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Katmandu Park Review Magaluf, Majorca

We had the pleasure of staying at the new beautiful Zafiro Palace hotel, Palma Nova in May, we decided that it was a great opportunity to visit the popular Katmandu Park in Magaluf, Majorca

Katmandu is not just a park – it’s a hotel too and the great news is that if you are staying in the hotel you will benefit from access to the park every single day completely free of charge!!! I know a lot of my readers requested that I review the hotel too but unfortunately we didn’t stay there on this occasion – maybe next time!

Katmandu Park is located in Magaluf and has previously been voted 2^nd favourite amusement park in Spain by Trip Advisor, so as you can imagine we were really excited to get in and review the park. We walked from our hotel in Palma Nova and it took us around 20 minutes in total.

MyBump2Baby’s Sol Katmandu Park Review, Majorca

Opening times

Opening times were 10am – 6pm but in July and August the park is open till 10pm. I would advise checking the opening times before you visit on the website.

Ticket prices

Ticket prices at the time of writing this vary depending on what website you go on, the cheapest I could find them was on this website at;

£17 per child

£22 per adult

Please note: Prices may have changed since writing this review.

First Impressions

My first impressions of the park was that it looked really fun and ideal for children and adults that like to act like children (HAND GOES UP).

The park wasn’t as big as I pictured, everything seemed in close proximity which was good as George is going through a phase where he doesn’t like sitting in his pram anymore – he wants to explore and it was safe enough for him to walk round.

Changing Facilities

There are plenty of changing facilities to use in the park and all were extremely clean and well kept. They seem to be regularly checked which is ideal for parents with little ones.

Sol Katmandu, Magaluf Attraction Reviews

Katlantis Splash Park

The pool area was amazing for both the kids and the adults with lots of slides, water jets and surprise dump buckets. There was lots of fun to be had in the splash park – I only wish the weather had been a little warmer. George and my Godaughter Skylar went in the pool and really enjoyed it but they couldn’t stay in there for long before getting too cold. I think in the height of summer the Splash Park would be the perfect place to stay for most of the day. It was a real shame that the weather wasn’t as good as it usually is in May.

Katlantis Soft Play Park

The “under the sea” themed indoor soft play area was fantastic, George absolutely loved it. This is one of the biggest indoor soft play areas in Spain with an amazing 5 levels! I always judge how good an attraction is with George’s reaction when it’s time to leave and yes he kicked off BIG TIME.

I think this is such a good idea to have somewhere like this for the little ones to go and cool down in the hot weather. if you want to take advantage of this amazing facility, REMEMBER your socks – you cannot go in the area without socks.

Crazy Golf

Who doesn’t love a round of crazy golf? My husband and his friend went to play golf whilst the kids slept. They played 18 holes and it took them around 45 minutes to get round the whole course. They said the golf course was incredible with lots of special effects. They really enjoyed and my friend and I enjoyed the silence.

4D cinema

A truly incredible cinema experience with a big difference – this is literally like a ride in itself and it was definitely my favourite part. The seats show off an amazing 100 movements per second. This really is a must do when you come to Sol Katmandu Park

Amusement Cars

George is obsessed with cars and he sits in the driving seat at every possible opportunity so when we saw cars that George could drive we had to let him loose (with his dad of course) he drove his way round and round the course – he was a very happy boy. This amusement isn’t included and you have to pay for it.

The House of Magic

We all really enjoyed this journey through the house of magic. It was an upside down world of filled with fun where illusion really does come to life. There were 8 different rooms including the mirror maze, ice cave, robot room, interactive games rooms, enchanted forest and illusions library.

Other Attractions at Katmandu Park, Majorca

Unfortunately, with only one day in the park and a very excited 2-year-old, it meant that sadly we couldn’t possibly get around every part of the park, we would love to go back and take advantage of the other attractions at the famous Sol Katmandu Park.

These included;

– Desperados

– Los Banditos XD Dark Ride

– NEW! Zombies! XD Dark Ride

– 4D Experience

– The Asylum

– The House

Food at Katmandu Park

You can choose to be “all inclusive” for the day with the VIP Passport, this includes food and drinks within the price but please check terms and conditions before purchasing.

We didn’t have the VIP Passport which meant we paid for our food. We got some food around 1pm, the food menu was full of the usual favourites including burgers, chicken nuggets, hotdogs, sandwiches, chicken wings and had options for Gluten free and vegetarians which is always good to see. They had a kid’s menu which also had plenty of choice. They did have alcoholic drinks available too.

I opted for the chicken nuggets and chips, George and I shared them and they were really very nice… and now I am thinking about that food again (not a good idea when I am trying to lose a few lbs… hmmm I wonder if the chippy is open??)

The price for the food was a great price at around 7 euros

What was Katmandu Park missing?

Sadly, we weren’t very lucky with the weather which meant the pool was too cold for the kids but it did mean we got to explore the rest of the park which was fantastic. I am not sure if it is possible but a heated pool for the kids would have been good.

