Legoland California, Part 2

Adrian and Adel took the kids on the "Fun Town Police and Fire Academy" ride where you compete to be the first at the fire to put it out.

We told the kids if they didn't win, we would have to go home.  (Don't worry, they're used to our sarcasm by now).

Hop out of the truck to fight the fire.

Then race back to the truck.

 Camille and Abby on the airplanes.

Most of the rides were carnival-type with a Lego twist.

The kids next to a life-sized Darth Vader made of Legos.  There is an entire Star Wars section in their Mini Land.

And then a character Lego Darth Vader.

Adel is demonstrating for his brothers his technique on the "Pharaoh's Curse" blaster ride.

I love how these brothers have fun when they're together.

Slides

90% of the rides were geared toward smaller kids.  Our kids had a great time on everything, although it was a little slow for the grown ups (we are so spoiled by our Disneyland experience).

Finally put the kids in the stocks were they belong.

There were two decent roller coasters in the park that our whole group enjoyed several times.  We went on "The Dragon" coaster at least 3 times.  The kids loved it.  

Adrian and Adel took the kids on a second ride on the "Lego Technic Coaster," the biggest one in the park.

Adel and Adrian posing (again) for the camera on the drop.

I like how brave little Abby has her arms up like Uncle Adrian in this pic.

Allen, Adrian, and Adel tried to pose for the pictures on every ride that did photos.  Here is their best shot of being completely straight-faced on the big drop of the "Lego Technic Coaster."  We laughed a lot at our stupid attempts to pose for ride photos that day.

Abby and Mommy on Legoland's equivalent of the teacups.  Our last ride.

There were many Lego construction areas.  This one we had done in Dallas, where you build and race cars.

Final assessment for our Lubbock cousins (and anyone else) who are thinking about making the trip out here for this:

• The park is only open from 10am-5pm (at least at this time of year) and we did not do everything so there is plenty to do.
• For that reason, it may be worth the value of getting the 2-day pass if you're really serious about doing it all (and don't want to feel rushed).
• Most of the rides are geared for smaller kids but the roller coasters are fun for all.  
• There were several movie experiences and Lego building areas we did not do.
• Since the ticket prices are comparable to Disneyland, we expected Disney-quality details and experience and were a little disappointed.  
• Definitely a better deal with a coupon (we got a half-price military discount), and on a school day (most of the rides were not worth a long wait).
• Even though it does not live up to Disney standards, it was still a fantastic day for a Lego-obsessed boy (and his sister who loves rides of every kind).