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Legoland California
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Carlsbad
"Nice alternative to packed Disneyland if you have kids under 10 y.o."(7 Tips)
"Kids love the lego, pass on the water park and aquarium"(8 Tips)
"Best brisket sandwich in a while, and it comes with chips."(3 Tips)
"Try Granny's Apple Fries in the Knight and medieval area"(5 Tips)
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Tim LeeDecember 27, 2014Great place for kids! If you have children under 10 this place beats out Disneyland.
Melissa ClouthierJuly 15, 2012Bring a change of clothes/towels. There's water rides that will soak you. Bring snacks. Expect little and be pleasantly surprised.
If you have kids between 4 and 12, this place is a million times better than Disneyland. Much more to do!
Really fun, get the VIP pass to avoid any waits in line. Great for kids under 10, rides are a little light for older kids
Erin HegartyJune 18, 2016Not enough history of legos. Overpriced. Love the mini lego towns. Except san Fransisco and ny are mighty inaccurate.
Meagan ForeAugust 27, 2011If your going to ride the rides all riders must have shirts shoes and shorts on no exceptions if u have a bathing suite on ur back must be covered
Terry MDecember 2, 2012Like all other amusement parks, food and drinks are exceptionally expensive so bring your own if you want to save some major coin.
Gina RubelDecember 28, 2010Scale from 1 - 10, service = 2, rides = 3, food = 6 (for theme park they have gluten free and organic) and exhibits = 10.- Ryan SvobodaApril 26, 2023Be sure to get your kids a lanyard and ask for pop badges. Can you find Mr. Gold?
RubeeeNovember 19, 2011Legoland is awesome for children under 10yrs, I recommend visiting the park on a week day, less people and you enjoy the park.
Great for kids ages 4-14. Season passes are worth it if you live locally
Angela CSeptember 15, 2012The game attendants are generous with the kids. Gave our kids extra chances and larger stuffed animals even if they didn't win.
Best theme park for kids 4+ in california! Soooo innexpensive! Order a 3 month sea life/legoland pass from costco online a few weeks before for the price of a 1 day ticket!
Great low-key park for families with kids 9 and younger. Sea World = too expensive. San Diego Zoo is great but requires a lot of schlepping.- RubeeeNovember 19, 2011Legoland is awesome for children under 10yrs, I recommend visiting the park on a weekday, less people, and you enjoy the park.
Steve K.April 22, 2012Legoland off peak deal of 3 mos. for $70 no longer valid Now 2 parks for $80, 2 days. Sea life aquarium & Legoland. Resort pass $179, yes!
Jorge CarbajalFebruary 19, 2015Go on weekdays, the park is usually empty. That's how I like my theme parks
Paul ChiuMay 6, 2013Lots of fun, but be aware. As Lego does not actually operate the park, Lego gift cards or VIP memberships are not valid anywhere in the park
Randy L.November 26, 2011Make your gift shop purchases early in the day. The store can even hold your items for you. It gets real crazy from 3:00 on.
Lindsay M.June 11, 2012Great park for families that have children under 10yrs old. Would not recommend for adults only. Also, use AAA discount if you have one (savings of $8 off the $75 admission).
Becky GJuly 31, 2011Eat at Ocean Journeys Cafe, by far the best food at the park. You do not have to enter the aquarium to eat here!
Chip AllenAugust 3, 2012Buy a bag of goldfish before you come and release em on the storybook village ride. They love it.
Brick or treat is super fun on the weekends in October!
Moms if you forgot to pack something in your diaper bag don't worry they have a nanny caddy....3 in fact. The kiosks dispense everything a diaper could want.
Teigh LeighNovember 25, 2013The don't check bags so you might be able to sneak in food even though they say outside food is prohibited inside the park.
Maeve CamplissonAugust 21, 2010See if Marko is doing caricatures at the easels across from the ride. If he is, you definitely need to buy a drawing from him. He's super talented!
Get the Merlin resort pass! Especially worth it when summer comes!
Great gluten free food options. Our 2 yr old has Celiac Disease and the options here are great. GF hamburger and hot dog buns, fries and even pasta.
Only places to get alcohol: hotel and aquarium upstairs.
TolgaJanuary 26, 2016Too childish; I was expecting some districts positioned for adults but not. I just enjoyed miniland ; overpriced. In addition themes could be better ; I could not feel Lego's creativity inside!!
Brett SalzerDecember 23, 2011Be sure to trade mini figures with employees. They must trade you just like Disney employees must trade pins.
Nathan KamApril 2, 2012You might just want to come back for a second day. We did and the kids still couldn't get enough! Great park.
- Alicia EzaddinApril 13, 2015Healthy food available available for kids and adults although very expensive!
Peter ChinFebruary 21, 2015More rides than we expected. Lines moved fast, but skip the kid powered sky bicycle. Totally not worth the wait.
Make sure to check out big test and the other very entertaining shows. It's great when you need to sit down.
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"Things you can't miss: Octopus display at the beginning, puppet show for the kids, and some delicious gourmet Mac and Cheese up at the cafe!"
Nick Miller - 8.0
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Angie Zimardo - 8.9
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