Day Trips – Page 2 – Rockland NY Mom

Ninjago Days at Legoland

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Contests, Day Trips, Main Page, Out and about..., RNYM's Picks, Things to Do!, Uncategorized .

Last night we had an amazing time at the LEGO Ninjago Movie Days Preview Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester! Our lips are sealed on any details about the new movie, but W and S gave it 2 THUMBS UP!

I surprised the boys as they got off the bus yesterday, told them I had an adventure planned and to jump in the car! They were SO excited when we pulled into Ridge Hill Plaza and they realized we were headed to LEGOLAND.

When we arrived we were escorted into the event room with fun Ninjago themed activities. The kids picked out ninja headbands to match their favorite ninja – GREEN of course. Each child was given a chance to build on a color coded Lego tile to be added to the Ninjago mosaic to be completed by visitors over the upcoming Ninjago days. The back of each tile had a number and fit strategically on the mosaic board. We are anxious to see the final outcome!

We finished up in the event room and headed out to the play area, and we bumped into the
RED NINJA!

The play area has been completely transformed into Ninjago City Adventure! Modeled after the Temple of Airjitzu, it includes more than 20 ninja inspired obstacles. A great spot to work out some energy and perfect your ninja skills.

There was also Sensei Wu’s Dojo. S had a blast in here playing the ninja skills games. He had to touch the green shapes as they lit up, working on his ninja reflexes and coordination.

After about an hour of playing we headed up to the third floor of Ridge Hill Plaza to Showcase Cinema de Lux Ridge Hill for an advanced showing of the brand new LEGO Ninjago Movie. As I mentioned before, we can’t share details of the movie but W and S loved it! W said it was “really neat!” ( Watch the trailer here!)

LEGO® NINJAGO® Days will be happening the next 2 weekends, hurry and get your tickets now!
9/22-9/24
9/30-10/1

There will be giveaways, mini scavenger hunts, character meets,
building tables set up and so much more!

We are currently running a giveaway of 4 tickets on our Facebook page.
Head on over to enter!

A Visit to Sparkle Up

Posted on August 8, 2017 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Birthdays, Day Trips, Day Trips, Out and about..., Party, Reviews, Services, Things to Do! .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own.

Two months ago the person who had been cutting little (E)’s hair stopped returning my calls. We are VERY particular about her hair, she has a great head of fine hair, with a great little curl at the bottoms. No joke- I would kill for my kids hair. I reached out to friends who are WAAAAY more fashionable than I am. They recommended to me Sparkle Up in New City. I had heard of it, but had never been there myself. So we went. For one low price (E) received a great haircut, braids and painted nails. Deborah took us for a tour and little (E)’s heart leapt for joy. She loved it so much that we have made it our new haircut spot.

This past week was our second trip and this time was even more important for her hair to be amazing because she was going to be the flower girl in her uncle’s wedding. In fact, the day that we went was the rehearsal dinner, and I figured that since the cut came with a braid, I would have Deborah braid it and leave it for the rehearsal.

BEFORE

Our appointment was at 1:30 and we arrived a little early, Deborah was of course already there and ready for us. (E) and I said hi and they got straight to work. I explained the importance of the cut (not that I had to, its always great) and we got started. The cut was great and when done Deborah asked if we wanted a braid and we said yes please for the special occasion.

She said she knew just what to do. Well, she more than surpassed our expectations and did the cutest little up-do for (E) even topping it off with the perfect amount of glitter.

Next since we had some extra time Deborah asked if (E) wanted to dress up. Boy did she ever!!! Well, at first I was nervous because I had her big brother with us and I was afraid he was going to feel left out. In fact, on the way into Sparkle Up he said “ugh this place is for girls right”? I told him to wait and see. There’s actually a second dress up closet with “boys” items in it. For the brothers and cousins and friends that attend play dates and parties. When I said I was impressed Deborah mentioned that she does of course also cut boys hair, and sometimes they choose to have some color added (which I plan to let (E) do next time). Both kiddos picked something to dress in and walk the runway.

Once dressed (E) wanted to paint her nails, hot pink, with sparkles. She got to sit at the special little table choose her color and have them painted (happy girl).

All throughout the fun Deborah and I are chatting it up, and at one point she asked me what I was doing with my hair for the evening. I said probably blowing it straight, and she told me to sit in her chair. In under 10 minutes she had braided my hair back into a beautiful chignon and I no longer had to worry about my hair for the night. I felt so pretty.

