Santa's Magical Kingdom — Attraction in Melbourne

Way too overbooked, really hard to get around with a pram. Fyi, not really suitable for kids under 3. Noticed heaps of the activities like the ball pit and train ride had huge lines. We got VIP tickets and there’s not really much apart from the meals (chicken nuggets and hot dog with chips and a drink) that’s worth it, got a showbag with 3 random things in it. For reference, I came here with my nephew about 7 years ago..the cookie decorating was a gingerbread man with actual decent decorations..this time it was a marie biscuit, two pretzels, a smarty and some icing smeared on a stick. Watched a bit of the circus act..that was impressive, especially the guys on the motorbikes. But again, not enough seats for everyone so lots of people standing, which definitely means it...

We went on Sunday 22nd Dec for the 10am session and was packed with people queuing with their children to get on the train ride, ball pits etc. I cannot believe how many people they packed in. No direction of where to line up/exit for the activities, so was a juggle of families and little children and prams. Waited to get on the toddlers merry go round only to be told that he had to go help with the circus set up so the ride was closing. If you wanted to partake of the activities (fishing, clowns), you had to pay. Very commercialised. I was expecting something more traditional and not...

Every year around November and December. Santa's Magical Kingdom comes alive at Caulfield Racecourse. Cost approximately around $40 for adult entry and $36 for child. There is family package that you can save money on and it's full jam-packed of rides for the family and plus you get a circus show as well. They give you a water bottle before you enter and also a nice cool icy pole before you leave. A really organised event for the...