Legoland Locks it Up with Officer in Pursuit in 4D! We Loved It... Find Out Why... Open Now #LegolandCA

Officer in Pursuit at Legoland California Officially Opens Today to Everyone!!

 

Thanks to Legoland California we were able to get a sneak peek during the preview!

 



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We spent the day in the park and kicked off our Spring Break.. yes I know it's late.

 

Ready to check out the mini movie we eagerly checked in.

 

The kids were so excited to meet and greet Officer and Hot Dog.. I know, but I'll explain more.

 

 



 



 

Lots of fun with props and photo ops.

 

We even got photo bombed by the robbers...  hey now!

 

 



 

 

 

Once inside the theater you will notice that there is fair warning that the 4D means well super 4D interactive.

 

 



 

 

It totally is...

 

 

 

Not to spoil too much but Officer in Pursuit is just that... he has a criminal to catch and he's on a mission to do so.

 



 

 

Put your glasses on and it gets really awesome!

 

Items fly at you, water seems to splash you at all directions, candy comes at your face, hot dogs go air born and so much more...

 

We loved every moment of this new mini movie.

 

What to know and tips...

 

The movie is about 15 mins long

 

There is water that comes out and splashes you a bit

 

 



 

Autism / Sensory tips..  

Lego Movie 2 Experience Now Open at Legoland California #LegoMovie2 #LegolandCalifornia

Everything is Awesomer!! Are you fans of Lego Movie 2 like we are?!

You will love the Lego Movie 2 experience...

 



 

LEGOLAND® California Resort invites families to go from theater to theme park as it debuts The LEGO® Movie 2 Experience at the family theme park in Carlsbad!

 

Guests can experience movie magic by stepping onto an actual LEGO® set as seen in “The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part,” that recently opened nationwide. Returning heroes Emmet, Lucy, and their LEGO co-stars can be spotted in their hometown of Apocalypseburg in miniature scale and Park guests can meet the characters in person as well.

 

You’ll be amazed by the details that go into making this exciting new big-screen LEGO animated adventure!

Legoland kicked off the exhibit opening with streamers exploding as the stage doors were finally opened by LEGOLAND California Resort General Manger Peter Ronchetti – officially opening the new LEGO® Movie 2 Experience.

 



 

The LEGO® Movie 2 Experience offers behind-the-scenes thrills that can be enjoyed by LEGO fans of all ages.

Great Wolf Lodge Partners with Alex's Lemonade Stand for Spring-A-Palooza March 9th to April 15th! #SpringAPalooza #GreatWolfLodge #GWLSoCal #GWLSpring

Great Wolf Lodge Partners with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation This Spring to Raise Funds to Fight Pediatric Cancer Fundraising

Spring is in the air at Great Wolf Lodge as the annual Spring-a-Palooza celebration returns March 9- April 15.

Have you been to Great Wolf Lodge? The Wolf Pack over there is always working hard to keep seasonal festivities fresh and super fun for everyone.

Last year we took a tour of the event and loved that everyone has the opportunity to get involved in Spring-A-Palooza! Young little ones will love the activities while older kids will love exploring the grounds with attractions like Magi Quest.

From spring picnics and bubble dance parties in the Grand Lobby to character-inspired flower gardens and more, Spring-a-Palooza is the perfect way for families to celebrate the changing of the season.

 

A highlight this year, for the first time Great Wolf Lodge is partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation at all 14 U.S. Great Wolf Lodge locations to generate funds and raise awareness to help end childhood cancer.

 



Urban Ocean Festival Returns to the Aquarium of the Pacific

AQUARIUM TO CELEBRATE SOCAL’S UNIQUE COAST AT URBAN OCEAN FESTIVAL 

We love the Aquarium of the Pacific!

Visiting about 4 or 5 times a year never gets boring or old. There are always things to do and it is very Autism friendly.

Both of my kiddos love to start at different areas each time we visit but when there is a special event going on we know we will not only see something new but learn something cool as well!

What's coming up? Here are the deets on the Urban Ocean Festival...

Spring into fun this Spring Break with Great Wolf Lodge at Springapalooza

Spring-a-Palooza Is In the Air at Great Wolf Lodge

Always a HOWLING good time at Great Wolf Lodge in SoCal!
 
Before we get into the deets on the Spring Break fun, I wanted to share some tips from our visit, hope they help in your family fun planning.
 
Great Wolf Lodge Family Fun Tips:

* We stayed one night and two days - Honestly I would have loved to stay 2 nights and 3 days. There is so much offered as part of your stay in addition to the water park play, that you really need just that extra time to soak it all in, I mean who wants to miss the evening story time or the morning yoga? So much more too! I would have loved to take it a bit slower to really do all we could at no extra cost. There is always something going on or being celebrated to take part in too!
 
* Cabana Rental - I know this sounds silly since you may have a room on site but some just need that extra quiet or comfort zone for quick breaks. For Cabana in the action of it all I would suggest one in the main area or toddler area so that small and big can be seen and play. For a quieter moment for sensory breaks (we need those at times with my sons ASD) the outdoor cabanas are perfect and less of a crowd too. Not to mention they are cozy and private too.
 
* Autism Friendly - There are lifeguards all over and attentive... thank goodness since I am on top of it but my boy is all over the place at times. He just enjoys life and wants to run wild with everyone and everything. He actually needed First Aide and they took the best care of his scrape and he was ready to play again a few hours later after a snack. At 5yo he LOVED everything about Great Wolf Lodge. He was able to take it at his own pace with smaller water rides as well as keep the life vest tat is provided if needed on hand all day. Mikey really enjoyed the outdoor pool ply area as well as the family tubing. We loved that too. It's fun to have your kids watch you scream laugh... yes that's what I do! 
 
