Comparing and Buying a Merlin Membership - Prices, Limitations and Issues

[@ChilliusVGM]

Really insightful and helpful video, huge shout for showing off the process of purchasing a pass too! I plan to become a passholder once I have a car and wanted to look up how to book days at the parks but also see what buying the pass looks like.

[@kiphakes]

Thanks so much 🙌🏻

[@marim9973]

I just purchased platinum monthly membership

[@kiphakes]

Awesome ! Where will you go first?!

[@disneyanddaysout]

We decided to go with the gold pass and in two months ownership they have already paid for themselves

[@kiphakes]

That’s awesome! Thanks for subscribing too!

[@petermc7098]

Hello There, a great video and the Merlin Annual Passholder Portal will eventually be rolled out to everyone. Cheers Peter :)

[@kiphakes]

Hey Peter! Lovely to see you again!

[@petermc7098]

@@kiphakes Hello Kip, good to see you making some Theme Park content again, looking forward to seeing you ride some rollercoasters. Cheers Peter :)

[@googleuser4467]

Really informative video. It was nice to hear about experiences. I am sure if you give an overview of how the ticketing/fast track ticket process works and what the restriction are. Please could elaborate and give an example. Is there a limit on the number of family members that allowed to use the pass separately or attend with you. how cars can add to one membership.

[@kiphakes]

Sure.. what do you need to know?

[@PaulrB1968]

For a family of four is it worth getting 3 x Silver and 1 x Platinum/Gold to get the free parking etc

[@kiphakes]

Yes potentially.. just be aware of the date restrictions on the silver passes.

[@gbicks9540]

Might be a daft question, but we want to buy a pass for 2024.. if we buy it now then when does the pass start from, is it Jan 1st 2024? Its not very clear on there website and still shows the 2023 calendar

[@kiphakes]

It starts from when you buy it.. so if you buy a Merlin Annual Pass now, it will run for 12 months. If you get a Merlin Membership then they will keep renewing it each month until you cancel (for a minimum term of 12 months)

[@businessskillsskills4702]

Why the joining fee? Its con as u need to join in order to get pass so thsts bit of scam .as u need to join whst exactly are they charging u the fee 4

[@kiphakes]

My assumption is an admin charge.. Bit like when you join a gym. it’s a one off thing, so unless you cancel your membership you could carry on paying the monthly fee for years to come.

[@SpeedKenBlock1967]

Hello. When u renew your annual psss can u change your vehicle registration plate.

[@kiphakes]

I’m honestly not sure! If not, just message the annual pass team. They are very good!

[@EvetheKit]

May I ask how long did the welcome pack take to come please?

[@kiphakes]

I can’t remember exactly . Maybe just over a week? I did a second video where i unboxed it. I probably say in that

[@EvetheKit]

Thank you. I have watched the second video but don’t recall it. You might have said it though. Hahaaa!

[@businessskillsskills4702]

Hi does booking system allow you to book straight away or u don't get slots straight away

[@kiphakes]

Yes, you can book straight away once you’ve purchased the pass.

[@justarandomusernamex]

I can’t work out if platinum is worth it or not compared to gold

[@justarandomusernamex]

I won’t go anywhere but AT, but the AT only pass is rubbish

[@kiphakes]

I think, if you want to go, whenever you like.. and are a Freestyle fan.. go for it!

[@justarandomusernamex]

@@kiphakesI ended up getting platinum, thank you 😊

[@kiphakes]

@@justarandomusernamex awesome! Where are you off to first?

[@justarandomusernamex]

@@kiphakes been Alton towers!!

[@gmeadowcroft84]

This makes me very sad, if I was closer to the midlands I’d be all over this like a fat man on chips. Living up in Scotland there is little point for me as there is very little Merlin attractions up hear

[@kiphakes]

Yeah… unfortunately Scotland is very lacking in that department!

[@chrisjohnsonadventures]

I’m torn between silver and the gold I like going in weekdays when it’s not busy also attend fireworks events although my mate has 1 to he can get me in on his what also a bonus what would u recommend I should go for? I think also 20% discount is prob better than 10

[@kiphakes]

Hi Chris.. I’d probably go for Gold, what you’d save with the 20% discount would cover the cost I’m certain!

[@chrisjohnsonadventures]

@@kiphakes agreed I’m purchasing it now thanks

[@kiphakes]

Awesome 👏

[@1512mo]

Thank i was going to buy one but i am not going to buy

[@kiphakes]

Cool story bro!