Many first-time guests at LEGOLAND® California are surprised to find out that the Park not only offers a wide variety of rides and attractions but that there are also a multitude of live entertainment options as well. All of them showcase musical numbers and involve some level of audience participation.  Back in 2002 I was the Entertainment Supervisor so I am quite partial to the entertainers in the Park. I can also perform the entire “Put the wet stuff on the hot stuff” routine in my sleep (if you don’t know that reference be sure to see The Big Test on your next visit).

Now that summer is around the corner, the Entertainment Department is gearing up for several new shows and double the amount of performances per day, which means that it’s AUDITION TIME!

So . . . CALLING ALL SOCAL RESIDENTS, THESPIANS, AND GLEEKS: Dust off your best monologues and jazz hands and come on down for an audition.

Auditions are by appointment only so check out the audition page at www.LEGOLAND.com/auditions for details on submitting your headshots + resumes and for a breakdown of characters.

If you’re not in the area and/or not a performer, then be sure to check your show guide upon entering the Park on your next visit to see all entertaining entertainment!

Brick regards,
Model Mom Mary

I get a lot of emails from parents who are wondering if their child is too young for the attractions at LEGOLAND® California. I don’t think any age is too young since the Park has so much to look at, even for babies, but the fun takes new heights, literally and figuratively, once a kid reaches 36” tall. Though some rides have no height restrictions, thirty-six inches is the magic number for kids to really be able to ride a lot of the rides.

Here are the Top 8 Things You Get To Do When You Reach 36”:

1.     Coastersaurus
2.     Sky Patrol
3.     Flight Squadron (height minimun for this ride is actually 34”)
4.     Captain Cranky's Challenge
5.     Splash Battle
6.     Cargo Ace
7.     Beetle Bounce
8.     Dune Raiders

There are of course a ton of other things they can do that their shorter counterparts can do, like the LEGOLAND Express, DUPLO Playtown, Fairytale Brook, Safari Trek and all the fun splash pad areas in DUPLO Village, Pirate Shores and of course the Water Park. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Park employees (MCs) who work the rides are very strict on enforcing the height (and age when applicable) requirements for the safety of your children. Trust me, even I tried to weasel my little one on the Coastersaurus before she was tall enough, but it’s for everyone’s own good.

QUICK TIP: measure your children before going to the Park so you can prepare them ahead of time that they might not be able to ride every ride.

Brick regards,
Model Mom Mary

Thirty-six years ago, a jaw-dropping, blood-curdling film came out that put sharks on the top of the nightmare-inducing list. I was three years old when Spielberg’s classic, Jaws, hit the big screen (stop doing the math, I’m twenty-nine-forever). I don’t think I saw it until I was older, but I do know that it has haunted me all these years and most certainly contributed to my fear of swimming in the ocean.

Next week, to celebrate the Discovery Channel’s National Shark Week, SEA LIFE™ Carlsbad Aquarium is dedicating itself to eliminating the myths and mysteries surrounding sharks. Though they’re gigantic, have sharp teeth and have been known to attack humans, sharks are apparently largely misunderstood. In addition to all the current entertainment at SEA LIFE™, like the Shark & Ray Show, Shark Talk, the Daily Dive and the Quiz Trail scratch card, the Aquarium will also feature a special SEA LIFE Shark Scavenger Hunt. According to the fin facts you and your kiddos will learn during the scavenger hunt, you’re more likely to win the lottery than to be bitten by a shark.

Another highlight of Shark Week will be the photo op with the Great White model in the Beginning of LEGOLAND California. Be sure to stop by and have your family photo taken.

SEA LIFE™ Aquarium is open every day this summer, from 9:00am – 8:00pm and the Shark Week celebrations take place in the week of Sunday, July 31st through Sunday, August 7th. Now if you excuse me, I’m off to buy a lottery ticket.