Legoland California
A trip to San Diego is never complete without a day at Legoland. We've been with kids and adults of all ages so we can confidently say that there is something for everyone to enjoy.
On a recent visit during the Thanksgiving break, the water park, called Pirate Shores, was a particular favorite with the 5 and 9 year old boys who accompanied us. They loved the Splash Battle -- both riding in the ship and soaking the audience and standing on the shore and firing back at the ships as they passed by. Soak-n-Sail was another big hit. Even adults got a kick out of watching the mega bucket of water flip over, completely drenching everyone below. Forget to bring bathing suits for the little ones? Your kids won't let you use that as an excuse to miss the fun: Legoland stocks an impressive selection of bathing suits, towels, and even suntan lotion at a kiosk in the midst of the water park.
Younger children will love the Driving School in Fun Town -- where else can a 3 year old drive a car by him or herself? Also in Fun Town is our family's perennial favorite, the Fire Academy, where groups compete to see who can drive their fire engine to the fire and put it out the fastest.
Miniland USA is the at the heart of the park. Adults will be impressed with the detailed depiction of New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco and other American landmarks constructed from millions of lego blocks in 1:20 scale. Kids might appreciate the dedication of Legoland's master builders, too, but they are more likely to concentrate their enthusiasm for the various buses, trains, boats and other vehicles that wend their way through the displays. And if you want some extra time to really explore the meticulous recreations of Manhattan or New Orleans, give your child a few quarters for the remote controlled boats in the Marina, and everyone will be happy.
An amusement park would hardly be complete without a roller coaster. Legoland has three. While they aren't the huge thrill rides that older kids crave, they do the job. The Dragon (in the Knight's Kingdom) is the most mild, followed by Coastersaurus (in Dino Island) and Lego Technic Test Track (in Imagination Zone), which although short, features a dramatic drop.
After all this activity, you'll probably want to have a bite to eat. There are tons of snack bars and stands scattered throughout the park, but our favorite lunch spot is the Garden Restaurant, conveniently located between Pirate Shores and Miniland.
If you have a long drive home, we recommend that you visit the Hideaways in Knight's Kingdom just before you leave the park. After the kids race around this wonderful multi-level play space for a while, they'll be ready to settle down in the car.
(Note: This posting includes contributions by Bobby Franzese)
On a recent visit during the Thanksgiving break, the water park, called Pirate Shores, was a particular favorite with the 5 and 9 year old boys who accompanied us. They loved the Splash Battle -- both riding in the ship and soaking the audience and standing on the shore and firing back at the ships as they passed by. Soak-n-Sail was another big hit. Even adults got a kick out of watching the mega bucket of water flip over, completely drenching everyone below. Forget to bring bathing suits for the little ones? Your kids won't let you use that as an excuse to miss the fun: Legoland stocks an impressive selection of bathing suits, towels, and even suntan lotion at a kiosk in the midst of the water park.
Younger children will love the Driving School in Fun Town -- where else can a 3 year old drive a car by him or herself? Also in Fun Town is our family's perennial favorite, the Fire Academy, where groups compete to see who can drive their fire engine to the fire and put it out the fastest.
Miniland USA is the at the heart of the park. Adults will be impressed with the detailed depiction of New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco and other American landmarks constructed from millions of lego blocks in 1:20 scale. Kids might appreciate the dedication of Legoland's master builders, too, but they are more likely to concentrate their enthusiasm for the various buses, trains, boats and other vehicles that wend their way through the displays. And if you want some extra time to really explore the meticulous recreations of Manhattan or New Orleans, give your child a few quarters for the remote controlled boats in the Marina, and everyone will be happy.
An amusement park would hardly be complete without a roller coaster. Legoland has three. While they aren't the huge thrill rides that older kids crave, they do the job. The Dragon (in the Knight's Kingdom) is the most mild, followed by Coastersaurus (in Dino Island) and Lego Technic Test Track (in Imagination Zone), which although short, features a dramatic drop.
After all this activity, you'll probably want to have a bite to eat. There are tons of snack bars and stands scattered throughout the park, but our favorite lunch spot is the Garden Restaurant, conveniently located between Pirate Shores and Miniland.
If you have a long drive home, we recommend that you visit the Hideaways in Knight's Kingdom just before you leave the park. After the kids race around this wonderful multi-level play space for a while, they'll be ready to settle down in the car.
(Note: This posting includes contributions by Bobby Franzese)
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