We received media discounts. All opinions are our own.
This year, we celebrated our son's 5th Birthday with a LEGOLAND Adventure! Did you know that LEGOLAND Hotel guests receive a 30 minute head start into the amusement park? This is especially important if you plan to maximize your day and beat the crowds (literally). Because we were staying only one night, we decided to drive down early Saturday morning to make it in time for early park access. (Check their calendar for updated park hours.) Why we chose to play Saturday instead of Sunday is because we wanted to relax after walking around all day instead of rushing all the way back home.
LEGO BIRTHDAY BUTTON AND CARD!
When you check into LEGOLAND Hotel and your room is not yet ready, you can leave them at Bell Service or leave it in your car when you valet. If you tell your hotel clerk that you're celebrating a birthday, you will receive a LEGO birthday button and a LEGO birthday card!
LEGO CHIMA WATER PARK!
Our kids love Legends of Chima right now, and I wanted to surprise them with a LEGO Chima Water Park Adventure! It was a huge hit!
Our kids had a BLAST running through Cragger's Swamp! Adults can play too! See that big green slide to the right? (Raises hand.) I rode it, and it wasn't as scary as I'd thought. This section of the park was our son's favorite. (He's five.)
Moving them away from Cragger's Swamp was a little struggle, because they were having too much fun, but then we saw Eglor's Build-A-Boat. Here's a tip: go to the bottom of the stream and wait in line for a boat. It may take a few minutes to get a boat, because all the kids want one!
My husband and kids worked diligently to build this one, then raced it. So much fun, but it moves quickly, and beware you will lose your boat to the next person waiting in line for a boat.
Lion Temple Wave Pool is pretty amazing. It even includes a floating Mount Cavora! How cool is that?! You might like that life jackets are also available to borrow and the waves are not super strong. This was Logan's favorite. (He's seven).
We just love the fun displays of the Legends of Chima characters throughout the park. They also make great photo ops!
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:
- Hotel Pool Towels for the Water Park: Because towels are available for purchase only at the LEGOLAND Water Park, hotel guests can check out towels at the hotel pool area. If your room is not ready, no worries. Just let the hotel clerk know you're headed to the water park. She will program a pool key for you.
- Water Park Lockers: Lockers are available for rent to stow your valuables. They come in two sizes. $8 for a small locker and $10 for a large. There were four of us so we upgraded and got the larger locker.
ENJOYING THE PARK
As mentioned, we were there to play. We played on our way to the water park, skipped some rides, had lunch, played in the water park, then played some more on the way back to the hotel. Our son co-piloted Sky Patrol, got his driver's license in Volvo Driving School, took the wheel at Skipper School, became a Knight on the Royal Joust, and more!
GRANNY'S APPLE FRIES!
Make sure to stop at Granny's Apple Fries for a one-of-a-kind treat that comes with cinnamon sugar and vanilla dipping sauce! (Only available at LEGOLAND!)
LEGO-THEMED ROOMS!
It's time to check in! There are three themed rooms to choose from at LEGOLAND Hotel: Adventure, Pirates, and Kingdom. Each floor features a different theme. It's every kid's dream come true. They get bunk beds (plus a trundle) and their own TV! They could stay up late watching LEGO shows if we let them. Adults have their own beds in a separate area.
TREASURE HUNT!
LEGO DINNER/BREAKFAST AT BRICK RESTAURANT
A complimentary breakfast buffet at Brick Restaurant is included with our hotel stay. Their dinner buffet is optional and not included. If you decide to have dinner there and you're celebrating a birthday, you can bring your own cake, or for a additional fee, you can order a special LEGO-themed birthday cake! (I think it's about $30.) Important to note is it must be ordered two weeks in advance. We missed it by a couple of days, and they wouldn't make the exception, because they have to order it from a special bakery. Yes, it was a bummer, but not to worry, just let your server know, and they will come out with a little something special, and sing to you.
NOTE: This is not to be confused with the birthday party package inside the park. You can learn more about that package here: california.legoland.com/tickets/Birthday-Parties
AFTER DINNER ACTIVITIES
If you have energy to burn after dinner, head back to the hotel lobby where you can participate in story telling, run around in a LEGO Castle, check out the LEGO displays, or jump in the pit and start building with your kids.
This LEGO Movie-themed wall is just AMAZING! Walk around and admire all the LEGO displays.
We had the best time creating birthday memories at LEGOLAND California Resort California! Everything is AWESOME!
Disclosure: We received a media discount. All opinions are our own. All images are by Mary K. Tran.
LEGO Chima Water Park is still open on weekends through October 26, 2014!
LEGOLAND California
(760) 918-5346
One LEGOLAND Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
LEGOLAND Hotel
(877) LEGOLAND (877-534-6526)
5885 The Crossings Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
For more information, please visit their website at california.legoland.com
They are getting ready for Brick-or-Treat Party Nights at LEGOLAND. Check out this ginormous LEGO Pumpkin!
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