WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO CADBURY WORLD? - 2024 UPDATE

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  • Опубликовано: 24 май 2024
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    We visited Cadbury World to see what has changed in 2024 as we have heard that some of amendments they have made recently have left people a little unhappy. We wanted to check this out for ourselves so we headed to Birmingham, UK to give the chocolate factory tour another go.
    We give you a full walkthrough of the changes to the chocolate tour, see if the recent merlin entertainments acquisition has made any change to the amount of free chocolate you get given now that it is part of the Merlin pass, we check out the new ride "The Chocolate Quest" which is there new interactive trackless shooting ride which has now replaced the Cadabra ride which closed earlier this year. We see that a lot of the tour has been switched around with some of the hands-on areas moving to the new and improved Bourneville experience.
    Do we like the changes for 2024? Let’s find out!

Комментарии • 84

  • @jordanmorley7571
    @jordanmorley7571 Месяц назад +14

    I went today and thought wow what a rip off, we done the whole factory in 30 minutes then another 15 mins for the outdoor parts. £120 inc fuel for our family for 45 minutes is not good value.

  • @notme1345
    @notme1345 Месяц назад +9

    Took my daughter a couple of weeks ago after watching Willy wonka and buying her a wonka bar with a golden ticket. The young lady behind the desk was great playing along, authenticating the golden ticket. We didn't see any umpa lumpa's, unfortunately!

  • @TheStephensonGrechFamily
    @TheStephensonGrechFamily Месяц назад +26

    Cadbury World has definitely changed over the years. Can remember when you used to go upstairs and see chocolate coming of the line and being packed.

  • @barbvaillant3527
    @barbvaillant3527 Месяц назад +11

    An American company bought them out. Gone downhill ever since. 😢

  • @RHTubeOnYouTube
    @RHTubeOnYouTube Месяц назад +15

    Yes! There was definitely something like Aztek spicey chocolate back in the day. We went recently on a weekday and it was very quiet. Loved it as part of our Merlin pass but not sure it's worth the ticket price now (but hey, "free chocolate" 😁)

    • @thekershawsextras
      @thekershawsextras  Месяц назад +3

      We are interested to see what further changes they make to this attraction - wed love to see the factory side come back in some way. We believe the Aztec chocolate still comes out once a year but were not 100% sure.

    • @Cherryberry.kaydee
      @Cherryberry.kaydee 23 дня назад

      I remember trying that spicy chocolate when I was a kid. It looks like it’s changed so much and not for the good

  • @diztrixy6865
    @diztrixy6865 День назад

    You are 100% right about the Aztec coco sample at the beginning back in the day! You were given a small plastic cup to drink it just as you enter. Will always remember the taste!

  • @vickyb785
    @vickyb785 Месяц назад +4

    I use to go every summer (grandparents were from Birmingham) I hope they bring the factory side of it the shop looks like it’s shrunk!

  • @beltingtokra
    @beltingtokra 26 дней назад +4

    You should visit York's Chocolate Story for comparison. I used to work there and deliver the guided tour, it's a really fun experience and cheaper than CW.

  • @keslitsmith1252
    @keslitsmith1252 Месяц назад +2

    About 10/11 yrs since I last went! Got in for free/near free due to the person I was with, worked for Merlin! I'm sure we got 5 bars each then. So glad to see the cups of warm chocolate still around, although a lil gutted Essence experience has gone! (Where the cups of sweets & chocolate used to be at the end). Would visit again for sure if I ever get the chance again!

  • @craig79819
    @craig79819 Месяц назад +7

    They did indeed used to have samples of Aztec chocolate. It had chilli in it.

    • @thekershawsextras
      @thekershawsextras  Месяц назад +1

      I knew I remembered it!

    • @jessieb7290
      @jessieb7290 Месяц назад

      My uncle tried it and said it was delicious so we all downed that; I remember it being bitter as hell. 🤢 but we all laughed about it afterwards.

    • @rachaelayers5591
      @rachaelayers5591 10 дней назад +1

      That was the highlight for me when we went many years ago. I loved that chilli chocolate drink!

