Thursday, August 31, 2017

Travel with Bangkok with 4 year old ( Part 1 ) , Kidzania Bangkok & Dinosaur Planet Bangkok

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We can only hope for the least tantrums ,bringing a 4-year-old boy to another country.During the flight , he couldn't stop touching all the stuff on the plane. Bringing my peaceful meal to a minimum enjoyment. Despite all that I am glad he is entertained throughout.
Look how energetic he is 
Checking into Baiyoke Sky Hotel was a great space for the 4 year old to maximize his energy . He was bouncing up and down the bed running in out the rooms that were divided by the partition . 
Look at the huge space
The second day was to find entertainment for the boy. Eating breakfast at Baiyoke Sky on the 81st floor , sets a variety of cuisine excited for the boy. Exploring the heights of the new horizons or rather verticals , perked his interest 
Nice view 
Then we jet off to find entertainment for Litttle Royce. For Baiyoke Sky hotel, there are shuttle services to the tourist spots .
We went to Siam Paragon

Kidzania 
:991 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
I was excited about Kidzania, as I thought it will be pretty exciting for Royce to be independent and explore the adults' world. I do understand , different countries had slightly different rules. 
Tickets are purchased accordingly to the child's age. We paid about $70 



Papa and Mama Koh had different opinions on how Royce 's job should be . I wanted Royce to be a policeman . While Papa wanted to lead straight to his industry , the construction industry . 
Maybe, Royce was intimidated by the enclosed police cell , he cried and had to be let out immediately. While he felt right at home in the construction area. Well, maybe he followed the footsteps of his dad and grandfather . 

Kidzania has core job role playing and some depending on the sponsors that they have. For example Bangkok has coco cola manufacturing plant.  Depending on your character of  your kids, I felt that the 6 years kids onwards know how to appreciate Kidzania more.
I do not think the activities was very updated on the map 
Day 2 
It was mummy's turn to shop at Platinum mall , we came across a store at level 2 , that sells family outfits. And on level 5  , we customised the caps with Royce and Adele's name . 
Which I thought it looked pretty cool on Royce. 
The many poses and a new cool cap 
Day 3 
brought us to Dinosaur Planet @ 544/1 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Tan, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110 . 
Papa Koh did the booking online , and mentioned that the tickets purchased online were cheaper. I had mixed review on the attraction. However , decided to go and to check it out, as Royce likes Dinosaurs alot.

Papa Koh  checked the online website via https://www.dinosaurplanet.net/en/booking/, and booking at the counter , it was cheaper to book online. 
The place is relatively small to house the biggest of dinosaurs. We warmed up by taking video with 3D . The entire feel of the Dinosaur Planet makes me feel I am in the setting of Jurassic Park. I was hoping by then Royce will be warmed up.

The next stop , the passage way that lead outside was the dinosaur ride @ Dino Farm, this is an additional cost on top of  the ticket purchased.  If  you have the entire day, the Dinosaur moved very slowly.........  And to exhaust, I mean entertained the kid , they had sandpit and tools to brush off the sand off the 'fossils' . For some reasons, the kids love that, he sat there playing a long time.
                                                   
While waiting for the Raptor Extreme , there was 'live ' Raptor parading around to entertain the kids. Luckily for that, we were testing his guts about seeing the raptors, before heading in for the real thing.

Running around with Blue , no idea why I associated him with Blue from Jurassic World, it was chasing us around . The intensity from the siren and the whole set up makes it very realistic. Royce enjoyed it , but was afraid to take the picture looking front , as he knew the Raptor at the back was moving. 


The last stop , before we headed out for a rest, was Dinosaur District . Learning about the bones and eggs . The interesting part was a live show that the host introduced the eggs , interacting with the kids. The kids and adults literally squat down when the 'T- Rex' showed up  . 



The Scientist showing us the egg before the T- Rex came over


Papa Koh to Rescue 



 


It kind seems like , it was never ending, because you of course have to exit through a souvenir store. We had Royce to paint his version of the 3D Dinosaur , and the animation came alive on the screen. This is another thing that I observed , that captures the children's imagination and curiosity.

Finally we walked out through the souvenir store and to fill those hungry stomach of ours. 

--------------------------------Stayed Tune for Part 2 of Dinosaur Planet-------------------------------------

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