Annual Pass Blog

For a fireworks night with a difference head to THORPE BLAST!

Posted: Friday, 24th October 2008 | Categories: THORPE PARK, Events

If you want to spice your Guy Fawkes night up a bit this year, then why not head down to Thorpe Blast from 7th – 9th November.

THORPE PARK will be open late until 8pm, meaning you can watch the spectacular fireworks display set over water to contemporary tunes, whilst experience thrilling rides in the dark.

Find out more at THORPEPARK.com.

200 Prizes to be WON!

Posted: Tuesday, 21st October 2008 | Categories: LEGOLAND®

24th October to 2nd November

We have teamed up with Fiat to offer Annual Pass holders the chance of winning one of 200 fantastic prizes in a FREE prize draw. You could win one of two fantastic Fiat mountain bikes or if you are one of the 198 runners up you will win a very cool LEGO City Advent Calendar...which will be delivered well in time for Christmas! With so many prizes available all entrants will have a really good chance of winning.

How to enter:
To enter the FREE prize draw simply click on the link below and download an entry form. Bring the completed form along to LEGOLAND® Windsor between 24 October and 2 November and hand it to a member of staff at the Fiat stand in The Beginning area. Each Annual Pass holder in your family can enter but those aged 15 or under must have permission from a parent or guardian.

Download your entry form here.

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions: Prize draw is open to those who hold a valid FULL, BASIC, RESTRICTED or MERLIN Annual Pass or a LIFETIME Pass. One entry per pass holder. Additional entries will become void. Entrants must be aged 16 or over. Those aged under 16 should obtain permission from a parent or guardian who must sign the entry form. Entry forms must be submitted at the Fiat stand on any one of the following dates; 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 October, 1, 2 November 2008. Entries submitted on any other date will not be accepted. Entries will only be accepted in person, and not via post, telephone, email or by any other means. A valid Annual Pass is required for entry into the Park. The prize draw will take place on 3rd November 2008 and prizes will be sent within 7 days. Draw will be supervised. Winners will be selected at random from all entries received. The first 2 winners selected at random will receive a mountain bike and the following 198 winners will each receive a LEGO® City Advent Calendar. No alternative prizes will be available and the management’s decision is final. No correspondence will be entered in to. This prize draw is not open to employees of the Merlin Entertainments Group, their families, friends or anyone directly assiociated with the draw. A list of winner’s names and their county will be available from 7th November 2008 by sending a stamped, self addressed envelope to: Fiat Prize Draw, Relationship Marketing Office, LEGOLAND® Windsor, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4AY. Promoter: LEGOLAND® Windsor.

Hollywood Stars launched at Madame Tussauds London

Posted: Friday, 17th October 2008 | Categories: Madame Tussauds, Events

Bond at Madame Tussauds London

Guests to Madame Tussauds London can get up close and personal with the world’s most famous secret agent as Daniel Craig as James Bond, and Judi Dench as M take centre stage in an espionage themed experience.

Madame Tussauds has partnered with QUANTUM OF SOLACE, a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures release of EON Productions’ 22nd James Bond adventure releasing in theatres worldwide November 2008 to create an atmospheric brush with 007 certain to delight fans.

Craig as Bond is dressed in a classic Tom Ford black tuxedo, crisp white shirt and black bow tie, as worn in QUANTUM OF SOLACE.    Situated across the room from Bond, M is keeping a watchful eye on her maverick agent with the help of a covert camera which will secretly capture inquisitive guests’ reactions and project them on to screens around the MI6 briefing room.   Guests will also be able to enjoy trailer scenes from QUANTUM OF SOLACE on plasma screens and uncover secrets about the story and characters via an interactive Smart Table.

More interactive espionage themed surprises will be added over the opening period (17th October – 2nd November 2008) as guests get the chance to see if they can keep cool under pressure.   After entering the stark briefing room an alarm sounds and the area is “locked down” as Madame Tussauds special operatives seek to uncover a covert agent.   Guests will have to keep calm and collected to get through a grilling from “agents” who have been briefed by former MI6 officer, Harry Ferguson.

Shoot Hoops with Zac as High School Musical Mania hits

This October Half Term

Idol to millions of children worldwide, the all-singing, all-dancing star of Disney’s High School Musical, Zac Efron, joins Madame Tussauds to celebrate the release of High School Musical 3: Senior Year.

Dressed in ‘Wildcats’ kit and holding a basketball, Zac will stand in an interactive locker-room where kids and fans of all ages will be able to get up close to the star and peak inside the lockers of East High’s famous students, before ‘shooting hoops’ in a special scoring area.

Latest addition aside, there's something for the whole family at Madame Tussauds. Dads can tackle Tiger Woods on a golfing green, mums can swoon over George Clooney, and little brothers can joke away on Jim Carrey’s zany voice-altering microphone.

So prepare to strike your pose at the world famous wax attraction – the only place for Disney High School Musical fans and family this autumn!

Days and Nights of Family Frights at the Alton Towers Scarefest!

Posted: Tuesday, 14th October 2008 | Categories: Alton Towers, Events

17th October – 2nd November 2008

Escape to the Alton Towers Resort this Halloween and share in the season of spooktacular fun!  Be rattled, spooked, chilled and thrilled by the spine-tingling combination of tricks and treats for all the family. 
There’s a bubbling cauldron of activities especially for little terrors to enjoy, plus a whole host of spooky shows and adventures to celebrate Scarefest.

