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The Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Tesco reveals new Clubcard pass offer that could save families £60 during summer holidays
TESCO Clubcard holders are in for a treat this summer, as the supermarket giant unveils a new offer. For just £60 in Clubcard vouchers, shoppers can now secure a special three-month " Merlin Fun Pass." 1 This exclusive deal is made possible through Tesco 's partnership with Merlin Entertainment. The pass unlocks access to some of the UK's most popular attractions, including Alton Towers Resort, LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, and Thorpe Park. It also includes entry to other favourites such as Cadbury World and SEA LIFE Aquariums, making it perfect for family adventures. Worth £120 when exchanged via Clubcard, the pass allows families to enjoy a summer of thrilling rides, fascinating marine life, and chocolatey adventures without breaking the bank. Clubcard members can use any existing voucher balance towards the pass, topping up the difference with another payment method if needed. To redeem the offer, Clubcard members need to head to the Clubcard Rewards section of the Tesco app or website by August 31. From there, purchase the Merlin Fun Pass through the link to Merlin, exchanging just £60 of Clubcard vouchers for a pass worth £120. Tesco's group membership and loyalty director Shama Wilson said: "We know Clubcard members have been keen to get a pass for Merlin's attractions with their Clubcard Vouchers, and to mark 30 years of Tesco Clubcard we have delivered just that. "We are expecting this deal to be exceptionally popular with Clubcard members able to visit scores of top attractions across the country for free by exchanging just £60 of Clubcard Vouchers at double their value. This has got to be one of the best ways to reward yourself this summer." This new offer adds to an impressive range of reward partners, giving Tesco shoppers even more opportunities to redeem their vouchers for points. I'm 5'3 and a size 10 - Tesco is killing it with their summer co-ords, my haul was amazing & I got 25% off everything too For instance, those wishing to jet abroad this summer can double the value of their Clubcard vouchers to get money off an easyJet holiday booking. Every £0.50 in Clubcard vouchers is worth £1.50 towards easyJet holidays, making it a great way to cut costs on your trip abroad. Alternatively, holidaymakers can trade £5 in Clubcard vouchers for £10 to use on perfect for booking accommodation. For those staying closer to home, shoppers can also double their vouchers' value to enjoy discounts at ten major restaurant chains, including Pizza Express, ASK Italian, and Frankie & Benny's. Meanwhile, Tesco Clubcard members are being urged to act quickly, as £15million worth of vouchers are set to expire on May 31. How does the Tesco Clubcard scheme work? TESCO'S Clubcard scheme allows shoppers to earn points as they shop, these points can then be turned into vouchers for money off food or other reward partner schemes. When you spend £1 in-store or online, you get one point when you scan your card or app. Drivers using Clubcards now get one point for every two litres spent on fuel. One point equals 1p, so 150 points gets you £1.50, for example. You'll need a minimum of 150 points to request a voucher. These vouchers can either be worth the face value to spend in-store at Tesco, or you can double their worth to spend at reward partners, including restaurants, and on days out. Loyalty card holders can also get cheaper prices on over 8,000 items thanks to Clubcard Prices. These Clubcard prices save the average member £351 on their annual shop, according to Tesco. Check if you can reclaim lost points Many people lose or forget to use their Tesco vouchers, but there's an easy way to claw back the last two years of unused vouchers. Here's exactly how to find out if you have any unused vouchers. The first step is to log into your Tesco Clubcard account on or via the Clubcard app. You'll need your name, email address and Clubcard number to hand. Once you've logged in, navigate to "My Clubcard Account" and then click on "Vouchers" to see a full list of any vouchers you still have to spend. You can use the code included in your voucher to spend online. If you want to redeem them in-store, you'll need to print them off and take them with you.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legoland California building park's first indoor roller coaster
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Construction has begun on Legoland California's newest ride: the theme park's first-ever indoor roller coaster. The roller coaster is one part of a $90 million expansion project Legoland's parent company, Merlin Entertainment, is undertaking at its Southern California and Florida resorts to bring its attractions 'to new heights,' according to its announcement of the groundbreaking on Tuesday. For Legoland California, the new roller coaster will be the first to be built at the theme park in nearly two decades. The last roller coaster added to the Carlsbad park was the Coastersaurus, which opened in 2004 in Dino Island — now called Dino Valley. Dollywood parent company expands into Southern California, acquires Raging Waters, Castle Park The new attractions at both the California and Florida theme parks are expected to launch sometime in 2026, although an exact date has not been released. 'As we prepare to unveil this exciting new attraction designed, co-created and imagined by the amazing creative team at the LEGO Group and the unmatched talent of our Merlin Magic Makers, we hope the mystery and anticipation adds to the awesome thrills to come,' Merlin Entertainment's CEO Fiona Eastwood said in a statement. While Merlin Entertainment did not disclose details about the new roller coaster in its announcement, the company last year presented plans to the Carlsbad Planning Commission for the introduction of a new 2.38-acre land inside the park, called 'LEGO Galaxy.' The cornerstone of the proposed land, which would feature an intergalactic theme similar to that of Disneyland's 'Tomorrowland,' was an indoor rollercoaster housed inside a 44-foot-tall, 32,000-square-foot Lego-themed 'space port.' 