Want to make the most of your time at LEGOLAND® California? Filled with amusement rides, a separate waterpark and even a two-story aquarium, there are plenty of things to do at this Southern California theme park. Follow these tips to maximize your time at LEGOLAND®, all while building memories with your family! 1) Optimum Water Park Hours: Visit the LEGOLAND ®Waterpark early to avoid the crowds. I recommend arriving before 11am to avoid long lines, especially for the popular CHIMA Waterpark area. Another option is to visit the waterpark after 3pm, as crowds tend to dissipate around that time. 2) Make the Most of Ride Swapping: As a family, you probably have kids of different ages which means one or more of your kids might not be able to ride certain attractions. Families can do a “child swap,” though, which allows one parent to ride with the older child and then swap with the other parent immediately after the ride. This way, families can enjoy all the park has to offer without any hassle!
3) Use Package Pick-up Service: You’re at LEGOLAND® with your kids. Let’s face it – you’re going to buy some LEGO bricks. To avoid carrying your purchases around all day, use the free package pick-up service. Simply leave your purchase with the attendant at the store and you can pick it up in the Market at the end of the day. 4) Download the Free LEGOLAND® App: The app features up-to-date ride wait times for each attraction so you can plan your day accordingly. Skip the busiest rides, like Sky Cruiser and Treasure Falls, and come back when the app shows a shorter wait. 5) Avoid Long Lines: Along with the LEGOLAND® App, which will help with avoiding those long lines, you should arrive early to avoid the long lines. Start in the back of the park then work your way forward. Rides like Safari Trek, Coastersauraus and Fairy Tale Brook can be skipped initially when crowds might be high. Come back for those rides around 3pm for hardly any wait at all. 6) Schedule Time to Build a Robot: Have a child 9 years or older?
They can build a computerized robot at the Mindstorms center in the Imagination Zone. Stop by when you first arrive at the park to make a reservation for later in the day, as the activity books up fast. 7) Check Out the Baby Care Center: If you’re traveling with a little one, you know how vital a top-notch baby care center can be. At LEGOLAND® they have a premium Baby Care Center. It is equipped with bottle warmers, a microwave, refrigerator, rockers for nursing moms, high chairs and a changing station stocked with diapers. Plus, it’s one of the best quiet locations in the park for when your baby needs a break from the hustle and bustle of the theme park. 8) Bring Bathing Suits: You might not plan on visiting the LEGOLANDÊ Waterpark. Even so, it’s a good idea to bring the kids’ bathing suits for those warm summer days. There are water features located throughout the main LEGOLAND® California park. The Pirates Shores water play area can get kids pretty soaked, so it’s nice to have a change of clothes.
9) Pack Snacks: LEGOLAND® allows you to bring in snacks and a water bottle, so you can stretch your hard earned dollars. Pack a few snacks and water bottles to keep the kids from getting hungry or thirty before you have an actual meal at the park. 10) Plan Your Meal Times: If you want to dine at the park, be sure to plan your meal times. Restaurants and cafes within the park have different operating hours than the actual park. Generally, they open later and close earlier. Therefore, don’t plan on trying to eat at the park an hour before it closes. Most sit-down spots will already be shutting down. 11) Skip Preferred Parking: The parking lot at LEGOLAND® California is fairly small. Thus, there’s no need to pay the extra money for preferred parking. At the most, your walk to the entrance will take a few minutes more. 12) Stay Protected: You’re in California. At a theme park. Under the hot sun. Bring sunscreen and reapply often to avoid any chance of sunburn, otherwise known as the “vacation ruiner.”
13) Don’t Pay Full Price: Reserve your LEGOLAND® California tickets in advance to save your hard-earned money. Reserve San Diego offers value-priced LEGOLAND® tickets with discounts ranging from $9-17. 14) Make time for Miniland: One of the most popular areas of the park is Miniland. Set aside 30 minutes or so to walk among the LEGO bricks. They are designed as impressive models of iconic cities such as San Francisco, New York, Las Vegas and Washington D.C. There are even models of each episode of Star Wars. Kids will feel like giants as they view these models up-close and parents will marvel at the detail. To see all of the Miniland LEGO models, take the Coast Cruise ride. 15) What to Do if you’re Two: This is one of the most frequently asked questions of parents visiting the park with young children. Luckily, LEGOLAND® has a downloadable guide for parents of toddlers. It includes information such as rides with no height restrictions and shows designed for younger guests.
