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Day out with Thomas the tank Engine... Has anyone taken their kids? Would you recommend it?
We are considering taking our two boys, ages 3 and 2 on the Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine... Just wanted some opinions on what you thought of the train ride and the day with thomas.. Thanks!
Answer:
We went 2 yrs ago and it was wonderful! We took the ENTIRE family my kids went ages (at the time) 3, 4, 7,,,, my fiance went, my aunt, her 3 grown boys, their wives, and they had two 1 year old boys between all of them. we all had a fabulous time. the train ride was short but perfect for small kids, everyone got a picture with mr. conductor and after the train ride there is special time for pictures with thomas as well. they had food, a large store with thomas toys and various merchandise for sale, a giant play area, bring your own wood or small metal thomas trains to play, coloring/stamping area for the kids to play, a petting zoo, music.... we went in CT. anyways we loved it you should definately go.
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