Legoland For The Little Ones
Throughout the summer months I will be sharing some reviews of some local kid-friendly destinations. I should preface this review with some facts about my family; my oldest is two and a half and the youngest is six months. So that said, I will explain that our weekend down in Carlsbad (California) was surprisingly good. I wasn’t sure that there would be enough to do for him considering his age and height, 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. My understanding is that during the weekend in the summer the lines are quite a killjoy.
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). We were surprised at how many wet rides and activities there were. Of course my wife was prepared with a change of clothes for the boys.
Seven hours later, my wife and I had to carry him out of there, asleep on my shoulders.
VICTORY!
PARENT TIPS: 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! And remember to bring a change of clothes for everybody going, chances are you’re going to want to get wet.
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