Woke up wayyy too early today because I got confused of the actual timing I was supposed to meet Alicia (a fellow TheSmartLocal writer) which meant I only got 2 hours of sleep.
Which means I'm invincible really.
Met up with Malcolm and Averlynn and we were not the latest to reach (I think its time we stopped being fashionably late heh heh heh) but we took the last shuttle so I thank all my lucky late gods.
We were distributed these darling little coupons on the shuttle bus hehe so cute. It entitled us to the media preview and $25's worth of food and drinks - so thoughtful of the folks at Legoland Malaysia!
Also we reached Legoland within just 10 minutes of leaving Tuas (excluding the time at customs because CUSTOMS ARE ALWAYS SLOW THIS IS A BOBIAN ONE REALLY). So mad fast.
My travel buddy who has been to Malaysia so much she could probably bake 16 cupcakes while pointing you directions to the nearest gas station as you spiral into lost madness in a Malaysian car.
Buay tahan her hair in this picture because it looks shinier than mine.
YA YA YA I'M VERY VAIN MOVING ON.
Mandatory shuttle bus group shots!
This is 10am in the morning but THERE IS NO WEARINESS ON OUR FACES because 1) we were pretty hyped up for the waterpark 2) the sun shining from the windows my god.
FEELIN' SPECIAL BECAUSE I GET TO SEE IT FIRST.
(though there are probably buckets of crowds there right now sigh)
Such adorable ticketing stands heh heh.
Feelin' special ONCE AGAIN!
Also I realized the trees look like mini ones from gardens by the bay.
AND WE ARE HERE!
Welcome to the largest Legoland Waterpark in the world!
Please go home USA and whichever other country that has Legoland because this one's taking the crown. And we were the first people to get to enjoy Legoland Waterpark Malaysia woohoo!
It opens to the public on 21st October 2013 so I really shouldn't be feeling that special hahah but I'm easily pleased heh. The Legoland hotel is scheduled to open for 2014 so hardcore Lego fans, plan your itineraries!
Do we look fantastic or what heh.
The photographer told us to do a "L" pose for Legoland but then he must not be very clear of Singapore hand signs so we decided to just do our own schtick, which meant a vain pose for me as you can see.
While waiting for the media briefing to start.
Goodies for the media heh, inside is a towel and a fancy file hahah I am easily pleased.
I have become too lazy to apologize for my vanity.
Fuel for the poor starving Malcolm.
And it starts!
It was basically a short affair - we were introduced (I am bad with names and I shall admit I cannot remember ah I AM SO SORRY) and after a quick q&a session, this is what I found out:
1. The park is specifically designed for families with children between the ages of 2 - 12 but they would be happy to cater to hardcore fans too.
2. The highlight of the Legoland Waterpark would be the Build-A-Raft River (see photos of my glorious cyclops later) and the Joker Soaker
3. It opens on the 21st October 2013 to the rest of the world!
4. Day tickets are RM105 for adults and RM85 for children.
5. There are food and beverage outlets, private cabanas and Legoland exclusive souvenir stores.
And then before I knew it, it ended hahah oops.
Blurry overview shot because my phone stayed in this waterproof pouch that is an incredible accessory but causes some of my photos to be a little blurry thanks to water on the surface.
Ok why am I getting technical let's move on!
My shots stopped after this photo because of the drop (as you can see) which I underestimated so I screamed and my phone flew out of my hand and that was when I learnt it was fully waterproof.
Thank you creators for this piece of godsent.
Averlynn is arriving (heh).
And this would be the Build-A-Raft River!
You can't see it much but there are lego blocks floating around. And contrary to people crying out their mother's name when they step on such bricks, these are soft and cushy and I would know because I threw one at Malcolm and he returned fire and we're both still free from bodily injuries.
I probably liked this attraction best because that's where I created my monster.
Say hi to my cyclops.
I swam (okay not really I just waddled) around looking for his eye and some kid had it and when his tower fell I quickly snatched it up so IT TOOK ME A WAR TO EARN THIS EYE.
However I did not have time to instill discipline into this guy because as you can see, he is visibly checking out lego lady in the first photo and then just blocking her out in the second when she ignored him.
My god (lego) men and their issues when they don't get the girl.
Malcolm built a fortress that fell like a ton of bricks soon after.
(hehehe)
(SUFFER MY PUNS!)
Alicia chillin' with a zip loc!
Averlynn chillin' with lego blocs!
(I think I'm the only person who understands my own jokes sigh)
Malcolm the mermaid l'orealed by.
ME AND MY FINAL CREATION.
I gave it a hat and a mouth and some new body structures and subsequently beat it down and tried to make a float with the blocks but the lifeguards stopped me sadface sadface sadface.
I like this photo best.
Lego blocks washed up. What a strange world.
You can trade them but we didn't know where to get the figurines from!
Cannot believe the guys behind me strutting and ignoring me taking a photo.
But nvm it's okay my aim was to squeeze the very shameless me and the Legoland sign into a picture and at least that much is achieved! amid the pseudo supermodel and gutty man at the back.
WERE ANY CLOSED DID I MISS OUT ON ANYTHING DID I?
Okay calm down Nicole I think we covered all the rides.
I'm not good with scenery photos.
My favourite spot!
And we had a pit stop here.
To be honest I expected the prices to be much higher for a specialized theme park with such great effort into their infrastructure and all. So it was a very pleasant surprise. Should've tried their specialty drinks.
Heh heh.
Heh heh heh.
HEH HEH HEH.
Was almost crying with happiness when Averlynn and Alicia came back with the food. I ordered a mini freid chicken (5pcs) and cheesy wedges and a ribena and they were fantastic. The packaging is so cute.
I'm getting hungry typing this.
Gorgeous views of a gorgeous place.
Group shots with the brick!
I remember when I first saw it, I squealed and my first words to the costumer was "hello! oh no I don't know if you're a male or a female!" and he/ she almost didn't want to let me hold his/ her hand HAHAHA.
No points for creepy Nicole.
We left and managed to catch an early bus (thank you so much!) and customs were so smooth (thank you so much again!) so we reached Singapore within half an hour (THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!)
Malcolm, Averlynn and Alicia left at Jurong because we are all westsiders but I had to attend the Girls Learn to Ride Wavehoust event so I dropped at the usual spot which was the Singapore Flyer.
Which meant a lonely short ride that I kinda enjoyed.
Look at the view.
So serene.
Ahahaha old habits die hard, got self-obsessed again.
But all in all, it was a fun time!
I enjoyed all the rides I went on and I really especially liked the Build-A-Raft River and the food was great and the people were so friendly and my only complaint is the food took too long to reach us.
For those who are going to come for their grand opening on 21st October, please prepare some of your own food from home so the wait for the food there will be more bearable.
I would see no need for a sunblock because we're entering the stormier months and it did rain towards the end of our trip so I probably would advise you to bring a lot more food. Food is king.
Thank you once again TheSmartLocal/ Bell Pottinger/ Legoland Malaysia for the sponsored trip!
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