I’m a savvy mum – here’s why you should go to theme parks like Alton Towers on rainy days, it’ll save you loads

TRYING to keep the kids entertained during school holidays is always a hard task, especially if it’s raining.

But now a savvy mum has revealed why you should head to theme parks like Alton Towers on those wet and windy days. 

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Taking to TikTok, Holly Smith, known online as @hollyvlogsoffical, explained that if it rains continuously for more than one hour during your visit to the theme park, then parents can apply for a replacement ticket on another day.

She said: “As you can probably see, I’m currently at Alton Towers, and I want to come on here with a money-saving tip because it has been raining for over an hour so far. 

“If you buy your tickets online at the Alton Towers website and it rains continuously for over one hour, you get a free ticket to return. 

“That wasn’t our plan, we don’t really want to be in the rain, but I wanted to share it as a money-saving tip.”

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Fans rushed to praise the mum for her money-saving tip, with one writing: “How did I not know this OMG.” 

Another said: “I was there yesterday, just done this! Thank you!” 

One mum shared her own hack: “Rather than paying for the rain ponchos at any theme park, go to Halfords before you go and buy emergency ponchos for £1.50.” 

On the Alton Towers website, it reads: “Unfortunately wet weather conditions can disrupt our rides and attractions. In some cases, we have to close certain rides to ensure the safety of our guests. 

“If your day out at Alton Towers is disrupted by more than an hour of continuous rain, you can benefit from our Rainy Day Guarantee. 

“This means that guests with qualifying tickets can return to the theme park another day, to enjoy your favourite rides in the sunshine.

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“Pre-booking a reservation ticket is essential.”

Qualifying tickets include an online 1-day pass, an online 2-day pass, a short break 1-day pass, and a short break 2-day pass.  

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Guests are asked to bring their original day tickets to the Ticket Sales & Collections on the day of their second visit, along with their reservation and a form of ID. 

Similar schemes are also in place at Chessington World Of Adventures, Drayton Manor Resort, and Thorpe Park.