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How tiring is Legoland??

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MumNeedsTea · 14/05/2019 14:10

Sorry if this isn't the right place to post!
6 year old DS has an unexpected school holiday coming up soon, thanks to the European Elections. Since this will during term time, I'm thinking it'll be the perfect time to go to Legoland, as it will less crowded. We've never been before!

My query is... Can we do Legoland in 1 day and will DS be too tired for school the next day? The next day will be the last day of the term btw.

Thanks!

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purpleboy · 14/05/2019 14:33

What is the date you are going?
Term time is the best time to go as it generally is quieter however there are a lot of Europeans that break up early and I find it can be quite busy with them.
Also schools do school trips at the end of term.

LEGOLAND can be done in a day especially if it is quiet, he will have a great day. He might be tired the next day but if it is near the end of term anyway, won't matter so much.
Have a look on tripadvisor loads of tips.
Have a great day

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MumNeedsTea · 15/05/2019 07:56

purpleboy we will be going on 23rd May.. So just a day before the last day of the half term.

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formerbabe · 15/05/2019 07:59

We went on a random inset day and it was brilliant. Got straight onto the rides. There's a lot to see and do...I'd go early.

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AnyoneButAnton · 15/05/2019 08:05

Oh definitely go: even if a six year old is a bit knackered on the last day of half term then it’s neither here nor there.

There’s a Legoland tips thread somewhere, but the key takeaways are:
A) Get there really early - half an hour before opening time to sort tickets, go to the loo, admire the models in the holding area before the main entrance. Be waiting at the bottom gate as they open it
B) look at the all the rideable online, and pick the two/three of the most popular rides which he most wants to do. Plan a route that will take you straight to them when the gates open so you can do at least two before the queues build up. Driving School and Atlantis are very popular.
C) if it’s hot take suntan lotion, a towel and swimmingly trunks
D) take a packed lunch
E) don’t miss the films in the 4D cinema they’re great and will give you a nice sit down in the afternoon while you’re knackered
F) eat your pack lunch while watching the stunt show at the lake. Get there early to grab a comfy spot to sit.

BlueWonder · 15/05/2019 08:23

Legoland is the most relaxing theme park I've ever been to. It wasn't the 'wow' legotastic extravaganza I was expecting, the Lego part was fairly low key but still very enjoyable. Agree, get there early, do a couple of rides you are really keen on, then you can relax and take or as it comes for the rest of the day. I went a few years ago, but highlights were the boat ride along the mini river....we did this two or three times, wandering through the mini Lego Europe and the lakeside pirate stunt show. We took packed lunch and ate it fairly early due to early start, but at around 4pm, the pizza buffet restaurant by the lake became half price, so we ate there late afternoon and didn't need to stop for food on way home. Mine are too old now but very happy memories of the day, hope your is just as good.

BlueWonder · 15/05/2019 08:27

If you're on a budget, snack stalls, slush drinks, ride photos etc all quite pricey. Also think we had to pay extra for the (non-essential) 'driving licence'.

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MumNeedsTea · 18/05/2019 16:27

Thanks for all the advice 😊
Has anyone ever been there by train? We will be travelling from South East and it would take about 2 hours with multiple changes. I'm not a very confident motorway driver and hate driving when tired. The train would definitely be more relaxing I think

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AnyoneButAnton · 18/05/2019 17:49

I’ve been by public transport. Once by bus and once by taxi. It’s a lot of faffing about because the road from Windsor is very slow but it’s perfectly doable.

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MumNeedsTea · 20/05/2019 16:59

Thanks Anyone

All, any advice on how wet the water rides are? We will have waterproof jackets with us in case it rains on the day, but do we need anything else specific for the rides?

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AnyaMumsnet · 20/05/2019 17:27

Hi all,

We're moving this to Chat at OP's request.

formerbabe · 20/05/2019 17:57

Can't remember that but they have big splash pools which are really fun. We took swimming costumes and towels when we went on a warm day.

jackparlabane · 20/05/2019 18:13

If you go by train then bus from Windsor, note that on the way there there are 2 stops in Windsor, but on the way back at least one bus route only stops once in Windsor and won't let you out on the far side of Eton...
The traffic on the way out can be horrendous (for cars or the buses).

If your child wants to go on the big rides, then get there early. But there's a lot to do without those, even if it is all a bit faded and lacking in Lego theming.

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