One of the UK’s largest theme parks announced plans to cancel admission fees – but the move was a joke by families in troubled “sick” April Living expenses crisis.
Drayton Manor made its debut on social media on April 1, announcing that it had cancelled admission fees for its 75th anniversary – a sign that excitement visitors are now available for free.
The post draws joy in people seeking a cheap way to entertain their children and suspects that those who suggest seemingly generous moves are nothing more than a “brutal” April Fool’s Day scam.
Hours after the initial announcement, the park seemed to have confirmed the news as an April Fools’ Day joke – from tourists who recently sent hundreds of season passes to piss off – but then added: ‘…or?
With the appeal of this season now fully open, a spokesperson revealed that Drayton Abbey is “changing how much visitors pay when they visit” and will reveal further details in the coming weeks – keeping the family suspense.
This year, the park celebrates its 75th anniversary, celebrating a packed calendar of entertainment for decades, and monthly fireworks Easter Egg hunting and 80th birthday party for Thomas tank engines.
In posts uploaded to their Instagram, X and Facebook Page, a hidden graphic reads: “Free entry to Drayton Manor. We have cancelled our admission fee! April Fool’s Day…or?
They added: “Imagine you don’t have to pay to get into Drayton Manor…oh wait, you don’t!”
Drayton Manor announced on April 1 that it has cancelled its admission fee for its 75th anniversary
Park publishes this announcement to its social media pages
Hours after the initial announcement, the park seemed to have confirmed the news as an April Fools’ Day joke, but added: ‘…or is it?
Some social media users further accuse attracting the cost of playing “sick and cruel” jokes to deal with the cost of life crisis with struggling families, especially Britons are now facing fresh hikes to collect council taxes, energy, water, Nice and vehicle taxes.
Most importantly, as companies seek to increase their costs through increased costs, the rate of growth in corporate national insurance contribution rate (NIC) can see prices from supermarkets to local bars.
With Drayton Manor’s Facebook page, one person describes the park’s announcement as “bad form.”
Another wrote: “It was a sick and cruel April Fool’s Day joke – there are many families now struggling to eat and probably think they can actually afford to take their kids out for a day – not impressed.”
One third said: “Annoying April fools. Some people can’t afford it or have difficulty making money in a few days.
“Imagine if a child sees this and is excited about the family going out and then the parents have to tell them they can’t afford it.”
One person added: “It’s a mean and cruel joke. Shame you,” Although another comment said, “I know it’s April Fool’s Day, the joke tastes bad. Read the room!
The day the park canceled entry prices under April Fool’s Day announcement, fans grabbed their heads in confusion
Some social media users further accuse attracting the “disgusting and cruel” jokes to deal with the cost of living crisis with struggling families
Meanwhile, the year and Flexi holders are confused about the status quo of their seasonal passes, given the news.
A frequent visitor shouted: “Explain yourself, because we spent £400 on the season pass.”
In response, one thought: “ Could this be a celebration of their 75-year-old offer? Given that it is not accessible for free every day, if the season is actually accessed, then the season pass is still of great value if the real time is only in a limited time. ”
However, no further announcements about free admissions have been disclosed, although admissions can still be purchased at its usual price on the Drayton Manor website.