Beckers 1,136 Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 The next Morning we had reservations at TRATTORIA AL FORNO, I still have no clue how to properly pronounce it. We got there a little early and some time to wander around the lobby of the Boardwalk. The statue and stuff related to Lucy the Elephant took our interest because she is in New Jersey and we visit her yearly. Here’s a random picture of kite flying from a visit to Lucy 2 years ago. Another picture of Lucy in N.J. Now let’s talk about these chairs?!? Why?? I’m sure there is some well thought out explanation to their creepiness, but to the average person, they are just scary. I’d love to know the story behind them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seals 111 Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Gotta love a TR with a reference to Lucy the Margate Elephant ! Also I appreciate your descriptions of all you have to do to protect your son due to his peanut allergy. I think most people, like me, have no idea. The sheets on the plane seats are a great idea. I've taken pictures of those creepy chairs too, but I don't know the story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 They are called Nanny Chairs. Back in the Victorian era, there were chairs like those at amusement parks for the children's caregiver to rest while the kids rode a ride, like a Merry go Round. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 I bet the people who stayed in your cabin before you were wondering why they were always early for their ADRs. [emoji38]Maybe it was intentional. Someone wanted to be sure they got places on time. Wanted to get the kids to bed early. I admit to having reset clocks before when mine were little and Steve was out of town. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Seals said: Gotta love a TR with a reference to Lucy the Margate Elephant ! Also I appreciate your descriptions of all you have to do to protect your son due to his peanut allergy. I think most people, like me, have no idea. The sheets on the plane seats are a great idea. I've taken pictures of those creepy chairs too, but I don't know the story. I had no idea about allergies until we had an issue. Didn’t know anyone with food allergies, didn’t know any kids that had them. But slowly as my friends started having kids, our circle of allergy friends has grown. I’m thankful for the internet, as it’s been a wealth of knowledge and a great way to connect with other people about allergies, recalls, etc. I do have to say I’m impressed with what my wipes look like after I wipe everything. They aren’t nearly as dirty as you’d think they would be after wiping seatbelt, arm rests, tray tables etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 I'm glad Brian encouraged you to take this trip now rather than wait. I know Adam is allergic to peanuts. What other allergies does he have. Based on all the care you take he is like a friend of mine who gets a reaction if she even smells peanuts. Some of my students in aftercare have peanut allergies, but not as severe. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 I'm glad Brian encouraged you to take this trip now rather than wait. I know Adam is allergic to peanuts. What other allergies does he have. Based on all the care you take he is like a friend of mine who gets a reaction if she even smells peanuts. Some of my students in aftercare have peanut allergies, but not as severe. Sent from my SM-G900V using TapatalkHe’s also allergic to tree nuts (walnuts, cashews, etc). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 He’s also allergic to tree nuts (walnuts, cashews, etc). Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkOh wow! I know people who are allergic to one or the other, but not both. That is definitely scary. Has Squish showed an signs of being allergic?Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 When we saw these chairs we had to try them out. We also saw people doing pound on the lawn that the sitting area overlooks outside the lobby. Wayyyyyy to public of a space for me to want to make a fool out of myself [emoji23] pound uses weighted drum sticks so if you are off, everyone hears when you are smacking them out of sink. Finally made our way to breakfast, once again we didn’t have to wait long to be seated. However, the characters tools forever.The fancy skillet of pastries weren’t safe for Adam, so he’s showing off his safe bowl. And another close up because they were tasty. The sun thingy reminded me of an elephant ear, it was really good. The fruit salad they brought out was terrible, it was honey dew and cantaloupe (both were hard) and black berries that were so sour i thought my eyes were turning inside out. I don’t have any food pictures but the kids and I all had waffles. I didn’t realize the kids waffles came with chocolate sauce and sprinkles on the plate with the waffles on top, neither of my kids would eat them so we had to ask for new waffles. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Oh wow! I know people who are allergic to one or the other, but not both. That is definitely scary. Has Squish showed an signs of being allergic?Sent from my SM-G900V using TapatalkWe had her tested for Adam’s allergens when she turned 1, and it was all negative. She hasn’t actually had any peanuts yet. The allergist told us to feed them to her in the parking lot of the ER in case she reacts but I’ve yet to get the courage to try yet.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Squish had issues when meeting 2 princesses, who do you dress like?!? So we compromised, dress like one and make hair like the other. Elizabeth was thrilled to see Ariel. The skirt she’s wearing is actually part of a bathing suit [emoji23]Explaining to Prince Eric where he can sign, she’s a bossy thing. It took a while to see all the characters, Ariel led a parade through the restaurant. It was totally obvious one of her besties was there having breakfast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 I missed page one, but I'm here! Great job so far. Your kids are adorable, and it's great that grandma was along for the trip. Quick question- why didn't you drive the rental car to Chef Mickey's? