Discover Ultimate VIP Experiences – With a Passholder Discount!

If you're a Merlin Annual Passholder, you're already part of an exclusive club - but did you know your Pass* unlocks even more magic? Across Merlin’s top UK theme parks, you can dive deeper into the thrills with VIP experiences and behind-the-scenes tours that bring you closer to the action than ever before. Here's your guide to the unforgettable adventures waiting for you - all either exclusive or with a Passholder discount!

Behind the Scenes Tours at Thorpe Park

Step into the secrets of Thorpe Park’s most iconic attractions with exclusive backstage access:

• SAW: The Ride: Explore Jigsaw’s lair, including the control booth, maintenance areas, and original props from the Saw films. Includes a SAW poster, pin badge, lanyard, and ID card.
• The Walking Dead The Ride: Discover the transformation from X:\ No Way Out to its current apocalyptic theme. Includes a poster, pin, and lanyard.
• Ghost Train: Dive into the creative process behind this immersive horror experience, including “Director’s Cuts” and design insights.

Tours take place after park hours and are led by a VIP host. Group size: up to 12.

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Coaster Climbs at Thorpe Park

Conquer your fears and scale the heights of the UK’s most thrilling coasters:

• Hyperia (Passholder exclusive): Climb 236ft to the top of the UK’s tallest and fastest coaster. Includes exclusive pin, lanyard, ID card, and certificate.
• The Swarm: Ascend 127ft on the UK’s first winged coaster for panoramic views.
• Colossus: Reach 98ft on the world’s first ten-looping coaster.

Climbs take place out of park hours. Group sizes vary by ride.

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VIP Animal Encounters at Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Get up close with some of the world’s most fascinating animals in these unforgettable encounters:

• White Rhino Encounter: Learn about these 2,000kg gentle giants from expert keepers.
  
• Giraffe Encounter & Safari: Hand-feed Rothschild’s giraffes or ride a safari truck through their habitat.
  
• Sulcata Tortoise Encounter: Help wash and care for these giant tortoises.
  
• Gorilla Sneak Peeks: Go behind the scenes with Chessington’s gorilla troop.
  
• Penguin Encounter: Hand-feed Humboldt penguins in a private session.
  
• Red Fox Encounter: Meet and learn about these elusive creatures.

Sessions last 20–30 minutes. Minimum ages apply. Entry ticket not included.

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VIP Park Tours at Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Explore the park like never before with two immersive options:

• On Foot Tour: A guided walking tour through Chessington’s history and attractions.
  
• Safari Truck Tour: Ride through the park after hours with a VIP host, learning about the park’s evolution and hidden gems.

Suitable for ages 3+. Max group size: 8.

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Behind the Scenes at Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Peek behind the curtain of your favourite rides:

• Mandrill Mayhem: Learn how 144 tonnes of steel brought this coaster to life.
  
• Tomb Blaster: Discover the secrets of this ancient Egyptian-themed dark ride.
  
• Vampire: Go backstage on this iconic suspended coaster.
  
• Tiger Rock Lift-Hill Climb: Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the park from the top of the lift hill
  

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The LEGOLAND ®Windsor Resort: Behind the Bricks & Shark Feeding

• Behind the Bricks Tour: Discover how the park’s iconic LEGO models are built and maintained.
• VIP Shark Feeding: Feed real sharks in the Deep Sea Adventure aquarium, guided by expert aquarists. Includes first ride of the day, VIP lanyard, pop badge, and certificate.

Shark Feeding starts at 9:00 AM. Ages 3+. Max group size: 6.

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Don’t Forget Your Discount!

All these experiences are either exclusive to Passholders or come with a Merlin Annual Passholder discount, making them even more accessible for loyal fans. Whether you're climbing coasters, feeding sharks, or getting up close with rhinos, there's a VIP adventure waiting for you.

*Discovery Pass does not include Discounts.