  • @beckiewuk
    @beckiewuk 16 дней назад +2

    Defo used to do the Aztec chocolate, it was so bitter. Also where you got the chocolate and white buttons there used to be some other type of sample thing there. We were there a few years ago and noticed the changes then. Was a bit disappointing but for those who hadn’t been before it was a nice treat. Gutted the Cadbury Gorilla has gone.

  • @LifeUncut845
    @LifeUncut845 29 дней назад +3

    I remember going here when I was younger… this doesn’t look as good as it used to be! I remember created my own chocolate wrapper! And loads of chocolate! Subbed to your channel as can’t wait to see where else you go! ❤

  • @hannahrose7085
    @hannahrose7085 Месяц назад +3

    I remember going to Cadbury world about 20 years ago on a school trip on the absolute hottest day ever! I remember running out of water to drink really quickly and how when we were all given the liquid chocolate cup things, everyone really struggled to eat them because it made our mouths so dry…. Sadly I also remember being bullied on that trip by a couple of really nasty girls as well because they claimed I “smelled”… I’m pretty sure we all stank that day being young teenagers getting off a 2 hour couch ride and then pushed through an unairconditioned chocolate factory for 4 hours in like 40 degree heat! Pretty bad memory unfortunately :(

    • @joannesaltfleet2071
      @joannesaltfleet2071 27 дней назад

      Children say that others stink just to be unkind rather than it being true!

  • @jessieb7290
    @jessieb7290 Месяц назад

    As a kid (and I went with my two siblings and aunt and uncle) we got a bag of at least x5 chocolate bars each. There were so many we had to put them in the fridge so they’d keep from going off. That was the 80’s. Better times!

  • @HyperDaveUK
    @HyperDaveUK Месяц назад +1

    The route has changed every time I've been there. It depends on the time of day and the time of year. I miss the liquid chocolate which is part of the iconic start of Cadbury in Birmingham.

    • @thekershawsextras
      @thekershawsextras  Месяц назад

      The Liquid chocolate has always been there but used to be in a different place. I think they are putting a lot of work into the flow of the tour at the minute.

  • @lv-ag6129
    @lv-ag6129 Месяц назад +1

    Only just came here yesterday. Loved coming here many years ago, but the whole experience goes way quicker when it comes to Cadabra closing and queuing over half hour for the new Chocolate Quest ride. Which imo goes too quick and a bit too short. Disappointing they should have kept Cadabra and not replace it then you wouldn’t have to be rushing around. There’s not many things to get up within the 2 hours you are spending there.

  • @Chris-ot9jf
    @Chris-ot9jf Месяц назад +3

    Drink aren’t too badly priced compared to Warwick castle at t6e moment. They’re charging £4.75 for a medium latte and £4 for a small tea! It’s a shame these places are getting so greedy

    • @thekershawsextras
      @thekershawsextras  Месяц назад

      Everywhere/everything is so much more expensive right now 😔

    • @joannesaltfleet2071
      @joannesaltfleet2071 27 дней назад

      Why not make yourselves a family picnic and tell them where to stick their prices!

  • @shellvlogs132
    @shellvlogs132 Месяц назад

    Great Vlog, Just found Channel, Subbed 😊

  • @paulinegrigg8281
    @paulinegrigg8281 Месяц назад

    Thank you for sharing this video..look forward to the next one x

  • @brainpaingaming
    @brainpaingaming Месяц назад +4

    Yeah, they have shrunk the whole place in size but still charge the same price. Same as the chocolate bars. 😂

  • @Nicola-qk4qw
    @Nicola-qk4qw 24 дня назад +1

    Thank you for showing us round, ive always wanted to go but its not how i imagined i thought it would have a huge chocolate factory you could look around x

    • @tonimusher
      @tonimusher 4 дня назад +1

      I honestly wouldn't bother. It's an absolute rip off and you're done in under an hour

