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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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TheHumancatapult · 18/03/2014 18:32

yeah I saw that for us not so much a problem as ds4 to short at 113cm for big stuff

will just take in turns on riding big then someone doing smaller with ds4
ds1 and ds2 can ride with dd as 17 and 19

pigsinmud · 18/03/2014 19:01

I'm much closer - only 20 miles away.

MrsSippie · 18/03/2014 19:09

Wish I hadn't told my two till nearer the time!!

Dollydowser · 18/03/2014 19:14

Princess according to Thorpe Park website, saturday is Happy Height day and the first 500 get in free.

Nerfmother · 18/03/2014 19:23

First 500 measuring between 140 and 141 cm I think?

Nerfmother · 18/03/2014 19:30

First 500 between 1.4 and 1.5 without shoes.

TickleMyTitsTillFriday · 18/03/2014 19:41

I am buying am extra ticket for my youngest, the free tickets don't specify if they are adult or kids do they?

TickleMyTitsTillFriday · 18/03/2014 19:43

Ha! MrsMot my 5 yr old will be exactly the same!

TheHumancatapult · 18/03/2014 20:04

Yes i spoke to Thorpe park and we can buy extra tickets as park is open to the public to
though they will not get the gold express passes unless we decide to buy them

LCHammer · 18/03/2014 21:28

If anyone has a 14 y.o. or thereabouts and would like to pair up with my DS, could you please PM me to arrange for them to meet. I'll be focusing on the younger ones and don't want DS to feel lonely. Also I don't really want to go on some of the scary rides with him. Thanks.

MrsSippie · 18/03/2014 21:31

I will pm you!

MrsSippie · 18/03/2014 21:33

Argh can't do it on tablet! However, will be in touch tomorrow if that's ok? Have 14 year old who loves the scary rides but we don't!

TheHumancatapult · 18/03/2014 21:37

dd who be 10 loves the big rides .I shall be holding coats while her brothers ride with her .

ds3 loves them to did tower or terror at disney but he needs another 28cm here (maybe by time is 17 lol

LCHammer · 18/03/2014 21:43

MrsS -I've PMed you back :)

Kormachameleon · 18/03/2014 22:54

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TickleMyTitsTillFriday · 19/03/2014 00:00

Korma we have a 10 yr old going :)

TheHumancatapult · 19/03/2014 08:30

we have a 10 year old tomboy going

Kormachameleon · 19/03/2014 12:06

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TheHumancatapult · 19/03/2014 12:08

Can I ask what do we need to take for proof that we are who we say we are ? as we could all be hairy truckers

LCHammer · 19/03/2014 13:02

A scarf in a certain pattern.

MrsMot · 19/03/2014 19:15

I have a 10yo Korma, he doesn't know we're going yet... Also have 14 yo dd. My blue leopard print scarf has arrived. Will only take us 30 mins or so to get there, we're just off j16 of the M25 so having the annual passes will be great!

LCHammer · 19/03/2014 19:23

I've PMed you, MrsMot.

Nerfmother · 19/03/2014 19:26

I have an 11 year old boy - a very fizzy excited one!

Kormachameleon · 19/03/2014 20:00

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TheHumancatapult · 19/03/2014 20:00

now know check your emails for one needs reply by Friday