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The LEGOLAND 2013 Thread Top tips and recommendations

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NoRoomForMeInMyBed · 15/03/2013 15:31

To update from last years great threadlink to the 2012 thread

The park reopens today!!! I cant go until in a few weeks time , so if you have been, please update with this years new attractions and fun!! (Overexcited mummy here....)

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Jaufre · 27/08/2013 22:15

I've got a question re the legoland hotel - we're staying one night and going into the park both days.

I read on the 2012 thread that you can go and put your stuff in a locker in the hotel on day 1, but can you do that in the morning and go into the park early with people that stayed overnight or can you only get the headstart if you slept there the night before?

hope that makes sense...

WindUpBird · 29/08/2013 19:13

Does anyone know if you can visit the Star Wars walk-through bit before the rest of the park opens? It's not clear (to me!) from the map whether the Star Wars bit is in 'The Beginning' zone, or after the actual gates...

Also, they announced on their Facebook page today that they were sold out for the next few days and aren't issuing any more tickets...the problem is I have pre-ordered Q Bots for next Mon but not the tickets as I have a 2for 1 voucher that can't be pre-booked. Presumably they will still let me buy a ticket??? I will ring in the morning to check but if anyone here knows, that would be great. Thanks!

MummyUmizoomi · 29/08/2013 20:19

windupbird starwars opens with the rest of the park, as theres to queues for it i would save it for when you are queuebotting for viking river splash or sim.
Not sure re tickets, ring and ask! Have fun!

GampyWabbit · 29/08/2013 23:38

Arghh, just realised (duh!) that we are now in the same situation as windup! We have QBots ordered for Sunday, tesco vouchers printed and a hotel booked for Saturday night. I hope they will let us in Shock

GampyWabbit · 30/08/2013 08:14

Windup - I read the responses from legoland on facebook. it says people with tesco vouchers / 241 vouchers are fine. People can pay on the door, just not book online I think. Sounds like it's going to be busy.

WindUpBird · 30/08/2013 15:04

Thanks for the replies!

N1kk1 · 30/08/2013 20:59

Oh I love Legoland! We took our 4yr old and nearly 2yr old at the beginning of the summer.

My top tips (forgive me if they've been said!)

Don't attempt laser raiders straight after the pirate show. Everyone heads that way and it's the longest time to queue.

Head back to your favourite ride about 25 mins before the park closes. We went straight through on Atlantis and then straight through again. We were the last ones of the day.
And try to sit towards the front of the submarines... the back doesn't have as many windows!

Unless you are going to leave before closing time, don't bother rushing to the car park, stroll through the park, perhaps use this time to see the actual lego built stuff. The car park is always a nightmare to get out of so there's no point in rushing.

We found food rather expensive and not very good on our previous visit, so this time we took a picnic. The boys loved having a picnic and didn't feel they'd missed out. (older kids might have a different opinion though!!)

Overall... have a fab day!

GampyWabbit · 30/08/2013 23:20

Ooh thank you Nik - I am making notes for this weekend!

LadyintheRadiator · 31/08/2013 20:03

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MummyUmizoomi · 31/08/2013 21:29

Go go go! Get qbot and have fun!!!

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gingerroots · 01/09/2013 20:22

Help please?!we are at the holiday inn slough/Windsor going to legoland tomorrow.we have just tried to buy the basic qbots & they aren't available.does any one know if you can actually buy them on the door?we are also worried about actually getting in now,does anyone have any advice?thanks

GampyWabbit · 02/09/2013 00:06

Sorry for late reply Ginger (we only just got home and to bed After a full and fun packed day at Legoland).

It was our first time there and we followed the advice on here and had a brilliant time.

We arrived and parked in car park C at 9am. We had tesco tickets and prebooked qBots, but people who didn't just queued up to pay to get in. We were early, but it did get busy quick as was last day if school holidays. However, overall it really didn't feel too busy at all, which was a pleasant surprise.

The QBots were excellent, but might not be necessary tomorrow as most schools are back??? We did loads today, but still didn't manage everything!

Have a great time! Grin

GampyWabbit · 02/09/2013 00:07

And you can buy the QBots there if necessary.

kiriwawa · 08/09/2013 17:00

Thanks so much for this thread - it was really helpful :)

We went on Wednesday (INSET day) which was ace as nearly all the other children were pre-schoolers, meaning there were no queues for the rides with height restrictions.

My top tip - if you go on a hot day, don't get water from any of the stalls - their fridges are tiny and they'll end up restocking with lukewarm water before lunch. The big shops (ie the ones that sell toys/clothes) all have full sized drinks fridges selling coke and water. And if you can't see any water bottles left, there may be some on the bottom shelf right at the very back which you can only see if you get right down (it was 28 degrees so this may not be an issue on most days :o)

And if you want to go on the splash thing in Duplo, get there really early. There was no queue in the morning but by the afternoon it was enormous

PrincessLuna · 16/09/2013 21:41

This thread is great!

Anyone have any idea if we'll need QBots last Sunday in September?

MummyUmizoomi · 18/09/2013 09:39

Luna, if th weather is fantastic then maybe a qbot is a good idea, if the weather is cold you will be fine. Dress for outdoor cold though, as said before, there is very little shelter at LL, and you ar outside all day. Have fun!:)

ToniBasil · 28/09/2013 09:52

Going with a 7 week old DD and 5 year old DS (and a 47 year old DH!) ... Do I just manage with a sling for DD, so I don't have to worry about bugaboo getting nicked/no-where to park it/can't get it on rides eg train that start in one place and get off at another etc....

Bugaboo makes life easier for carrying bags, but might be more of a hindrance than a help...

Advice please!

caz05 · 28/09/2013 17:18

Tonibasil I would defo recommend taking a pushchair. All day in a baby carrier might be a bit hard on both of you. Do you have a cheaper stroller you could take instead? There are Buggy's you can hire at legoland (between £10-20 I think depending on single or double) but I don't think they will Suitable for a 5 month old.

caz05 · 28/09/2013 17:19

Opps sorry meant 7 week old.

ToniBasil · 28/09/2013 17:21

Thanks Caz (my actual nickname!)....will take the buggy methinks

MummyUmizoomi · 28/09/2013 20:17

ToniBasil, legoland is very pushchair friendly, and quite safe, ive never had a problem with any of my naice pushchairs. I usually leave clothes and picknick on the pram when i leave it to goon rides and nothing usually gets removed so dont worry. The only ride where you get on and off different places is the hilltrain, which you bring the pushchair onboardin the yellow carriage.
Bring the pram and enjoy your day out!!!

LedaOfSparta · 30/09/2013 12:20

I'm taking a 1yo and the DSs aged 6 and 8 on the first day of the half term holiday. Will is be busy do you think?

It has to be that day as they're group tickets that have been prebooked. The boys have been to Disney and were happy to queue for 20-30 mins there but I'm undecided about getting the qbots for the trip.

Any advice would be welcome!

TeamSouthfields · 01/10/2013 18:46

I went yesterday.... walked straight onto rides, no ques and weather was ok

loveulotslikejellytots · 07/10/2013 09:38

We're going on Saturday with Dniece 5 and Dnephew 7 for their Birthday present. We'll have a decent breakfast before we set off and we'll find a McDonalds or Harvester on the way home. We were thinking of taking some sandwiches for the kids, are there picnic areas with tables etc? Obviously if it's raining we may need to re-think this plan.

We're taking spare clothes and waterproofs etc. but are the water rides all in one place? I was thinking of doing the water rides last on the way out but if they are dotted around we might need to plan it a bit better.