Legoland Malaysia review — everything you need to know before going
Legoland Malaysia was our first major attraction stop overseas and believe it or not, our first time at any Legoland, ever. For days we had been dropping hints for the girls of the “fun place” we were headed but they had no clue. Even as we passed by the sign to come up to the entrance, they still had no idea that we were actually going to Legoland. I would have paid anything to relive the girl’s excitement as we walked up to the ticket queue.
Now, Tim and I are experienced theme park goers. We went to Disney World for our honeymoon, Tim and his dad practically rode every roller coaster in America during their yearly father-son-trips and we spent way too much time at Six Flags Astroworld (RIP) when we were kids. So, we felt a certain sense of pride in taking our kids to their first theme park. We wanted them to get the full adrenaline pumping theme park experience and Legoland brings this to life for kids of all ages.
The rides of Legoland Malaysia
Being parents of a 7 and 4-year-old, I truly appreciate the thought-process that Legoland Malaysia has put in place for kids of all ages to truly experience this park. Like the car ride that the girls went on
when we first entered the park. They had a race track for kids aged 4–6 yrs old and then one for kids ages 7 and up. It is so annoying when kid-friendly places don’t consider the age group of children and lump in the little tots with these big kids who tend to play more aggressively. Aria got to “race” against other kids her size and Jordyn against kids that were in her range. Even the tracks were sized differently for their age groups.
I also loved that most of the rides were perfect for families. We were able to enjoy practically every ride together without having to “sit-this-one-out” because Aria was too little. It allowed us to create incredible memories and capture some great footage as well.
If you have a little one that is afraid of the dark, I would advise avoiding any rides that are enclosed. Aria isn’t typically afraid of the dark but even the Ninjago ride made her slightly nervous because the characters were a bit frightening.
And speaking of Ninjago, well done Legoland. Honestly, my husband and I had a very vague idea of what Ninjago was all about but our girls could not stop talking about them. This 4D adventure is everything that you wish gaming could be. You are the controller. There is an enemy to defeat. And all of those hours of pretending to be a ninja will not have been in vain. It was the only ride we rode twice.
This trip was extra special for us because it was the first time that Jordyn ever rode a rollercoaster and she absolutely loved it. With it being her first time, I was particularly nervous about the speed of the rollercoaster but that only added to the excitement for her. She couldn’t stop talking about all the twists and turns, how her tummy did flips, how her hair was going crazy in the wind. She is already laying out a strategy for our next trip to Legoland and which rollercoaster she wants to tackle next.
Legoland Malaysia Resort — Private Tour
We got the pleasure of taking a private tour of Legoland Malaysia’s hotel and I must say it was pretty impressive. They are very meticulous about every detail. When we stepped foot into the lobby, we felt transported into a whole new dimension. It was like being shrunken into a Lego playset. It was strewn with an array of colors and embodied such infectious, happy energy.
Our guide gathered the room keys and we left the lobby to enter the lift/elevators. Even the lift was an experience.
Themed rooms for the family
There are 3 types, well actually four, themed rooms at Legoland Malaysia Resort. Adventure, Pirate, Kingdom and Ninjago. We got to tour the first three as Ninjago themed rooms are considered premium rooms and none were available at that time to tour.
I can tell you the top three things that I loved about these rooms:
Each room layout is the same and the only thing that changes are the views and the themes. I personally believe pool views are overrated and would much rather have a city-view/theme park view. All rooms also come equipped with a scavenger hunt that opens a treasure chest of wonders AND a box of Legos for the kids (or kids at heart) to play with.
Having stayed in various hotels, I can tell you, this is one of the best thought layouts for a family that we have come across. It considers:
- Parents privacy by tucking them off in the back of the room so they can get some quiet time
- Places the kids in a fun bunk-bed with a TV to share and right next to the bathroom
- Bathroom is equipped with every toiletry that you may or may not have packed
- Did I mention the kid-sized sinks?!
