We’ve had LEGO DUPLO sets around the apartment since my girls were little. I always loved watching them build their own creations. As they got older, their creations got more elaborate (see my daughters “NYC and “Bronx Zoo” pictured above). My oldest received her first LEGO Friends set for her Birthday this year and has become a LEGO fanatic. She loves spending time on the floor building with her dad and sister. We’ve since acquired more models, LEGO’s have gotten us through this long and frigid Winter. Building is an awesome after school activity that sparks creativity as well as a great way to learn patience, turn-taking, and problem solving while following and reading directions.
Not long ago we attended a Legoland event in NYC! When my girls found out about the event they were ecstatic. We entered the venue to find incredible LEGO Models. Some models were of the new attractions at LEGOLAND Parks. After they met LEGOMAN, the girls headed over to build a Chima Model with Master Model Builder, Gary. They had so much fun building with him, they didn’t want to leave with their model unfinished but unfortunately we had to go. They next day, they finished their models and my oldest was so proud she insisted on taking a picture to show Gary if we ever saw him again!
Prior to the event, I had no idea there was a LEGOLAND Discovery Center just miles outside of New York City, in Westchester. There are more than fifteen attractions included in your admission. Take a factory tour, check out the new Chima 4D cinema experience, explore DUPLO Village, or build and sing with your favorite LEGO Friends. The Discovery Center would be a great family outing one weekend or a great adventure over Spring Break if you are sticking around. If you make it there, Master Model Builder Gary built the MetLife Stadium.
There are two Legoland Theme Parks in the United States; Florida and California. We were at Disney World a few years ago but my girls weren’t quite ready for Legoland and didn’t have as much enthusiasm for LEGO’s then. This summer we plan to head down there to check it out so I was excited to learn of the new attractions and experiences at LEGOLAND® Florida. New attractions include:
- The LEGO World of Chima just opened last summer. It features an interactive water ride, the “Quest for CHI”, a “Speedorz Arena”, “Cragger’s Swamp” water play area, a 4D movie experience as well as character meet and greet sessions.
- DUPLO Valley, a new expansion area specifically geared to toddlers ages 2 to 5, will officially open to guests on May 23, 2014, just in time for family-fun over Memorial Day weekend. DUPLO Valley attractions will include the DUPLO Train, a tractor ride, a new splash & play area to cool off and the DUPLO Barn with indoor farm-themed play areas.
We don’t have plans to make it to California but if you are there and your kids loved the LEGO Movie as much as my girls did, be sure to check out the Lego Movie Experience at the LEGOLAND® Resort!
Is your child the biggest LEGO® fan you know? LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester is seeking twelve children aged 5 to 10 to be part of our new Creative Crew! The Creative Crew will assist our Master Model Builder, with important tasks at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester. Contest Ends March 21, 2014!
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Disclaimer: I received a family pass to visit LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester for attending the event however this did not impact my opinions, as always all opinions are my own. Information in italics came from a PR representative or a LEGOLAND website. All photos unless noted underneath are my own.
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