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Day Out With Thomas was a cute way to spend the day with your kids. You should be warned about the long, long lines that you will encounter, and be prepared for them at every turn. I was not expecting that at all! Many kids were crying and fidgety, and it was very frustrating as a parent to have to spend an hour on line to see Sir Top and Hat. We never did get the photo with Thomas 🙁
I was truly shocked by the lines, lines to park, to get on the bus to get to the train station, to get on to the train, then finding a seat? Good luck getting some together! The train will move, seated or not- so quick like a bunny- find a seat and sit in it! Lines for photos, for rides in the hand carts, etc…WOW a lot of lines. I just didn’t expect it! It was like an amusement park on a Saturday.
That said, I am glad we went, because Little Man was elated to see “The Real” Thomas the Tank Engine. He almost wet himself with joy every time the little blue engine came by. Of course, there were toys and souvenirs everywhere, for the Thomas enthusiasts. There was also a scavenger hunt- where you could stamp your map at each of 4 locations, and collect a prize at the end.
I think this is something worth doing at least once if you have a Thomas fan. Just be ready! And bring lots of water, something for them to play with on lines, and lots of sunblock and a hat for all.
Want to go? Check and see if Day Out With Thomas is coming to an area near you soon. It suns through Nov. 2011!
Have Fun!
Disclosure- we received tickets to this event in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are mine, yours may differ.
sounds super fun! my son has JUST gotten to the age where he understands what a train is. He would LOVE something like this!! 🙂
My boys would love to take a ride on Thomas!
I want to take my girls here so bad! They would LOVE to ride Thomas!!
Great post & pictures!
-Jennifer (Jennifer’s Deals)
looks like you guys had a great time!! We’re doing it in September and I can’t wait!
The kids look like they had a good time despite the long lines.
I’m not a fan of long lines either, but the smiles on their faces makes it all worth it!
Looks like a fun time…sort of. If my husband had been there he probably would have murdered someone–he’s not a fan of waiting in long lines with a 4 year old who can’t shut his mouth for more than 2 seconds. 🙂 Other than the lines and the crowds it looks like fun.
oh man, long line ups can really ruin a day. that’s too bad. it looks like you had some fun though!
great pictures! It looks like your family had a great time.
I hate long lines…but it is the price you pay for a great event! Looks like your children had a wonderful time.
Sam,
How did you add the Stumble button to the end of each post?
I love it. That looks like so much fun!
Oh, I hope it is here, my son would love it!
Thank goodness we didn’t have lots of lines! Cute pics!
It stinks that there were tons of lines, but the waiting is worth it when you see the joy on their little faces!
aww, cute