I learned that Deborah doesn’t just do kids’ hair, she also does grown ups and does makeup applications, from dance recitals, to prom, to family portraits and weddings. She even does lessons for teens, tweens, and adults. She is also a great destination for kids birthday parties, and girl scout troops! There is so much to do there!!!

We really enjoyed our time at Sparkle Up and neither kid can wait to go back. (A) wants a cut with some spray color, and to try a few more boys costumes on, while (E) wants the works, again. Loved it so much in fact that we will be working with Deborah for some great events coming up this year!!! To book a haircut, play date, party, etc contact Deborah at 845-634-0140 or email her at Sparkleup@me.com she is really quick to respond to both. Of course, we always appreciate you mentioning you heard about them here <3.

We know you’ll like it here!- Annie-WBT Review

Posted on July 12, 2017 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Day Trips, Day Trips, Events, Food, Out and about..., Reviews, RNYM Savings!, RNYM's Picks, Things to Do!, Uncategorized .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as we were invited to see Annie. All opinions expressed are my own.

WHY ISN’T DINNER THEATER MORE OF A THING?! That’s all I have been asking myself since we attended Annie at Westchester Broadway Theater last Thursday night. Our family of four is OBSESSED! So much so that RNYD has already picked out our second show that he wants to attend this August, and I had to take a picture of the upcoming shows because I can’t wait to go see more!!!

We took little (E) for her 4th Birthday last week, and “oh my goodness!” As a family we adore theater, we love Broadway, but sometimes with the expense of it, with young kids is such a gamble that we avoid it. When we do go its includes dinner the whole shebang. Will the kids sit through it, especially after the car/train ride? Will we find decent parking? Where can we eat that everyone will be happy? Will there be a crazy wait at the restaurant?

Westchester Broadway Theater handles ALL of that! For a reasonably priced ticket you get, a short drive, close parking, a delicious meal (including desert and salad), AND a spectacular performance. I feel like I could go on FOREVER, but I know you want me to get down to the nitty gritty- here goes…

Ten Reasons Dinner Theater Rocked and needs to be a thing:

Short easy drive from Rockland, Westchester, Northern Jersey
It literally took us 20 minutes to get there, no crazy traffic, just a straight shot to Elmsford.
Free parking right there.
Yep, a nice large parking lot where you walk straight into the theater.
Pretzel Encrusted Chicken

Seriously, the menu was awesome, but this sounded so neat I had to try it, so glad I did!! (A) had the Broiled Filet of Sole, and (E) had the chicken fingers)
CLEAN bathrooms
Important for me, but so much more for my 4 year old daughter, we must have gone 5 times, so this was a breath of fresh air.
Small personal theater

Cool for adults, and so much more for kids. No distractions, an intimate performance where you can see it all.
Comfortable seating

RNYD has had 5 back surgeries, this is important, as is leg space. Unlike many Broadway theaters WBT has comfy chairs, and room to breathe. Little (E) could even stand without bothering other theatergoers.
The talent on stage

You don’t even know you aren’t ON Broadway. The bios of the actors speaks for itself, but even without reading, you know from the first number, these guys are fabulous.
People still dress
I don’t know about you, but it irritates me that people wear denim to Broadway. When I first started going people wore their Christmas and Easter outfits. At WBT people were dressed for the occasion, it adds to the element.
Affordable for a family
Dinner and entertainment for a family of four (never mind the kind of caliber food and entertainment) is EXPENSIVE. WBT has made it possible to give your family the experience in an affordable way (especially if you mention RocklandNYMom.com for your discount).
The staff

My little princess wore her birthday tiara, EVERY staff member we encountered commented on its loveliness and then treated her like a queen when they learned why she was wearing it.

All in all it was really, truly the most fantastic birthday experience for (E) and for the whole family. (A) asked if we could go back for his birthday next year, and RNYD has picked out a concert event on 8/12 that he wants to attend. I have already spied a few upcoming shows I will be purchasing gift (and personal) tickets for. This is an experience not to miss. A great intro to the stage for kids, and a memorable experience for the whole family.

Recommendations:

Time: (A) is 7 and (E) is 4. We went to an evening show- both made it through because the show was AWESOME, they couldn’t keep their eyes off of the stage, the is ABSOLUTELY suitable for younger kids as some of the Hollywood scare is not in the play, but I recommend the daytime showings for most children. We didn’t get home until 11:30 and knew we had nothing planned for the following day.
Money: Who doesn’t love saving? Mention RocklandNYMom.com to receive a discount!!!
Dining: They don’t have cups with lids- if you have a kiddo you are worried may spill, bring your own to fill.

