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All the fun of the fare?

4 May 2007

Theme parks offer a great day out but be prepared to dig deep to pay for it, says Holiday Which? magazine today.

A family ticket for two adults and two children can cost up to £89 on the day, and that’s just to enter the park. Together with travel, food and the extra charges for some attractions, the costs can soon add up.

In addition, at almost all of the parks children aged 12 years and over must pay the full fare. Legoland is the exception, but at £24 they do have the most expensive child ticket.

To make the most of visiting a theme park, plan ahead to save time and money. Four of the parks Holiday Which? visited offered better rates by booking online*** and almost all offered deals on group or family tickets.

Thrill-seekers will suffer the longest in queues, often waiting over an hour for high-octane rides such as Nemesis at Alton Towers or The Vampire rollercoaster at Chessington World of Adventures. A Fast Track ticket, around £7 per person, jumps straight to the front of the queue on designated rides.

All the theme parks allow visitors to take food inside. For large families or groups this can be a pound-saver and for those looking for healthier options, packing a picnic is the perfect solution

Lorna Cowan, Editor, Holiday Which? magazine said:

“The whole family will have a great day out at a theme park, but if you’ve got teenagers, a family of four could end up spending almost £130 - and that’s just to get in!

“To make sure this Bank Holiday weekend will be full of thrills and spills, plan ahead and make sure you get the best deals.”

To enjoy all the thrills and spills, follow these Holiday Which? tips:

- Book online, ahead of your visit to get the best ticket deals and consider buying a Fast Track ticket to avoid queues
- Arrive early to avoid queues at popular rides
- Child discounts are good, but check age limits – a 12 year old may need to pay an adult price
- Avoid disappointment for the smaller members of your party - check height restrictions on rides before you go
- Pack a picnic if you’re after a healthy lunch



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