My kids love LEGOs. Do yours? I don’t know what it is about these little blocks, but anything made out of them is just way cooler than if it were made out of anything else. Years ago, we visited the LEGO Discovery Center in Westchester, NY and that was a hit with my LEGO-lovin’ crew. So when we first found out a new LEGOLAND theme park was opening in New York, it was a full on count down in our house. Of course, Covid threw a wrench in our trip planning, like it did for most everything else. But last summer we finally made it to LEGOLAND New York! And it was worth the wait 🙂
Today, I wanted to show you some pics from our visit back in August of 2022. We also stayed in the LEGOLAND Hotel, which I totally recommend for the immersive experience (two words: disco elevators). Now, I heard the new water playground is open too! Guess it’s time for a return trip 😉
6 Things We Love About LEGOLAND New York:
1. It’s close to Connecticut.
LEGOLAND New York Resort is about a 2-hour drive from where we live just southeast of Hartford. That makes it a totally doable day trip for many Connecticut residents.
2. If you’re not up for a day trip, the LEGOLAND Hotel is a really fun option!
The Legoland Hotel is literally next to the park. You can walk there in under 2 minutes. And when we say this hotel is LEGO-themed, we mean that literally. The rooms come in a choice of LEGO inspired designs (we stayed in a LEGO Kingdom room but other options include LEGO Friends, LEGO Pirates and LEGO Ninjago). The rooms are also structured with families in mind: a bunk room for the kids that sleeps up to 3 and separate space with an adult-sized bed. Our room also had a “Treasure Hunt” for the kids to solve some in-room riddles and open a treasure chest with a real treasure inside!
There is plenty of family-friendly entertainment to be found onsite as well. A zero entry pool, a LEGO playscape in the lobby, an arcade, and a full schedule of kid-friendly events and activities. There’s also a family-style restaurant with plenty of LEGO charm. And free breakfast. And disco elevators! Love the disco elevators 🙂
3. The park’s organizational structure is so clever!
The park is organized into sections based on popular LEGO collections such as Ninjago, LEGO City, LEGO Pirates, LEGO Castle and more!
Most of these areas have similar components with very different designs. For example, most of the different LEGO worlds have a playscape. In the LEGO Pirates area, it’s a massive ship. In the Ninjago area, it’s a pair of climbable cube structures. This was really fun for my kids as they ran around each new area trying to locate the awesome themed play structure they knew was there somewhere!
Each area also has it’s own food themes: you’ll find a hot dog stand in LEGO City (OMG try the Latin Dog!), Brickbeard’s Food Market in LEGO Pirates (possibly the spot with the most eclectic variety), Royal Feast in LEGO Castle (FYI for the picky eaters: hamburgers and chicken fingers found there!) and Ninja Kitchen in Ninjago, just to name a few.
Another genius move: Some rides that are “too big” for your little ones have a “mini” version perfect for tiny tots. For example, if the kiddos aren’t ready for the full size Dragon coaster in LEGO Castle, there’s a pint-sized version nearby (Dragon’s Apprentice). Same goes for the Driving School in LEGO City. Big cars on the big track for the big kids, little cars on a little track for the little kids. As a mom with kids who, at the time, ranged in age from 4-11, I really appreciated that all my kids could have similar experiences and no one felt left out 🙂
4. Miniland!
Okay, this one is for all the LEGO fans ages 1-101: Dozens of famous places and landmarks made miniature! Like I said, everything is just cooler when it’s made from LEGOs 🙂
5. Life-sized LEGOs = soooo many cute photo opps 🙂
6. Minifigure Mayhem (Perhaps my most favorite toy souvenir ever!)
If you’re looking for an affordable (and reasonably sized) souvenir, Minifigure Mayhem is the place to find it! We had so much fun sifting through hundreds of LEGO minifigure components to make our own unique set. I think the cost for a pack of three DIY minifigures was around $15 when we were there. Bargain!
This quick trip was such a joyful and whimsical adventure for my family. We loved all the little details that went into creating this ultimate destination for LEGO-lovers.
Has your family been to LEGOLAND New York? Tell us what you love in the comments section below!
LEGOLAND New York
1 Legoland Blvd, Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 410-0290
Hours:
Please visit their website for the most current open hours.
Pricing:
Find ticket information here. Buy tickets online for the best price.
Details:
Stroller Friendly: YES. You can bring your own or rent one there.
Baby Changing Area: YES
Parking: YES. There is a fee for parking. At the time of publication the cost was $30/vehicle. See this page for more information.
Coffee Mug Friendly: YES
Food for Sale: YES
Outside Food Allowed: YES. See this page for details.
Cash Required: NO. In fact, LEGOLAND New York is a completely cash-less facility. However, there are areas in the park where you can convert cash into a card. See this page for details.
Dress Code: There is not a lot of natural shade in the park right now (but the trees are growing!). Plan for strong sun exposure- sunblock, hats, water bottles. There is a water playground in the park, and several rides that may also get you a bit wet (or a lot wet!).
Age Recommendation: LEGO-lovers of all ages! Officially ages 2-12, but my best recommendation based on personal experience is ages 3-10. Younger kids can still totally enjoy it of course, but will have a smaller selection of activities to participate in. Older kids may find the rides a bit less exciting (we’re not talking Six Flags sized rollercoasters here LOL)
Birthday Party Venue: N/A
Other helpful information from the LEGOLAND website:
Top tips to know before you visit
Resources for families with special needs
“Cashless” park policy information
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