Joanna James
Legoland in Malaysia is a terrific way to spend the day with your family or friends. Located approximately 20 kilometres from Tuas Checkpoint, here are the top rides you shouldn't miss!
A big cup ride that's all about spinning as fast as you can. If you're the type to get dizzy easily, avoid this. But for others, this ride is great for that thrilling adrenaline rush and excitement.
Rollercoaster lovers will be absolutely thrilled to find Project X at Legoland! Certainly not for the faint-hearted, this rollercoaster will have you screaming in excitement. The ride even includes a free fall from a towering height of 18 metres. Project X is one of the most popular rides in the park as many locals and tourists add it to their Bucket list of things to do in Johor Bahru.
This activity is great if you have young kids. Despite the usually long lines, the driving school is well worth the wait. Each batch of 'students' is met by a friendly driving instructor who'll teach them how to drive a Lego car. Once they get the basics down, the Lego cars and the young drivers can make their way to the driving track and cruise at your preferred speed. It's a great experience for kids and on the plus side, they get to learn the basics of driving at an early age.
How does being a captain of a boat sound? At Legoland, it's completely possible! Each lego boat is equipped with a steering wheel and a gas pedal which gives complete freedom and control to the boat captain! Steer your way around this man-made lake and be careful not to bump into anyone!
If driving a boat wasn't enough, why not head over and build your own boat?! There are bucket loads of Lego pieces available in various colours for kids to build their boat and then set in on a river for a test run. The river is 35 feet in length, complete with dam breaks to control the flow of water and an interactive launch platform.
The Joker Soaker is the second most popular ride in Legoland after Project X. This playground of multiple water slides of varying heights, lengths and types spells out F-U-N. You can wade in the shallow pools and be rained on by a surprise bucket of water – 300-gallon bucket to be exact. How exciting does that sound?! As for slides, the lower level slide is ideal for guests over 91 cm while the top-level slides are for guests over 102 cm.
Legoland, both waterpark and theme park sections operate from 10 am to 6 pm. An adult day pass is at RM 200 while for kids its RM 160, which gives you access to the whole park. Tickets for separate sections can also be bought. A day pass to the theme park is at RM 160 for adults and RM 128 for kids, while a day pass to the waterpark is at RM 104 for adults and RM 88 for kids. If you're staying at a hotel in Johor Bahur, most of them such as Berjaya Waterfront Hotel is located less than 30 minutes away.
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