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THINGS
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Legoland Water Park
Discount Tickets
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Open March 10, 2012 |
| LEGOLAND
Water park is geared primarily for kids 2-12, but fun
from the whole family, this 5 1/2 - acre water park
is adjacent to LEGOLAND and is the perfect way to cool
off after an adventurous day inside the theme park.
The entire water park extends from its 45-foot-tall
LEGO themed tower intended to plunge visitors into the
watery world of LEGO. The park’s four main waterslides
originate from this structure and are the fastest and
most thrilling water attractions the park has to offer.
First, there’s the Orange Rush, where up to four
people sit in a gigantic inner tube gliding and spinning
their way down and around a 312-foot-long curving 11-foot
diameter half pipe that ends with a splash into the
wading pool at the bottom.
The second is the flaming red Twin Chasers, which consists
of a pair of 130-foot side-by-side enclosed transparent
water tubes that kids and adults can rocket down, racing
each other to the pool below.
The last of the three is Splash Out. A blue-colored
open body slide that slings guests down a 240-foot half
pipe, reaching spine-tingling speeds.
Still with all those wild adventures, LEGOLAND has preserved
it’s laid back family-friendly approach with plenty
of attractions for the little ones, as well as adults
who just want to relax lazily in the San Diego sun.
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Legoland Water Park Carlsbad |
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most unique is the Build-a-Raft River where guests drift
leisurely down an 850-foot-long lazy river on rafts they
have skillfully constructed using soft LEGO bricks. As
you set sail, classic tunes fill the air, adding to the
ambience as upbeat, summery sounds like the Beach Boys
“Surfin’Safari” and remakes of Van Morrison’s
“Brown-Eyed Girl” ring out through speakers
as your raft meanders its way through the park.
However, just when you thought it was safe, be prepared
to be doused or steer your vessel away from squirting
cannons and pouring buckets poised along the watery path.
For those that want to stay on dry land. It’s as
equally entertaining to watch floaters of all ages rearrange
their LEGO creations as they float down the river.
Another fun spot is Imagination Station,
a place where LEGO fanatics can build thing like bridges,
damns, and cities out of DUPLO bricks, all in a watery
environment. Then budding engineers can test their creations
against the flow of water to see if how well they can
control the wondrous word of aquatics.
For the tiny tots, LEGOLAND Water Park has maintained
its kid-centric approach with an abundance of small-scaled
watery attractions.
The DUPLO Splash Safari is a water play area sized for
preschoolers that includes three small slides that do
not have any height requirements. LEGOLAND lifeguards
will assist children in boarding their rafts while keeping
a close eye on them as they float along the circular river.
There is also Kids Creek, a miniature version of the Build-a-Raft
River with squirting polar bear, alligator, and elephant
fountains providing plenty of entertainment to the youngest
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DUPLO Splash Safari |
Legoland Water Park |
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rascal in all of us, there’s the Joker Soaker. Located
next to the parks big slides, this lofty clock tower spurts
buckets of water on those below it as a LEGO jester model
“tells” jokes to unsuspecting guests below.
There are also water cannons that the kids delight in
aiming at one another as they spray their friends and
family.
Finally, the Aqua Tune is a musical fountain where kids
can conduct their own water symphony with the touch of
their hand.
Other amenities include cabanas for families to rest and
relax, changing rooms and showers, retail shops and snack
carts, as well as the Beach Front Grill.
If you plan to visit LEGOLAND Water Park, remember to
bring your own towel. They aren’t provided, but
you can purchase one if you forget yours at home. What
are provided at no charge are lockers and kid’s
life vests.
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Directions
to Legoland: From Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Take
Interstate 5 south. From San Diego, take Interstate 5
north. Take the Cannon Road exit off of I-5 and head east.
Legoland is about two miles from Interstate 5, and there
are signs along the way that direct you to Legoland California.
Parking is an extra charge so if you can car pool you
will save money. Legoland is open 10 am
to 9 pm during the summer and 10 am to 6 pm off season.
Legoland California One
LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 918-5346
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Knott's
Soak City Thirteen water-logged acres
packed with 21 of water rides. Save $5.00
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Raging
Waters the
largest water park in Southern California with
50 acres or water rides. |
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Knott's
Soak City Palm
Springs. The best place to cool off in the desert.
Save $5.00. |
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