How to do Disney World on a Budget

drink at disney park

One of my most popular posts is How to do Disneyland Paris on a Small Budget  and so it makes perfect sense that some of you may fancy knowing How to do Disney World on a Budget too. Emma, who blogs at EmmaDrew.Info (which is all about ways to make money, save money and live … Read more

Fireworks at Alton Towers

black background and balls of fireworks

We used our Merlin Annual Passes, which we were gifted, in order to see the Fireworks at Alton Towers. Theme Park Season is over for another year and we have had a wonderful time made even better with saving money with our Premium Merlin Annual Passes* Which of the fabulous Merlin Theme Parks you visit … Read more

Alton Towers Educational Workshops

cups and cards to learn about forces and motion

As children headed back to school last week we headed for Alton Towers Resort with our Merlin Annual Pass. You may recall we have already been this season but this time however was to attend one of their educational workshops. The day was arranged by a kind lady in one of the Home Education groups, … Read more

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort with Merlin Annual Pass

legoland windsor entrance

We our Merlin Annual Pass Ambassadors and so now the weather is being so nice it is easy and cheap for us just to visit one of the many attractions not really mattering how much or little we do there because we can always go back another day at no extra cost. We are big … Read more

Europa Park Germany

Europa Park Germany

Europa Park – the whole reason for our trip to the south of Germany. Hailed as one of the best theme parks in Europe, people saying it was one of the must visit places for teens – we had finally arrived on our final proper day of our holiday. Unfortunately for Europa Park they had … Read more

Phantasialand the highlight of our trip

log flume phantasialand germany

We didn’t realise it at the time but visiting Phantasialand was THE highlight of our trip. We only planned to go there for one day but did take up the offer of the free return tickets. At least its location isn’t too far into Germany. The boys have always been into adrenaline activities with speed … Read more

Wickerman Ride Alton Towers

Wickerman Ride Alton Towers

My family and I were invited to be Merlin Premium Annual Pass Holders in exchange for 6 posts this year. We love Merlin and it made sense that our first visit of the Season was to the family’s current favourite park Alton Towers for the launch of their new Wickerman Ride. Wickerman Ride at Alton … Read more

Top Tips for Fright Nights at Thorpe Park 2017

actors at fright nights

Thorpe Park prides itself on being the Merlin Attraction with the most thrills – aimed at the teenage and above market, and this is more apparent than ever when it comes to Halloween! Their scare nights branded Fright Nights are not for the faint-hearted (the pregnant, claustrophobic, epileptic, asthmatic, those with a heart-condition – and … Read more

Walking Dead at Fright Nights

Walking Dead at Fright Nights

Thorpe Park Resort Fright Nights 2017 is going to be the biggest in history – bringing two new live action horrifying mazes based on the TV Series The Walking Dead. These will join returning mazes including: SAW Alive, Big Top and Platform 15. As well as riding attractions in the dark such as THE SWARM, … Read more