The LEGO Batman Movie There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman (Will Arnett) wants to save the city from the Joker's (Zach Galifianakis) hostile takeover, he may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Maybe his superhero sidekick Robin (Michael Cera) and loyal butler Alfred (Ralph Fiennes) can show him a thing or two.Carlsbad, California: For several weeks, Lisa and Lenny have been planning a little surprise for Leo. into Lego, they decided to take their four-year-old son to visitBubba and I were invited to come along, as we would be visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday. Photo of a very happy boy After putting the dishwasher through about five cycles after the Thanksgiving feast, we were all up early this morning and on the road (south on I-5) to Carlsbad (just north of San Diego). We checked into our rooms at the Legoland Hotel and went immediately to the theme park (which is about 100 steps
The hotel have three different room "varieties" - Kingdom (decorated in a castle theme), Pirate (decorated in a swashbuckler motif) and Adventure (not sure, did not see this room, but I bet it is adventurous). Pirate Ship and Castle in hotel lobby. Kingdom themed room: A King bed fit for a King and the bathroom has a toilet seat inset for wee bums. Leo was obviously super excited to check out the bunk No matter the "theme", rooms have the same configuration: A king (or two queen) beds for adults and a sleeping alcove for the kids with bunks + a trundle. also includes a bathroom with tub/shower, reading chair, desk, big screen TV, mini-fridge, Keurig coffee maker and safe. Wifi, coffee, tea, bottled water and juice boxes(Well, not exactly free. This is one of the most expensive hotels we have stayed in for quite some time... and don't forget we went to Asia this summer...) have a second television in their alcove. Dave and I had a Kingdom-themed room;
Lisa and Lenny had a Pirate Leo just loves pirates! The first thing we did after entering the theme park was have lunch. been terrible (Black Friday shoppers!) on our trek south and we were all very hungry. Fried ramen noodles with veggies (and a side of kimchee) fueled us and we were soon ready to explore Legoland. I am going to post a bunch of photos of (some of the) attractions we visited We visited the set of the Leo was so impressed with the movie set display. When asked what he wanted to do next, he said he wanted to go back to the hotel and build stuff with Lego. Lucy was pretty impressed with the band wandering around the park Junior Driving School (age 3-5) and received his license. Bubba played with Leo in the snow (real snow!) and helped Lucy build something. Lisa and Leo went to stand in line for the Skipper School boat ride, so Dave, Lenny and I had an hour to spend entertaining Lucy. Everywhere a ride is offered, there is also an
area to entertain younger siblings or aging grandparents This is how we do Black Friday Lucy meeting a sailor Bubba built the Princess a throne with LEGO SOFT Bricks. Meanwhile, after waiting in the sun forever to get on the boat ride, Mr. Leo was not too happy to learn it only lasted two minutes. Life is so unfair. Dave, Lenny and Leo spent a little time playing arcade games. saved his shoulder and simply given his cash to the attendant and walked away. For kids, there is a "everyone is a winner" policy, so our little lefty won a We were back to the hotel before dark. The hotel has the best set-up for adults and kids to stay/eat/party together.Lisa & Lucy build a house from LEGO Soft Bricks. The lobby bar has Lego bricks. Lisa is pretty-sure the LEGO SOFT Bricks are the best thing ever. Also the most expensive thing ever. Next to the lobby bar is a huge pirate shipIt is impossible to not begin clicking the
The hotel has so many activities in the evening. Character Meet & Greet.Disco Dance Party for the kids. Hotel guests also have early access to the park. We had dinner at the Skyline Cafe. Pizza, salads and deep fried green beansWhile we were dining, a knight stopped by to have aLucy made sure he knew what was what. Leo danced for over an hour at the dance party after dinner. My pedometer nearly blew up today. Over 11,000 steps and I did not "exercise". This Bubbe Business is tough work. We go back to Legoland in the morning. Until my next update, I remain, your awesome correspondent.New Rolling Stones ‘DRUG-FUELLED’ movie about shocking 'month of vice' THE ROLLING STONES film is based on Mick Jagger and Keith Richards' debauched recording of Exile On Main Street. GETTYSet in 1972, the plot sees the band recording their famous double album as tax exiles in southern France.Their making of Exile On Main Street was infamously reckless and chaotic, with huge amounts of drugs consumed by the musicians.
The film will be based on Robert Greenfield’s 2006 book Exile On Main Street: A Season of Hell With The Rolling Stones.The former Rolling Stones journalist had the opportunity to interview Richards during their month of vice - an event that takes up most of the book.GETTYBassist Bill Wyman claimed in his autobiography Stone Alone that the band was divided between the drug-abusers and those going clean for the album. In his book he said that Richards and guitarist Mick Taylor were the ones constantly getting high.Meanwhile he, Jagger and drummer Charlie Watts abstained, so they could concentrate on their work. The Rolling Stones celebrate five decades together Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and Charlie Watts enjoy a private viewing of 'The Rolling Stones: Exhibitionism' at the Saatchi Gallery, London, April 2016. Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and Charlie Watts arrive for the private view of 'The Rolling Stones: Exhibitionism' at the Saatchi Gallery