The FTSE 250-theme park and attractions operator said in a trading update that despite the reduction, it remained confident of a recovery over time, while group trading for the period was in line with expectations. READ: Legoland owner Merlin Entertainments sees shares leap on solid 2017 results, positive 2018 outlook Merlin added that its theme park operating groups had seen trading in line with expectations despite the earlier Easter period and poor weather conditions.