Here's what we're going to do: (Help from Fodor's guide)
LEGOLAND Touring Plan:
Arrive before opening.
Go RIGHT toward Imagination Zone. Make reservations if needed for Mindstorms. Check to see when other activities open.
Continue up Castle Hill to Knight's Tournament.
Next head to Fun Town for Skipper School, the Driving Schools. Finish this block with Sky Cruiser and Kid Power Towers.
Snack around 11am.
Try to get on most of these rides before noon.
By now, Pirate Shores should be open. Go there to cool down.
Visit Explore Village.
Lunch around 2pm.
Visit Fun Town, Miniland USA, and Dino Island. See shows when applicable.
As things slow down in the late afternoon, head back to the popular rides and do them again.
Dining Info:
Ristorante Brickolini (Explore Village)
has pastas, salads, and wood-fired pizzas
Fun Town Market
has salads, sandwiches, pastas
Garden Restaurant (overlooks Miniland USA)
soups, sandwiches, specialty, breads, salads
Knight's Table Barbecue
Danish spareribs, roasted chicken
Snacks:
Must try Granny's Apple Fries
Other info:
LEGO Clubhouse (ice cream and soda fountain) features a LEGO robot band
You can purchase a LEGO Mosaic there, where the Brick-o-lizer transforms a digital photo into detailed instructions on how to create your own portrait from LEGO bricks (about $30)