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Mumsnetters needed to visit THORPE PARK Resort on Happy Height Day! NOW CLOSED

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AngelieMumsnet · 07/03/2014 15:42

We're looking for 50 Mumsnetters and their DCs to attend Happy Height Day at THORPE PARK Resort (tickets alone worth £196) and tell us all about it.

Here's what THORPE PARK Resort say: "We see so many excited kids every year who have just reached 1.4m and are now tall enough to have the ride of their lives. At THORPE PARK Resort we're championing this achievement with our Happy Height Day, and celebrating the moment these kids experience a whole new world of thrills!
Whilst we love seeing these kids giddy with excitement to ride on Stealth for the first time, with over 25 rides and attractions throughout the Park and with a new ANGRY BIRDS Land opening in May, there really is so much to keep the whole family entertained. And that includes those under 1.4m"

Of course THORPE PARK Resort is a day out for all the family and has traditionally been popular amongst older children but for Happy Height Day they are particularly interested in showcasing their thrilling rides and attractions to children who are at least 1.4 metres tall. As with all theme parks, rides are often, from a safety point of view, suitable for various height children. They have 11 rides and attractions suitable for children who are on or this height - the Extreme Thrills rides (here). So, if you have at least one child who fits the bill height wise and is up for a thrilling time, read on...

The event will take place on Saturday 22nd March at THORPE PARK Resort.

The chosen Mumsnetters will receive:

  • 4 x THORPE PARK Resort Annual Passes: unlimited access to THORPE PARK Resort throughout the 2014 season, plus 20% discount across selected on Park retail and food outlets. (worth £196, annual pass terms and conditions apply)
  • Gold Priority Pass on Saturday 22nd March: allows fastrack access to many of the rides and attractions
  • Vouchers to buy lunch or use in the retail shops on Saturday 22nd March (worth £50)


Every family who attends the event day will also receive a Happy Height Day welcome pack and gift as a thank you for attending Smile.

Those families selected will be asked, in return, to post their feedback on a thread on Mumsnet after the day to share experiences and also add a review to the reviews area on MN here.

All chosen Mumsnetters will also be asked to use their tickets again to visit THORPE PARK Resort for the launch of ANGRY BIRDS land - dates TBC.

We'd also love it if you could take a few photos of your day and upload them to the feedback thread. Photos may be used by THORPE PARK Resort on Facebook, their website and possibly on other marketing material.

Please note a maximum of 4 people per family can attend the day. Each family will need to make their own way to the park, as travel is not included, however there will be free parking in the car park for those who decide to drive.

If you'd like to take part please add your details here.

We'll be in touch with those selected on 14th March.

Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ
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MrsSippie · 14/03/2014 18:19

hahaha!

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TheregoesBod · 14/03/2014 18:32

Ooh, lots of uncool squealing here!!! Thankyou so much MNHQ I am ridiculously excited. I shall tell the DC the night before - cant wait to see their faces.The big bonus is that DP is impressed which justifies (to him) all the time I spend on MN. It's a win win!

Shall we wear carnations/scarves/carry some 'naice' ham to recognise each other??

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ImAThrillseekerHoney · 14/03/2014 18:35

Many thanks - my thrill-mad DD is going to be over the moon.

50 Mumsnetters in families of 4 is 200 Shock. We're all going to have goody bags I see - I don't know whether that will have identifying items. I know absolutely nothing about Thorpe Park - I need to do planning.

I said we'd come by train - would we be able to change that to driving?

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Hermancakedestroyer · 14/03/2014 18:38

Thanks keep calm I'm not sure when the season starts. My dh thinks it may be in April. I'm going to email the chap that we emailed originally and ask him. If I hear anything I will let you know.

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IAmNotAPrincessIAmAKahleesi · 14/03/2014 18:39

We've been chosen!

I'm so thrilled, thank you so much MN and Thorpe park Grin

Looking for to seeing a gang of mn'ers, maybe we should hiss at each in other in greeting like the nest of vipers we are Grin

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muminthecity · 14/03/2014 18:40

Woohoo! Thank you MNHQ, I'm so excited!

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Nerfmother · 14/03/2014 18:51

Ds is beyond excited. I've had to measure him again (he's still 143cm Grin) and he's been looking up rides with dd.

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Keepcalmanddrinkwine · 14/03/2014 18:57

It would be fab to meet some fellow vipers. I have done another name change but wine is a recurring theme lately.

Last time I was at Thorpe Park I was pregnant with DD2 (but I had absolutely no idea). Now she's tall enough to go on them herself!
:)

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Oblomov · 14/03/2014 19:01

Been chosen. Absolutely thrilled. Thank you MNHQ. See you all there, fellow mn'ers!!

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FanFuckingTastic · 14/03/2014 19:05

I am so happy, can't wait to tell the kids Grin

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Dollydowser · 14/03/2014 19:42

MrsSippie I'll be the one in the mumsnet scarf Grin

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Nerfmother · 14/03/2014 20:04

Link to a mumsnet scarf? I have one I think by accident Smile

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Keepcalmanddrinkwine · 14/03/2014 20:54

Scarf

But what if it's sunny?

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Nerfmother · 14/03/2014 21:14

Thanks! No idea I'm always freezing so will be extremely visible Grin

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FanFuckingTastic · 14/03/2014 21:47

I may be the one on a mobility scooter, so I'll be recognizable. I've not met any mumsnetters before, so this will be a new experience. I had such a horrible time recently, coming home to this news was just perfect. Put such a big smile on my face.

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wheretoyougonow · 15/03/2014 11:48

Thank you so much. We will look out for mumsnet scarfs! Is there a special look we can give each other?!Smile

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Keepcalmanddrinkwine · 15/03/2014 12:00

How about the "I'm so stressed because DD has decided that big rollercoasters make her ill" look?

(Hoping not, lucky I have 2 to fit the height bill and one is showing signs of being an extreme rides fan).

:)

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NettleTea · 15/03/2014 12:42

WOOHOO!!!!! DD is over the moon and think DP is definately coming too. cant wait.
DS is vaguely oblivious, as ever!

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NettleTea · 15/03/2014 12:43

better make sure the MN scarves dont cause a mass strangulation a la Isadora Duncan..... will add an extra element to the scare factor

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MrsSippie · 15/03/2014 16:58

I'm so amazed that we got chosen that I'm thinking maybe only a few people went in for it Grin How many people normally enter these?

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MrsMot · 15/03/2014 19:51

I may have bought a blue version of the MN scarf... I'll be easy to spot, the one whose tantruming 6yo can't understand why he can't go on the big rides Wink

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MrsSippie · 15/03/2014 19:55

I've got a yellow stripey-ish one I can wear. I will be the one with the over excited 14 year old and the screeching 8 year old, oh and the husband who is looking completely bewildered...

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Nerfmother · 16/03/2014 09:44

Do we know what time we need to be there?

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