Merlin Entertainments launches ‘straight face challenge’ for national rollar coaster day (16 August)

The challenge will run from 16 to 23 August, with participants in with the chance of winning a Platinum Merlin Annual Pass worth £299, offering a year of access to Merlin’s UK theme parks.

To enter, thrill-seekers must visit one of the participating theme parks during the challenge period, purchase an official on-ride photo and share it on social media using #StraightFaceChallenge.

The challenge forms part of celebrations for the 40th anniversary of National Rollercoaster Day, with Merlin inviting guests to capture their best – or most terrified – straight-faced ride photo.

The Platinum Merlin Annual Pass is the highest tier of Merlin’s annual pass offering, providing entry to participating parks with no exclusion dates, alongside a range of additional benefits. These include four free ‘Bring a Friend’ tickets per year, one free one-shot Fastrack per visit, a free Coke Freestyle cup and two free refills, among other perks.

Fans looking to take part can book tickets to the participating Merlin attractions through their respective websites:

With some of Merlin’s biggest coasters providing the perfect test of composure, the question is simple: can you keep a straight face?

For more information, visit https://www.merlinannualpass.co.uk/homepage-vwo-1/

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