Legoland Discovery Centre tickets.
Oblivion at Legoland Discovery Centre
After 4pm tickets for Legoland Discovery Centre: priced at just £7 a ticket, these discounted tickets offer value for money for those that turn up later in the day. With the centre open until 7pm, this will give you ample time and may help you beat the queues too! Book online with Legoland Discovery Centre to secure this deal.
Merlin Pass discounts for Legoland Discovery Centre: don’t forget this attraction falls under your Merlin Pass attractions with 20% off refreshments at the cafe and 10% off purchases in the Lego shop.
For more deals and top tips to beat the queues, go to Legoland Discovery Centre; insider guide to beat the queues.
Liz
Tesco clubcard vouchers are a great way to reduce your spend on days out. Here’s a great tip from moneysaving expert that shows you how to retrieve old tesco clubcard vouchers you’d forgotten all about.
The clubcard site allows you to check out your current voucher balance and highlights any issued clubcard vouchers that have yet to be redeemed. You can then redeem any remaining vouchers instantly using the online code given. I’ve found £27 in clubcard vouchers myself that I’ve already redeemed towards my next mini-break!
For all the details, terms & conditions go to retrieve old tesco clubcard vouchers.
For more information on tesco clubcard deals, go how to max out your saving with tesco clubcard vouchers.
Tesco clubcard vouchers are reducing in value on 6 December. To max out your savings on your Tesco clubcard, cash in your vouchers before the deadline. Struggling for ideas, check out topdogday’s selection:
Disneyland Paris: new to Tesco clubcard is tickets to Disneyland Paris. If you are planning a trip, you can find more information at Disneyland with Tesco clubcard.
Annual Memberships from Tesco Clubcard: these deals can offer the best value for money by giving you unlimited access to top attractions plus plenty of additional benefits to maximize your savings. Check out these options:
Merlin Annual Pass: this gains you entry to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle, London Eye, Chessington, Legoland and plenty more. In addition you can secure Early Ride Time at Alton Towers, (great for queue busting), free parking plus 20% off food, drink & souvenirs at many of these settings!
English Heritage Membership; with over 400 historic settings to choose from throughout England, not only are you gaining new places to discover but helping to conserve our heritage to boot!
Hotel vouchers with Tesco Clubcard; currently every £10 will secure you £40 worth of hotel vouchers which is a great way to afford a mini-break. Check out our ideas for topdog luxury with tesco clubcard hotel vouchers.
Plenty of deals galore with this loyalty card!
Liz
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