| On a recent trip to San Diego with my five year old | | | | were the Lego playing areas that were near many of |
| daughter, I was in for a pleasant surprise in the form of | | | | the rides. It allowed the children to play with Legos |
| Legoland California. I've known about the Legoland | | | | while the parents waited in line. Anyone who has ever |
| theme park for a few years and, on a | | | | waited in line with their young child at Disneyland or Six |
| recommendation from a good friend of mine, decided | | | | Flags would understand what a great idea this is. |
| to give the place a try. What a good decision it was | | | | As mentioned before, Legoland offers many great |
| because for any family with children under the age of | | | | picture taking opportunities because the attractions are, |
| ten, a day at Legoland is something that shouldn't be | | | | for the most part, interesting and easy to approach up |
| missed. I took more pictures of my daughter during our | | | | close. One area of the park that is a must-visit is |
| visit to Legoland California than I did at Disneyland and | | | | Miniland USA. It features Lego built models of famous |
| The San Diego Wild Animal Park combined. | | | | structures such as the Washington Monument, the |
| Legoland is divided into eight different areas, each with | | | | Statue of Liberty, the Golden Gate Bridge, and many |
| their own theme, featuring rides and attractions that | | | | others. The model of the White House even included a |
| are on a Lego scale. And when I say Lego scale, I | | | | moving presidential motorcade that drives down a |
| mean that almost everything in the park is made of | | | | replica of Pennsylvania Avenue. My daughter's favorite |
| those famous toy blocks that so many of us played | | | | parts of Legoland were The Dragon rollercoaster and |
| with growing up. The best way to describe what to | | | | The Hideaways play area which are both located in |
| expect from a visit to Legoland is to play a game of | | | | the Knight's Kingdom. As for myself, I couldn't resist the |
| Lego Star Wars with your child on your favorite video | | | | temptation to test my aptitude as a fireman at the Fun |
| game system. The experience is something that kids | | | | Town Fire Academy. This attraction reminded me of |
| will love with just enough fun left over for an adult. One | | | | the physical challenges you see on today's reality |
| of the main goals of a theme park, which Legoland | | | | shows. Of course, I did let my daughter help me drive |
| achieves well, is to create attractions that parents and | | | | the fire truck just a little bit. |
| children can enjoy together. | | | | Overall, our trip to Legoland California was a fun filled |
| The main thing separating Legoland from most other | | | | day of family togetherness. The marketing of |
| theme parks is that most of the attractions offer | | | | Legoland, although not far reaching, is excellent |
| children a hands-on experience. There were several | | | | because it accurately portrays the excitement to be |
| times throughout our visit that I had to interrupt what | | | | had at the park. Legoland's employees were both |
| my daughter was doing in order to reach our goal of | | | | friendly and efficient, and the facilities, especially the |
| seeing the entire park. Each activity that she | | | | bathroom areas, were clean. Bring your wallet |
| participated in could have easily occupied our whole | | | | because Legoland is a bit pricey, but the wide variety |
| day if allowed to do so. It's not hard to see why when | | | | of food is good by theme park standards and there |
| your child can play with thousands of Lego blocks, | | | | are plenty of gift shops to buy souvenirs and every |
| shoot water cannons at pirate ships, dig for dinosaur | | | | type of Lego set you can imagine. The next time you |
| fossils, drive Lego cars, and run around in large | | | | and your family visit the San Diego area, don't forget |
| playground areas. The most unique feature of | | | | to squeeze a trip to Legoland California into your |
| Legoland, which I found both interesting and clever, | | | | schedule, you won't be disappointed. |