Knotts is like Six Flags but with 2 good dark rides from the 60s and some entertainment. It's 90% generic roller coasters. It's always run down, not shaded, and packed. I don't think its good for kids.I’m in the mood to go to a Theme park that I don’t know where every bathroom is. Can any other So Californian (or anyone else) tell me If Legoland is worth the drive out to Carlsbad? I feel like it’s probably a good bet for my two young kids but Knotts also sounds good. Haven’t been to Knotts in 15 years and have only been there 3-4 times. Never been to Legoland. The weather in Legoland is much better as it’s near the coast and I feel like it’s probably much less busy. Is that accurate?
Sea World also sounds good but I’m saving that for a different trip out to SD.
Knotts is like Six Flags but with 2 good dark rides from the 60s and some entertainment. It's 90% generic roller coasters. It's always run down, not shaded, and packed. I don't think its good for kids.
No amount of "Billy Bob Joe" performers can make me want to go to Knotts. Just go for the chicken restaurant and dont bother entering the park.
If I could pay to only go on the Log Ride and Mine ride I'd much rather do that.
We ALWAYS have a good time at Legoland. There's something about the feel of the park.. It just doesn't take itself so seriously and focuses on the fun. Having said that, some of the rides are a little disappointing and not worth a long wait, so if you can swing it, get their front of the line pass. It's not very expensive for the lowest tier, but worth it. It will make your whole day more enjoyable. Also, Granny's apple fries are a MUST.
With small kids, Lego land is worth at least one visit. Its even more fun if you stay on property.
Legoland it is! Kind of bummed that it’s not some park in the middle of nowhere that nobody goes to. For some reason I thought since I never had any desire to go there nobody else did either and there would be no lines. That front of the line pass sounds like a good idea and so do Granny’s Apple fries.
It’s kind of cool going to a park (or anywhere really) where you have no idea about anything- the layout, the rides, the food etc.
That TOT episode of Behind the Attraction was triggering. My favorite line was “lucky for us GOTG 2 was opening in May.” Like it was just a pure coincidence. Or how they start off by saying “we were looking to put a new ride in DCA.” As if the mandate from the beginning wasn’t that it was Marvel. At least they were honest about the fact they were given a ridiculous timeline and only had time to retheme an attraction.
Also they kind of frame it as Joe Rohde had his pick of the litter to retheme any ride in the park he wanted. That upset me for a second as Rohde could have stopped TOTs demise but I’m not sure I believe it. What other ride at DCA could have been rethemed into a Marvel ride? TOTs plot was also prime real estate next to the backlot where they were originally planning to put Avengers Campus if I’m not mistaken. I don’t think they knew it was going in Bugs Land at the time which TOT also conveniently sits next to.
Legoland will be a big hit with the kids, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it as an adult.Legoland it is! Kind of bummed that it’s not some park in the middle of nowhere that nobody goes to. For some reason I thought since I never had any desire to go there nobody else did either and there would be no lines. That front of the line pass sounds like a good idea and so do Granny’s Apple fries.
It’s kind of cool going to a park (or anywhere really) where you have no idea about anything- the layout, the rides, the food etc.
I've been having a tough time getting into the attraction series. The narration, editing, and choppy storytelling makes it kind of irritating to watch.
I swear there was a rumor that they were gonna turn Monsters Inc. into a MARVEL ride at some point...That TOT episode of Behind the Attraction was triggering. My favorite line was “lucky for us GOTG 2 was opening in May.” Like it was just a pure coincidence. Or how they start off by saying “we were looking to put a new ride in DCA.” As if the mandate from the beginning wasn’t that it was Marvel. At least they were honest about the fact they were given a ridiculous timeline and only had time to retheme an attraction.
Also they kind of frame it as Joe Rohde had his pick of the litter to retheme any ride in the park he wanted. That upset me for a second as Rohde could have stopped TOTs demise but I’m not sure I believe it. What other ride at DCA could have been rethemed into a Marvel ride? TOTs plot was also prime real estate next to the backlot where they were originally planning to put Avengers Campus if I’m not mistaken. I don’t think they knew it was going in Bugs Land at the time which TOT also conveniently sits next to.
I swear there was a rumor that they were gonna turn Monsters Inc. into a MARVEL ride at some point...
I'm amused by the mental image of that CDA agent who's actually just a reskinned Drew Carey being reskinned into the Hulk.This would have been much preferred by me if true but a retheme of Monster inc would be kind of lame for a Marvel ride so it’s hard to believe that was in the running.
I believe the plan was for Monster's Inc to be demolished so that they could fully use the space gained from removing the transportation center located behind it. That was until the Eastern Gateway project was cancelled.I swear there was a rumor that they were gonna turn Monsters Inc. into a MARVEL ride at some point...
I didn't realize the Beauty and the Beast ride had already opened in Tokyo. After watching a ride through, as impressive as the craftsmanship is, it's so clear that WDI has no idea how to design a ride. I could not point to a better example of a "ride the movie" than this attraction as it just takes guests through their favorite musical numbers from the film. The animatronics and effects are stellar, but it's all science with no soul. I suppose that's a problem that plagues more than just WDI and the West as a whole at this moment in time, but I must say I hope this attraction doesn't come to California.
I wouldn't say it should never come stateside because it has the bones of a fantastic ride, but it needs to be significantly retooled to emphasize both the closeness and darkness of the film. Of the book report rides (Mermaid, Monsters, FEA, etc.), I think BatB is successful in that I personally am moved by the music in a way that I'm not moved elsewhere in other rides. But there's gotta be a way to rein in the scale to allow for smaller encounters (Something There being that cavern of a room is really the worst part of the ride, especially given how easy it is to lose the flocking birds gag from afar). Perhaps it's in part because the ride vehicles are massive.I didn't realize the Beauty and the Beast ride had already opened in Tokyo. After watching a ride through, as impressive as the craftsmanship is, it's so clear that WDI has no idea how to design a ride. I could not point to a better example of a "ride the movie" than this attraction as it just takes guests through their favorite musical numbers from the film. The animatronics and effects are stellar, but it's all science with no soul. I suppose that's a problem that plagues more than just WDI and the West as a whole at this moment in time, but I must say I hope this attraction doesn't come to California.
I wouldn't say it should never come stateside because it has the bones of a fantastic ride, but it needs to be significantly retooled to emphasize both the closeness and darkness of the film. Of the book report rides (Mermaid, Monsters, FEA, etc.), I think BatB is successful in that I personally am moved by the music in a way that I'm not moved elsewhere in other rides. But there's gotta be a way to rein in the scale to allow for smaller encounters (Something There being that cavern of a room is really the worst part of the ride, especially given how easy it is to lose the flocking birds gag from afar). Perhaps it's in part because the ride vehicles are massive.
It has an incredible finale in that curse lifting/light returning/ballroom sequence, it just needs to earn it.
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