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Think of a day spent with the kids at an amusement park and you’re probably imagining winding lines, aching feet and not an empty bench in sight. But, if you’re headed to San Diego County and to LEGOLAND, that scenario couldn’t be further from the truth. Satisfied pass-holders will tell you if you want safe, clean and comfortable family fun, LEGOLAND is an excellent choice. Nestled among the strawberry patches and flower fields of Carlsbad just off the 805 freeway, LEGOLAND is a place where kid-powered creativity reigns as parents rest easy. In fact, there are lots of “mother”-minded details that will make your visit a pleasurable one optional family restrooms, lots of shaded seating, safely-enclosed play areas, wholesome shows and non-threatening rides are just the beginning. Even the community bins of LEGO bricks at The Imagination Zone are sanitized daily to ensure cleanliness. LEGOLAND California opened in 1999 but the design planning stages began in 1995 and ground broke in 1997. Spokeswoman Betsy Sanchez notes that the park “offers a full day of interactive attractions, family rides, shows, restaurants, shopping and beautiful landscape features specially geared for children ages 2-12 and their families.” The following attractions are just a hint of what you’ll find there. Need for Speed At Fun Town, there are trains, planes and automobiles for all those little speed racers looking for some fun. Kids can earn their driver’s license on a true-to-life highway, complete with road signs and traffic lights. Or they can navigate the choppy seas on miniature power boats. And helicopters and airplanes will have them riding high. A Blast to the Past Kids will have a royal good time at the Knight’s Kingdom. They can joust on fine horses and take a wild ride on the Dragon Coaster. The Hideways is a multi-level fort filled with ropes for climbing and enchanted entryways to explore. On Memorial Day 2005, LEGOLAND California introduces Knights’ Tournament, a daring new attraction that allows guests to become knights-in-training as they cross a medieval moat, select the intensity of their ride experience and embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure aboard one of six passenger-carrying robotic arms. The Crown Jewel What would LEGOLAND be without the awesome imaginations of brick builders, both young and old? Miniland is a must-see spot for LEGO enthusiasts who would appreciate a “world” full of LEGO bricks. Set in the heart of the park, you’ll find amazing miniature recreations of Washington D.C., Mount Rushmore, downtown New Orleans and more. Guests now can catch a glimpse of the Freedom Tower years before the actual one is completed. Sanchez promises that “the LEGO experience is playing, learning, interacting, exploring, expressing, discovering, creating and imagining all with a heavy dose of fun.” It took 100 model builders in England and Denmark three years to complete the 5,000 models that are now in the park. One day of fun is all it takes. IF YOU GO: • One-day tickets for adults cost $44.95 Children (3-12) and Seniors (60+) are $37.95 and children (0-2) are free. • LEGOLAND Model Mom Club is a weekly activity group that meets every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Weekly activities include Stroller Strides Fitness Walks (1st Thursday of the month), Play Groups (2nd and 4th Thursday of the month), and Specialist Chats (3rd Thursday of the month). • Thousands of children along with their families will click together more than half-a-million LEGO bricks to break the Guinness World Record for the tallest LEGO tower ever built. Park officials estimate the tower will take four days, 40 hours, nearly 50,000 guests and more than 500,000 LEGO bricks to complete. • Log onto www.legoland.com for updated park hours and directions or call 760. 918.5346. Directions: From Orange County and Los Angeles: Take the 405 South and I-55 South to Cannon Road East, then follow signs to LEGOLAND. From Inland Empire/Riverside County: Take the 15 South to 78 East. Then take 805 South to Cannon Road East and follow signs to LEGOLAND. Kerri Mabee of Temecula is a regular contributor to OC Family Magazine. |
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