Originally Posted By CuriousConstance My kids are really wanting to do the water park. My son is so into the Chima stuff right now. So we're definitely spending the extra to see the new Chima water park.
Originally Posted By phruby The Dragon coaster is something you can't miss. It's part dark ride, part coaster. The lego miniland is fun as is the buzz lightyear dark ride shooter. The Harry Potter play area in the back is like the one at DCA. The boat ride and the dino coaster are run too. What your kids would probably like best is the indoor lego building areas. The kids can build cars and race them. There is also a lego robot area and classes on it. For the most part there is nothing much for adults to do but there are a lots of place to watch the kids play in park like areas. I like the fire truck area where you work as a team and the Adventurer's Club walkthru.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "the buzz lightyear dark ride shooter." This is in Disneyland. "The boat ride and the dino coaster are run too." The boat ride is awful. Unless you have a keen interest in knowing how many legos it takes to build all the lego structures.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <<"the buzz lightyear dark ride shooter." This is in Disneyland.>> Perhaps he meant that Legoland has something similar. I've never been to Legoland in CA, so I don't know.
Originally Posted By phruby I meant Lego land has something similar. It's called Lost Kingdom Adventure. Basically you shoot lego mummies and spiders with a light gun. It's a poor mans's version of Buzz Lightyear. But Yookeroo is the grammar police around here. Just give me my ticket and move along.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "I meant Lego land has something similar. It's called Lost Kingdom Adventure. Basically you shoot lego mummies and spiders with a light gun. It's a poor mans's version of Buzz Lightyear." A destitute man's Buzz. It's pretty lame. "But Yookeroo is the grammar police around here" Huh? I don't think I've ever criticized anyone's grammar here.
Originally Posted By Kidz-n-k9s <<I'm having trouble getting excited to go here.>> I don't blame you. We've been twice, and both times were able to swing deals/bribe friends with comp tickets and have only paid for one admission for all 4 of us. I would never suggest anyone pay full price for this park. It speaks volumes to me that my son (almost 7 now and also very into Legos) has never asked to go back. We were all bored and there wasn't any fight in either child when we left. Our latest trip was in January 2014. The park looks its age. Legos are faded, missing, chipped paint everywhere, parts that don't work (such as water fountains the kids were trying to play with soon after the entrance). We didn't do the coasters, so maybe those are better. We were all very 'blah' about the other rides - long, long lines and short, short rides. We have not been to the water park. Hopefully that is worth it. Sorry. Try to find discounts. It's the only way you won't hate yourself for paying full price for what you get there.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Yikes, lol. That's really too bad. I can imagine a Legoland that could be awesome. Well, hmmmm. I wonder if our time would be better spent elsewhere. Anyone know any other water parks nearby to Disney that would be fun?
Originally Posted By tashajilek Knotts soak city would have been a good choice, sadly they are only open until early September.
Originally Posted By tashajilek Constance it looks like the Chima water park will be closed September as well I'm not sure there are many water park choices in October anywhere?
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I think we're just going to do an extra day at Disney. I don't want to spend three hundred bucks for tickets and shuttle to hate legoland.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Does anyone know if the legoland store at downtown Disney has build your own mini figures by piecing together different pieces?
Originally Posted By SafariRob I'm assuming your trip came and went already? I hope you had a good time. Did Legoland happen or not? If not, I recommend at least one trip while they are "Lego-aged" (12 and under). For what it's worth, my kids loved it. No, there isn't much for parents there. Think of it like taking them to the city park. You are pretty-much just hanging out and watching them do stuff. That said, there are a few rides that are mildly amusing for adults: Sky Cruiser, Knights' Tournament, The Dragon, Lost Kingdom Adventure, Wave Racer, Technic Coaster, and Coast Cruise. I took a LOT of pictures while we were there and kept myself busy by doing a lot on Instagram. I have fun watching my kids have fun. If you go with low expectations, you just might be surprised. The BOGO coupons really help. I also just discovered that you can add Legoland to a SoCal Citypass. We are probably going again in May. My oldest is 14 and my second oldest is 10, so the time table is ticking on how much longer we will be able to take them and come away happy.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance We ended up not going on our trip. Kind of regret it, we'll have to hit it one of these days. I'm a Lego fan, and I also love watching my kids having fun, so I think we'd get enough out of a day. Especially if we go to pool area. My kids are fish. Thanks for the advice!!!!!
