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(...) It makes sense, but unfortunately isn't true. I have seen parts in Legoland that have never (IFAIK) been in production. One that leaps out is the 2x2x3 corner slope brick in tan (used in dresses on some of the LL-scale figs). Another, really (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Actually, the point is that there are no parts made specifically for models built in LEGOLAND (any location). All parts have been avaliable to the consumer at one point in time. There aren't any color/part combos that were never sold, and no (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) But that's a bloody blatant lie -- or at best a half-truth. (I don't mean that you're lying, I mean LEGOLAND is.) I mean, LEGOLAND can get: * colors that aren't available to the public * older pieces (in some cases) that are no longer (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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"Cary Clark" <cary@corp.nospamwebtv.net> wrote in message news:GD0K63.3s0@lugnet.com... (...) ... (...) I went there in 1999, and had no problem with speaking only English. If you've got any questions about the park, Billund or the hotel, feel free (...) (24 years ago, 10-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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Duq, my English tourbook translates Sjælland as Zealand; my Danish map has it spelled Sjælland as you suggest. I've often wondered where English translations of foreign places comes from. How do you get 'Germany' out of 'Deutschland'? Thanks for the (...) (24 years ago, 10-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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(...) There is a nice place 2 minutes walk away from LL called Danehostel. Sorry no contact info. Jake --- AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (24 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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Hi Cary, this summer will be my fourth visit to Billund. Previous visits were in '80, '82, '94. We saw the hotel prices and are definitely looking for a cheaper option... (...) I guess you mean Sjælland, the island that Copenhagen (Köbenhavn) is on? (...) (24 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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(...) You guys did a lot better than many people did. Those open bins of castle parts that are there so people can build castles was sadly depleted last time I took my son (shortly after Christmas). Perhaps they've restocked it. If only they had a (...) (24 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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I sent in the web-based reservation form and heard back from Karin Tranholm Sørensen the next day, so my room is confirmed. The reservation confirmation is a Microsoft Word document attached to a blank e-mail. I am normally reluctant to open (...) (24 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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I'd really love to revisit Legoland Billund this summer. This time with my daughter and my video camera. If I get the chance, we'll go at the end of July or beginning of August. But I'm afraid my finances will not allow any decent vacation (after (...) (24 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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If you plan on staying at the Legoland Hotel, you should reserve a room asap. When I wanted to go there, I tried to reserve a room a couple weeks in advance (during the summer), and it was booked for months solid! Luckily there are a couple other (...) (24 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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In lugnet.legoland.billund, Jake McKee writes <snip> . I don't speak a word of English (embarrassing really, (...) <snip> I'm pretty sure you meant Danish. Visu (24 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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(...) There's a few pictures of the hotel on www.lego.com/hotel mostly internal pics. (...) It looks it! (...) Hope you enjoy your trip! Lee (24 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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Cary, I've heard that most educated Danes speak fairly good English and German, at least in the big towns and cities. Obviously everyone speaks Danish too. :) -- Paul Davidson Cary Clark <cary@corp.nospamwebtv.net> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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"sheree rosenkrantz" <srosez@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GD15J3.60y@lugnet.com... (...) Sounds like fun. My wife always likes to find some high place to look around and get her bearings. She's somewhat afraid of heights but always forgets (...) (24 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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(...) In my experience, it is a piece of cake to communicate in Denmark, especially Billund. I don't speak a word of English (embarrassing really, since I work for TLC...) and don't have any trouble at all when I am there. Although it never hurts to (...) (24 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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(...) My husband and I were in Copenhagen 20 years ago and communication was no problem then. I would imagine it to be even easier today. Most everyone spoke better english than us. :-) 'course that wouldn't be hard- Gary with his NY Bronx accent (...) (24 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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AFAIK most of the Scandinavian people speak English, and they speak it very well. I think most of the population in small countries, like the Dutch :-) , speak English. I'm going to Billund somewhere around August btw and I'm looking forward to it. (...) (24 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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I'm planning on going to Denmark in late July. I'll visit Legoland on July 29th and 30th. I just read through lugnet.legoland.billund, but didn't see any mention of the Legoland Hotel, so I'll take pictures and write up a review. It's pricy, but (...) (24 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.general)
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"Thomas Main" <main@appstate.edu> wrote in message news:3AF6F369.260E80...ate.edu... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) There is no dount that is tempting but there are signs asking people not to take the parts. When I was there last fall I had a (...) (24 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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