Halfway Acres Farm has our Whole Heart

Posted on June 29, 2017 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Day Trips, Day Trips, Health and Wellness, Out and about..., Reviews .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own.

Three years ago we stumbled upon this unbelievable little slice of heaven in Campbell Hall NY, called Halfway Acres Farm. I couldn’t be gladder that we did. Ashley and I took the kids up there for some good clean fun in the sun, and we have been hooked ever since. Ashley made it back last year and I missed the window because the kids were sick, and I was so upset. That’s why this year when they posted on Facebook that berries were ready for picking, we ran right up.

Since we haven’t been there in two years I was worried that with the secret out it would be crowded, or the experience would have changed (SO NOT THE CASE). They have added more bushes, and some great fencing (which doesn’t take away from the view at all). I knew from Ashley that they had a few picnic tables you could take advantage of so we planned for it.We went up at noon and brought some sandwiches and drinks (please be sure to bring a bag to take care of your garbage). As we approached, Michael greeted us (he’s the nicest guy), and offered us their essential oil tic spray. You need to be prepared to check for tics, this is the great outdoors after all. The day was so beautiful, we took our time and enjoyed each others company and the scenery while we ate our lunch at the tables.

Once we cleaned up it was into the bushes for blueberries!!! The kids decided to have a contest to see who could pick the most berries, and we ran around in the fields for 2 hours. Michael had told us where the berries were ready for the picking, and there were SO MANY!!! There were a few other families picking, but you barely even knew that they were there, you felt like you had the whole farm to yourself.

After a sun kissed two hours Michael and (I) his daughter helped us check out by weighing our berries. Then the kids were given ice pops (one of their favorite parts) which they ate on one of the large rocks out front. The experience is just amazing, a great fun day with the family, but the best part is what you get to take home with you.

If you have never had fresh blueberries you MUST go and get some. What you have been eating from the food store is a sham. They are TASTELESS compared to what you can get at Halfway Acres. In fact, every year I swear off of store bought berries because its just not the same. These berries are like candy, little drops of heaven. So much so that two days later they are almost gone in our house, I am using the last of them to make my famous whole wheat blueberry muffins and begging Ashley who is going up this weekend to bring me home more.

The blueberry season is really short 2-3 weeks at its longest, so if you haven’t planned a trip yet and you have some free time I highly recommend it. These berries are good for so many things – shakes, just as fruit, muffins, crumbles, pies, jams- too many to name, and once you eat them, you are going to want to try them all :o)

Ok, ok, convinced? Here’s the address:

200 Purgatory Road, Campbell Hall, NY 10916

and hours:

Tuesday-Sunday from 8 AM – 8 PM (closed Mondays with the exception of July 4th they will be open for the holiday).

Make sure to let Michael and the family know that we sent you, we adore them!!

WAIT!!! I FORGOT TO TELL YOU ANOTHER AMAZING PERK- THE PHOTOS YOU CAN TAKE!! ITS ALSO A FANTASTIC PHOTO LOCATION!!!

WPPAC Sister Act!!!- Review

Posted on December 21, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Day Trips, Day Trips, Events, Out and about..., Reviews, RNYM's Picks, Things to Do!, Uncategorized .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as we were invited to a performance. All opinions expressed are my own.

-Sofija

Having the opportunity to take my girls to see Sister Act live on stage was truly a gift. My girls kept asking me what the story was about, what type of music they would sing and if they would have snacks. I kept everything a secret, I wanted the girls to experience it fully without any expectations.

The theater was very easy to get to from Rockland. A quick 30 minutes right over the bridge into City Center in White Plains. There was ample parking in a covered lot right outside the theater. White Plains is a great city for a dinner out, and there were a ton of restaurants within walking distance of the theater. There are snacks available in the theater before the show and during intermission, though.

When I was younger I remember watching the original movie with Whoopi Goldberg, and loving it. The jokes and one liners were what kept my attention, and had me laughing so hard I would get “stiches” in my side.

This rendition of Sister Act did not disappoint, and I laughed just as hard! The lead Lindsay Roberts was absolutely amazing. Her voice was truly powerful and her comedic timing was perfection. The chemistry among the actors was amazing. Played alongside Roberts was Paulette Oliva. These two actresses had such a great rapport and harmonized so well. It was truly a great match. The choreography, music and directing was magical.