Two toddlers based areas include Duplo Village and Dino Island, so definitely plan on visiting those areas. Discover even more about LEGOLAND California experience » Ashley is Reserve Direct’s travel expert, visiting San Diego to find the best travel tips, money-saving deals and insider information. With over 10 years of experience in first-hand-travel adventures, she shares her stories, advice, and current events to help you stay in the know.Holiday hunting can be a real chore - especially when you're stuck on a tight budget and are booking peak time, like February half term. But good news, as Legoland have released an extra special deal for upcoming February half term (10th - 18th), offering families of four overnight stays in a Lego-themed room for just £150 - including breakfast and activities. This year's half term Junior Builder Week is Ninja themed, with games including Ninja Training Sessions where they can test their Lego-building speed, an evening disco, plus meet-and-greets with their favourite Ninjago characters who will give free Lego Ninjago gifts to young ninjas.
If it all gets too much for young ninjas, they can catch some down time in the movie den, which will be showing episodes of Lego Ninjago Masters of Spinjitzu TV, or they can play in the splash-tastic LEGO Pirates Splash Pool. Book your place in the Ninja-themed Junior Builder Week here. If Legoland isn't for you, we have many other ideas for a cheap holiday with the kids. It may be time to try out some alternative breaks - like camping in Europe (see our top 10 guide to the best European campsites), UK holiday parks - Butlins is a big one, or how about caravan breaks? To help narrow down your search, we've broken down the other best deals and packages we could find for a visit to Windsor-based theme pack Legoland Resort in 2017. For all year round tickets, visit Legoland tickets. Camping and staycation holidays Legoland Windsor is a family resort famously known for its iconic Lego-themed hotel. The resort boasts over 55 interactive rides and attractions, from the thrilling rapids to under water adventures.
Holiday packages staying at Legoland vary from one to four days in the park and bookers can choose from a selection of 30 hotels based on budget, including luxury rooms and family apartments. If you're looking to visit other attractions and want to get a good deal a hotel nearby, SuperBreak offer discounted tickets to Legoland when you buy them alongside a hotel. To help kick start you research, here are the best ways to save on hotel stays, days out and visits to Legoland Resort, including flash sales and deals all year round. With school back on, Legoland has launched a series of deals to entice families to visit throughout 2017, and if you're just heading to the popular resort for one-day only, we highly recommend booking your tickets online beforehand, as you'll save 26% compared to buying on the door. By booking in advance you can save up to a quarter of the price on your Legoland package with this online exclusive deal. As part of a special New Year's deal, Legoland are letting kids go to the Legoland Windsor Resort for free, plus giving away a free extra day with all bookings before January 31st 2017.
Book an overnight stay with breakfast and enjoy free kids' entry, starting from just £40 per person. Make the most of the school holidays by checking out all the Kids Go Free Dates from Legoland, which costs just £276 per family — a saving of up to £102! There's over 55 rides, live shows and attractions, all set in 150 acres of parkland. For a day trip out of the ordinary, AttractionTix is offering a full day out and burger kitchen meal deal for £41.25 per adult and £36 per child when booked online ahead of your visit. When it comes to holiday deals, nothing quite beats a freebie - and we've spotted free second-day entry at Legoland Windsor this summer. Every break includes an overnight stay at one of their hotels, including the popular Legoland Resort Hotel. Whether you want to stay for 2, 3 or 4 days, you'll get one for free, as long as your your free day is taken consecutively to your original stay. This deal does not apply to themed weekends, or winter packages - but it does include peak season bookings - including the summer holiday.
Prices vary from around £34 per person based on two adults and two children staying a standard room. You can find out more about this offer on the official Legoland Holidays website. What's the maximum age for free entry? A child is classed as anyone between 3-15 years old. 16+ is classed as an adult. If you're planning on attending the park more than once, or are interested in visiting another theme park round the country, it might be worth investing in a Merlin annual pass, which are currently on sale. National Rail's days out guide are currently running a 2 for 1 offer. To take advantage of the deal all you need to do is register, print out the voucher for Legoland Windsor and buy a National Rail ticket from a train station. Be aware that electronic barriers at train stations can eat your ticket. You'll need to keep your ticket in order to take advantage of the deal and if in doubt, ask a member of staff to help you through. 23 cheap UK days out 10 cheap and cheerful London attractions