Our Katmandu Park Review overall score

As I mentioned the weather wasn’t great but because Sol Katmandu Park had so many different attractions – the weather really didn’t matter too much. I would definitely book to come back here again; I think if you are visiting with a toddler you may want to look at a 2-day pass as it would have been too tiring for us to get around everything in one day.

There was no queue time for anything, we may have just been lucky with the time of year but this was perfect for us. I loved the fact they had an indoor soft play area for the kids when they get a little too hot.

MyBump2Baby Score
4.8 / 5 Our Score
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Loro Parque Review – Tenerife

08/02/2017/0 Comments/in Days out Abroad /by Carla Lett

So you are thinking about taking a trip to the wonderful Loro Parque? I decided to carry out a review so that you can make your own informed decision before purchasing Loro Parque tickets.

Loro Parque is located in the North of Tenerife in a place called Puerto de la Cruz, many companies offer excursions and they are often at a good price alternatively you can hire a car from as little as £25 a day. Loro Parque is most famous for its many Parrots which you can enjoy as you make your way round the beautiful park, it is also home to some of the most endangered animals in the world like the white tiger.

My husband and son (9 months) and I decided that we would like to do something fun and different on our last day in Tenerife and we agreed to head to Loro Parque. We got a coach from Costa Adeje, we booked this by speaking to a rep in our hotel. We arrived at Loro Parque at around 11am, the coach was picking us up at 4pm. So we had a good 5 hours of fun ahead of us. When we first entered Loro Parque, we couldn’t get over how beautiful and well-kept it was and we were so excited to sit down with a map, timetable and an ice lolly and plan our day. There are many shows on at Loro Parque and you need to make sure you get to see them all.

Loro Parques Shows

Loro Parques Orca Show

The Orca show was the first show we watched and it was absolutely brilliant. There is a space for prams and plenty of places to comfortably sit during the show. The Orcas were absolutely brilliant and you couldn’t help but smile as you watch them perform tricks and entertain the audience. They caused mischief as they spashed some of the audience (be prepared to get wet if you are sat near the front)

Loro Parques Sea Lion Show

The Sea-Lion show was initially a show I wasn’t as bothered about. It was so fun to watch and the sea lions showed off their wonderful personality’s and it looked like they have an unbreakable bond with their trainers which melted my heart. The show was hilarious to watch and I even watched them twice I loved them that much.

Loro Parques Dolphin Show

The Dolphin show was lovely, we arrived at the Dolphin show a little early and managed to sit right at the front which was really nice as we got to see the dolphins swim round before the show started. The show was very educational and I learnt things about Dolphins I didn’t know. They continued with a wonderful show and it really was a fantastic way to end the day.

Loro Parques Bird Show

Birds is never something I have really been interested and to be honest we only went to this show because we were nearby when it started but this show actually left me speechless and it is not often I am left speechless. It is unbelieveable and a definate must see.

Loro Parques other animals

In between the shows we saw the other amazing animals in the park, travelling in to the beautiful penguin world was incredible and it was something you would only ever dream about seeing in real life. The tunnel full of sea animals from sharks to stingrays was amazing and George absolutely loved it.

Loro Parque Lunch Time

There are many places to eat at Loro Parque but as my husband and I were keen to get round the park as quickly as possible we decided to have a sandwich and a quick drink, it was delicious.

Loro Parque’s Toilet and Changing Facilities

The toilet and changing facilities were very clean and well kept, there was a lady on the door cleaning the toilets throughout the day which was really good.

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Loro Parques Overall Review

Loro Parque was definitely one of my favourite days of our first family holiday. When I booked Loro Parque I was initially I was a little worried about how George would be on the coach as it did take about 2.5 hours from Costa Adeje. The coach had full air-con and was very comfortable, it also had a toilet on it which was useful when changing the baby. It picked us up from a bus stop near our hotel. I would strongly advise to take lots of food, drinks and toys to keep your little ones entertained. You may want to think about hiring a car as this would cut the journey right down and you can also go to the park and leave as and when you wish. George did sleep the majority of the journey which was great.

The park was just brilliant, there was so much to do and you may find that you don’t manage to get round to see everything if you don’t plan your day effectively. Once you get to the park, get your map and timetable and plan your day to ensure that you don’t miss anything. There is a break for dinner with the shows and there is more than enough restaurants and cafes to choose from. George is only 9 months but he did really enjoy looking at the animals. The journey can seem off putting but it really wasn’t as bad as I thought. I think next time we go to Tenerife I will definitely look at hiring a car and seeing all the beautiful parts that we didn’t get to see last time. I would definitely visit Loro Parque again as it truly was a magical place. I did find the trip to be educational at the same time learning about the many animals at Loro Parque. What I liked about Loro Parque above other animal parks is that it was clear to see how much of a bond the trainers and animals have, it really was lovely to see.