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 After we ate we were feeding fish in the lake (which now I’m wondering if that is a no no?) anyway a little boy was watching my kids so we have him some crackers for the fish. His dad picked him up so he could see better and dropped his sunglasses in the lake. We then went to the arcade for a bit and then started our trip to Legoland. It’s a pretty easy drive and we didn’t have any traffic. We arrived at 12:15 and check in isn’t until 4, but for $56 you can have access to your room at 1. Wonder how long until Disney offers this? We ended up doing it because we wanted to have somewhere to relax.The check in desk This is outside the bar/lounge. It’s set up that parents can sit and drink and your kids can wBe within eyesight and play. The food is really good here and isn’t priced too high. This is part of the play area. Some of the lego pits (I don’t even want to think about what germs are in there)Lego peopleSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 I missed page one, but I'm here! Great job so far. Your kids are adorable, and it's great that grandma was along for the trip. Quick question- why didn't you drive the rental car to Chef Mickey's? TCD We wanted to take the boat (and I actually never even thought about that [emoji23][emoji23])Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 The elevator, there’s only 2 in the hotel but the wait was never very long This is what happens when you ride the elevator. My kids were thrilled because we were on the 5th floor this time. Not the best picture but everyone was dancing We booked a premium themed adventure room. Same layout and size as a regular room but it’s more heavily decorated. This guy greets you as you come off the elevator (he said something different each time) The hallway Our door is even more decorated than a regular room. (This is from our last day when I had stuff to give a way so I posted this on a Legoland FB group to see if anyone wanted it The kids sleeping area (there is also a trundle)This is across from the bunk bedsKing sized bed that was super comfy Some lego decorations around the room Bathroom. Disney should take note, their bathroom has a step stool, a kid toilet seat and a shower head that comes off, all things that make life with kids easier Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 There is a little treasure hunt for the kids in the room, you have to find a 3 digit code (first number of your room, how many peep holes the door has and then there’s a spinny puzzle that has a number on it. Spinny puzzle (this is under the tv in the kids room)And the safe that had the lock on it. The monkey is made out of legos too. The safe had 2 small lego sets, 2 bags of pretzels, 2 juice boxes and a lego magazine.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 I posted a link for a video on my YouTube to show the elevator but I don’t see it? https://youtu.be/DyTa9vmtL1s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdwpoohbear...Jennifer 40 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Wow! Those rooms at LEGOLAND are impressive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 I'm shocked by how cool the legoland hotel is. The whole set-up is perfect for families with young kids. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slices 16 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Hotel looks cool, I've only done the beach retreat here. Although the hotel looks very similar to the one at Legoland Windsor(England), only we had the pirate room there. I wondered if you had gone for the premium room, my view when I did Windsor was that its expesenive anyway, may as well pay the bit extra for the full experience.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robin 48 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Wow what a nice room! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Wow! Those rooms at LEGOLAND are impressive!It’s really neat and I love the kids have a separate section. Their beds are as soon as you walk in the door, than the bathroom and then the king bed/window. There was a lot of storage in there too (plus a k cup machine and a mini fridge). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 I'm shocked by how cool the legoland hotel is. The whole set-up is perfect for families with young kids. TCD It really is great. There is a lot of little extras. A whoopie cushion spot on the floor, the bathrooms have things that talk, kid sized sinks in every bathroom (again hello Disney, do this!!) character meets, nightly entertainment etc.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 The view from our room Front of the hotel Every day the hotel offers a model build for hotel guests with a “model builder” they used to be called “master builder” but say that a few times fast and you will know why that changed that (per a CM there). The classes are free but you have to sign up, I think about 12-16 is the max they take per hour. There was only 4 kids signed up for the 2pm class so the guy asked if any adults wanted to join so I kinda of forced my mom into it. They don’t tell you what the project is going to be at until you are there. They have a neat set up where what the guy is doing is projected up on a tv and everything is enlarged.The pieces for their build Working on their model This is the guy who did the class, he was super nice and patient. I asked him out the interview process to be a model builder and it was pretty interesting to hear about. First step they give them a physical model to copy, then a printed picture that doesn’t show all sides to build, and a few other things. It’s a pretty lengthy interview. I think Adam enjoyed hearing about it. We also learned when they make new sets if it has an projectiles they take kitchen plastic Wrap and stretch it out and shoot the thing at it. It it breaks the plastic wrap it fails and needs to be adjusted until it can no longer break the plastic. Apparently plastic wrap is equal to injuring an eye.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 The lego build took about 35 mins and then we talked with the guy for probably another 15. We ended up buying season passes for Legoland, I got a discount on the room, %10 off food and merchandise, it included the water park and the Orlando eye, wax museum and the aquarium. They were $150 each (no discount for seniors or kids). When I ordered them we were able to upload pictures on line so they just had to print them when we got to the park. This was a nice time saver, plus I could use good pictures of us!We got into the park at 3 (it closes at 5) and it was empty, like how is this place still in business empty. This guy told bad jokes.Double decker merry go round. Squish isn’t on it because she was mad because she smacked her head on a table. When we went last year she played some fishing game and won a big unicorn, she wanted to play the same game again so $12 later we have this.Next we went on the little safari ride, all the animals are made from Legos.These are the little cars you ride in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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