Insider Tips for 3 California Theme Parks
Here’s what you need to know about visiting Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland Resort, and LEGOLAND California
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From Disneyland Resort classics to behind-the-scenes experiences at SeaWorld San Diego to preschooler-friendly rides at LEGOLAND California, the Golden State’s best-in-class theme parks deliver something for everyone. Take a tram ride to tour movie back lots at Universal Studios Hollywood, or ride on a beachfront carousel in Santa Cruz. Looking for a vertigo-inducing roller coaster? You can find them up and down the state. See what’s in store at these family fun-zones, with insider tips on new rides, timeless favorites, and the amazing entertainment.
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LEGO Movie World
Ride a flying couch and build to your heart’s content in this expansive area based on the movie series
5 Amazing Things to Do at Disneyland Resort
Find your version of the Happiest Place on Earth by way of movie magic, fine dining, and more
5 Amazing Things to Do at LEGOLAND California
Let your kids’ sense of wonder unfold at this imaginative theme park inspired by LEGO bricks
5 Amazing Things to Do at SeaWorld San Diego
Ride scream-inducing rollercoasters and meet penguins, dolphins, beluga whales, and sea turtles
5 Amazing Things to Do at Universal Studios Hollywood
Get swept up in cinematic magic at the world’s largest working film and television studio and theme park
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