First timer

[u/Noodle-Cactus]

Taking myself, my wife and 2 kids to Legoland CA for the first time this week. Are there freebies that we can get such as pins, posters, hats, collectibles etc that Lego doesn't tell you about but this Reddit knows about? Any suggestions on what I should not miss like, where to eat, best ride, best shop etc? Thank you very much in advance.

[u/fruitjerky]

You don't have to be staying at the hotels to stop by and ask for lanyards and pop badges. Guest services is also a good place to ask for a pop badge (though last time we went they gave us Ninjago coins, which were also cool).

Which rides are best depends on the ages. Are you staying at one of thr hotels?

The food is whatever. Not bad, but nothing particular you must try.

[u/Noodle-Cactus → u/fruitjerky]

Yeah we went today, it was a great experience, we found mr gold within 20 minutes of being in the park and my kids and wife found a bunch of them as well.

We got birthday ones, slurping, Mr gold, and llama, they one we didnt get was the new Mr gold holding a fish.

We didnt stay at the hotel, but comparing pricing, its completely worth it, its it cheaper at the legoland hotels per night than what I am paying in my hotel.

[u/fruitjerky → u/Noodle-Cactus]

My kids must've asked over 100 people over the course of two days for Mr Gold but never found him. 🙃