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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.

Is the gorilla still there?

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

Rich in technology but poor in Disney magic, proof that the biggest is not always the best, plus few fireworks for the country of fireworks.

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.

Great video😊 we stayed a couple weeks ago, in lodge 1100, literally right next to the lodge you had. youtube.com/@shellvlogs132?si=2Na8OrKxW8bHtc5U. The theming was fab. And agreed those pain au chocolat at breakfast were so good. The mini golf was great too 😊👍

Its owned by a Yank now. Thatll be why its changed and not for the better sadly. Brits sell off too many British insitutions to foreigners

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.

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.

£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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Thas😂

Did you eat the doodles?

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! ❤

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.

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!

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.

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

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

Sir Topham Hatt looks like Winston Churchill

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!

Merlin ruin everything they take over ...

I've never been there since I was younger memories

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

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

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!

Yes they did

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

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.

Went here years ago as a kid, Loved the place ❤

Great Vlog, Just found Channel, Subbed 😊

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 :(

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

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

Hi sadness 😊😊

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!

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.

Merlin happened

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

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

Wow

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

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

It's a rip off

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….

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.