Watching the performance, listening to the music and spending time with my family was great but I must say seeing the twins smiles and hearing their laughter throughout the performance was such a joy.

While in the car driving back to Rockland, I asked the girls what they liked most about the show and we all agreed that there was a tie between the costumes, which were amazing, seeing sister Mary Roberts wearing the red boots while performing was a hoot and of course hearing one of the nun’s rapping a verse was the icing on the cake. My Girls really enjoyed the show and laughed as hard as I did! Hearing them referring to the show as a “blast mom” and “Mom my tummy hurts from laughing so hard” made me smile and super happy that I was able to share this experience with them.

If you are looking for a way to enjoy the theater without breaking the bank, White Plains Performing Arts Center is a great option! Not to mention there is not a bad seat in the house! No matter where you sat in the theater, you had a great view of the stage, were able to hear the music and singing clearly, as well as see the actors costumes and the details of the set design. We really enjoyed seeing Disney’s Tarzan last year, and can’t wait to see what they are working on for the new year!

Tickets to Sister Act would make a great Christmas Gift for a family with tweens/teens. Have younger kiddos? Check out their upcoming performances which would be more suitable for the younger age groups here: www.wppac.com.

To purchase tickets visit www.wppac.com.

Sister Act will run until January 8th, hurry and get your tickets before they sell out!
7:00 pm Performances
December 16, 17, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 • January 6, 7
2:00 pm Performances
December 18, 22, 28 • January 7, 8
Previews (December 16, 22 & 23): $22-$42
All Other Performances: $29-$49

White Plains Performing Arts Center
11 City Place White Plains NY 10601
914 328 1600
wppac.org

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze GIVEAWAY!

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Contests, Day Trips, Reviews, Uncategorized .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are our own.

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is one of my most favorite fall traditions! Last year, tickets sold out quickly and we missed our chance, we were so disappointed. So, I was ecstatic when we were able to visit this year! The Blaze was bigger and better than I remembered, and the boys were amazed! When we finished the walk, W and S were begging to go through again!

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze®, is the Hudson Valley’s biggest all-ages Halloween extravaganza!
The walk-through experience lights up the wooded pathways, orchards, and gardens of historic Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., where a small team of artists hand-carves more than 7,000 jacks and elaborate pumpkin sculptures.

This year visitors will delight in Blaze favorites, such as eight-foot-tall working jack-o’lanterns-in-the-box and life-size dinosaurs, and be dazzled by more pumpkin power than ever before! New additions include a plus-sized color-changing star show at the Pumpkin Planetarium, a Pumpkin Promenade, and an 80-foot-long Pumpkin Zee Bridge — complete with a sea serpent swimming in the Croton River.

Tickets are selling out fast, and new dates have been added through Thanksgiving weekend! Be sure to act fast! Adults, $20; Children 3-17, $16 (Saturdays $25, $20) FREE for children under 3 + members.

Do we have tickets for one lucky reader? OF COURSE WE DO!
Head to our Facebook page to enter – Like, Share and Comment with a fun idea for carving/decorating a pumpkin.

Winner will be chosen 10/19!

LIGHTSCAPES

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Day Trips, Day Trips, Events, Out and about..., Reviews, Uncategorized .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, as we were invited back to visit LIGHTSCAPES. All opinions expressed are my own.

-Ashley

The rain and the crazy weather have been killer lately! All my boys want to do is be out of the house, and lets face it – so do I! So I was thrilled at the opportunity to visit LIGHTSCAPES at Van Cortlandt Manor.

I’m sure many of you are familiar with the Great Jack-o-lantern Blaze that happens every fall, well this magical event is created by the same people. I have yet to bring my boys (4 and 3) to the Blaze, but after our experience at LIGHTSCAPES we will definitely be there this year!

I’ll start off with some main points: There are snacks available for purchase with cash or card: popcorn, baked goods, coffee, tea etc. However, the delicious ice cream from Blue Pig is cash only. There are no bathrooms, but port-a-potties available. I would also advise not to bring a stroller as it can get crowded, and parts are narrow and bumpy. A baby carrier is best.

The entrance is beneath a color changing rainbow that leads you to walk through a bubble storm, where I realized you are never really too old to enjoy popping bubbles!

