Brandon Miller Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 Heading to Legoland next week for vacation with our 2 and 9 year old. Any tips, must see/do, etc? Quote
alois Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 You are going to Billund then? Or to one of the newer parks? Quote
Brandon Miller Posted September 29, 2015 Author Posted September 29, 2015 Should've been more specific, Legoland Florida. Quote
jFox Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Be sure to check out the Star Wars section next to Miniland. Also, be sure to check out all of Miniland, because it's Miniland. The dragon roller coaster is pretty fun, and has some great Lego sculptures/statues inside as well. The water show can be fun if your little ones like pirates at all. Bring some spare minifigures, every employee has a minifigure on their name badge you can trade for. It's hit or miss, you might luck out and and spot something really cool. I've heard there's a "Minifigure Ambassador" that sometimes walks around covered in figures, but we've never run into him before. For lunch, I recommend the pizza place--all you can eat, buffet-style, and a good salad bar too. For a great snack, there are apple fries near the carousel in the front of the park. Quote
Bricksnaps Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Bring minifigs to trade. My 7 year old loves this. We bought a bag of minifigs and all the workers have minifigs on their name tags. You can trade any minifigs they have for ones you have. It makes it a really fun day. The only rule is that you trade like for like. For example if you only have a head body and legs, but they have head body legs and hat, they keep the hat. Make sense? Quote
BrickOn Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Ooo I've booked to go to Legoland (Billund) next month too, so I am looking for good info out there, have not found much yet, I am guessing tips above work for all Legolands? Also in attempt not to completely hijack the thread to ask about different parks... Can I add, are the Apps available for Legoland worth downloading... I noticed there is a new one, halloween-themed one, which includes some kind of reward when you visit? Any ideas on what this is? Quote
Lyichir Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 I went to Legoland Florida a few years ago, and went to Legoland Billund this year, so I can offer a few pointers. The Island in the Sky (Florida) and LEGOTOP (Billund) are great attractions to start out at. While they function differently, both are essentially elevating platforms that give you a 360° overhead view of the park and allow you to scope out your visit. A big part of all Legolands is the Miniland, the section devoted to mini-models of various world cities and locations. Legoland Florida tends to favor American cities (not exclusively, but most of the cities are from America), while Billund has more emphasis on mainland Europe. Both are great fun to look at, though kids can occasionally get bored (you'll want to make sure to engage their attention—there are plenty of funny scenes and interesting features that will appeal to kids, but if they don't know what to look for they might get restless). Also, miniland is outdoors, so if it rains, you should probably opt for other sections of the park (even if you have a raincoat or poncho, the models are just less appealing when covered in oversized raindrops). One of the most exciting exclusive attractions at Legoland Florida is the Lego Pirates Ski Show. Unlike other waterskiing shows, it features people in giant minifigure costumes on waterskis and jetskis. If you sit near the front, your kids can get a chance to "help" the guards capture the pirates by shooting at them with water cannons, but bear in mind that the pirates fight back with water of their own, so be prepared to get wet! Both parks, by the way, helpfully feature coin-operated dryers that you can stand in to dry off after going on water rides. The Dragon Coaster is a mainstay of pretty much every Legoland park. It's a fun roller coaster for kids—exhilarating, but brief, without many inversions or steep drops. If that's too mild for your family, the Lego Technic coaster is a step up from that with sharper turns and steeper drops, while there are also more relaxed coasters and rides for the young ones if the faster coasters are too much for them. The 4D theater at both parks can be both fun for kids and relaxing for adults who have been on their feet all day. When I went, they had a variety of shows, including ones based on Castle, Chima, and Clutch Powers, but the Florida location has since added a Lego Movie show that I'm itching to see whenever I make my next visit. Billund also has a similar theater, but considering they offer showings in both English and Danish, do make sure that the showing you plan to attend is one you'll understand. Legoland Florida was built on the site of Cypress Gardens, a botanical garden and theme park, and the gardens are still there and free for park attendees to explore. Like Miniland, this might be a bit dull for kids, but on the other hand it can make for a leisurely stroll after a day of excitement. Billund has a number of amazing attractions I haven't seen anywhere else. By partnering with Sea-Life Aquariums (another attraction owned by Merlin Entertainments Group), they have both an aquarium themed around underwater themes like Atlantis and Aqua Raiders, and live penguins at their arctic area! I also quite enjoyed one of their newest rides/attractions—a haunted house that features spooky Lego models in dimly lit surroundings, a mirror maze, and even a drop tower! Shopping-wise, both parks feature a discount shop for retired or damaged goods. I found that the Florida location's discount shop had a much better selection, with larger sets from themes like Star Wars or Technic available at great discounts. The selection at the Billund discount shop was much sparser. On the other hand, the Billund park's "Big Shop" (the main Lego store for the park) not only had a stellar selection of current sets, but also featured exclusive early releases of sets! They had all the summer Friends sets and the new Ninjago Airjitzu sets when I attended in May, a full month before they would be available elsewhere. In terms of food, there are plenty of places to eat at both parks. But for Florida, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Granny's Apple Fries! They only have that at the American parks, and it makes for a tasty snack or desert. I'd be lying if I said I haven't had a sudden craving for them multiple times since I last attended the park! That's all I've got for now. Hope this helps! Quote
Brandon Miller Posted October 2, 2015 Author Posted October 2, 2015 We are also staying at the Legoland Hotel. Should be a fun time. Quote
rodiziorobs Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 My recommendation for food, honestly, is to take a lunch in with you. I went to Legoland California, and there was a wait of about an hour to get food, it was really overpriced--kids' meals, especially--and frankly the food was nothing special. We went for two days, and learned our lesson after the first. However, getting one of those refillable cups is worth it if you're there all day, and for sure don't miss the apple fries. Quote
Brandon Miller Posted October 6, 2015 Author Posted October 6, 2015 On our second day here. Staying in the Legoland Hotel, and it is fantastic. The "Treasure Chest" in our room made our son's day. Once he solved all the clues and got the lock open, waiting inside for him was 3 minifig packs, 3 Mixels, 3 apple juice pouches, several lanyards, and magazines. This is the perfect time to come to the park. Hardly any crowd at all yesterday. Longest wait time for anything was 10 minutes tops. Quote
BrickOn Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Sounds like you had a good time, now that you have been do you have any tips to add to the advice above? Quote
Brandon Miller Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 Just got back home late last night. This is definitely the time of year to go. Virtually no crowd at all. Even yesterday when it was busier the longest line was still 10 minutes. I would highly recommend staying at the hotel. Tons of stuff in the hotel for the kids to do. Our son took part in a Master Builder class. He took roughly 20-25 minifigs to trade and had a blast doing that. The Bricks restaurany inside the hotel is wonderful. Great food and staff. The dinner buffet is priced about like a Ryan's or Golden Corral but way better food. As my brain recouperates and the tiredness wears off, I will post more. As for now, it's time for a recovery nap. Quote
r5-j2 Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 Just booked an Orlando holiday ,so have included a trip to LEGOLAND there...can`t wait Quote
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