https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:39:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world/page/2#post-1490067 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:57:30 +0000 Lindsay05 1490067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never been to LEGOLAND but I have been to SeaWorld. I was extremely disappointed. The shows were all about people and less of the animals. At the dolphin show, I heard a kid yell out "when are we going to see the dolphins". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world/page/2#post-1490058 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:45:53 +0000 shinymama 1490058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From my son's perspective: He enjoyed Legoland more when he was younger, but appreciated* Sea World more when he was older. </p> <p>* Meaning he could go on all the rides and sit through the animal shows/attractions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world/page/2#post-1490052 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:32:40 +0000 gingerbebe 1490052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw Blackfish and went to SeaWorld as a kid and I honestly don't think its worth it. I only remember touching a starfish briefly and vaguely remember the Shamu show. Given how terrible the conditions are for the whales vs. my memories/enjoyment as a kid, it just doesn't make sense to me personally.</p> <p>I have some issues with zoos too, but I think the San Diego Zoo is probably a lot more fun than SeaWorld and everyone I know had a BLAST at Legoland. </p> <p>Also, just because I think its great, my cousin has a son with a ton of food-based allergies and the Legoland had no problem whatsoever with her dragging a cooler into the park so he could be happy and comfortable for the several days they spent there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world/page/2#post-1490045 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:28:30 +0000 DisneyBee 1490045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd go to Legoland since they both have an amusement park and small aquarium. My DS (3 years old) loved it since he was tall enough to ride most of the rides. Your daughter may be able to ride some of the rides, but can also go to the aquarium, as well as see the lego mini city creations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world/page/2#post-1490011 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:00:23 +0000 lawbee11 1490011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: It's the separating of the moms and calves that I have the biggest problem with. In the wild orca calves live with their mothers their entire lives. It breaks my heart that Sea World splits them up. When it talked about the effects that this has on the mothers in the documentary I bawled. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world/page/2#post-1488717 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 09:38:41 +0000 Greentea 1488717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: I agree. At least in Chicago I think the aquarium is more fun than legoland. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world/page/2#post-1488648 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 09:22:29 +0000 wonderstruck 1488648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: My problem with this is that actions speak louder than words, and Sea World's actions do not match up with the stuff that they're saying in interviews like this! Here's a great piece by someone who has been observing the behind the scenes stuff and seen how things have gone since the incident with Tilikum at Sea World - and it's awful. <a href="http://theorcaproject.wordpress.com/2010/09/03/seeing-is-believing-tilikums-lonely-life-after-dawn/" rel="nofollow">http://theorcaproject.wordpress.com/2010/09/03/seeing-is-believing-tilikums-lonely-life-after-dawn/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488607 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 09:11:43 +0000 Alivoo01 1488607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: Weird how there's so much variance given it's a chain! You'd think they want to maintain their overall reputation by putting implementing a standard expectation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488470 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 08:27:36 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1488470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: my little cousins went and loved it so much! i think there is one somewhere near ny and everyone says that one sucks though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488454 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 08:23:02 +0000 autumnlove 1488454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never been to Legoland so I pick Sea World. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488377 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:48:59 +0000 Alivoo01 1488377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure how Legoland is in SoCal, but here, it sucks. Totally not worth the admission fee. I pick Sea World. They can feed various sea creatures, which is fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488362 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:42:29 +0000 Charm54 1488362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as pps, I can't do seaworld after seeing blackfish. I'm not a big fan of zoos, aquariums etc in general anyway though . I vote legoland! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488351 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:34:25 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1488351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Legoland! I'm on the boycotting-sea world train. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488159 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:53:24 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1488159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't been to Legoland or Seaworld in over 10 years. From what I remember of Legoland, I think it'll be more fun for an older toddler, whereas Seaworld would be fun for both ages (and overall if they like marine life). </p> <p>I haven't watched Blackfish, but I remember going on school field trips to Seaworld as a kid (I was raised in SD) and I know they put a lot into research and conservation. If we end up visiting my mom later this year, (LO will be 2.5) we'll likely take her to Seaworld. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488134 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:07:56 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1488134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: that's where we should play date! Just after April. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488133 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:07:25 +0000 Kimberlybee 1488133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Legoland! We love it even as adults. :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488127 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 22:47:46 +0000 birdofafeather 1488127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>the kids would love legoland! i haven't been as R is still a bit too young and it's pricey otherwise. the SD zoo is spot on as well, but you have zoos by you too! i think they would love seaworld too, but from my understanding, legoland is made for kids their age!</p> <p>ETA: @Mrs Green Grass: i REALLY want to go to the new children's museum!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488122 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 22:43:35 +0000 sweet_p 1488122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Add me to the list of people that can no longer support Sea World after watching Blackfish :( My vote is for Legoland or the Wild Animal Safari Park. We took DD there recently and she loved it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488088 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 22:13:36 +0000 teamjse 1488088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Legoland. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488084 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 22:11:30 +0000 808love 1488084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: Yes, I know exactly what you mean--I need to prepare myself too.<br /> @Mrs Green Grass: Glad to hear you had a great experience at Scripps and thanks for including that interesting article about SeaWorld's response. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488059 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:58:04 +0000 brownie 1488059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Legoland and the kids at that age can do everything. It's not quite as cool when you are an adult. And they have an aquarium and water park in the summer </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488056 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:56:41 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1488056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@808love: The Cove broke my heart. I haven't been able to muster up the courage to watch Blackfish... I hate watching anything that has to do with the suffering of children or animals. I think I'll eventually get myself to watch it, but I need to mentally prepare myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488050 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:53:02 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1488050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to share this: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/21/us/seaworld-blackfish-qa/" rel="nofollow">http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/21/us/seaworld-blackfish-qa/</a></p> <p>I haven't seen blackfish and I think there are issues with all animals in captivity, but I still support Sea World. I had an annual pass growing up and live just a few miles away now. It's great for little kids (as are the Zoo and Safari park). I haven't been to Legoland yet. I also highly rec. Scripps aquariums and the new Children's museum. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488036 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:37:50 +0000 808love 1488036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: I totally want to see Blackfish. I saw The Cove a few years ago and it really turned me off as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488032 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:37:04 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1488032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sea World is getting a lot of backlash from the documentary, Blackfish. I'd go with Legoland! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488028 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:36:27 +0000 MediaNaranja 1488028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Legoland. Between watching the Cove and Blackfish, I'll never go to another sea world or swim with dolphins or anything like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488018 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:34:37 +0000 HabesBabe 1488018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Legoland! They have an aquarium there, too (smaller, but at least they can see some sea creatures). It's great for that age. You could also do Pretend City in Irvine for a quick day trip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1488005 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:27:38 +0000 808love 1488005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like you said, Legoland is good while the kids are young- (Check out the Go LA pass for deals.) Sea World has some really great exhibits great for young ones (don't forget the swimsuit) but yah, I've heard some sad stories about the politics and that really bothers me. Next time I go to SoCal, I really want to check out Scripps Aquarium as an alternative sea exploration. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1487941 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:52:24 +0000 Ra 1487941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also would not support Sea World. Lego Land sounds like fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/legoland-or-sea-world#post-1487939 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:51:03 +0000 DillonLion 1487939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Legoland. </p>