Thursday, November 1, 2012

Flashback to LEGOland California

Last week, we spent time at the newly opened LEGOland Malaysia. This had me reminiscing about our previous trips to LEGOland California back in 2004 and 2009. There's no pictures for me to show you from the 2004 trip. The prints are in storage back in Texas in their cellophane-sleeve photo album, and the negatives are back there, too. Eight years ago, I thought my film camera was superior to my digital one. Remember those days of bringing extra rolls of film (24 exposures or 36?) to an amusement park so you didn't have to pay exorbitant gift shop prices when you ran out? Remember being locked into the same film speed for the whole roll? Remember having to choose your shots carefully because you couldn't just delete them? Post 9/11, I was worried that the airport X-ray machines would ruin my film, so I'd develop them at the 1-hour photo processor before our flight home. Goodness sakes... I'm glad I've moved on to digital.

So sit back and enjoy my favorite pictures from our 2009 trip.

Latching on to another family


What's really under Darth Vader's cape


We call this guy Lolo. His identical twin brother is taking a nap in LEGOland Malaysia.


You won't find Bob the Builder in LEGOland Malaysia, though.
He's got his own park there with his HIT Entertainment friends at Puteri Harbour Theme Park .



Apparently, I've been fascinated with public toilets for years. This one is at Miniland Grand Central Station.


This post is part of Travel Photo Thursday at Budget Traveler's Sandbox. Check it out for more around-the-world travel inspiration.
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Location: Legoland California, 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA

9 comments:

  1. InsideJourneysNovember 1, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Hahaha, I do remember those days!
    I've not been to a LEGOland but I've got to say, some of these are quite lifelike. If it weren't for the raggedy edges, that first one nearly fooled me.

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  2. The Yum ListNovember 1, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    I love your first shot!

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  3. Mary {The World Is A Book}November 1, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    What fun and clever shots! I especially love the first two pictures. I totally get the Lolo reference too :) I live 10 minutes from Legoland CA and I've taken many of these sights for granted including Miniland. I need to pay closer attention next time. Thanks for some picture ideas! I'm glad Legoland has ventured out to Malaysia.

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    1. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}November 1, 2012 at 9:56 PM

      I thought you would get the Lolo reference! (For anyone else wondering about it, "Lolo" is "grandpa" in Tagalog, the main Filipino language.)

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  4. Average TravellerNovember 1, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Some days I think I could easily go back to film now that I've learned so much in digital, but being stuck at one ISO for a whole roll and the cost of burst shooting on film scares me!

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  5. EvanNovember 4, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Cool. There is also a legoland in the Mall of America in Minneapolis, but I must say, it is nowhere as cool as the photos you posted of Legoland CA.

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  6. Cathy SweeneyNovember 6, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    I haven't been to any Legolands, but your pics have got me interested. Looks like fun. I love the first pic of the kids holding hands with the lego family. Cute.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Interesting, I didn't know there was a Legoland in California. Going to check it out. I wasn't very impressed by Legoland Malaysia though - presumably the Californian version is better?

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    1. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}July 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM

      The one in California is bigger and has more rides/shows, but it's still aimed at kids 10 yrs and under.

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