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To swerve Peppa Pig World

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Angliski · 12/04/2023 08:21

Oh dear. I have a peppa pig based dilemma. Ds just turned 3 and loves her. He keeps asking if she can come to play. He just doesn’t want to accept that mummy can’t make anything happen. I’ve tried - I don’t have mummy pigs number… she can come in summer and now it’s spring… I’ve tried discussing what we would do if she came.

I will take him to peppa pig world but I’m a bit afraid to break the seal, plus I’m seriously injured at the moment and learning about being disabled and can’t really a age a theme park yet.

I’ve decided to buy him some peppa soft toys… but does anyone else have any ideas?

OP posts:
DanceMonster · 12/04/2023 20:32

Angliski · 12/04/2023 18:11

He isn't my carer. Not everyone in a wheelchair needs a full time carer. @PastMyBestBeforeDate

Ahh those saying - you don't need to go more than once, don't have a kid with my DS tenacity. Trust me, once won't suffice thats why i am worried about breaking the seal. But am overthinking so yes I will just arrange to go when I feel more able.

The thing about kids though is that you can (and should!) say no to them. Mine ask to do all sorts of things that we can’t do, so I say no and explain why.

HiImTheProblemItsMe · 12/04/2023 20:42

Well we all thought Peppa Pig world was crap, including dc1 who was 3 at the time and never asked to go back (thank god because we would have said no). Our best Peppa pig experience was a local wildlife park which did a Peppa pig themed day, with appearances from Peppa and George and other activities relating to the show. We got loads of lovely pics of the dc with Peppa, the tickets were a fraction of the price of PPW and the queues were nothing in comparison either. Have a Google of local places like that and see if they do anything similar. Also join/like/follow as many local parenting groups on facebook / social media as you can as they often advertise on those. Well worth it! We've also been to the same place for Hey Duggee and Paw Patrol events too.

hennaoj · 12/04/2023 21:09

It is really really good. The theming is incredible. My middle son was awestruck when he saw Peppa there several years ago when he was 4 years old, he even got to hug the person in costume. Go when you feel up to it, it's flat and very accessible. We have 3 autistic children and its the easiest theme park we've been to.

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Angliski · 12/04/2023 23:17

@hennaoj lovely description, thank you. I am going to take him.

I told DH all your good suggestions including ‘explain the truth’. He thought this was an excellent idea that would save us lots of grief. I’m not sure on ready to break it to him though. She’s like his Santa!

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TurquoiseDress · 12/04/2023 23:20

Poppasocks · 12/04/2023 16:52

Stick Bluey on instead. We've never looked back!

I agree 100%

I bloody love Bluey! And Bingo & the rest of them Grin

itsmylife7 · 12/04/2023 23:42

Just to make people aware of the rides at peppa pig World....an adult has to go on the rides with them unless they are VERY tall for their age.

You'll need 1 adult to 1 child , unless your child is old enough to wait while you go on the ride with smaller child.

I was under the impression most rides would be aimed at 5 and under.....nope.

There's still lots of queueing even on a less busy day.

Very long queueing to get a picture with the characters.

Would I recommend it no, even the gc who adore peppa and George haven't spoken about it since

Sunnysunbun · 13/04/2023 00:25

I loved Peppa Pig World. My kids had such a good time. Just go later in the year.

blubberball · 13/04/2023 03:19

We loved Paultons when mine were little. It was the best theme park day out with young kids. It's worth looking into what they offer for disabled guests visiting, as a lot of theme parks offer special passes and deals. I've been disabled since 2017, and I'm still some what navigating things like this myself. We had a good day out at Alton Towers.

Other than that, a Peppa cuddly toy and book would probably be appreciated. Just explain that Peppa is pretend, and it's fun to use his imagination. No harm in that

TeenDivided · 13/04/2023 05:45

(My info is somewhat old.)
The rides at Paultons vary from age 2 ish to 12+.
There are a number of rides in the non PPW part that are fun for young children, and these generally have lesser queues except the 'big' rides not suitable for a 3yo.
As the DC is only 3 they could maybe go midweek which will make the general park emptier too.

Duttercup · 13/04/2023 07:29

I was under the impression most rides would be aimed at 5 and under.....nope.

There's still lots of queueing even on a less busy day.

But the rides are aimed at under 5s?! I took a 5 year old and a 1.5 year old and the 5 year old went on every ride in the park. Needing an adult on a ride is completely standard.

There was also plenty of playgrounds and the two splash pads in summer.

We didn't queue more than 5-10 minutes for anything on a sunny July day, and most things we just walked on to.

DanceMonster · 13/04/2023 07:33

itsmylife7 · 12/04/2023 23:42

Just to make people aware of the rides at peppa pig World....an adult has to go on the rides with them unless they are VERY tall for their age.

You'll need 1 adult to 1 child , unless your child is old enough to wait while you go on the ride with smaller child.

I was under the impression most rides would be aimed at 5 and under.....nope.

There's still lots of queueing even on a less busy day.

Very long queueing to get a picture with the characters.

Would I recommend it no, even the gc who adore peppa and George haven't spoken about it since

This wasn’t our experience at all. Most rides are aimed at 5 and under. There are a few rides where an adult has to accompany children under 90cms. We went in October half term and didn’t queue longer than 10 mins for a ride, which even my autistic toddler coped with.
We’re planning to go back this year for the peppa obsessed autistic child (we’re a long way away so involves an overnight stay).