A large number of the sculptures are made from recycled objects, so I had the boys guessing at each one what they were made of (a fun and interactive game). Yelling in excitement “Look, bowling pins! Water jugs! They are so silly, they used milk jugs!”

What a great way to have a conversation about waste, and art?!

(S) standing in the Castle made of milk jugs, large plastic bottles and water jugs.

Butterfly with a bowling pin as a body!

The boy’s favorite, the praying mantis.

As we walked through, I felt like Tinkerbell among the huge lit flowers, mushrooms, and insects. We were whisked away to someplace magical.

My favorite part, the flower garden.

Gorgeous HUGE vase of flowers, incorporating all different types of flowers.
This picture does it no justice.

We took our time and strolled the path, being sure not to miss anything and we were finished in about an hour. Driving home (W) asked if we could save some of our recycling to make a project. So we are saving up milk jugs and egg cartons to come up with a fun project for this weekend (I will show you all when we are done)!

Hurry and grab your tickets, this event is only through May!
May 12th-15th
May 19th-22nd
May 26th-30th
Buy Tickets HERE!

http://www.hudsonvalley.org/events/lightscapes

Delaware River Rail Road’s Easter Bunny Train and Egg Hunt

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Day Trips, Day Trips, Reviews, Uncategorized .

This past summer we had a BLAST at Dino Days on the Delaware River Railroad, so we were ecstatic when we were invited back to ride the Easter Bunny Train this past Saturday.

The train station was a quick hour and a half trip into New Jersey, right to the boarder of Pennsylvania. Parking was simple, and free. There were guides sending you to an empty lot where a school bus will bring you to the entrance. Lines moved quickly at the ticket booth, to pick up your will call tickets.

As you walk down the path leading to the train (pretty steep hill, go slow. If you need assistance ask at the ticket booth and they will drive you down in a golf cart) you can hear the mechanical organ playing festive music, and smell the yummy food from the food tent.

The train was ready as we arrived, so we jumped right on with excitement! There was PLENTY of room allowing us to spread out so both the boys could see out their own window. The cars were decorated with Easter garlands, and Easter music playing over the loud speaker. A fun bonus was that there was a snack car! Sandwiches, popcorn, candy and drinks all for purchase (bring cash) Oh, and bathrooms!

The train traveled along the Delaware River for about 45 minutes the first leg of the trip. The kids were wildly entertained by the jugglers coming through the cars interacting with everyone, as well as the banjo player walking passed singing fun songs, and of course the Easter Bunny made is way through taking pictures and dancing with all the kids. They have a professional photographer taking the pictures, but you are more than welcome to use your own camera as well.

As the train turned back we rode for about 15 minutes before we stopped for the Easter Egg Hunt! Each child was allowed to gather 4 eggs, (and there were plenty of eggs available, so no need to rush off the train.) The eggs were filled with toy rings, bracelets, stickers, temporary tattoos and chewy candies. (If you have young kids – under 2 years – I would recommend bringing your own treats to sneak in the eggs) They had 2 Easter Bunnies sitting and available for pictures, the banjo man rocking out, and the fabulous jugglers.

The Easter Bunny made another quick round through the train, along with the jugglers and the banjo player. Before we knew it the trip was over! The whole trip was about 2 hours long, and we LOVED every second of it!

Tickets are still available for this Saturday – 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm. Purchase tickets here: http://www.877trainride.com/easterticketoffice.htm

Delaware River Railroad has excursions through out the year.
Stop by www.877trainride.com to check out all the fun!

Happy Easter!

Frozen in Ice- Review!

Posted on February 16, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Day Trips, Day Trips, Events, Out and about..., Reviews .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own.

The kids and I ventured out this weekend to Frozen in Ice at Skylands Stadium. There is no DIRECT correlation with the event and the movie “Frozen” other than the fact that it is fabulously made of ice. Despite that fact, my Frozen fans thought Elsa was responsible for the event and we had a great time.

Helpful Hints:

Dress WARM! We wore snow suits and the whole deal.
Hit the slide early (the line can get long).
Plan to take your photo on the throne before the kids are exhausted.
Kids under 36″ must be accompanied on the slide.

It took us a quick hour to get to the stadium (all highway until the very end). Once there the walk in was easy (we went as soon as it opened since it was to snow later in the day). Right when you walk in there is an ice cabin that we went into and checked out. The kids thought it was so “cool” that everything was ice. They were amazed at what could be made, and laughed when they had difficulty staying on the bed. They pretended to warm their hands by the ice fire and had an invisible meal at the ice table.

