Legoland Questions

[Jaina]

We've never been to Legoland, but our kids are obsessed with all things Lego.
We have 4 kids. 2 are 49 inches, 1 is 43 inches, and 1 is 18 months old... (so like 32 inches?) Does Legoland have a rider swap type thing for the thrill rides?
We are planning to go one day, a Monday in early October. The park is only open 10-5, I believe. Can we reasonably do most things during this time?
Thanks!

 

[wanderlust7]

We've never tried the rider swap at Legoland, but they do have it. Everyone needs to stand in line though.

http://california.legoland.com/en/FAQ/parent_swap/

 

[corinne76]

We went on a weekday in early June, so I'm guessing a bit more crowded than October will be.
We had a 2 and a 5-yr-old at the time and stayed til closing. I'm sure we could have repeated some favorites more but we left satisfied with the one-day trip.

I think your kids (if the ages in your siggie are current) are the PERFECT age for LL! DD loved it at 5 and there wasn't much she couldn't do. DS was too short for some stuff, so we're looking forward to taking him at 5 yrs old sometime next year.

 

[Jaina]

Another question - we go one week from today!! On something like Knights' Tournament where children under 55 inches have to ride with an adult - can 3 children (under the limit) ride with one adult? Or do you have to have an adult to ride with each child under 55 inches? That's a serious problem for us. I already realized that our not-yet-2-year-old can ride basically nothing, so that leaves one of us to ride with the older kids. Afore mentioned small child would be very angry if we tried the rider swap and he didn't get to go. He loves rides and thinks he's big and hates to be left out.

 

[roobug]

Another question - we go one week from today!! On something like Knights' Tournament where children under 55 inches have to ride with an adult - can 3 children (under the limit) ride with one adult? Or do you have to have an adult to ride with each child under 55 inches? That's a serious problem for us. I already realized that our not-yet-2-year-old can ride basically nothing, so that leaves one of us to ride with the older kids. Afore mentioned small child would be very angry if we tried the rider swap and he didn't get to go. He loves rides and thinks he's big and hates to be left out.

It is a two seat ride so it is one adult with each child. Also the ride goes upside down and spins - I don't know how adventurous your kids are but my boys who are 7 don't like it.

 

[Iggipolka]

Jumping in on the thread with more questions. We're planning a one day trip Dec 30th with our 6yr old (49") and 3 yr old (38"). Are there rides they can do alone together?

How far is the park from DL? We'll probably rent a car due to the car seat issue, but was wondering about a taxi cost or ART as a possibility.

How are the food options? Any recommendations for non burger & fries typical food?

Thanks!

 

[AZMermaid]

We are going in Sept for my son's 6th bday and I have never been so I know nothing about rides- but I can tell you it is at least an hour from Disneyland- probably 90 minutes in any sort of traffic. A cab would be really pricey.