We saved a bit of money by using a discount that came from buying some big Lego sets last year. It’s still pretty pricy to go here. But our kids (5, 10 and 14) had a lot of fun. That’s the bottom line. It was 90+ degrees, but we still had fun. We took breaks from the heat by doing indoor activities, like the movie theater and some rides. It was fairly busy, but not too bad. I was going to pay the extra $50 per ticket to get the Lego version of fast passes. But after we saw the crowd size and lack of long lines, we decided not to. And the waits were generally short. All the rides were in operation, except Rogue Riders and Splash Battle, which were briefly shut down due to the risk of thunderstorms. This place is great for under 12 years old. Our 14 year old liked a few rides, and loved the 4D movies…. and it should be said that we did not do the big roller coaster (The Dragon). It’s not huge but it’s fast, with some wicked turns. And we skip those. So your teen might really enjoy this Legoland if they like The Dragon. Legoland is such a cheerful, fun, funny place. Staff was generally very good. There were big fans blowing down on most of the lines. They do need more shade awnings, especially at Mini Legoland. That is located near the end of the big loop (if you go clockwise.). By that point we were tired and hot , and it’s here that you are climbing up the only really big hill, and it’s pretty long. Our 10 year old was at some risk of heat exhaustion……thankfully we found a bench with an umbrella and rested a few minutes, then I rushed him up the hill to get him inside with air conditioning. Legoland is wisely adding a “hub”in the middle of the big loop, so you can cut across to other attractions. Should be ready soon. As will the water park. We got ice cream, which was a bit expensive, and also drinks, which were obscenely expensive. We also made frequent use of the many water refilling kiosks to stay hydrated. And we brought in our own lunch. The elevated views of the surrounding area are really nice. Southern NY is in a bad drought so the grass was kind of brown, but I don’t fault them for that. The grounds were very clean, as were the restrooms. We will probably return, as it is not too far from us. And we will look forward to additions. People who say this place can be done in a couple hours must be nuts. We were there from 10:00 to 5:00, which was perfect. I would give it five bubbles, but the $5 for a bottle of water forces me to deduct one.