Visit London: Shrek's Adventure London

Shrek's Adventure London was another attraction we had no plans on going to, but it was also another attraction that was offering 40% off tickets.  And since one of my kids is a fan of Shrek films, we decided to check it out.  

I thought we would be some of the oldest people there, but turns out, there were lots of kid-free adults on the adventure!

The Adventure entails a live-action, interactive adventure with character actors, and you are guided through various rooms (scenes) in an effort to find Shrek.

No pictures or videos were allowed during the adventure, but prior to beginning the adventure there are some interactive stations and photo ops.

Shrek's Adventure starts on a 4D Bus ride, and then guests (each group has timed entry) are guided into various rooms, like a pub and bakery.

The characters select guests to assist with certain activities, such as dancing, giving a secret statement or important object, or mixing a secret potion.

Our group had only one young child, who was asked to do most of the activities (which I totally understand), but some adults were asked to participate too (including my husband).

At the end of the adventure, a Shrek character is available for a Meet & Greet and photo ops.  

Although Shrek's Adventure is indeed geared for kids, and the acting can be a bit cheesy, it was actually very entertaining and amusing.  We all participated in the fun, and the actors really got into character.  A maze was part of the adventure, which was very fun for the family.  

And if you're a fan of Shrek or familiar with any of the movies, you'll appreciate all that goes into Shrek's Adventure.

After the adventure, you can visit some of the Dreamstation exhibits which include photo ops, interactive games, and more from some popular DreamWorks films, such as Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. 

For those with sensory concerns, there is a handy guide that can be found on the website here. 

Shrek's Adventure London

Riverside Building, County Hall

Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
 

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Visit London: The London Eye

We had no plans on going on The London Eye, but since there was a promo for 40% off online tickets, we thought we may as well take advantage.

Entry is timed, and once your time is displayed on the kiosk near the entrance, you can get your ticket scanned. Some people with times earlier than what was displayed were told to return at their ticket time, whereas others were let in - it just depended on the employee monitoring the line.

We were lucky to be let into the line about 10 minutes prior to our 1230 ticket time.

We took an obligatory pic, got our bags checked, and after employees scanned the pod and bench with inspection mirrors, we were allowed to board. Some people chose to sit on the bench, which was in the middle of the pod, but most people just stood around the edge of the pod to take photos.

Although I read that you should buy the tickets day of after checking on the weather, the promo required us to buy the tickets at least 24 hours prior, so the day we bought tickets for ended up being cloudy and rainy.

The weather was not optimal for viewing far distances, but we still had nice views of the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and even Buckingham Palace!

A recorded narration offers fun facts and will help guests identify popular landmarks.

The line for The London Eye looked long, but went quickly.  The entire ride took about 30 minutes.

The London Eye was a great way to view the city!

The London Eye
Riverside Building

County Hall, London SE1 7PBUnited Kingdom

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