<\/span><\/h2>\nThe attraction they really loved that surprised me was the one in which they can drive their own Lego car around on the Lego town, complete with stoplights and stop signs.<\/p>\n
They went on it 10 times the first day and 11 times the second day, each taking about an hour and a half to ride the ride (a little under two minutes), get a paper “driver’s license,” fast-walk\/run to get back in line, wait for that ride to fill up and run, then get back on again.<\/p>\n
They had an absolute thrill doing this over and over again.<\/p>\n
This isn’t a bummer-car type ride. There isn’t supposed to be contact.<\/p>\n
I was so impressed with the Legoland employees in this section.<\/p>\n
Sometimes a child’s car would crash into the side or another driver and an employee would have to help them.<\/p>\n
Each time I would see an employee literally running over to help the child.<\/p>\n
I seriously haven’t seen employees anywhere like this in recent years. It was impressive.<\/p>\n
This happened anywhere between 1-4 times during the two minute “ride,” and these employees always seemed alert and ready to resolve the problem.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Kids love driving the cars<\/span><\/h2>\nMy kids did not get their picture taken at the entrance to this attraction.<\/p>\n
If they do, you have the option of purchasing a Legoland lanyard with your child’s picture in it after the ride.<\/p>\n
Surprisingly, I saw a few parents holding these, but we did not spend money on this when we could have bought a small Lego set or two lunches for that price.<\/p>\n
Your child will get a (blank and perfectly fine, free) license after each time riding it.<\/p>\n
Even when my kids tried to say “no thanks,” they were still given one.<\/p>\n
My plan was to give them to the employee after the ride so they could reuse them but really my kids were thrilled with these licenses and wanted to keep them.<\/p>\n
There is a little food stand right in this section along with tables and umbrellas, so depending on the crowds, this is a great spot for the grownups to hang out while the kids ride again and again.
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<\/span>Coast Guard Boat Build<\/span><\/h2>\nLegoland has large boat platforms\/bases for anyone who wanted to build a boat and race it down the water “ramp.”<\/p>\n
We had experienced this while visiting the Chicago Legoland Discovery Center for their Pirate Adventure Island exhibit.<\/p>\n
This is the same concept though larger because it is outdoors.<\/p>\n
Legoland has shade sails to keep the direct sun off the builders which is nice.<\/p>\n
There are some benches for the grown ups to enjoy watching their kids have so much fun.<\/p>\n
While my kids didn’t comment on it, I liked that the Chicago Legoland exhibit had actual sea-themed pieces, like octopus, ship’s wheel, sharks, masts and sails, etc.<\/p>\n
I imagine because those pieces are so unique and that they have such a high traffic volume that they worry about theft.<\/p>\n
So you will just find regular Lego pieces at the California Legoland but everyone will enjoy it anyway.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Lego Technic Coaster<\/span><\/h2>\nWondering what to do at Legoland California for older kids?<\/p>\n
This ride is it!<\/p>\n
This is a fun roller coaster with a big drop and twists and turns.<\/p>\n
My kids went on many times in a row, especially after 4 pm when the lines dwindled.<\/p>\n
I am scared of roller coasters and unfortunately couldn’t bond with my kids over this fun ride but I was able to get fantastic pictures by standing right where the 4-seater coaster drops and didn’t have to pay for them!<\/p>\n
My boys went on this ride four times the first day and six times our second day.
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<\/span>Trading Mini figures at Legoland California