Legoland New York

LEGOLAND New York runs on a seasonal calendar rather than a fixed one. Opening time is typically the same each morning, but closing times change through the year and the resort is shut on selected dates, so the date decides the length of your day more than the park does. Whenever you go, first thing in the morning is the stated best time of day to arrive, and booking online ahead of the visit is recommended, particularly in busy periods — the online price of a 1-day ticket is also lower than the front-gate price, though it varies by day.

The trade-off is worth knowing before you build the day around a nap: under the terms of the Transportation + Ticket from NYC package, all reservations and tickets are single-entry only, so once that group leaves the gate the visit is over. The same package terms state that an adult must accompany children under 12, and that a child under 2 still needs a transportation seat bought for them.

Getting in without a car is possible but rarely one clean leg — the park has no direct train service, and taxis, rideshare and the Coach USA coach all drop close to the entrance area. Drivers can reserve Preferred Parking online for a space near the entrance while it lasts; Lot B serves permit holders and Lot C takes buses and large RVs. Wagons are not permitted inside, though accommodations can be made where there is an accessibility need, and ECVs are rented in limited numbers for a fee on a first-come basis.