20 Apr 2015
Booking lines will open for the hotly anticipated Shrek's Adventure! London on Wednesday 22nd April 2015 ahead of the attraction's launch in July.
A giant Gingerbread House Ticket Office will pop up on London's South Bank on the day bookings go live, giving the public the chance to buy some of the first tickets for the magical attraction which brings to life a completely new ogre-sized adventure.
The immersive attraction which has been created by Merlin Entertainments in collaboration with DreamWorks will feature a cast of fairytale characters from Shrek and Princess Fiona, Donkey and Gingy the Gingerbread Man, starring in shows and iconic sets from the Shrek films, plus an amazing 4D bus ride, dramatic special effects and new DreamWorks animation.
Tickets to Shrek's Adventure! London are expected to sell-out rapidly for the Summer holidays – advance booking strongly recommended via www.shreksadventure.com
SHREK'S ADVENTURE! LONDON GINGER BREAD HOUSE STYLE TICKET OFFICE INGREDIENTS:
- 525kg of flour
- 50L of golden syrup
- 105kg of sugar
- 134kg butter
- 2136 teaspoons of ginger
- 100kg icing
DECORATION:
- 700 gingerbread tiles – roof and walls
- 60 giant gobstoppers
- 50 giant Jelly babies
- 40 whirlygig sugar pinwheels
- 35 giant white and milk chocolate jazzies
- 27 giant Jelly beans
- 15 giant meringue boulders
- 12 giant Candy canes
- 5 giant chocolate hearts
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Images of the Gingerbread House will be available on Wednesday April, 22 upon request
For further information contact:
Amy Sadler/Claudia Parker, freerange communications: 020 7402 9966
Notes to Editors:
*Merlin Entertainments
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 105 attractions, 11 hotels/3 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and c25,000 employees.
Among Merlin's attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The Coca-Cola London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE® Magazine for five consecutive years. In 2013, DreamWorks Animation ranked #12 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 30 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots and The Croods.
