Our Singapore holiday included a day trip to LEGOLAND Malaysia, which I booked online with WTS Travel. Our low season tickets for LEGOLAND Theme Park and return coach ride from Singapore cost us SG$63 per person. There are multiple bus departure/return times which you select from at the time you book your tickets – we chose the 8.30am departure and 5.15pm return. The bus pick-up/drop-off point is the WTS Travel office at the Singapore Flyer Ferris wheel, a short walk from Promenade MRT station – very easy to get to. Make sure you check visa requirements before you go, and don’t forget your passport. Our passports were inspected at departure from Singapore, entry into Malaysia (we had to get off the bus and line up to get passports stamped) and re-entry into Singapore. The seating on the bus was unassigned and we did have some rude pushy people to contend with (reminded me of the ridiculous rush to be first to get off the plane). The journey took a couple of hours.
The bus was air-conditioned and our ride very comfortable but it was very hot at LEGOLAND. There are indoor activities, but for the most part, you’ll be walking on concrete paths, a lot of the time without shade, so sunscreen and hat are essential. The food we ate at LEGOLAND Theme Park was disappointing, even by amusement park standards. I didn’t expect a gourmet experience, but it was expensive and unsatisfying. We checked out most of the on-site restaurants and kiosks, and although we were hungry, not much appealed. Jac’s quesadilla (The Cafe) was dry, my nasi lemak (Asian Deli) clumpy and bland. Perhaps we should’ve packed a picnic. I had a great day out though. Everywhere you walk, there are larger than life-size LEGO sculptures. There are different themed ‘lands’ to explore. The rides are mostly for kids, though some are adult-sized (Jac got right into dodging water blasts on an AQUAZONE Wave Racer). We went on a few rides together – the train, the observation deck and a LEGO boat – Jac was thrilled she got to drive the boat.
Kids can go to the LEGOLAND Driving School and get a laminated driver’s licence (wish I was little enough to do that). My favourite attraction was MINILAND, world landmarks recreated in LEGO, some with inbuilt audio and live action features. There is now a new Star Wars MINILAND display as well. It was surprisingly uncrowded the day we went to LEGOLAND Theme Park; it meant very short waits or no waiting at all to get on rides and attractions. There are multiple shops throughout the theme park where you can buy LEGO bricks and sets (by my calculations, it wasn’t any cheaper to buy LEGO here), merchandise (including costumes and clothes) and souvenirs. At the BIG Store you can build three minifigures (you choose the head, body, legs, hat or hair and one accessory for each) and take them home in a pack for RM$25. I spent some time at the table but realised I could build equivalent minifigures at home so decided not to get minifigures just for the sake of it. I bought a LEGOLAND Malaysia mug instead, which I use regularly at home.
It was probably 40 minutes before our bus was due to leave, but we were tired and had seen and done all we wanted to. We decided to go early and wait for our bus rather than continue wandering around aimlessly. Just as well that we did – it looked like the majority of people booked in for the 5.15pm bus were already there waiting too. The previous bus had left at 4.15pm, the next would leave at 6.15pm. We all piled onto bus, which took off well before 5pm. Presumably a headcount was done before we left LEGOLAND Malaysia, but as we pulled out I couldn’t help wondering if the bus would’ve have waited for us if we hadn’t turned up early like everyone else. There’s a Theme Park, Water Park and LEGOLAND Hotel you can book one, two or all three. We went only to the Theme Park. We booked LEGOLAND Theme Park and return coach tickets for SG$63 per person in July 2014. Prices vary for children (3-11 years), adults (12-59 years) and seniors (60+ years) and time of year (low/shoulder/high season)
A typical scenario in LEGOLAND Malaysia I spent a long time walking around MINILAND and taking pictures. Recognise any of these landmarks? We rode this train A sad-looking quesadilla and ‘salad’ Nasi lemak combo with fruit cup and drink from the Asian Deli. The best thing on the plate was the hard-boiled egg. It’s worth going up in the observation deck to get a bird’s eye view of the LEGOLAND complex. They should really paint some smiling/waving LEGO minifigures on the building roofs. There were various LEGO movies showing, but we didn’t fancy lining up Jac’s eyes lit up – boats! It was a slow ride – I think Jac would’ve preferred it to be dodgem/bumper boats Kids at driving school Owls – as you walk around LEGOLAND, don’t forget to look up Bears – and always keep a lookout for interesting creatures in the gardens Unfortunately, this ride was not working. They kept sending empty boats down the waterslide but didn’t allow anyone to get in them
Build your own minifigures My favourite shot of the day: me with Emmet from The LEGO Movie, taken by Jac. Jac and I were in Singapore for 8 nights in July 2014. We paid for this trip ourselves and our friend Mandy was our local guide and makan kaki (eating buddy). There’s more to come. LEGOLAND Malaysia Water Park officially opens on 21 October 2013 and if you are planning a trip down soon, be sure to pop by our review of all the water attractions at the Water Park HERE. Then here are a few more tips and things to take note of while you are at the Water Park. For more information on ticket prices, visit HERE. TIP: Book your LEGOLAND Malaysia Water Park ticket online 7 days in advance of your visit date and enjoy 20% off! Lockers are located near the entrance of the Water Park, beside the BrickWater Beachwear shop. Locker rates are RM20 for a small one and RM40 for a large one. Rental is for an entire day and is valid for multiple access. The lockers are accessed electronically, without the hassle of a physical key.
Shower and changing rooms are located in the same building as the Lockers room and they include larger-than-usual Family Shower rooms. Just to be clear though, these rooms are still segregated into both male or female ones. Life vests in various sizes are readily available throughout the Water Park. Toddlers have to don a life vest at the Build-A-Raft and LEGO Wave Pool attractions. Do remember to bring along your own towels! But if you prefer, towels are available for rent too for RM20. Each towel comes with a complimentary knapsack bag. Cabanas are available for rental at the Water Park on a first-come-first-serve basis. Full day rental fee is RM300 while Half-day (from 2pm onwards) rental fee is RM150 and each cabana is for 4 guests. Each cabana has two deluxe chaise lounges, two seating chairs, two complimentary towels, safe deposit box and one table with DUPLO bricks for play. A host is available to assist with Water Park needs and food orders. Ten complimentary mineral water bottles will also be provided in your own mini-fridge within the cabana.
There are two dining options within the Water Park with the main cafe being the Beach 'N' Brick Grill, located beside the LEGO Wave Pool. This outdoor eatery serves the usual theme park food like burgers, hot dogs and chicken nuggets. If you need staple food like rice, Nasi Lemak is available as well. The prices of the food are in the photos below. The monkies had the Kids Meal while the wifey and I chomped on the Nasi Lemak and Beef Burger. Normal food fare, though I have to say that the Nasi Lemak was pretty good. The other eatery, Brick Bay Cafe, is located near the Joker Soaker and serves finger food and sandwiches. As I have mentioned in my previous review, except for the DUPLO Splash Safari, Build-A-River, Joker Soaker and LEGO Wave Pool attractions, the other water attractions require a minimum height limit of 1.07m in general. Other things to take note Lastly, being a spanking new Water Park and all, be sure to expect long queues at the water attractions!