The Family Care Center (FCC) is at the far side of Legoland in the
"Fun Town" area of the park. This is quite a hike from many
popular points in the park but because of the hilly terrain at
Legoland, I cannot think of a better geographical location.
The entrance opens into the waiting area (above), which is
furnished with a Duplo table full of toys, another table set up with
photocopies of Lego scenes to color, and child-sized Lego bean bag
chairs.
The interior, like the rest of Legoland, is a simple European
style. The feeding area is very functional, although
"institutional" also fits. Several rocking chairs (above),
both adult and children's sizes, are separated by curtains, providing
areas where mothers can nurse in private and can also be joined by
members of her party.
Across from the feeding area is a small kitchen (above), which
includes a microwave and refrigerator. Parents who sign a release form
may store food in the refrigerator for the day. Highchairs are stored
there to use in the feeding area.
In the back of the facility are two changing tables (above). These
are the same European-styled changing tables as those in the
restrooms, so they are too small for older toddlers or children with
disabilities. There is a sink conveniently adjacent to each table.
This area is small and very difficult to use if both changing tables
are occupied. A unisex restroom is also available here.
If you are in the area and need to change a diaper, I highly
suggest using the Family Care Center over any public restrooms. The
facilities are kept very clean and towels are always available. By
afternoon, the public restrooms of Legoland are in very bad shape!
An observation: During my visits to the Family Care Center, I have
not seen the feeding areas being used; however, I have noticed several
mothers nursing infants throughout Legoland's public areas. I am
usually a pretty public nursing mother, although as Matthew got older,
I sometimes preferred quiet areas to nurse, to minimize Matthew's
distractions and help him relax.
Legoland has four buffeterias and assorted counter-service kiosks.
The kiosks serve snacks, ice cream, burgers, hot dogs and pizza. One
delightful treat at Castle Hill is apple fries, which are french
fry-style deep-fried Granny Smith apples sprinkled with cinnamon
sugar, and served with a whipped cream dip. Yummy!
I highly recommend Legoland's "Kid's Kit Meals" available
at the buffeterias, which come with a package of two Oreo cookies.
Better still, each meal comes with a cool sipper cup. This is more
than the plastic cup with a lid that restaurants typically offer with
kids meals: this is a thick plastic cup with an image of a dragon that
appears when the cup is filled with a cold beverage! The lid is sturdy
and the cup comes with a reusable plastic straw. At Garden Restaurant
and Fun Town Market, these meals are served in a cardboard car tray.
What can I say? Little touches mean a lot!
King's Table Barbecue in Castle Hill offers a choice of:
- Chicken nuggets
- Ribs
- Hog dog with fries
Garden Restaurant in Miniland offers a choice of:
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
- Grilled cheese sandwich
Fun Town Market offers a choice of:
- Hot dogs
- Chicken tenders
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
- Macaroni and cheese
Ristorante Brickolini in Village Green offers a choice of:
- Pizza
- Pasta is not an menu choice, however, Ristorante Brickolini
keeps child-portion bowls in stock and will serve child-sized
portions of pasta on request.
Test Track Diner offers child's-size that can be upgraded to
adult-size. Entrée choices are:
- Pan-seared salmon
- Macaroni and cheese
- Club sandwich
- Hamburger
- Chicken burger
