| Imagine an entire amusement park made out of legos. | | | | of Legos, like the Sydney Opera House, the Taj Mahal, |
| That's what Legoland is. It has rides, shows, and plenty | | | | and Mount Rushmore. There are even a couple of |
| of displays made out of legos. And these are the | | | | lego people cleaning the wax out of the ears of one |
| regular small legos that you can buy in the store, not | | | | of the Rushmore presidents. |
| overly large blocks. | | | | At night, during peak times, there is a small fireworks |
| The park is generally geared towards kids. Most of the | | | | show that closed out the day with a bang. The best |
| rides are kiddie rides, that they can enjoy with their | | | | place to see them in by Legoland USA. If you head |
| parents. But there are a couple roller coasters that | | | | towards the back there are some benches that offer |
| everyone can enjoy. And there is a new ride that | | | | a great view. |
| even we were too chicken to ride. If you like being | | | | Throughout the park there are other small lego |
| twisted and turned, upside down and right side up, you | | | | creations that are great to take pictures with. My |
| will love this new ride. | | | | husband actually forced to me get in line with the kids |
| Legoland is located just outside San Diego in Carlsbad, | | | | so he could take a picture of me with my head in a |
| about an hour away from Los Angeles. | | | | Lego lion's mouth. It's his favorite picture which he even |
| There are many places that have coupons for the | | | | posted on his blog for all his customers and friends to |
| park so be in the lookout. When we went in January | | | | see. |
| of 2006, they were even offering two days for the | | | | Even if you don't have kids, but are kids at heart or |
| price of one. | | | | are looking for a fun day walking around, seeing happy |
| My husband's favorite part was the life size Darth | | | | people, and reliving your childhood Legoland will be a |
| Vader made out of black Legos, complete with red | | | | great experience. I am not a roller coaster person |
| lightsaber. This thing was at least seven feet tall. They | | | | myself, but even I enjoyed the rides. The best part for |
| also had a seven foot Chewbacca. | | | | me was watching my husband get so happy and |
| In the middle of the park is a Lego size recreation of | | | | jump up and down with joy. It was a bit embarrassing |
| many of the countries most visited cities. They | | | | but it was worth it to see him so happy. |
| recreated New York City, San Francisco, Washington | | | | One more tip. Towards the back of the park there is a |
| D.C., Florida, and a few others. You have to see it for | | | | stand that sells apple fries. These are green apple |
| yourself to believe the details they put into it. | | | | pieces fried and top with whip cream. They are |
| There is also a separate boat ride, where you travel | | | | delicious! You definitely must try these if you go. It's a |
| along and see several of the other creations made out | | | | must. |