Once we walked out of the cabin the first thing you can see is the slide, so we did that next. (A) was old enough to go on his own and did it 3 times (he loved it) before the line got a little long. (E) had to go with me since she wasn’t 36″ tall. That’s ok because it gave me an excuse to try it. It moves FAST (pick your feet up at the end, don’t try to stop yourself, it hurts a little). I have video of (A) sliding on our YouTube page.

The mascots for the “Miners” baseball team were around the whole time high fiving and posing for photos.

When we had slid enough (A) noticed the ice maze. The kids spent a good 45 minutes running though, and hiding from one another. (Video of this can also be found on our YouTube Channel).

We finished walking around and admiring the other ice sculptures after the maze. That is when we found the Frozen Throne. This is great because you can have your photo taken and emailed to you for free. If you are there with the kids and want a photo of everyone (instead of always being behind the camera) you have a little momento.

Back inside the main entrance, there was food, and some raffle chances you could fill out to win. There were also some games you could play. Since we knew that there was weather coming, we skipped this part and went outside.

Outside there were some more great ice sculptures, and a fire pit where you could make smores. It smelled super yummy. There was also a “hayride” taking people around the stadium field. On a day that was a little less chilly (I chose the coldest day to go) this would have been perfect for us. Little (E) is 2 and was sooo cold. (A) who is 5 would have been fine.

Frozen in Ice is a great time. We ended up staying about 2 hours and that’s without all of the cool extras that we had to do without. Both kids fell into a deep sleep on the way home. I would absolutely recommend it.

Frozen in Ice is only available through February… To purchase tickets Click Here!

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester- REVIEW

Posted on January 19, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Day Trips, Day Trips, Out and about..., Reviews .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as we were invited to visit the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester.

My step-mother planned a visit to come and see the kids (she lives in Oregon) this past summer and I was wracking my brain as to where to go with her and the kids. I desperately wanted to show her a good time but didn’t want to force her to travel much more than she already had. I needed to keep it close.

Then it dawned on me. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is perfect! Its super close (20 minutes tops?), has enough to do for lots of fun, and we can do it in a day. (Plus, (A) happens to be really into LEGOs, which means (E) is too). We hadn’t been in a year so the kids and I were really excited!!!

We know from past experience that it can get crowded fast especially on days off from school so we went super early and were the second family to enter for the day. It was nice to go and not need to bring the stroller this time (although we didn’t have any trouble with it when we did- Read our previous review). I was super happy to see that LEGOLAND Discovery Center grows with you. Some of the attractions that they didn’t really get into the previous trip were now really awesome for them.

Our pictures this year were awesome, really enjoyed it. (A) couldn’t wait for the first ride where he would get to shoot the bad guys and save LEGOLAND.

Once inside we walked around and checked out the unbelievable NY landmarks that the master builders put together. (A) and (E) appreciate this part much more now, and really enjoyed running around and pressing all of the buttons that made them come to life.

(E) really loved the ride where we pedaled to lift ourselves up into the air. She is finally big enough for such things and it really makes her happy.

Last year when we went neither child wanted to sit and see a movie. This year they were excited to go in. I knew that the movie was 3D but didn’t realize that it was 4D. How cool it was to watch them react when they got wet, or cold!!! (This may not be suitable for children with sensory issues). We watched two movies together and laughed through the whole thing (even little (E) who is 2).

(A) enjoyed much more this year building something to test on the motion plate (he didn’t have the patience last year), and (E) equally enjoyed knocking it down when he built something sturdy.

Neither was ready to build the racecar or attend the master builder seminar but that was ok too, they really didn’t need to. Perhaps next year we will add this part to the list.

The soft jungle gym in the middle was a huge hit (just like last year). The kids must have spent 3 hours in there over all. I love how secure it is (kids can’t come out unless a parent is standing near the exit). We saved it for last to tire them out good right before heading home.

The gift shop on the way out is entertaining as well, but they were so tired we didn’t do much shopping. We did stop for a nice bite at a nearby restaurant (there are several great options).

The LEGOLAND Discovery Center is so close you can take advantage of their many fabulous events (including grown up night, yep). They also hold birthday parties (very good to know, and the cost is pretty standard), and school outings. Highly recommended for a day of fun.

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We are currently running a giveaway of 4 tickets on our Facebook page.
Head on over to enter!