Pack A Lunch, Be Prepared to Get Wet
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review of: LEGOLAND California
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1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA
760-918-5300
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http://www.legolandca.com/
| category: | major attractions | |
| recommended for: | all ages | |
| cost: | expensive | |
| keywords: | water, park, legos, pilgrimage | |
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I should preface my review with some facts about my family; my oldest is two and a half and the yongest is five months. So that said, I will explain that our weekend down in Carlsbad was surprisingly good. I wasn't sure that there would be enough to do for him considering his age and hieght, but I stand corrected.
Yes, Legoland will set you back over a $150 not including lunch but it was a great time for all and the lines weren't bad at all. I used some vacation time, so we were able to go mid-week which makes a world of difference.
Which reminds me; learn from our shortcomings and PACK A LUNCH, we did not and we spent $40 for a light lunch (wife, me and babies). I'm talking - a fruit cup, peanut butter and jelly, tuna sandwich (I split with my wife), soda and a water, outrageous!
Beyond that, the rides were great. Considering my son was too small for most of the rides (36" minimum), we found plenty to do. He really enjoyed the toddler wet playground (Water Works) by the Pirate Tours Ride. It gave my wife and I a chance to rest our weary feet and take a breather. We found ourselves alternating between sit-down rides (like the Swanboat Ride and Fairy Tale Brook) and the active stuff (like Dig Those Dinos and Firefighters Wanted).
Seven hours later, my wife and I had to carry him out of there, asleep on my shoulders.
VICTORY!
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Great photo and great review! I agree that the food is pricey but at LEAST there were healthier options than the purely fried stuff you get at many amusement parks. The other thing that made me smile, as a 30-something parent, was that all the music was aimed directly at my age demographic - a combination of 80's tunes and adult alternative stuff (plenty of John Mayer and Jack Johnson, if I recall).
posted by: kristina on May 22, 2007.
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80s music, eh? That will certainly get my husband to go! I've heard only good things about Legoland. Can't wait to check it out with my 3 year old!
posted by: mizfran on May 25, 2007.
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