Hello All!
My Family And I Will Be Going To Dl The Week Of Nov 13th And Will Have And Extra Day On The Trip. We Have A 3 Yr Old And I Wanted To Get Your Opinions, Knott's Or Lego Land For The Last Day Of Vacation?
Thanks For The Advice.

I would say either, but Knott's is closer and cheaper. Knott's has a great kids area called Camp Snoopy. And you can get a great meal at Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant after you leave the park.

Hello All!
My Family And I Will Be Going To Dl The Week Of Nov 13th And Will Have And Extra Day On The Trip. We Have A 3 Yr Old And I Wanted To Get Your Opinions, Knott's Or Lego Land For The Last Day Of Vacation?
Thanks For The Advice.

I agree on Knott's. We are taking DS 8 to Legoland before he gets too old but I think a three year old would enjoy Camp Snoopy more. Legoland also has height restrictions on some rides which may or may not effect you.:)

I went to Knott's yesterday. I was pretty disapointed. Maybe it was because it was a Saturday, but there were a lot of teens running a muck and making out all over the park and using foul language, well, even the ADULTS were cussing loudly. One mother yelled at her small child right there in Camp Snoopy, "GET YOUR A** BACK HERE NOW!" Another time, I turned a corner in Camp Snoopy to find a mother holding her child by the arm, and spanking her bottom continuously! My youngest couldn't stop looking! :(

It's not as nice/clean as Disneyland (we've been VERY spoiled). I even noticed the safty standards weren't as high as DL. Like the log ride, you walk right up to the canal, no safty gates at all. If you aren't holding onto a small child, they could easily just fall in! The safty measure I saw the most was a "yellow line" and everyone was told to stay behind the yellow line. :s

I agree that Camp Snoopy was the saving grace for us. I have an almost 7 year old and she loved all the "small rides". Most were the same as the big ones, just small scale. That's a big plus, as she see's her sisters going on the big rides, but she can't. My husband took our big girls on the big rides, and I stayed in Camp Snoopy with our youngest.

We have never been to LegoLand, so I can't comment on it. If it were me personally, I would upgrade your pass to include an additional day at Disneyland. That way you can take a break during the days and not get so tired out. Our first year I think we must have had 3 day passes but DCA wasn't open yet. It was a FULL 3 DAYS. The next year I think we got 5 days and were able to take it slower. Now, this is our 6th trip here, and we actually have 8 days in the park, with a break on the weekend to re-coup. ;) (my girls are 12, 10 & almost 7, now WE need the breaks, not them)

what ever you choose, I am sure you'll have a great time. I think I just had too high of expectations of Knotts?! I couldn't stand the filth there either. Spider webs in the food booths.. even the snack stand I went to, the counter was covered in churro sugar/cinn. That was gross to me. Even the grafitti (sp?) on the walls just irked me. Again, we've been spoiled by DL.

Our family has had annual passes for Legoland for years for good reasons. I love the clean, park-like relaxed setting of this theme park. I first started taking my son when he was just 2, and he was able to ride nearly every ride at that time. He loved it when he was 2 and he still loves it now that he's 7. The park has adjusted the height requirements since it opened but your child should have no problems getting on most of the rides.

Legoland is geared toward the little ones - 10 & younger. They even have a Duplo area with fun things for the littlest ones. Their Dino area is always a hit with the little kids as well, and your child could ride the coaster there.

Legoland is very clean compared with Knott's and there are generally very few teens in the park. In fact, we have never had a negative experience with another guest in all the times we've been. The crowds are pretty light and there is rarely a long wait for any of the attractions - 10 minutes max, so your little one won't get antsy.

So, overall Legoland is cleaner and safer and more smaller child friendly in my opinion. Hope this helps in your decision making.

Wow Guys, Thanks For The Advise, It Sounds Like No Matter What We Choose We Will Have A Good Time. Maybe I Will Leave It Up To The Little Guy, 3 Year Olds Do Seem To Know What They Like.

Thanks Again.

(ignore my avatar, lol)

Legoland is a GREAT kids park - nothing else like it anywhere. You can do the Snoopy area in Knotts - or you can have an entire park ;)

This is the "What to do when you're 2" guide at LLCA:


A guide for our Youngest and Smallest Guests
The word LEGO comes from the Danish words, "leg godt" which mean "play well." LEGOLAND California is a springboard for imagination and creativity. We hope you enjoy your experience today and everyday!

