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Legoland Windsor

I noticed on the park map the big train has been removed, Is this a permanent thing or just because they don't want it running past the construction site?
 
The Heartlake City Express is closed this year, along with the boating school to Atlantis path to allow for construction of The Haunted House: Monster Party
 
The construction site is enclosed within the train track. There's no way to get the heavy vehicles in without removing or burying part of the track.
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Advertise using one of their most sought after sets that hasn't been available for years. Makes perfect sense.
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Tell me about it. I wanted to buy the set when the ride was first rumoured, but that was the exact point it stopped being sold.

I knew someone who bought it, only built the outside and added drop towers to mimick the planned ride. Was such a cool model (sadly I never got a picture) and I'd hoped to do the same.
 

Legoland Windsor Expansion Approved

Two years ago, Legoland Windsor submitted plans to the local council with plans to build a 43ft high indoor ride (Haunted House - Monster Party) and two new fairground style rides along with plans for a new Holliday village accommodation featuring lodges and rustic barrel-shaped rooms. Very similar to as seen at Legoland Billund.

However when the plans where originally submitted to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead a report recommended that the plans should be refused on the grounds of the use of the green belt land was "inappropriate" and would "result in a significant visual intrusion".

In a panel, last night lasting 2 hours the Borough Wide Development Management panel approved the plans subject to conditions. All the work is expected to cost around £95 Million, however, the income of the new holiday village is expected to create an additional visitor spend of £27.3m per year.

A Legoland spokeswoman said: "We want to thank all the residents, staff and local businesses who have supported us on this journey over the past two years.

"With their input and those of councillors last night we can deliver a tourism legacy for Windsor which we can all be proud of."
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We visited on Saturday, arriving just after lunch with no real intention of riding anything. Our intention was to hang around the park, eat and check out the Miniland changes.

Pros
  • Park was clean and tidy and looking great in most areas
  • Food up at Hilltop Cafe was great
  • Ride availability seemed good (see below) - but you do wonder if they need another people eater
Cons
  • The rapids were down all day, which really sucked given the weather. Naturally this had quite the impact on all other queues - especially the flume. It was staffed, but never opened - however, it did seem to be back up on Sunday.
  • The 'original' Lego structures and models are really starting to look a little jaded. Much of Miniland suffers from this, but also the (wonderful) one man band and various other attractions.
  • The new Miniland stuff looks a little lazy, I think it's fair to say - at least next to the old stuff
In terms of 2019, work on the Haunted thingy is well underway. This has unfortunately created a few problems in terms of getting around the park with the path between Atlantis and Lego City being closed. Also, the train is closed until 2019 for this reason.

A friend scored us a hotel room, so we stayed over and hit up Thorpe on Sunday.
 
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Legoland has opened a unique sensory facility designed to provide a calming environment for guests with additional needs.

The Total Sensory Space is located in the resort’s Heartlake City and features vibrating bean bags, soft seating, bubble tubes and infinity tunnels.

It also has a UV room which allows guests to discover brighter colours, activity panels, fibre optics and UV mats as well as a main space including musical sound pads and an interactive carpet.

The space was designed by Total Sensory, market leaders in providing calming sensory rooms.

Vanessa Ford, director at Total Sensory, said: “We are so proud to have created a family friendly sensory space at Legoland.

“We hope that people of all ages with sensory needs enjoy the area, and that it contributes to making a great day out even better.”

Colin Elborough, head of guest experience at Legoland, added: “There are already lots of ways guests with disabilities can make the most of their visit with us, and the Total Sensory Space is a fantastic addition to our existing services.”
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Link & Photo - Windsor Express
 
What type of ride is the haunted house ? I read drop tower like sub terra and mad house - neither seems confirmed
 
Never been to Legoland before. We're taking our little one (he's 4) for his and our first trip on 18th and 19th October. Looking to take advantage of the fact his school has 12 days off rather than just the standard week so hopefully queues will be a bit quieter.

We like Lego and have plenty of it in the house but don't really know what to expect from the Theme Park side of things. Never really looked into them and what rides they have.

Any tips for a first time visitor? The crowd prediction calendar says both days should be quiet.
 
Try to get in all of the major attractions; I’d personally say that the Dragon, Ninjago, Vikings River Splash, Atlantis, Mia’s Riding Adventure and Pirate Falls amongst others all look like attractions worth doing! This does depend on how tall your son is, though. I think the highest height restriction in Legoland is 1.2m or 3’11, correct me if I’m wrong.

Have a lovely 2 days at the park!
 
A slightly different approach but...

Get Lego brick chips from the hotel and don't overlook Miniland and Star wars Miniland. There is a lot humour hidden in the details but easily missed if rushing through.
 
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