Halloween Hacks to die for!
- Thursday September 17th 2026
- Merlin Annual Pass
Get the most out of the scream-out-loud season with this ghoulish guide. If you’re new to Merlin at Halloween, you’re in for a real ‘treat’. And if you’ve howled with us before, then we’d love you to head back to our Facebook post and share your own ‘tricks’ for getting the most out of your Merlin Annual Pass for a giant-pumpkin-sized Happy Halloween!
Ultimate Halloween tips and tricks for Merlin Annual Passholders
Got a Gold or Platinum Pass?
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25% off friends and family – bring someone who deserves a good scare. This discount lets you share Halloween howls with even more people – maybe your mummy..?
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15% off short breaks – make a night of it!
All Passholders:
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10% off Fastrack – grab yours now to make sure you can fit more spine-tingling rides into your visit.
Top Tip: Some attractions offer spooktacular add-ons like scare mazes and even VIP experiences!
More scream time, less screen time
Encourage your kids to ditch devices and discover a-maze-ing mazes, VIP experiences and multiple days out to pack in the frightacular fun this Halloween season. Even the teens will want to swap phone time for horror rides like SAW – The Ride, Vampire and The Walking Dead: The Ride. Take it from us, they’ll be pestering to visit as many attractions as you can take them to. And you can, with your Merlin Annual Pass!
Top Tip: Make sure to pre-book through the Passholder Pre-Book Portal, then head to the Halloween Hub to explore our events and grab your maze tickets or book special VIP experiences.
Dress the part for frightening fun
Cosplay or dressing up is a cool way to make more of your experience. Whether you choose to come as a traditional Halloween villain like a ghost or vampire, or opt to arrive as a crazy pumpkin or cuddly monster, you and the family won't be the only ones in costume. Why not pick a character from one of our attractions? A LEGO® figure or one of the PAW Patrol squad? (Remember – face paint is AOK but masks and fake weapons are not allowed.)
Top Tip: Scare zones are spook-tacular fun! Found across our parks, they are free to experience with no need to book, and a great way to test your terrify-tolerance before buying a maze ticket if you’re not sure.
Take a break for more play time
Turn an epic Halloween adventure into a short break at one of our five fantastical Resort Theme Parks – Gold and Platinum Passholders get a 15% discount!
Find out more and book: Merlin Holiday Club | Merlin Annual Pass
Top Tip: Frighteningly good Merlin Holiday Club offers are released throughout the year so keep checking our social media pages and your e-mail inbox.
There's so much to experience with your Merlin Annual Pass
Fright Nights® at Thorpe Park: Pre-book your entry to experience the spook-tacular fun of Fright Nights®.
Scoop up one-shots or bundles to experience incredible scare mazes.
2–4 & 9–11 October, 15 October – 1 November
Book now: Fright Nights® | Merlin Annual Pass
Scarefest at Alton Towers Resort
Immerse yourself in a frightful world of spine-tingling Halloween attractions, rides in the dark and sensational live entertainment. From scare mazes and rides to spooktacular family fun, there’s something for all ages - so come with your friends or bring the whole family.
Get more from your experience with Ultimate Thrills Combi - unlimited Thrill Maze Entry with Fastrack Access
26–27 September, 2–4, 9–11, 16 October –1 November
Book now: Scarefest | Merlin Annual Pass
Howl’o’ween at Chessington World of Adventures Resort.
Top notch shows and entertainment including Stone Watchers Vampire Lair, Dr Frankenfun’s Haunted House Party, and Rising Flame Shadows of the Toom.
3–4, 10–11, 17 October –1 November
Book now: Howl'o'ween | Merlin Annaul Pass
Brick or Treat at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
Epic shows, character meet and greets, plus all your favourite rides await you, including Monster Jam, Lord Vampyre’s House Party and Disco Dragon.
10–11 October,17 October –1 November
Book now: Brick or Treat | Merlin Annaul Pass
The Haunted Castle at Warwick Castle
Come for the scary shows, spooky walk-throughs and, new for 2026 Scarecrow’s Disco and Welcome to the Spirit Hotel. Plus, there’s fan-favourite characters like the Headless Horsemen - and everything else the Castle has to offer.
If you’re up for more, then get your tickets for Castle After Dark. It’s the scarier event where the real spooks happen...with new this year: The Other Side and The Terror!
24 October –1 November
Book now: Haunted Castle | Merlin Annual Pass
Curse of the Mummy at the London Dungeon
Experience a story to give you goose-bumps! An amateur archaeologist discovers the mummy of an Egyptian high priestess. But an unknown evil lurks...
17 October –1 November
Halloween at SEA LIFE Aquariums
Will you be brave enough to help Serafina the Sea Witch at SEA LIFE look after her ocean home by completing magical challenges?
28 September –3 November
Don’t forget the small print
Only Gold and Platinum Merlin Annual Passholders are eligible for discounts on mazes, short breaks and VIP experiences.
Essential Passes include these restriction dates: 17, 24, 25 and 31 October 2026. If you would like to visit us on one of these dates, you can buy a Restriction Upgrade ticket.
