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Re: My visit was great!
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Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:16:07 GMT
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Well, I thought it was ok, especially since we got there early. Kids
tend to tire out by afternoon so later in the day it quieted down some.
The evenings weren't packed at all.
It certainly wasn't like Disneyland or Great America by any means...
Carrie
In lugnet.legoland, Ashley Glennon writes:
> How were the crowds on your recent visit? I am hearing numerous, conflicting
> stories on park attendance.
> Ashley
>
> In lugnet.legoland, Carrie Whitcher writes:
> > And I thought 8 rolls of film would be plenty...Wow!!
> >
> > Even my NLSO got caught up in the models, rides, etc. Here are some
> > tips for those of you planning a trip to S. Cal. Legoland:
> >
> > 1. Get there early. The park opened at 9am, parking cost $6 in
> > addition to the entrance fees of $32/adult. (We don't have any kids).
> > We used the Triple A card and saved 10% off the entrance fees.
> >
> > 2. If you want to buy any souveniers (-5 spelling) get them early and
> > stash them in your car. The stores fill up fast with kids and things
> > might be wiped out. Check back because I got some older ('92) castle
> > polybags that weren't there before.
> >
> > 3. Get stamped for in and out priviledges.
> >
> > 4. Small water bottles cost $2 ea. and large ones cost $3, bring in
> > your own water in a backpack or fanny pack to save $$$. Ice chests are
> > not allowed.
> >
> > 5. Food and snacks are readily available and we ate hamburgers, fries
> > and cokes at the castle area by the Dragon Roller Coaster (which I went
> > on 2x BTW and I'm scared to death of roller coasters). The lunch deal
> > cost about $6 but there was plenty to eat! Tasted good too...
> >
> > 6. Remember that this park is designed for families with kids aging 4-10
> > years old. Strollers will be parked everywhere and most of the rides
> > are for small children. Take every opportunity to ride every ride
> > that adults can go on.
> >
> > 7. Find the signs to the restrooms...I'll leave it at that! The restrooms
> > are the cleanest ones I have ever seen...
> >
> > 8. The master builders went on lunch break at noon and were gone
> > for over an hour.
> >
> > 9. Stay until dark or come back because you will want to see Darth
> > Vader at night. Bring your camera!!!
> >
> > 10. Overnight camping in some malls is illegal in Carlsbad (we found out
> > the hard way by getting awakened by police at 1:30am) so watch where
> > you park if you are in an RV. We didn't have any trouble at Marie
> > Calendar's restaurant south of LL.
> >
> > 11. Island's restaurant just south of LL has the best desserts!
> >
> > Well, that does it for right now. LMK if I can answer any specific
> > questions you might have. There were no 9v train items in the LL
> > stores but there were Duplo train items.
> >
> > Carrie
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