'This isn't just a ride, it'll be an exploration unlike any other,' Legoland California Resort President Kurt Stocks said of the roller coaster. 'We're sparing no expense to deliver the most innovative, interactive and captivating experience possible.' For the project, Merlin Entertainment needed permission from the planning commission to raise the building height up to 45 feet from its existing maximum of 35 feet. Legoland California, Madame Tussauds Hollywood offer free tickets for first responders According to the proposal submitted to the commission, the new 'LEGO Galaxy' land would also have a smaller, space-themed lift and spin-style ride akin to SeaWorld San Diego's Riptide Rescue, as well as retail options, a children's play area and other interactive attractions. To make way for the new land, Legoland California informed the commission it would move its longstanding 'Driving School' and 'Junior Driving School' to the area currently occupied by the 'Fun Town Police' and 'Fire Academy' attractions. The driving school attractions were temporarily shut down at the end of last year in preparation of the move. At the time, the theme park said the two would reopen in the new location sometime in 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Legoland Florida to layoff 234 workers, mostly performers, in efforts to be more competitive, company says
Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers, in an effort to be more competitive in central Florida's thriving theme park market, company officials said. The theme park resort in Winter Haven, Florida, said in a notice to the state of Florida last Friday that the permanent layoffs would start at the end of March and last through the beginning of April. Three-quarters of the workers cited for layoffs were performers, and another fifth also was involved in the entertainment side of the theme park, according to the notice. The theme park resort, whose workers are nonunion, has about 1,500 employees. The theme park resort is owned by Merlin Entertainment. A Merlin spokeswoman didn't respond to an email inquiry on Wednesday. Julia Estrada, the company's public relations director for North America, said in a statement to other media outlets that the change would allow it to operate more flexibly in a competitive market. "We will continue to have a core in-house entertainment offering, which we will scale up to meet our brand and guest experiences during the year," Estrada said. Besides the Lego-themed park, the resort has a Peppa Pig-themed park, a water park and a soon-to-open aquarium. Winter Haven is located between Tampa, home to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Orlando, home to Walt Disney World, and SeaWorld Orlando.
The Independent
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Legoland Florida plans to layoff 234 workers who are mostly performers
Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers, in an effort to be more competitive in central Florida's thriving theme park market, company officials said. The theme park resort in Winter Haven, Florida, said in a notice to the state of Florida last Friday that the permanent layoffs would start at the end of March and last through the beginning of April. Three quarters of the workers cited for layoffs were performers, and another fifth also was involved in the entertainment side of the theme park, according to the notice. The theme park resort, whose workers are nonunion, has about 1,500 employees. The theme park resort is owned by Merlin Entertainment. A Merlin spokeswoman didn't respond to an email inquiry on Wednesday. Julia Estrada, the company's public relations director for North America, said in a statement to other media outlets that the change would allow it to operate more flexibly in a competitive market. 'We will continue to have a core in-house entertainment offering, which we will scale up to meet our brand and guest experiences during the year,' Estrada said. Besides the Lego-themed park, the resort has a Peppa Pig-themed park, a water park and a soon-to-open aquarium. Winter Haven is located between Tampa, home to Bush Gardens Tampa Bay, and Orlando, home to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando.
Associated Press
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Legoland Florida plans to layoff 234 workers who are mostly performers
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers, in an effort to be more competitive in central Florida's thriving theme park market, company officials said. The theme park resort in Winter Haven, Florida, said in a notice to the state of Florida last Friday that the permanent layoffs would start at the end of March and last through the beginning of April. Three quarters of the workers cited for layoffs were performers, and another fifth also was involved in the entertainment side of the theme park, according to the notice. The theme park resort, whose workers are nonunion, has about 1,500 employees. The theme park resort is owned by Merlin Entertainment. A Merlin spokeswoman didn't respond to an email inquiry on Wednesday. Julia Estrada, the company's public relations director for North America, said in a statement to other media outlets that the change would allow it to operate more flexibly in a competitive market. 'We will continue to have a core in-house entertainment offering, which we will scale up to meet our brand and guest experiences during the year,' Estrada said. Besides the Lego-themed park, the resort has a Peppa Pig-themed park, a water park and a soon-to-open aquarium.