Siam Park Review – Tenerife

08/02/2017/0 Comments/in Days out Abroad /by Carla Lett

Siam Park Review

If you have been lucky enough to visit the wonderful destination of Tenerife before, I am sure you will agree that it really is a beautiful place, however when you have kids or a husband that behaves like a kid then you have to find places to keep them entertained and Siam Park will definitely do that. I decided to carry out a review on Siam Park so that you can decide whether Siam park is definitely for you before you invest in tickets.

My family, friends and I (4 adults and 2 babies under 1) visited Tenerife in January and we decided that we would like to have a day out to the famous “Siam Park” and what a fabulous experience it was. We arrived at Siam Park at around 12pm and first of all we wanted to find a base for the prams and somewhere near a snack/drinks bar. We checked out one of the many maps at Siam park and we decided to set up camp at the gorgeous “Siam Beach”. It is a beautiful place to sit with plenty of shaded areas for the babies and it is near a restaurant so that we could easily walk and get drinks and food whenever we wanted there was lots to choose from in terms of food, from burgers to chicken curries, it was delicious.

As you can imagine with two young babies we had so many bags with us so we decided it was a good idea to use the locker facilities which made things easier for us all, meaning we can all get in to the pool with the babies together and we weren’t worried about anything going missing.

Siam beach looks just like a real beach and even has lovely white sand which looks absolutely gorgeous. The weather in January was fantastic for babies or young children at around 20 degrees but I did find that the hotel pool was a little too cold for my 9-month old son. Siam beach’s pool is nicely heated to 24 degrees which was perfect for my son who absolutely loved it and it was nice to spend time in the pool with him.

As you are already aware Siam Park caters for all ages which means that the park is very big but I found it very easy to find locate different areas and slides. You will find easy to understand maps dotted round the whole of the park.

The good thing about going with another couple when you have babies to take care of is the fact you can take turns to babysit and you can all have a go on the amazing waterslides and that is exactly what we did.

Let me tell you about some of the most amazing waterslides I have EVER been on….

Siam Parks “Kinnaree”

This ride literally took my breath away…. You sit in a four leave inflatable clover and ride through a funnel at first and then out in to an open area, you then ride towards a huge tornado wave.

Siam Parks “Mekong Rapid”

This ride is for four people and it is known as the Indiana Jones adventure. Such a good laugh.

Siam Parks “The Dragon”

This ride is for four people and it is absolutely awesome. This slide has a totally vertical funnel, which certainly made me scream like a baby.

Siam Parks “Tower of Power”

I couldn’t go on this one, I just couldn’t build up the courage. So I sent my husband instead, it is a high almost vertical slide that finishes off by passing through a huge aquarium full of sharks and rays.

Siam Parks “The Volcano”

This ride is for four people and I was speechless for the whole experience (apart from when I screamed) it is a dark water slide and then you fall down into a volcano.

Siam Parks “Singha”

“Singha“ is a water roller-coaster with a very high speed and lots of curves. I loved this ride.

Once we had all been on the slides we headed took turns to head to the wonderful wave pool. I absolutely love wave pools and I was over the moon to find out that Siam Park has the biggest artificial waves in the world, rising up at an amazing 3 metres.

Other Awesome Family Fun at Siam Park

Unfortunately, with the babies being under 1, they wouldn’t fully benefit from the wonderful slides and fun for the kids but I will certainly be bringing my son George back in a couple of years to enjoy Siam Park kids fun.

More water fun and slides for ALL the family.

Siam Parks “Sawasde”

Siam Park really does complete the experience for the kids with the awesome Sawasdee! The special children’s area includes the very best attractions for the grown-ups and kids. The fun here is truly endless, full of fun and giggles where you can make some wonderful family memories.

Siam Parks “Jungle Snake”

You can go on this slide on floats either single or in pairs. You float through the depths of the jungle.
Keep your eyes open to make the most of the beautiful scenery where you can.

Siam Parks “Naga Racer”

To complete the fun, you cannot miss the best experience of living a race of slides with family and friends. A great way to have fun with the people your with.

Siam Parks “Lost City”

Siam Park really does cater for the whole of the family. The younger ones even have their own children´s area where they can enjoy playing, this play area is called “The Lost City” and it includes towers, bridges, nets, cascades and 15 water slides.

Siam Parks “The Giant”

This is made for both adults and children and it will take you to a universe of fantasy and legendary adventure, while you slide through this funnel of fun.

Siam Parks “Sea Lions”

You can watch the beautiful Sea Lions swim and play in their very own area within the magical Siam Park.

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My Overall Summary of Siam Park

Firstly Tenerife is a great place to go for lovely weather and it has something for all the family. I have been to Florida before and I have to say Siam Park is the best waterpark I have ever been to and I will never go to Tenerife again without visiting the wonderful Siam Park. Initially I thought Siam Park was aimed at adults rather than children but there is actually something for everyone. My son of 9 months really enjoyed it. The park is very clean and tidy. The toilets and changing facilities are great. We made some amazing memories at Siam Park and I am so glad we went. The only thing I would suggest to Siam Park is a little crèche so that mummy’s and daddy’s can have an hour to go on all the amazing adult slides.