Last week, Mike emailed me about a dinosaur show that was coming to town. It advertised museum-quality and moving dinosaurs, plus rides and bounce houses. Basically, a dino-loving kid’s dream. We thought Annabel would love it, so we bought tickets and went this past weekend.
It was…really crowded. We waited in line for over an hour just to get in, I thought Annabel was gonna lose it. But once we got inside, she was in dino-heaven.
Some of the dinosaurs moved, which freaked Annie out at first. She said, “Mommy, just take our picture near the dinosaurs.”
Eventually, she found her courage. It helped that she really wanted to touch her current favorite dinosaur, the Triceratops.
Mike waited in the crazy-long line with Annie so she could go on the massive inflatable/bounce house/maze thingamabob that was set up.
The crowds were such that it made it hard to move around the exhibits. There wasn’t any crowd management, so everyone was very pushy with getting up close to the dinosaurs, and I cannot stand aggressive crowds (especially when I have a baby in a stroller). Annie spent most of the time on Mike’s shoulders because we were worried she’d get hurt.
Annie was none the wiser, however. She loved the whole thing. Every time Mike or I was like, “OMG SO MANY PEOPLE GONNA GET TRAMPLED OMG,” the other would say, “But Annie is having a blast!” After all, she was the reason we went, and even though the crowd did squick her out a bit, it didn’t keep her from having fun. I mean, look at that happy smile! That’s all I wanted.
susan says:
This is where hubby being tall is a real positive Annie had the best seat in the house. I don’t miss maneuvering a stroller through crowds.
Amy W says:
Very cool. The same exhibit was in Maryland this weekend too. Same insane crowds and non management of crowds. Thank goodness the kids were oblivious to it. We went with our neighbors and the kids adored it. Glad Annie enjoyed it too!
Maris says:
Glad she had fun
Karen says:
Something like this (or exactly this) came to our area but since we are a small town the tickets were insanely expensive and we chose not to go. I heard it was a similar experience and was glad about our choice. Please send them your feedback. Maybe if they know they are getting negative blog press, they will change the amount of tickets sold her session. If my child got hurt there, I would sue them to moon! (and back)
Kristen Piccola says:
You have the happiest, smiliest kids ever! Looks like a fun day!
JustAMom says:
I SO wanted to go to this…… but just couldn’t afford it. Now I feel just a little better about it!! Glad your girl had fun!! Mine probably would have too… but I would have been a major grumpola……
Kim says:
Looks like a lot of fun but like you I hate being in pushy crowds. Check out the dinosaur planters on Etsy for Annie. Super cute and a great Valentine’s gift! I bought two for my boys.
Shannon says:
We went when it was in Chicago, and since everybody is looking for indoor entertainment during Chicago winters, it was a madhouse. Massive lines for EVERYTHING. But it was fun. Especially when my son got to ride the T-rex.
Kathryn says:
Has Annie seen The Land Before Time movies? I bet she would LOVE them!
Darcie says:
We almost bought tickets to this, I said “but its going to be stupid crowded”, my wife said “but it’s going for three days so it’s probably fine…”.
So glad I won that one…moms and toddler would not be amused by waiting in line for over an hour to see dinosaurs (we only do crazy lines at Disneyland!).
Jordan says:
so cute! love the 2nd picture- what a good pic of the two of them.
Also, I bet you’ve already seen this on buzzfeed, but looks like Annie might be able to see Frozen on the Great White Way!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelzarrell/disneys-frozen-is-headed-to-broadway
Paula says:
I am glad your Annie was able to enjoy. My oldest son LOVED dinosaurs and when he was three we were in Kohls and he shouted “MOM! LOOK! IT’S THE HORNY DINOSAUR!” Yep. The triceratops and it was his favorite. Have you introduced her to the Land Before Time movies? OMG! They are the best. Little Foot is so awesome.
nat says:
we were there too…but (we adults) hated it. exactly what you said…too crowded, no crowd control or security or anyone in charge. definitely not worth the ticket prices. my 3 year old got separated from us in that massive moving tidal wave of people near the bounce houses / rides. it took us a good 5 minutes (which of course, seemed like an eternity) to be able to find him, and he was sobbing and terrified because he knew he was lost. and i had a moment of panic because there was NO ONE we could ask for help.
Chrissy B. says:
Hope we get a dino show here in Texas anytime soon. Looks like Annabel really did have much fun!