Model Mom Club
Weekly fun on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. includes interactive LEGO playgroups, fitness walks, and specialist chats. Open to caregivers with babies and preschoolers.

EXPLORE Village
Dig Those Dinos - This interactive area allows young guests to test their paleontology skills as they dig for the "skeletal remains" of dinosaurs buried in over 30 cubic yards of sand!
Fairy Tale Brook - An enchanting boat ride through a humorous LEGO version of "The Three Little Pigs", "Little Red Riding Hood", and other familiar fairy tales.
LEGOLAND Express - Shuttles guest around a blooming garden in Playtown.
Playtown - Interactive playground with farm, hospital, slides, LEGO Bricks, and more!
WaterWorks - Jump on pads to make music play and fountains spray. Move LEGO animals by spraying the targets.
Musical Fountain - Play an interactive tune on our musical fountain - hop up and down to make the instruments play.
Village Theatre - Enjoy the LEGO Friends Meet and Greet where you can meet some of our most beloved LEGO Friends.
Playtown Theatre - Stop by the Playtown Theatre where Master Ventriloquist Kevin Johnson stars in Comedy for Kids.

Fun Town
Adventurer's Club - A walkthrough discovery attraction featuring inhabitants of the Amazon rain forest (with authentic rainstorm sounds and lighting), ancient Egypt and the Arctic.
LEGO Factory Tour - Tour a small-scale LEGO factory.
LEGO Club House - The ultimate place to use your imagination to invent your own LEGO creations!
Fun Town Stage - The Big Test: Join Chief Stern and the Fun Town Volunteer Fire Department for a slapstick show with a catchy song and dance, acrobatics and a working fire truck.

Knights' Kingdom
The Hideaways - A rustic adventure playground - Young guests must be accompanied by an adult or older responsible friend.
Enchanted Walk - Take a nature stroll through woodlands filled with LEGO animals.

Miniland USA
Miniland USA - Animated LEGO scenes at pint-sized eye level, including Kennedy Space Center, Daytona Speedway, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., New York City, New Orleans and New England.
Block of Fame - This fun and educational, 3-dimensional art gallery is lined with classic works of art and busts of historical figures and pop icons - made entirely of LEGO bricks.
Model Shop - Watch the real LEGO model builders at work.
Coast Cruise - A leisurely boat ride around a world of animated LEGO models and international landmarks.

Imagination Zone
DUPLOŽ Play - Duck under the big giraffe for free-play with giant bins of LEGO animals, trains, slides, and vehicles.
LEGO Show Place - LEGOŽ Racers 4D - Animated racecar driver Max Axel brings with him a whole new dimension of fun in a total sensory movie experience.
Build and Test - Step inside the Build and Test room in the heart of the Imagination Zone, where young engineers can build a car and then test it against the competition on the track.

If your 3 year old is 36" there's a ton to do at Legoland. My three year old rode Coastersaurus (see avatar, she's with her sister) 6 or 7 times in a row a couple of weeks ago and cannot stop talking about it.

well knott`s but make sure you go first thing and ride the big rides first. the park is Kay legoland is good but never been to it

Most of the small rides are for duos only. If you are by yourself with 2 kids who can't ride by themselves, you are so out of luck. I can remember only 2 rides we could go on. The rest of the time was looking at stuff and shopping and playing with the water. That's not much for the money we spent. One kid is way better and the park is geared for one adult with one child. So two parents with two kids would be fun. Otherwise, forget it. Go to Knotts.

My 2 and 3 year old prefer Knott's over Legoland. I mean they like Legoland but they get a bit more excited when they are about to go on the rides at Knott's. We pretty much stay at Camp Snoopy when we go which is fine by us. If you are into thrill rides, I suggest going to the adult rides first ...my personal favorite is GhostRider.

Please note that the week you are going to be here, Knott's has there Tribute to Veterans where current military or veteran plus one guest will be given free admission. From my experience during that month, it is VERY crowded! There are lots of current and former military personnel that go to Knott's with their families....meaning...lots of kids!

Mrs.newseditor - That Is Really Good Information About The Knotts Park Being Busy. Do You Think That Will Affect The Crowds At Disneyland?