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 Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject: Legoland - Land of Adventure Preview & KidTums' Birthday |
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Hey everyone!
So yesterday was KidTums' first birthday (I know, I know...where has the year gone?) so we decided to take a trip down to Legoland! Why you may ask?
Well, for those of you who may not know the story (and I'll make this short) the day I got the call from Elissa to "OMFG GET HOME NOW!!!" because KidTums was on the way...where was I? LEGOLAND! I drove like a bat outta hell back to Valencia to make it home in time for her to be born. (FYI - She was born 5 weeks early and we had NO warning signs at all that she might be coming early!)
So of course it was only natural that we spent her first birthday there!
And not only was it her birthday, but we were lucky enough to get a walk through of the latest area currently in development "Land of Adventure."
The new land is based on Egyptian theming and it's kind of "Raider of the Lost Ark" meets Legoland. Land of Adventure opens on March 10th.
Four new attractions make up the new area:
Lost Kingdom Adventure - Shooting dark ride built by Sally
Cargo Ace - A themed "Flying Tigers" by Zamperla
Beetle Bounce - Two "Frog Hoppers" by S&S
Pharaoh's Revenge - A Squishy ball play are by Prime Play
The whole area was designed by Master Model Designer Bill Vollbrecht who studied Egyptian history and hieroglyphics to make the experience educational and authentic.
There is still quite a bit of work to be done, but the Lego maniacs have promised that everything will be ready to go for opening day.
Since you are all here for photos, here we go!
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| Here we are at Legolan Californ |
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| Land of Adventure, opening, well NEXT WEEK! |
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| Here is the entrance to the new area. If you are familiar with the layout of the park, it's just to the left of Technic Test Track. |
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| Lots of Lego stuff still to be put in place over the next week. Those Lego maniacs are all working around the clock to get it done. |
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| "Pharaoh's Revenge" is one of those squishy ball play areas. This one is mostly outdoors, which is kind of cool. |
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| These guys are already camping out for opening day! |
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| "Cargo Ace" is one of those Zamperla Flying Tigers rides (Hi Bruno!) and here it is in it's "unfinished" state. The Lego maniacs have a few additions to add to it before it can be considered "done" |
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| They've also got a pair of S&S Frog Hoppers or "Beetle Bounce" as they are known at Legoland which should add some fun for the kiddies! (Hey look, they've got the big boy seat too for us adults!) |
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| The main attraction is the "Lost Kingdom Adventure" which is a really awesome looking dark ride built by Sally. |
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In front of the ride is the world's largest display of waterproofing membrane. It's amazing looking!
Ok, ok, we're joking...it's going to be a giant Pharoah made of 300,000 legos. But waterproofing is cool too! Isn't it? |
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| Of course Legoland has added lots of "funny" little touches. |
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| Betcha didn't know these bricks have been around for this long, did you? |
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| The ride vehicles look fantastic! Something right of an Indy movie. |
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| You'll get to shoot lots of random Lego dudes with your blaster. |
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| Some attention to detail for you crazy ride vehicle enthusiasts. |
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| Here's a few photos from the inside of the attraction. Now I will say that, most of this stuff will look a *LOT* better once it's dark...because well, it IS a "dark ride" after all, and that's what these sets are built for! |
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| Poor little Lego guy. Better zap that spider before he becomes a tasty Lego lunch. |
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| We are told that every target on the ride will make some sort of action happen! |
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| There's a little mouse guy hiding out for us. (This should make Elissa happy!) |
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| SHOOT THE FAT GUY!!! SHOOT THE FAT GUY!!! |
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| There are a lot of Lego "people" but most of the sets are not made from Legos as it turns out that Legos don't show up well under black light. Go figure! |
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| OH NO! The "spike room" or the place where Madonna buys her bras. You decide! |
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Here's the car they were using for testing. The rest of the vehicles should be on the track later this week.
