In a bold but not totally unexpected move, several major theme parks have set a base - limit on change that can be used.
From March 1st a five pound note will be the smallest denomination accepted across many theme parks. This is due to the average minimum beverage cost becoming £25.
Head of finance at Alldone Pleasureworld, Gerald Skweezumdry, said "This move is purely for the benefit of our customers. By minimising the need for lose change we reduce the extra weight they will be carrying around; as a consequence they will need to buy less drinks to quench thirst and reduce the extra loads on machinery. In turn this will lower the costs of ride maintenence, which would normally see an increase in costs to the customer."
Consumer groups suggested that it was merely a move to further rip people off. They proposed that the parks should slash their charges, watch the amenities degrade into disrepair, gradually make staff unemployed and allow the park to become a barren wasteland.
P.Longnose
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