I am excited to be sharing with you guys all the information you need to know regarding the brand-new Merlin Annual Pass but also some of the many reasons why this pass is perfect for students & weekend-workers. As always, I would love to hear what you guys think of this brand-new product in the comments or across our socials.
What Is the Merlin Discovery Pass?
The Merlin Discovery Pass is a brand-new weekday & digital only pass which will give you access to all the UK Merlin Attractions & theme parks. Passholders can pre-book their tickets via the normal portal and will receive an email to a link for your digital ticket which can be added to iPhone wallet for iPhone users. You can purchase this brand-new pass for only £69 during the Black Friday deal which runs from the 23rd November – 18th December. After this period the pass will return to its standard price of £89. This pass is limited edition so be sure to grab yours soon as. This pass will be not be offering any discounts across food & drink, merchandise or hotel stays. Any pass purchased up to or on 31st December 2020 will be valid until 31st December 2021, any purchased pass after this date will be valid for 12 months as normal. This pass allows you access to some of the UK’s best theme parks & attractions for over 180 days. However, there are date exclusions which include: school, public holidays & weekends. Please visit the Merlin Annual Pass website for more details regarding the exclusion dates.
Who Is This Pass Perfect For?
This pass is perfect for students who have free time during the week but also on a budget. If you work weekend jobs this pass is the one for you too. Parents who work part-time or are looking for things to do during the week with their pre-schoolers will also benefit from this pass.
Additional Benefits:
It is a brilliant price for all that’s included and it’s even easier to book online with all your tickets accessible from your phone, which also means you don’t have to worry about remembering or losing your annual pass. Weekdays are often quieter across the attractions & theme parks meaning shorter queues & less crowds. Off-peak weekdays are some of our personal favourite days to visit as you can embrace every ride with less time spent in queue lines at the theme parks. You can experience so much more than you would during peak periods across the other attractions. I thought I’d also share with you guys 5 of my favourite rides to experience during the week from my own experiences.
- Wickerman – Alton Towers
- The Swarm – Thorpe Park
- Haunted House Monster Party – Legoland Windsor
- Dragons Fury – Chessington World of Adventures
- The Dragon – Legoland Windsor
Usually, during the week all of these rides get low queues which means you can really make the most out of your visits and even get a few cheeky re-rides on them. As during peak times & weekends these rides tend to be a lot busier as to be expected. But something I love about experiencing them during weekdays is you can take all of their theming in but also to embrace every part of the ride without worrying about fitting the other rides you wish to experience into your day. I would love to hear what you love to experience during the week in the comments or across our social media channels! 
Overall:
I think this pass is a brilliant offer & perfect for the target audience. From personal experience from weekday visits the parks do tend to be much quieter than weekends/peak days. This is also a good entry pass due to the price for those looking to experience the merlin attractions. It is something which allows these attractions to become more accessible to be enjoyed by more people at an affordable price.
Thank you for reading…
Purchase the Merlin Discovery Pass for the introductory price of £69 in the Black Friday Sale at the following link:
**I received a gift from Merlin Annual Pass in exchange for this post