The Land of Adventure opens on March 10th, 2008 |
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| "Hey guys! Did you forget about me? It's my BIRTHDAY! Hello??!?" |
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| Now on to everyone having some fun at Legoland! |
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| "Now I don't even need to go to Africa!" |
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| Kristen was happy that there were some KidTums sized rides for her too! |
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| Insert "Robb under the water" joke here. |
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| At one year old, KidTums is already taken! |
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| I sense an element of foreshadowing here. |
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| Yay! Turns out we were teleported to Denmark! Next stop...Bon Bon Land! =) |
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| I still think that Funtown Fire Academy is one of the most unique rides ever! |
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| "No bumping! Don't make them yell at us again!!!" |
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| They are plotting their way to Jahan's house. |
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| The Rockin' Tug was new since our last visit. (Hello again Bruno!) |
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| Kristen got to do the slides in the GIANT play area (she survived!) |
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| Splash Battle cooled us off. |
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| "There is a reward to everyone who targets Elissa with the water cannons!!!" |
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| The girls of Technic Test Track |
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| "Where is Wes? We miss him." |
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| Something is missing here...any ideas? ;) |
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| Yay! This should make Mr. Stratosphere happy! |
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| Lego X-Scream is just as scary! |
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Last edited by robbalvey on Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:36 pm |
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| robbalvey Site Admin
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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More photos....
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| We went to go see the Fun Town Fire Show. Oh, what is that I see? |
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| "Hi Jahan, how's it going?" |
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| Is it time for the TPR Europe Trip yet? |
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| For dinner we went to Benihana |
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| And TATSU was our chef!!! No joke!!! |
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| Kristen got to eat ice cream for the first time! (and while it may not look like it, she LOVED it!) |
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| Tatsu made Elissa a rodent (Don't tell Disney legal!!!) |
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| It was a great day! Thank you to Legoland for showing us around. And Happy Birthday KidTums! |
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| ginzo Bonafide Donkey Expert
Joined: 28 May 2006 Total posts: 3569 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 32 Gender: Male |
| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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Wow. I really want to go back to Legoland now. It's my second favorite park in SoCal.
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| astroworldfan1 Dr. Creeper
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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Now, Legoland has to build a Manhatten Express recreation in the Las Vegas New York, New York area!
What was that think Kristen was holding in the last photo?
Great Pics as always!!!
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| dandaman Guaranteed Fresh or Your Money Back!
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Total posts: 3093 Location: Belle River, Ontario / Melbourne, Florida Age: 18 Gender: Male |
| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Happy birthday Kristin!
I remember the franticness of last year's birth, but I had no idea that she was born 5 weeks early!
Oh, yeah, and some coasters 'n stuff. Right. Well, plus the awesomeness of Tatsu Mickey.
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| spacemtfan Self-Proclaimed "TPR Poster from Hell"
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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First of all, Happy 1st Birthday KidTums! Hope you had fun!
Second, the new dark ride looks very cool. The vehicles (to me) kind of looks like a cross between the Indy vehicles and Mr. Toad. Looks nice though!
But I wonder why they didn't built the TOGO death machine for the LEGO New York New York hotel?
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| Hand 0f Time Full Fledged Donkey Enthusiast!
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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That's a very nifty place. Sounds like heaven for one of my friends.
Happy 1st Birthday KidTums! 
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| TexTitan01 Donkeys are my way of life!
Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Total posts: 655 Location: Winchester, VA Age: 19 Gender: Male |
| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Aww...Kristen is so cute, and grown up!
She looks so big already, the next years are just going to fly by!
My best wishes to you, Robb and Elissa; the coming years watching her grow will probably be the best of your life!
(my mom always tells me watching me grow ages 1-4 was the happiest time of her life, so I'm just guessing...)
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| cfc Having a Senior Moment
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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First off, again, Happy Birthday, Kristin!
Second, yay for a new dark ride (even though I can't shoot to save my life).
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| Pelydr I feel boring
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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Nice update Robb. Legoland is building a nice little set of rides down there. The new dark ride sounds pretty cool, and should be a fantastic addition. Thanks for the pictures.
Also, happy birthday to KidTums!
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