TeenDivided · 13/04/2023 07:44

I think when talking about Paultons/PPW people need to be clear whether they are talking just about the PPW section or whether they mean the wider park.

In PPW the rides are, obviously, aimed at the 5s and under.

In the wider park there are rides aimed at younger children, up to more exciting rides that would probably scare 5yos but are fine for 9-11yos upwards.

See https://paultonspark.co.uk/rides/

DanceMonster · 13/04/2023 07:45

TeenDivided · 13/04/2023 07:44

I think when talking about Paultons/PPW people need to be clear whether they are talking just about the PPW section or whether they mean the wider park.

In PPW the rides are, obviously, aimed at the 5s and under.

In the wider park there are rides aimed at younger children, up to more exciting rides that would probably scare 5yos but are fine for 9-11yos upwards.

See https://paultonspark.co.uk/rides/

I was talking about the Peppa Pig World part specifically as it’s what the OP is interested in, and the poster I was disagreeing with put Peppa Pig World in the first line of her post so I assumed she was too.

Cheapasscrewtoprose · 13/04/2023 07:46

Peppa Pig world is actually a really nice day out. There’s splash areas too which were lovely in the summer. You definitely don’t need to go more than once - a nearly 3 year old understands when you say no we can’t go back as it’s an expensive day out/too far away etc.

VestaTilley · 13/04/2023 07:49

If you’re disabled it’s fair enough- but PP World is brilliant, and easy to get round in terms of access. It’s in the wider Paultons Park which is a lovely, small theme park for younger children. If you go on a quieter day it would be easy to get round and not overwhelming.

We took DS last year and he absolutely loved it (we also ended up grudgingly enjoying it!). I think as one off treats these experiences are very special. It’s fair enough if you can’t afford it or if you can’t manage it, but could another trusted grown up eg grandparent take him? It’s a really great day out.

We’ve just been to Thomas Land at Drayton Manor, an equally lovely day out for small children. Highly recommend.

VestaTilley · 13/04/2023 08:00

Also agree with a PP’s suggestion of seeing if the Peppa theatre tour is coming to a theatre near you.

TeenDivided · 13/04/2023 08:07

I think anyone who pays the large entrance price into Paultons and then stays just in PPW is a bit daft to be honest. I can see why it might seem not good value for money if you did that. Go early, do the rides in the rest of the park, have a nice picnic lunch in the gardens, then if it is queuing in the PPW bit queue in pushchair where allowed.

DanceMonster · 13/04/2023 08:20

TeenDivided · 13/04/2023 08:07

I think anyone who pays the large entrance price into Paultons and then stays just in PPW is a bit daft to be honest. I can see why it might seem not good value for money if you did that. Go early, do the rides in the rest of the park, have a nice picnic lunch in the gardens, then if it is queuing in the PPW bit queue in pushchair where allowed.

We didn’t stay just in Peppa Pig World as we also had our 2 slightly older children with us. The OP was talking specifically about the PPW section though as that’s what her child is interested in.

LotsOfBalloons · 13/04/2023 08:22

There are meerkat and penguins and gardens too that our small people loved running around in.

If you are local it is absolutely worth the annual pass (we would have if we're a bit closer) especially if you have some time midweek to take them. You could just take them for the soft play on a wet day/for the play areas and go super regularly if very local. Or even every month or so for the rides.

Duttercup · 13/04/2023 13:50

TeenDivided · 13/04/2023 07:44

I think when talking about Paultons/PPW people need to be clear whether they are talking just about the PPW section or whether they mean the wider park.

In PPW the rides are, obviously, aimed at the 5s and under.

In the wider park there are rides aimed at younger children, up to more exciting rides that would probably scare 5yos but are fine for 9-11yos upwards.

See https://paultonspark.co.uk/rides/

I was talking about the whole park. There's only 2 or 3 rides you need to be over 1m for. It's a really 'young' park.

TeenDivided · 13/04/2023 13:57

I agree it is a 'young' park - aimed at primary school and below. There are 9 rides needing to be above 1m. It doesn't have the mega rides of bigger theme parks. But there is still plenty to enjoy as a primary aged child. I guess it depends what you / your child enjoys.

Duttercup · 13/04/2023 14:19

TeenDivided · 13/04/2023 13:57

I agree it is a 'young' park - aimed at primary school and below. There are 9 rides needing to be above 1m. It doesn't have the mega rides of bigger theme parks. But there is still plenty to enjoy as a primary aged child. I guess it depends what you / your child enjoys.

Really? I followed your link and I can see 7 thrill rides, of which 3 have a height limit of 1m and 2 are 1.1m which is average 5/6 year old height...

Anyway. We're agreed it's a young park that doesn't have particularly big rides.

LotsOfBalloons · 13/04/2023 15:56

Were Merlin passholders and have a nearly teen and a 15year old and we still love paultons Park. They've done a lot to it in the last couple of years and there's enough to keep us entertained for a day. We wouldn't make a holiday of it and do 3 days like Alton Towers but still find a lot to do and fun for a day at Paultons! The 15 year old enjoys the big thrill rides at Alton/Thorpe but also really likes paultons. It's nicely laid out, doesn't have so many queues and some good fun rides.

LotsOfBalloons · 13/04/2023 15:57

I would think of peppa pig as being for little kids but not necessarily the whole park as being young.

LotsOfBalloons · 13/04/2023 15:57

More of a "family park".