If you’re headed to LEGOLAND® California with a baby in a sling or car seat then this is the post for you. There are several things that little ones under two years old can do (and/or under 34”) that are all listed on the “What To Do When You’re Two Page” but for your quick reference I wanted to list my top six favorite activities that the entire family can do together with a little one in tow.
1) Fairy Tale Brook – My kids adore this ride, even now that they are older and can ride some of the faster rides. This fanciful boat ride will take you down memory lane with animate LEGO® brick versions of the classic fairy tales like The Three Little Pigs, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood.
2) DUPLO® Village – This area of the Park is all about the little ones. It’s made up of musical jumping pads and spray guns at DUPLO Water Works, a LEGO playground called DUPLO Playtown, and a little train called LEGOLAND Express that my kids’ still insist on riding at every visit.
3) Coast Cruise – Some of the best LEGO models in the entire Park are viewable on this slow-movin’ cruise through the LEGOLAND lagoon, including the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower and Mt. Rushmore. You’ll also get some laughs via the clever narration of your cruise director.
4) Big Test Fire Show – I’m a little partial to this show since my job at LEGOLAND used to be supervising all the entertainment, but being as unbiased as I can be, I will tell you that the Big Test, playing at the Fun Town Stage, is great fun for the whole family. With fun comedy, upbeat music and “oooh-and-aaah” worthy stunts, even a little baby in a Bjorn will be giggling.
5) Miniland USA – Miniland is made up of miniature versions of all the big USA cities made entirely of LEGO bricks. The detail is incredible and not to be missed. Adults, this will be the highlight of your trip to LEGOLAND, for sure.
And from now until January 2, don’t miss the Holiday Snow Days up in Fun Town which includes rockin’ holiday entertainment and a real snow play area that is fun for the whole family!
Brick regards,
Model Mom Mary
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Just got word of the line-up for the annual Kids’ New Years Eve concert at LEGOLAND® California and I am beyond excited. If you have never been to this epic event, take a minute to read my post about the unique time zone just for kids, then, come back here to see the awesomeness they have in store for this year.
Go ahead, I’ll wait.
Okay, so here is the amazing line-up for this year’s KNYE celebration:
• Lyndsey Cannon: In a time when young, age-appropriate role models for our little girls are hard to find, this rising star is a gem. She’s a singer, model and actress who claims her music to be a cross between Katy Perry and Disney. She’s darling.
• Secret Agent 23 Skidoo – With their Hip Hop for kids, or as they call it, “Kid Hop,” they are sure to rock the Park with such kid-friendly jams as Gotta Be Me and Family Tree. If you’re like me, and can sing every word to Parents Just Don’t Understand by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, then you’ll love this band, maybe even more than your kids! Word.
• Aaron Nigel Smith—This children’s entertainer is on a mission to “get kids movin’” and that is exactly what he’s gonna do on New Years Eve. With songs like Animal Song and Everybody’s Jumping your kids will get enough exercise for all of 2012. Aaron performs around the country with the PBS Kids Between the Lions Live tour and is always a big hit.
• Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band—Not only do I love the name of this band, but they were also named “Best New Kids Artist 2011” by USA Today. Lucky is what your kids will be feeling when they are jamming out to this band.
• Justin Roberts and the Not Ready For Naptime Players—Oh my, how I love Justin Roberts! I have a been a HUGE fan of JR (that’s what I like to call him) since a friend gave me his CD on the occasion of my little girl’s first birthday. I even had the opportunity to interview him last year about his Emmy nomination. They are by far my favorite children’s band and I can’t think of a better way to ring in 2012 than with them at LEGOLAND California.
CLICK HERE to read my interview with Justin Roberts.
Not only are all these bands going to play on the concert stage in Miniland, but they will also all play mini-sets up in Fun Town earlier in the day, so you’ll have more than one opportunity to check them out. LEGOLAND California is the place to be on December 31st this year.
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Ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of professional skateboarder, Tony Hawk? Well now, thanks to LEGOLAND California, you can. Not on the skateboard however, but rather by way of the World’s Largest LEGO Christmas Tree. On November 28th, Ambassador pass member Tony Hawk and his two sons, Spencer and Keegan, had the honor of lighting the LEGO tree and from now until Christmas Eve, park guests will be chosen via a Facebook contest to flip the switch on the world’s largest LEGO tree. Check out the Facebook page for details on the contest and your child just might be chosen to join the LEGOLAND Snow Patrol of Elves to flip that switch at 4:30pm one night between now and Christmas Eve. Selected guests will also receive a souvenir hat and T-shirt to commemorate the special occasion.
Visit our Facebook page to enter!
When I was a young girl, the phrase “Give a hoot, don’t pollute,” was drilled into my brain via the lovable “Woodsy Owl.” The message was simple. Keep our forests, our earth, and our planet clean and free of pollution. It is messaging that has stuck with me for the past 30+ years, a little voice in the back of my head that reminds me to not litter and to pick up other people’s trash if I see it lying around.
Now, our kiddos will get to learn a similar lesson thanks to the darling new puppet show at SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium, only instead of the lessons coming from an owl in the forest, it’s a sea star in a tide pool. In this entertaining and educational show, Sunny the Sea Star, Hermi the Hermit Crab, and Jay Octo demonstrate to the kiddos how easy and important it is to pick up trash to keep our environment clean. I am also going to put these lessons into practice tonight, in my own living room, with picking up LEGO bricks. Hope it works!
Enjoy the show!