  • @spikebmth
    @spikebmth 21 день назад

    Yes, I remember the Aztec chocolate drink, unsweeted.
    Also remember seeing the freshly cooled chocolate and packing viewing areas, as well as a robot putting boxes on pallets.
    They could easily recreate a packing area, with boxes on conveyor belts!
    They used to give a chunk of Fresh diary milk, that'd never been packed!
    I can see why they've cut out an entire floor, but disappointed advertising avenue is so short.
    I guess Merlin rent per space, so saving money on the section of the factory they are using.
    The new ride is good, but miss the old one.
    The historic memorabilia is cool to see.
    We accidently got a box of caramel freddo, instead of solid chocolate one, as boxes so similar!
    As a Merlin Pass holder, makes a change from the theme parks, but not sure if worth full price.

  • @chriggle1
    @chriggle1 Месяц назад +1

    We went in February 2020, we had the chocolate afternoon tea in the cafe which was delicious. It does look better now than then. We spent a fortune in the shop afterwards.
    How was it for pushchair and disability access? I was using a walking stick last time, but now use a wheeled walker.

  • @TheJamesydesign
    @TheJamesydesign 26 дней назад

    I worked there in the chocolate demo part back in like 2003, fun job tbh

  • @stacypalmer1985
    @stacypalmer1985 Месяц назад +1

    I've never been there since I was younger memories

  • @adjo82
    @adjo82 Месяц назад +1

    I went twenty odd years ago, you used to walk through the factory and see people at work and the mould machines, wrapping machines etc all working. I know later on they screened the walkway with walls with windows in rather than open plan. Looks like all that side of tour has gone now

    • @marymob5494
      @marymob5494 Месяц назад +1

      That was my favourite bit..watching the packing. Went there earlier this year and it no longer exists..

    • @johnd6487
      @johnd6487 Месяц назад +2

      Probably because they don't really make anything there anymore, it's nearly all made abroad

    • @thekershawsextras
      @thekershawsextras  Месяц назад +1

      We remember walking through the factory too! Was so fascinating seeing all the boxes on the conveyer belts, wish they still allowed you through there.

    • @Em_Rose_
      @Em_Rose_ 10 дней назад

      I went roughly 10 years ago on a school trip and was on crutches. Remember the factory tour and going upstairs. Yes, the factory line s were screennoff but it was a 4 hour long experience, and the tour of the actual factory was at least an hour long in itself.

  • @hannahg2672
    @hannahg2672 21 день назад

    My daughter went to Birmingham Uni and has stayed up there and now lives in Bourneville. I’ve said we should go here as never been so this video will help me decide as the comments are not looking positive.

  • @debbiebosworth3120
    @debbiebosworth3120 7 дней назад

    Yes you did get Aztec chocolate. when I went years ago you only got 1 bar of chocolate

  • @theXSgroup
    @theXSgroup Месяц назад

    Yes, they did Aztec chocolate, had some when we went.

  • @brutalbeanz6347
    @brutalbeanz6347 Месяц назад

    They did have the spicy chocolate, I remember many years ago when I was in primary school.

  • @pamclapham5151
    @pamclapham5151 26 дней назад

    Yes you did a sample of Aztec drink, it tasted of cinnamon. You used to get lots of Chocolate. I don't like the new ride bring back the old one. Will really think about going again.

  • @littlemisskate4254
    @littlemisskate4254 11 дней назад

    I have been to Cadbury world twice the first time I went we got loads of chocolate they had like a bin full of chocolate and so we came away with three big bags full of chocolate and I also won a competition to make some chocolate while I was there with one of the factory workers helping me and the second time I went it was totally different just like what I’m seeing now as we only got one bar chocolate and we didn’t get so much of the factory and I was pretty disappointed.

  • @conny-faithfuljesusislord1591
    @conny-faithfuljesusislord1591 27 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing with us. This place looks very underwhelming especially presentation wise it looks like going around Tesco no special presentation looks very standard and ordinary.

  • @pixie706
    @pixie706 Месяц назад

    Went on an actual factory tour as a schoolkid. Much better experience

    • @thekershawsextras
      @thekershawsextras  Месяц назад +1

      Loved the factory side of the tour we hope they bring it back

  • @joannalousiekelley
    @joannalousiekelley Месяц назад +8

    Merlin ruin everything they take over ...

