We recently visited the new Legoland Discovery Center at Phipps Plaza in Atlanta & had a great time. My Sis-In-Law & nephew were visiting from Fla for 12 days & we had to keep them entertained w/fun activities. Thankfully, they've never been to the Legoland Amusement Park in Fla or this might have been a terrible idea! My 5 yr old, Cameron & I went with my SIL & nephew, Christian, who is 9 yrs old on a Friday right after July 4. We left Emily behind with my Mom watching her because I had heard that it wasn't too great for young toddlers. Also, I figured as long as we were going to Phipps Plaza, we might as well enjoy a nice lunch too & that coupled with the long drive would be too much for Emily who needs an early afternoon nap. We figured going on a weekday, we'd be safe as far as crowds but, apparently a lot of people were off the rest of the week after the 4th so, wrong we were! It was still really crowded but, we had $10 off coupons so, it made it a little more worth it! One of the neatest things there is the mini-city of Atlanta. It was so fun to look around at the Braves Stadium & various buildings & area attractions all made out of Legos. Totally cool! It even had a Marta train that ran around the city. Some things had buttons you could push that made attractions do various things. The kids really liked this too. The kids also loved the 4D movie which has water that sprays at you at various points & it even snows on you- cool! It was really neat. The kids also liked the ride where you ride in a car (4 people p/car) thru tunnels (like a Disney-type ride) & you have guns that shoot at laser targets when you're going thru. Also, there's a ride that looks like a carnival ride w/arms that have little 2-person things that go up & down as they spin. They have pedals and supposedly the more you pedal, the higher you go. I didn't find that to be the case but, then again, I had a kid next to me (my own) who couldn't really reach the pedals! Anyway, that ride was kind of neat. They also have a small factory tour at the beginning but, nothing special. They have small pits of Lego/Duplos around each of the attractions so that if there is a wait in line, the kids can build & play. I thought that was cool. More places should think of that! They also had a big "McDonalds" type of play area w/ball pit & stuff toothat the kids can take their shoes off & go in & play in. There are a couple of other things there to do like make little cars to race but, it was too busy when we were there. They have a cafe to eat in but, I was looking forward to having lunch at a "real" restaurant. We did end up having a great lunch at a place called "Twist" right there at the mall. Great food, great atmosphere & they had a kids menu too. There is also a "Johnny Rockets" right outside the Lego place so, I'm sure kids would enjoy that. I was surprised to find that the Legoland place was actually right there inside the mall. I guess I thought it would be adjacent to the mall or something. Unusual but, neat. The caveat is, you have little kids w/you so, you can't really get much shopping done at this posh mall! Overall, it was definitely worth it if you have $10 off coupons but, w/out a discount (kids 3-12 $16 & adults $20), not so much.
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