LEGOLAND New York is OPEN!

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LEGOLAND New York is OPEN!

Back in November 2019, this fam took a chance on a Black Friday deal for an annual pass to LEGOLAND New York, poised to arrive in Goshen, NY for Summer 2020. Alas, LEGOLAND did not open in Summer 2020. But now it’s Summer 2021 and LEGOLAND is finally open!

So far we have visited LEGOLAND once during its preview days and once (for just a few hours) during regular admission. Here are my initial thoughts! PS Both days were so cloudy! It’s been a cloudy summer.

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Nickelodeon Universe Is Here!

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Nickelodeon Universe Is Here!

I love a lot about living in the Tri-State Area, but it’s pretty undeniable our weather sucks. So much of the year is gloomy and cold, and then much of the warm weather season is too humid to be comfortable. So when I say that American Dream is a game changer for this area, I mean that, it’s an entirely indoor play land of fun for all ages; and it’ll be fun whether it’s humid or frigid outside. It’s a game changer.

The first of many activities to open at American Dream is Nickelodeon Universe - an indoor theme park similar to the one that exists at the Mall of America.

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Coney Island + Spumoni Gardens = The Perfect “Real” Brooklyn Day

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Coney Island + Spumoni Gardens = The Perfect “Real” Brooklyn Day

There are parts of Brooklyn that have blown up in the few decades - parts that are all quite close to Manhattan. But deep into the borough of Brooklyn lies what some call the “true Brooklyn.” And perhaps no part of that “real Brooklyn” is more iconic and special than the Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk. Make the trek at least once or twice in your life and while you’re there, hit the nearby and also iconic L&B Spumoni Gardens.

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