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This past weekend was Father’s Day. We usually do low key things at home to celebrate. This weekend Tristan and Meshach grilled almost all of our meals, watched Netflix and played with LEGO Juniors Lightning McQueen Speed Launcher set from Disney Pixar Cars 3.
Tristan was so excited when we surprised him with the 47 piece set sent to us by the friendly team at LEGO.
It’s suggested age range for the set is 4 – 7 years and although Tristan is inching closer to 4, he did not seem to have any trouble putting it together. He also has experience with “big kid” LEGOs because he plays it with his older cousin.
What’s Inside
– A simple instruction guide
– Lightning McQueen from Disney Pixar Cars 3
– Easy to Build Speed Launcher with a leaderboard, launch function and a starting ramp
Lightning McQueen
Tristan is a big fan of Disney Pixar Cars. He must’ve watched it on Netflix hundreds of times. It never seems to get old for him.
In this LEGO Juniors set, Lightning McQueen is ready to race from the starting launcher!
All you need to do is place Lightning McQueen on the launcher and hit the red button. Off he’ll go! It’s very simple to do, although Tristan did ask for help a couple of times before getting the hang of it.
If you want to know the specs according to the LEGO website: Lightning McQueen measures over 1” (3cm) high, 2” (7cm) long and 1” (3cm) wide. The Speed Launcher measures over 2” (6cm) high, 4” (11cm) wide and 2” (6cm) deep.
Just the right size for tiny hands like Tristan’s to launch Lightning McQueen into the race.
Bonding Time
The boys had a great time building the Speed Launcher and Tristan has been playing with it all weekend (and helping daddy grill!)
I remember playing with LEGOs when I was a child. It’s a time honored tradition in almost every childhood and we are so glad to pass it along to Tristan.
Thank you to the team at LEGO for sending us the LEGO Juniors Lightning McQueen Speed Launcher for review. As always, opinions are our own.
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Under The Sea at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
A trip to Myrtle Beach is not complete without a visit to one of Ripley’s main attractions: Ripley’s Aquarium.
SLIME
Tristan is at an age where he wants to explore and learn about everything around him. He was so excited to visit Ripley’s Aquarium – especially because of their shark tanks!
There are two levels in the aquarium. The upper level has one of Tristan’s favorite exhibits called SLIME.
SLIME features, you guessed it – slimy sea creatures! The most fascinating one to me is the Green Moray eel.
They look like some kind of sea monster in a sci-fi movie!
After some sting ray, slime and other cool creature features (like mermaids!) we made our way under the sea.
Well, the Dangerous Reef exhibit!
Dangerous Reef
Gliding along on a 340-foot glide path in an acrylic tunnel, we came face to face with sea life big and small – including sharks!
You are literally surrounded by fish in this tunnel. Sharks would drift above our heads while schools of fish zipped passed us on each side.
We loved reaching out when they swam over us as if we could almost touch them! It’s a really cool experience.
Family Fun
Did you get a chance to watch the full video of our visit? No problem! You can check it out on our YouTube channel or watch it right here on this blog post.
If you visit Myrtle Beach I recommend taking a look around Ripley’s Aquarium. You should definitely visit if you have kids or a lover of the sea.
For more information on tickets, hours and show schedules, visit their website.
Thank you so much to Ripley’s Aquarium for welcoming us in Myrtle Beach!
What aquarium have you visited on your travels? Comment below and share this post with your friends!
We were hosted by Ripley’s Aquarium Myrtle Beach, opinions are always our own.
Star Struck at Hollywood Wax Museum Myrtle Beach
If you see a celebrity in a wax museum, does it still count as seeing one in person?
Probably not, but I couldn’t help getting star struck on our visit to the Hollywood Wax Museum.
We spent an afternoon at Myrtle Beach’s Hollywood Wax Museum where we saw life-like wax figures of legends and Hollywood stars in music, television and movies.
Located in the popular Broadway at the Beach, this two-story museum is filled with celebrity figures.
Hanging Out With The Stars
Tristan was hesitant at first (keep in mind he is three years old) so he had to get used to seeing the figures frozen in a pose.
We explained to him that they are statues, which he does know about.
After our photo op with the very large King Kong, we made our way in to see the figures.
First off, let me say that whoever created the wax figures they did a great job. The figures really do look real!
Tristan really jumped for joy when we spotted Johnny Depp as “Jack Sparrow” from his favorite movie, Pirates of the Caribbean.
Right across from Johnny Depp was a very cute diner with the fabulous Marilyn Monroe. The boys had to sneak in a photo!
But wait, there’s more!
Three words for classic movie lovers: Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
I could not believe my most favorite Audrey Hepburn movie (besides Roman Holiday) was on display in Myrtle Beach!
There were so many wonderful set ups. We took photos of almost everything.
I’d show all of them in this post but then it would become a photo diary. Watch our video for more!
At the end of the tour we went through two special attractions: Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors and the zombie driven haunted attraction of Outbreak (that one is not recommended for young children.)
Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors
I really loved this, plus I’m becoming a fan of mirror mazes.
Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors takes visitors through a maze inside the Castle of Savannah to go on a mission and save Princess Hannah.
Did you know there are 288 potential turns in the maze? Unlike any other maze I’ve been through, this one seemed endless which made it fun.
Did we rescue Princess Hannah or take the emergency exit out? Find out on our video!
Outbreak
I am not one to do anything creepy like going into a haunted house attraction for Halloween, etc.
When we walked in to Chemacorp’s briefing room at the beginning of Outbreak, the video itself was nerve wrecking enough for me to chicken out!
So we let brave, Meshach go alone. He likes watching The Walking Dead anyway.
Since I didn’t go inside, I can’t tell you everything first hand other than what Meshach described.
He said it was scary and there really was someone dressed as a zombie at some point jumping out at you!
Meshach recommends Outbreak for anyone who loves a good scary attraction, definitely worth the visit.
Have you ever visited any of the Hollywood Wax Museum locations? What is your favorite wax celebrity? Comment below and share this post with your friends!
Our admission to the Hollywood Wax Museum was complimentary in exchange for a review on our blog.
As always, opinions are our own.
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