* Staff - The Team at GWL is amazingly friendly and very customer service savvy! Everyone wants to see you having fun safely. I loved how sweet everyone was to the kids all over the water park with patience and empathy to the indoor arcade friendliness. Great training on your staff GWL. SO great that my brother in law has an interview to Lifeguard there... good luck Richie!
 
* Girl Time - This is where that third day would have been great. First two days do all there is for family fun and even relax and take it slow. But... I would like to try the Salon on our last day on our way out so that my daughter and I can really feel refreshed and bond over nails for a bit. How cute and fun!
 
There really is so much to do and a lot of family entertainment to be had at Great Wolf Lodge. My husband agreed we needed more time, he didn't want to leave either!! Win Win! Local Staycation Perfection for us.
 
Okay enough about our visit, below are all the details about the upcoming Howling Fun of Springapalooza!!
 
Hot Off The Press Friends....

Kia Sorento 2016 IS My New Fav Full Size SUV #DriveKia

In love with the Kia Sorento SXL AWD!

All Wheel Drive and Over Spring Break, That is Just What We Did...

We had an amazing experience test driving the Kia Sorento thanks to Drive Shop and Kia. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to do these test drives and give an honest review. 

I was lucky enough to have my Kia arrive just in time for some spring break fun. 

As soon as I looked inside I knew I would love driving this car. I know that I am known for not being a fan of larger SUV's but I had a feeling the space would grow on me as soon as I realized I could put my kids on separate rows.. yes I know right?!

The Kia Sorrento seats 7 with the 3rd row up. Speaking of the third row... it is the easiest to put up and down I was so shocked I had to do it twice to make sure this mom that can barely get a car seat in on my own was not just having beginners luck! Truth!

Sometimes there are events or weekend soccer games that I am used to having to select things to leave behind. Sometimes it is the extra sideline chair or the stroller or even having to take halftime snacks on ice and not in a cooler. So the luxury of the trunk space with and with out all or some of the seats down was wonderful!

Over spring break we were able to head out to a media preview +legolandcalifornia and the long drive was smooth, comfortable and easy to drive, I must admit, I was starting to like the size.

I was able to test out the regular drive mode, ECO drive mode and also the Sport drive mode. I did notice a difference in EACH. While in ECO mode the drive was almost flawless and smooth as can be. With the Sport drive mode I was able to feel the extra power as needed to let's say accelerate when on the on ramp to the freeway or in the parking lot of the soccer game that was not fully paved and rigid. I really liked the options of this especially since the ECO seemed to be saving me gas on the daily drive from place to place local. 

Speaking of local and place to place... we took our Kia to the beach a few times and she was loaded up with all sorts of toys, towels and came home with a lot of sand. It was very easy to get the sand out of the back with a few shakes off of the mat, I would totally get that to protect the trunk space from our constant on the go lifestyle. 

Over the the weekend that we had our Kia Sorrento test drive we also had Soccer Saturday! For the first time I was able to ask "Who wants to come with us?" and it was so nice to be able to do that for my kids and see them smile with their cousins.

I was able to attend +DiscoveryCubeOC . #Bubblefest so we once again packed up and we were off on our next adventure.

We rocked out to the fun stations on +SiriusXM stations and had a blast with the panoramic sun roof..a favorite of the kids & me too! You know we love our +KIDZ BOP !

Something that my daughter was in love with and used daily, even in sunny so cal... the heated seat warmers. She would turn them on in the morning on the way to school and after the beach.

My son loved that there was air conditioning in the back seats and in the third row. Not going to lie, he liked to take his shoes off and let the cool air hit his feet, glad I was not in the back to smell that. Ha just kidding.. kind of.

Before we received the Kia Sorento to test drive I was set on a mid sized SUV. Now I am not so sure, I really like this larger SUV and the space it gave my family. We were even able to fit our 55lb dog in the back with park stuff comfortably. 

I am so torn at the size I will want but one thing that I am certain of is that I loved all the bells and whistles from the automatic trunk with sensor safety feature to the aerial camera so that I was able to see in front of, behind and on top of the car making visibility all around. 

My husband is totally sold, he is a huge fan of the Kia Sorento as well. He says that for the price (the Kia Sorento starts at around $28K and goes up as features & engine power are added) the space and comfort-ability for a family our size is ideal.

The more I sat behind the wheel the more I was able to get used to the cameras that helped me park and the difference in the actual size of SUV going from a small 2 door sport car to the Kia Sorrento. 

I am still interested in checking out the Kia Sportage, I hear that is just my style but, as a family we need to come to an agreement on the SUV of choice since this will be a family vehicle with room for us all and then some.. that is a first!

Do you have a Kia SUV of any kind? Perhaps even the Mini Van? I would love to know what you think about your Kia!?

Thanks for driving..ooopppsss... I mean reading along with us and following along on our social channels live for all the Kia Test Drive fun. 

Find out more about the Kia Sorento and all the Kia models at www.kia.com or click below...

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Fill Your Spring Break with Jousting at Medieval Times #KnightLife - Discount Code

Spring Break Fun - Are YOU Ready?

Medieval Times CA is one of our most favorite places in Orange County to take our kids for food, fun, entertainment and the encouragement to be LOUD!

Cheering, jousting, competition, horses, the museum of torture and so much more, are just some of the fun times you can experience while at the Castle in Buena Park for Dinner and Tournament!

This year you can fill up your spring break with a lot of fun at Medieval Times with the awesome discount they have!