• Halloween character meet and greets – find characters Patch, Franklin, Skelvin and Phil , our resident Scarefest spooky friends
• Trick or Treat Doors – surprises lie behind these darkened doors.  Be careful what you wish for…..
• The Haunting of Algenon’s Attic indoor show – dare to join Lucy as she investigates what is causing those bumps in the night.  An indoor show to entertain all, but especially suited to under 10’s
• Haunted Hollow and Duel: Live! – the spooky short-cut through Gloomy Wood and Duel – The Haunted House Strikes Back! will become inhabited by some extra special guests just for Scarefest
• Late opening – till 9pm every night
• Terror of the Towers – the Master gives chase to those invading his mansion.  Suitable only for guests aged 14 and above

The fun continues into the evening over at the two Resort Hotels, with spooks and scares to suit all ages.   Check into the new Trick or Treat rooms in the Alton Towers Hotel and challenge the family to discover the hidden prizes…or forfeits!  Book early to avoid disappointment on 0871 222 1644.

Youngsters can join Pirate Bill on his ghost hunt and enjoy a fun-filled disco adventure in the Splash Voodoo party, before joining one of our Scarefest characters for breakfast.

• Ghost Hunt – Pirate Bill needs your help in finding those hidden ghosts and ghouls
• Dance with the Devil Show – sing and dance along to the songs dedicated to the  season in the atrium of the Alton Towers Hotel
• Voodoo Splash Party – Cariba Creek waterpark plays host to an evening of water-fuelled disco party adventure!   Special lighting effects, games and music provide unlimited fun for all ages
• haracter breakfasts – join our resident spooky but friendly characters for breakfast

Plus, for older children and parents with nerves of steel, two outdoor scare attractions** will be available for both theme park guests and hotel residents.  The Boiler House and the Field of 1000 Screams: The Aftermath guarantee real terror, so enter at your own risk…

Terrifying new attraction at THORPE PARK.... Can you escape The Curse?

Posted: Monday, 13th October 2008 | Categories: THORPE PARK, Events

Fright Nights return with a terrifying new attraction for 2008 - The Curse!

Prepare to confront your fears at THORPE PARK as Fright Nights return, bringing the ultimate horror experience to thrill hunters including a brand new attraction for 2008 – The Curse!

For Halloween with a terrifying twist, get down to THORPE PARK from 13th October – 2nd November and dare to take on spine-chilling horror mazes, freakish entertainment and exhilarating rides into the pitch black of night.

Visit THORPEPARK.com for more details.

Dare to be scared at the Dungeons this Halloween

Posted: Monday, 13th October 2008 | Categories: The Dungeons, Events

Halloween doesn't get more horrible than down in the depths of the Dungeons. This year the home of Halloween has teamed up with the Guinness Book of Records for their scariest Halloween festival ever.

This year each city’s frighteningly fun attraction will be transformed into a hellish Halloween wonderland, when the Dungeon’s mix of historical and scary fun will be hair-raisingly heightened with spooky uncut late night tours and nerve racking record breaks - from grisly face painting to screamingly loud competitions and daring scares.

The Dungeons welcome the curious, the fearless and the foolish this Halloween from 18th October – 2nd November.

For location and ticket details please visit www.thedungeons.com.

SAW The Ride: Coming Spring 2009!

Posted: Monday, 13th October 2008 | Categories: THORPE PARK

Based on the popular blood, gore and suspense horror film series ‘SAW’, THORPE PARK will be inviting you to ‘Face Your Fears’ on our terrifying new attraction SAW – The Ride next year.

As the first ever horror film themed rollercoaster, SAW - The Ride will become the scariest ride in the world, testing the nerve of all who dare ride it and placing you at the mercy of the film’s protagonist ‘Jigsaw’.

The ultimate test of SAW - The Ride will be the ‘beyond vertical’ drop of 100º from a height of 100ft, making it the steepest freefall drop in the world. The ride will draw on terrifying elements from the films to make sure everyone will have a fantastic ride experience unique to THORPE PARK!

THORPE PARK will open for the full 2009 season on Saturday 14th March.

See the video below for a preview of the ride or visit www.sawtheride.com.

Stunning Star Wars Fireworks at LEGOLAND Windsor

Posted: Sunday, 12th October 2008 | Categories: LEGOLAND®, Events

On the 25th, 26th, 31st October & 1st, 2nd, 8th November enjoy a full day of Star Wars™ activities, including the chance to prepare to join the Clone Wars in our Jedi training camps.

Then it’s all eyes to the skies for one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Britain, celebrating the events that happened a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….

Plus, the first 1,000 Annual Pass holders each day can get their hands on the last brick in the 2008 Collector Brick series.

Visit LEGOLAND.co.uk for more details 

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Haunted family fun at Warwick Castle

Posted: Saturday, 4th October 2008 | Categories: Warwick Castle, Events

25th October - 2nd November

With ghost stories of a haunted castle of yesteryear, two spookily themed Halloween trails to explore and creepy characters galore, Warwick Castle is the place for frightful family fun.

Guests to the castle can follow the pumpkin trail up the ancient mound to meet the Jack-O-Lantern King or embark on an outdoor trail with the spookiest of creepy crawlies and surprises aplenty.

Creepy characters including the grotesque Singing Plague Victims, ghoulish Grave Diggers and strange Hermit of the Crypt will roam the castle, recounting spooky tales to young and old.

Visit Warwick-Castle.co.uk for more details.