点评:After visiting on opening day during our last trip to Rovaniemi, we enjoyed the experience so much that we booked to return during this short visit. Unfortunately, while it was still enjoyable, it just didn't feel quite as magical this time around.
I'm not sure whether it was the lack of snow or the fact that there seemed to be a large number of complimentary ticket holders on the day, but the atmosphere was noticeably different. During our first visit, there were elves outside welcoming guests and interacting with children, which was fantastic. They spent time chatting with our daughter and really helped bring the magic to life.
One of the biggest differences for us was the interaction from the elves throughout the attraction. During our 2024 visit, there were elves constantly walking around chatting to children, playing games and keeping families entertained while queuing. As there is quite a lot of waiting throughout the experience, these interactions made a huge difference and really brought the magic to life. Our daughter absolutely loved them, and it felt as though there was always something happening around us.
This time, however, we hardly saw any roaming elves at all. A few passed through the queues, but none stopped to interact with the children. The only real interaction our daughter had was from the elves who welcomed her to meet Santa, and they were lovely. It was a stark contrast to our previous visit, where the engagement felt constant throughout the experience. It's such a shame, as those personal touches were one of the standout memories from our first visit and a big reason we chose to return.
The show was very similar to last year's, although it was noticeably shorter. During our previous visit there were additional acts, including an elf on a unicycle when Santa made his appearance, which added to the excitement. The Elf School was largely unchanged, although crowd management was better this time. Unfortunately, on both visits there were adults pushing past children to get to the front, which was disappointing. In the first room especially, many children struggled to see the elf because of the crowd.
We paid over €200 on each visit, including the gingerbread-making experience and lunch. The gingerbread activity was wonderful both times, and the food was delicious. However, the drinks pricing felt excessive, with a 330ml can of soda costing more than €6.
We also visited Santa on both occasions and received a lovely teddy bear and photo package. This year, however, the visit felt much more rushed, and less personable which took away some of the magic.
Overall, our daughter thoroughly enjoyed both visits, and there is still plenty to like about the experience. However, we returned because of the fantastic memories we made in 2024, and sadly this visit didn't quite live up to those expectations. It remains a lovely attraction, but the magical elf interactions, extra entertainment and more personal feel that made our first visit so special were missing this time. I'm glad we came back and experienced it again, but it's probably not somewhere we would choose to visit for a third time.
Such a shame as last time we would have definitely gave it 5 stars, and I’ve added pictures from both visits.
翻译:上次前往罗瓦涅米时,我们在开放首日便前去参观,那次体验实在太棒了,以至于在这次短途旅行中我们又特意预约了参观。可惜的是,虽然这次依然挺有趣,但那种魔幻的感觉却大不如前了。
我不确定是因为没有下雪,还是因为那天有大量持免费门票的游客在场,总之整体氛围明显有所不同。在我们第一次参观的时候……外面有小精灵们迎接客人并与孩子们互动,这真是太棒了。它们还和我们的女儿聊了好一会儿,真正让那种魔法氛围鲜活起来。
对我们来说,最明显的变化就是整个游览过程中小精灵们的互动。在2024年的参观中,到处都有小精灵来回走动,它们和孩子们聊天、玩游戏,让排队等候的家庭也能乐在其中。由于整个体验过程需要等候的时间相当长……这些互动起到了至关重要的作用,真正让那种神奇的氛围鲜活起来。我们的女儿极其喜欢这些互动环节,感觉周围总是有各种各样的事情在发生。
然而这一次,我们几乎没看到任何四处走动的精灵。只有少数几个从排队的人群中经过,但没有一个停下来和孩子们互动。我们女儿唯一真正有互动经历的,就是那些迎接她去见圣诞老人的精灵们,他们非常友善可爱。这与我们上次的体验形成了鲜明对比。整个体验过程中,观众的参与热情始终高涨。真是可惜,那些贴心的互动环节本是我们第一次参观时最难忘的回忆,也是我们决定再次光临的重要原因。
今年的演出与去年非常相似,不过时长明显缩短了。上次参观时还有更多表演项目,比如圣诞老人出场时有个骑独轮车的小精灵,这大大增添了现场的欢乐气氛。至于“精灵学校”环节则基本没有变化。虽然这次的人群管理情况有所改善。但遗憾的是,两次参观时都有成年人挤开小孩子抢着到前面去,这实在令人失望。尤其是在第一个展厅里,由于人多拥挤,很多孩子都难以看到小精灵。
我们每次参观都支付了200多欧元,费用包含了姜饼制作体验和午餐。姜饼制作活动两次都非常有趣,食物也美味可口。不过,饮料的价格则显得有些过高了。一瓶330毫升的汽水售价就超过了6欧元。
我们两次都去见了圣诞老人,每次都收到了可爱的泰迪熊和一套照片。不过今年,这次会面显得仓促了许多,互动也少了些亲切感,这多少破坏了其中的浪漫氛围。
总的来说,我们的女儿非常享受这两次体验,整个经历依然有很多值得喜欢的地方。我们这次回来是因为2024年留下的美好回忆,可惜这次的体验没能达到我们的期望。这里依然是个很不错的景点,但这次却缺少了那些让我们第一次到访时倍感特别的要素——与小精灵的互动、额外的娱乐项目,以及那种亲切温馨的氛围。我很高兴我们能再次前来体验,不过大概也不会再选择第三次光顾了。
真是可惜,因为上次我们绝对会给它打5星的。我已经把两次到访时拍的照片都附上来了。