  • @naturalworldrelaxation6992
    @naturalworldrelaxation6992 14 дней назад

    I went when I was a kid and it was crap enough back then. The ride was good but that was it. We were so disappointed

  • @walkinginthesun
    @walkinginthesun 8 дней назад

    Is thy a change to Park at Cadbury world

  • @evaa-w5399
    @evaa-w5399 4 дня назад

    Please, whereabouts in England in this place please? My kids would have the times of their lives 😂😂

  • @SuperGizzzmo
    @SuperGizzzmo 22 дня назад

    £9 for 60 that’s still 15p a bar I remember when used to be 6p
    You think Cadbury the amount of profit they make they would give their chocolate away a little bit more generously x

  • @suzievision
    @suzievision Месяц назад

    Yep. The did it during the Aztec area 100%

    • @thekershawsextras
      @thekershawsextras  Месяц назад

      We heard they still do it for 1 week of the year but were not sure.

  • @vickipepper6873
    @vickipepper6873 Месяц назад

    Yes they did

  • @thomaswilliams6833
    @thomaswilliams6833 28 дней назад

    Thas😂

  • @uravinalaff
    @uravinalaff Месяц назад

    The works haven’t been finished. Merlin are updating each of the same zones they used to have, but updating and relocating them around to make space for the new ride etc. I think it looks great and excited to see what they bring next! They had to fix what’s there first….

    • @thekershawsextras
      @thekershawsextras  Месяц назад +1

      oh 100% you can tell they are midway through their trnasition. We hope they bring some parts of the actual factory back like they used to have. Its good to see that they are making changes.

  • @johnkean6852
    @johnkean6852 29 дней назад

    Did you eat the doodles?

  • @EvenLow-ps8dt
    @EvenLow-ps8dt Месяц назад +2

    Merlin happened

  • @pipipipi9223
    @pipipipi9223 29 дней назад +6

    Welcome to Merlin! Cut costs by taking out all the good stuff and then run things into the ground, leaving everyone disappointed.
    Oh, and then also raising the price for admission slowly every year without adding or maintaining anything for the asking price.

  • @INfinITY13983
    @INfinITY13983 11 дней назад

    Is the gorilla still there?

  • @interceptor-ss8kb
    @interceptor-ss8kb Месяц назад

    Cadburys world was crap before the changes, really disappointed when I took my kids, it wasn't even a morning out.

    • @naturalworldrelaxation6992
      @naturalworldrelaxation6992 14 дней назад

      It's always been absolutely shite. We were bitterly disappointed when we were kindly taken as kids.

  • @Alex-rv1mj
    @Alex-rv1mj Месяц назад

    Since the Americans took over the chocolate doesn't even taste the same. It's definitely not as creamy 😢

    • @Thunderpaws111
      @Thunderpaws111 4 дня назад

      I think there are slightly different recipes for different products. The ‘Dairy Milk’ bar is the same as it always was.

  • @number1discodave
    @number1discodave Месяц назад +8

    It's a rip off

    • @thekershawsextras
      @thekershawsextras  Месяц назад

      We like how we can now go with our merlin annual passes now, we don't really think about the cost for general admission. As a lot of attractions these days a cost for a family to go can add up pretty quickly.

    • @joannesaltfleet2071
      @joannesaltfleet2071 27 дней назад

      ​@thekershawsextras When you have more than one child costs soon Mount up!

  • @Is_rose1234
    @Is_rose1234 Месяц назад +1

    Looks boring as hell that place paying £22 to walk around a museum no thank you

  • @user-we9mm3oj3q
    @user-we9mm3oj3q 18 часов назад

    Shame cadburys chocolate is so poor now

  • @tonimusher
    @tonimusher 4 дня назад

    This place needs a complete over haul. The money you pay is disgusting. It's empty space filled with lack luster bits. If you're thinking of going pleasseee don't bother. Absolute waste of time. And yes you did used to get to try Aztec chocolate and it was vile lol.