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Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
UK's most popular theme park unveils unlimited entry pass - and it costs less than a single day ticket
It's now cheaper than ever to head to Alton Towers for the day. The Stoke-on-Trent theme park is selling three-month seasonal passes for £59 – better value than a day ticket, which costs £68 if you buy at the gate. The pass provides guests with unlimited access to Alton Towers for three months, meaning you can ride on The Smiler and the park's newest attraction, Toxicator, as many times as your stomach can handle. There are a few dates when this pass can't be used – the August Bank Holiday weekend, and some days in October in the run-up to Halloween. If the three-month pass isn't enough of an adrenaline rush for you, there's also an Alton Towers Gold Pass available for £139. This offers ticketholders unlimited entry to the theme park for a whole year, as well as up to 20 per cent off food and drinks, and discounts on hotel breaks at the resort. But if you're worried about getting bored by Alton Towers, the Merlin Annual Pass might be for you - offering entry to Alton Towers, as well as a wide range of UK attractions, including Thorpe Park, Legoland, Chessington World of Adventures, Madame Tussauds and Cadbury World. Prices for the Merlin Annual Pass start at £99 – although this only includes unlimited off-peak entry. The pass provides guests with unlimited access to Alton Towers for three months, meaning you can ride on The Smiler as many times as your stomach can handle But the Merlin Platinum Pass costs £299, and is completely unlimited. It also offers free parking and free Coca-Cola Freestyle cups with two refill vouchers, as well as 10 per cent off Fastrack and Reserve & Ride in the theme parks. Earlier this month, the Postman Pat Parcel Post ride at Alton Towers finally closed for good, in a move that left some of its most passionate fans 'devastated'. Located within the park's CBeebies Land, it replaced the former Old MacDonald's Tractor Ride in May 2014.
Miami Herald
08-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Convenience store program gets upgrade members will love
Shopping at convenience stores typically isn't a cost-savings measure for consumers. Convenience stores live up to their name by making it easy to run in and out for a handful of items, or perhaps a cold soda for the road. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Unlike supermarkets and big box stores, consumers don't tend to seek out convenience stores so much as stumble upon them in the course of filling up on gas or running other errands. Related: Walmart has bold plan to take down 7-Eleven, WaWa But when you're in a rush, you may not have time to navigate a mammoth supermarket or a Walmart supercenter if all you're looking for is a drink and an oversized bag of chips. It can be worth paying extra at a convenience store for the time savings involved. Image source: Getty Images It's common for customers to be loyal to grocery stores or restaurants and frequent the same businesses time and time again. But it can be harder for convenience stores to enjoy that same repeat business. When it comes to convenience stores, consumers will often pick the one that's closest or on the way to their destination. Going out of your way to visit a convenience store negates a big part of the purpose of stopping there. Related: Popular convenience store chain closing locations That's why a growing number of convenience store chains have introduced subscription programs to keep customers coming back. Circle K tried to make its Sip & Save beverage subscription program a success. But the company discontinued that program a little more than a year ago in favor of focusing more on its loyalty program. Smaller convenience store chains, like ROCS, have also tried this model, with varying degrees of success. There's perhaps no more well-known name in the convenience store business than 7-Eleven. In addition to its rewards program, 7-Eleven runs a Gold Pass program designed to save frequent visitors money. For just $9.95 per month or $95 per year, members can enjoy a host of perks. And now, the program is getting an upgrade. Related: Whole Foods expands with major change customers will love As a new benefit, 7-Eleven's Gold Pass program now offers members up to seven free drinks per month. Customers can choose from coffee, Big Gulp, or Slurpee drinks. Gold Pass members also get to enjoy savings to the tune of $0.05 per gallon at participating 7-Eleven fuel stations. Plus, members get in-store deals and discounts that rotate. These new perks are in addition to free delivery on eligible orders and 10% cash back on delivery and pickup orders. "We're always looking for ways to bring more fun, value, and ease to our customers' daily routines," said Yaqub Baiani, Vice President of Digital Product Management and Experience at 7-Eleven. "The new 7-Eleven Gold Pass lets you save on everything from your morning coffee to your fuel fill-up. And now you can enjoy those perks whether you're shopping in-store, online, or on the go!" More retail: Walmart, Target, Costco make major 2025 announcementFormerly bankrupt retailer makes painful decision to close more storesTop investor takes firm stance on troubled retail brandWalmart and Costco making major change affecting all customers The update comes at a time when 7-Eleven is aggressively looking to expand its footprint. The company has plans to open 500 new stores between 2025 and 2027. Although the standard monthly price for the Gold Pass program is $9.95, students are eligible to sign up for just $5.95 per month or $55 per year. New members can also enjoy a 30-day trial to see if they like the program before having to commit. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
