Day 2-Legoland

Legoland is a Lego-themed Amusement park for the younger set.  Henri, a short almost 3 year old at 36 inches was able to ride most rides with an adult.  Some rides even allowed for 34 inches with an adult.  Henri did get checked for height on every single ride, so if you are thinking of going, be prepared.  The most intense ride, the test track, makes your tummy jump a little, but is pretty tame as far as roller coasters go.

We got 3 month passes from Costco for $70 (less than the cost of one day's entrance) which includes the Sealife aquarium, which we did not get to today, but not the Waterpark,which is not open this time of year. Legoland is normally closed 2 days a week, but this, the week before Thanksgiving, they are open every day.  It was about 4 miles from our hotel. Costco was almost across the street from Legoland.

We started in Dino Island at the Coastersaurus.  Henri decided the first fall is a little quick and scary, but the rest was fun.  Then was Duplo Village. After the Safari Trek ( a mini jeep through a forest of LEGO animals) The kids has fun playing in the play area (DUPLO Playtown) and playing with the interactive fountains (Waterworks) and riding on the Legoland Express train. 

Then was Fun town.  Paul and Carter tried the Kid Power Towers (Henri was too short)
Sky Cruiser (a pedal powered car in the sky) ; Sky Patrol (helicopter); Driving School-Henri got a different track than Carter. Henri's was just a round track that he didn't make it once around. In fact he had to wait longer because he refused to get in any car but the yellow car. Carter's track was like a little city with stop lights and everything, it was awesome and he got a driver's license. At the Fun Town Fire Academy Henri wanted to drive and me to pump, You really need 4 people for this ride. We walked throught the Lego Factory Tour and did Skipper School (driving boats) Henri was a bit rough in his boating skills. Luckily we got a yellow boat, but even though we started before Paul and Carter, we ended up 3 boats behind them.

We skipped Pirate Shores and Castle Hill and Imagination Zone, but checked out Miniland USA, which is awesome. Imagine every major city built out of legos.  I'll have to take more pictures next time we are there.  There was also an R2D2 lifesize there. Henri walked up to him and said, "I love him." Then he patted him and said, "he is so nice."  Then hugged him.

After Miniland, we started to realize how late it was and made our last stop in the Land of Adventure where we did the Lost Kingdom Adventure (lazer shooting from a jeep ride). Hint to those wanting to win: don't "shoot" hold the laser continuously and aim at the targets. Paul and I tried out the Technic Test track, which was fun, but had a higher height requirement.  Then we headed back to grab dinner at TGIFridays where Carter informed us," the food is really tasty but it's not very good for you." On the way home he asked, "Mom, if you weren't my mom, how old would you think I was.
Me: 7, you are smarter than an average 6 year old, but not taller.
C: Why am I not 7?
Me: your birthday hasn't happened yet.
C: I think you forgot to do one and I'm really 7."