I haven't been back to Universal Studios since before my kids were born (they are 7 & 10). Since they just opened up the new King Kong 3-D attraction, I thought we'd all head out there.
Since I grew up going to Universal Studios, I knew what to expect, but I made sure to start the day out with a serious "talk" for my kiddos. I told them that there wouldn't be as many "rides", and some things may seem scary but the place is all about movie making and illusions. I told them they would have to go in with an open mind and try new things (which is NOT something they are fond of).
We started our morning in the lower lot, which I suggest you do if you don't enjoy waiting in hour long lines, but want to go on the rides. My boys are pretty much scaredy-cats, so I knew for sure the Mummy ride would not be something they would enjoy. But my husband and I went on it a couple times because it was SO fun!! (They have a cool child switch room, which makes it great for families when the kids don't want to ride.) Short roller coaster, but SO fun.
The Jurassic Park ride is too "scary" for my 7 year old so he didn't ride that either, but my husband and my 10 year old had fun on it. Be prepared to GET SOAKED. According to my 10 year old, there is only one "really scary" part where a T-Rex pops out and it looks like you're going to get eaten before you plunge to the bottom on the drop.

The Tram tour is what I remember from when I was a kid and really, not much has changed besides the Kong update and Wisteria Lane. My kids were really nervous as they didn't know what to expect, but they ended up LOVING it! The King Kong part isn't as scary as they make it seem. We entered the building with the boys having their glasses off (I told them it would be less scary that way) but right when we got in there and they heard us ooh-ing and ahh-ing, they quietly put theirs on. They thought it was AWESOME.

Simpsons ride is also a definite must. Very cool virtual ride a-la "Soaring over California". We got on that twice too.

Definitely catch the Water World show. VERY cool and the kids were riveted.

In all, I would say that I'm glad I waited til my kids were a bit older to take them to Universal. Even though we didn't get on many "rides", the shows kept us all entertained and we had a great day.

I feel that both the reviews posted are right on the money. My family just got back from a 2 day trip to Legoland/Legoland Water park and enjoyed ourselves completely.
Having two boys, 7 and 10, who are complete LEGO fanatics, our family makes our pilgrimage out to Legoland every summer. The unknown element for us this year was the water park.

The kids loved it, but were ready to go by lunch time. It started getting crowded by that time anyway. The place is small, but very cute with all its "LEGO-ness" and the kids dug the slides.

I wouldn't plan on staying there the whole day though, so plan accordingly.

Would we go back? Definitely. (Unless they raise the price....then, not so sure).

I can guarantee that your kids will LOVE this place. My husband and I had a great time fiddling with the different exhibits also. The only bad part is the food they offer. The food is really not good at all and the bad part is that there isn't really anything nearby either. So you are kind of stuck with their poor selection of choices for lunch. My advice is to pack a lunch if you can.

We tagged along with my husband on his business trip to Indianapolis. We spent the day at the Childrens Museum and we had SO much fun. We were there for HOURS and did not run out of things to do and see. We literally got there when it opened and left at dinnertime. If you are travelling with your kids and are anywhere near the musuem, you MUST go and check it out. My kids STILL talk about stuff they saw there.

My husband, boys and I absolutely loved the Walnut Canyon Monument with the Sinagua cliff dwellings. You can hike down into the canyon and actually walk inside of the cliff dwellings. The hike is intense but we all were able to make it back up. The cliff dwellings were amazing! If you are in the Flagstaff area, you must go see this monument!