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Legoland California

1 Legoland Dr, Interstate 5 to Cannon Road East,, Carlsbad, CA
760 918 5346
As featured in San Diego for young kids
Ranked #12 of 32 attractions in Carlsbad
3.5 of 5 stars 884 Reviews
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Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Activities: Arts and crafts
Traveler Description: Here are a few things to keep in mind when visiting Legoland California...  When you visit Legoland bring your AAA card.  You will receive a... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Perhaps not as good value for money as Disney but Dennys was giving away free entry for children with the hopper pass so it was great for us. 5 hours was not long enough though because during peak times the queues were over 35 minutes. Our five year old daughter loved it and I loved the Star Wars exhibit. More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Ticket: Got coupon from lego megazine. Buy an adult hopper ticket get a free child ticket. So paid $87 all together. but one complimentary ticket per coupon. Wait time: went to the park early so less crowded but by the afternoon some ridse are 60-90 minutes wait! Did not wait so cannot confirm, no young child will tolerate the loooong... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Stopped at Legoland on the way back from San Diego, so only had the afternoon there, should have made time for a longer visit. Our 4 year old loved it and our 13 year old also really enjoyed herself. The rides are definitely geared towards the younger ones but there were some quite good ones and the 4 year old... More

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Bonnyville, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
1
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To start the day we paid $250 for a family of four to get in, at that point I was glad the two younger kids were not with us. The kids with use were 11 and 9 and found the rides and much of the park to be geared at a younger age group. The rides are OK for young... More

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Elizabeth Moore, Guest Relations Manager at Legoland California, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

We are sorry to read from your posting that you experienced some disappointment with your visit. We appreciate you sharing this information as it is important for us to hear this kind of feedback. I have shared your posting with our Park's management team for their review. Thank you for sharing your experience on TripAdvisor. More

Paso Robles, CA
Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We took my 5 year old nephew for his first visit to Legoland this weekend. Loved watching him have a great time! The available rides are more family oriented and less for the daredevil, but fun nonetheless. Food is what you've probably come to expect from amusement parks: overpriced but filling. The Minilands are amazing to walk through, although with... More

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Elizabeth Moore, Guest Relations Manager at Legoland California, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

It is wonderful to know that you and your nephew enjoyed your time together at the Resort. Thank you for including us as part of your day together. Your recommendations are appreciated. Thank you for sharing your experience with others. More

Taft, California
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We were 3 adults and 3 children (under 5 yrs) Even though the kids could not appreatate the complexity for the park with all of the work that was done to make these rides and attractions out of Legos, the adults did. The kids just enjoyed everything the park offered. This park is geared towards younger kids, I would say... More

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Elizabeth Moore, Guest Relations Manager at Legoland California, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

We are happy to know that you and your family enjoyed your visit. We thank you for choosing us as part of your familys day out and we look forward to seeing you again someday soon. More

Helena, Montana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The rides were for kids younger than ours (7+8) and their wasn't to many. The lego cities, animals, etc are neat to see, but very rundown. The place needs to be updated. It costs a fortune to get in and then they have the gull to have certain events/rides that you have to pay seperate for. Also the food and... More

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Elizabeth Moore, Guest Relations Manager at Legoland California, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

We were sorry to discover from your posting that your visit left with you disappointment. We are pleased that you have shared your experience as we want to hear from our Guests. We are always looking for ways to improve our Guest's experience and I have shared your posting with our Park's management team for their review. Thank you for... More

Canton, Michigan
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Good place to visit for families with kids younger than 12. More

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Elizabeth Moore, Guest Relations Manager at Legoland California, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

Thank you for your posting! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. More

Agoura Hills, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The designers of this park hit a home-run in creating a place that is enjoyable without being overwhelming, even when it's crowded. The layout is sprawling, spacious and easy to navigate. There are plenty of restrooms, shade trees, and places to rest in between activities, if needed. You don't need to be a lego-lover to enjoy this place, but it... More

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Elizabeth Moore, Guest Relations Manager at Legoland California, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

We are pleased to know that you and your family enjoyed your visit to the Resort. We thank you for your patronage and suggestions for others. It is wonderful to hear that the Park may have exceeded your expectations and we are especially pleased to know that you plan on visiting with us again in the future. Thank you for... More

Sacramento, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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Higway robbery, snookered, bamboozled, hood-winked. All these terms would be understatements to express how one feels after forking over $250 for a family of four to see a very-dated theme park. I really don't know what the target audience is here. Our kids are 4 and not that into legos, so that may have been part of the problem, but... More

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Elizabeth Moore, Guest Relations Manager at Legoland California, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

We are disheartened to read your posting and discover that the Park did not meet expectations, but we are thankful that you have shared this information as it is important for us to receive this kind of feedback. The Park is geared for family's with children ages 2-12 years of age, but we respect the fact that no two families... More

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