Easter holiday, part four - guest post

Legoland Billund and Legoland California are rather different, although they have similar elements. For one, the focus is more on Miniland, and less on rides.

even Miniland has more bicycles (see Dutch train station in the foreground)

 In addition, many of the same types of rides have new themes. For instance, what is called The King's Gauntlet in California is called Power Buildersin Denmark. This is a ride where you sit down, and then get swung around in all directions. Also, their learn-to-drive program costs money (55 kroner~$10), perhaps because everything else car-related is expensive in Denmark. In Denmark, you may bring your own food to the park; in the US, this is forbidden (with a few exceptions). The overall feel of the park remains somewhat the same, although the Danish one seems to rely more on on common sense for safety, and less on avoiding ridiculous lawsuits. For instance, there is a train going around Miniland, and at the crossings, the presence of a train is indicated only by a flashing light. Also, there are fewer instructions on how to pull down a lap bar for rides. There are two characters outside Legoland to chat with: Chester the Jester, and a princess we did not get to meet. They will speak Danish, English, and possibly German. Descriptions in Miniland are in these 3 languages as well. In addition, body dryers are available for after some wet rides (20 kroner ~ $4), and they are definitely needed. 

people using the drying booth with an ad on the red sign that asks, "Have you become wet?"

We had a great time!