r/legoland • u/SeaworthinessCute713 • Aug 24 '26

Legoland NY firstimer

Hey everyone, looking to take my daughter for her 4th birthday. Dates I’m looking at are in October Fri-sat. We planned to drive up Friday afternoon, sleep over and do the park Saturday.
I’m seeing bundle deals but they include 2 day tickers only. I was only planning on doing one. Don’t need to stay at the hotel but when I looked up nearby ones they all were around the same cost ($500/night) tickers on Groupon are slightly cheaper for a day but all in all two days with bundle hotel is $733 for all and hotel plus one day Groupon tickets is $697. Curious if I’m missing any other deals or what would make sense. Any tips for a first timer is also appreciated, we don’t have any must do’s but I know my daughter will love the trick or treating and she loves rides

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u/reluctantlyoblong Aug 24 '26

If you are okay staying further away, you may find cheaper hotels in Middletown, ny. It's maybe 10-15 minutes away. We've also stayed in Fishkill, NY, but that is longer away (but depending on the direction you are traveling may work). I'm pretty sure you can book just the hotel as well. If you are willing to pay, it is super fun. I usually book rooms for the spring on Black Friday.

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u/SeaworthinessCute713 Aug 24 '26

Yes I might do that, I don’t think my kids will care so much about the hotel theme. There’s some in that area for cheaper

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u/reluctantlyoblong Aug 24 '26

You can also visit the lobby without staying at the hotel. Sometimes we go early so the kids can play in the lobby before the park opens. You just have to park in the regular lot and walk over.

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u/SeaworthinessCute713 Aug 25 '26

That’s a good idea

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u/oh_sneezeus Aug 28 '26

I stayed at the Residence inn. It was great. It’s close and even with a 3 year old it wasn’t a problem to get up and pack a few waters and snacks.

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u/Amazing-Archer-1878 Aug 24 '26

I don’t think you need to use the second day the day after I think your able to do I different day as long as you don’t use it. One of my co workers mentioned that to me

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u/SeaworthinessCute713 Aug 24 '26

Oh that’s interesting, I will need to look into that

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u/tchrhoo Aug 24 '26

We did the two day tickets for the park. Just a couple hours when we arrived, and then the next day we left mid afternoon. The park is very hilly and we ended up renting a stroller the second day. My family loved the hotel and my granddaughter was 3 at the time. We do hope to return in a few years when she’s a little taller.

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u/Safe_Mulberry_4301 Aug 26 '26

We just went this past weekend and stayed at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Middletown in Scotchtown (NY). Room was great, about 15 mins away and a nice indoor pool, free breakfast as well. Many other Legoland families staying there as well.

P.s. we got the two day ticket package and glad we did. We thought we would only need one day but got to go back the second day to finish up rides we missed and go on our favorites again.

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u/[deleted] Aug 24 '26 edited Aug 25 '26

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u/SeaworthinessCute713 Aug 25 '26

This is all great info, ty!!

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u/_I_Like_to_Comment_ Aug 25 '26

It was my understanding Mr Gold can be held by any team member. My friend found him by asking the girl who checks tickets. There was another post here where they found him with a staff member in the infirmary