We're regular shoppers at the Ridgehill Mall in Westchester. And The Boy loves eating at Bonefish and Yardhouse. And of course, we frequent the Lego Store but we never had the chance to check out the Legoland Discovery Center until a few weeks ago.
The Boy was super excited when we told him we were finally going! We heard that it gets really crowded by mid afternoon and from experience we know that these kind of activities are best for The Boy when we go early in the morning. So we arrived shortly after they opened. There was a little bit of a line but it was manageable.
What I especially loved was that it wasn't too big and it wasn't too small. It was a good size without being too overwhelming for The Boy. While I was in awe of MINILAND (New York’s skyline come to miniature life made from nearly 1.5 million LEGO bricks, with moving airships and trains), The Boy's favorite was the LEGO Fire Academy (a giant colorful jungle gym, with a climbing wall and slide). The LEGO Fire Academy is ideal for sensory seeking kids like mine! The Husband enjoyed the LEGO Racers: Build & Test - he had more fun building his race car than The Boy - it was cute. The Boy liked building his car too and it's perfect for fine motor skills.
But we all loved the LEGO 4D Cinema! I was a little nervous about how The Boy would do. We've tried 4D movies in the past and it hasn't gone so well. But since The Boy's doing better watching 3D movies, we figured he could sit through a 12 minute 4D movie. The Boy really loved the movie - he laughed, kept trying to reach out to grab the images coming at us and he loved the bubbles.
We spent about 2 hours at the Legoland Discovery Center and by the time we were ready to leave, it was starting to get crowded. Going at 1o am on a Saturday morning was perfect for us and we'd definitely go back again. I think it's a great family fun option especially during the cold winter months.
- Take part in children’s activities with the Master Model Builder.
- See MINILAND, New York’s top attractions made from LEGO.
- Soft play area, rides, 4D cinema and more!
What You Need to Know Before You Go
Attraction Hours of Operation:
- Sunday - Thursday: 10am – 7pm (last ticket sold at 5pm)
- Friday - Saturday: 10am – 9pm (last ticket sold at 7pm)
Ticket Prices:
Adult (13+) $22.00
Child (3-12) $18.00
Child (0-2) free
Adult (13+) $22.00
Child (3-12) $18.00
Child (0-2) free
Tickets may be purchased on site and on line. Includes admission to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and unlimited access to all of the attractions. Once inside, you may stay as long as you wish, subject to opening times.
GPS address:
1 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710
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| Map & Overview of Legoland Discovery Center |
Disclaimer: I was provided with complimentary tickets for myself and my family. No compensation was received, all opinions are my own.
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AutismWonderland - written by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez - is a personal blog chronicling a NYC family's journey with autism, while also sharing local resources for children/families with special needs.