P.S.: I would recommend NOT going to expensive mob scenes like Disneyland, Universal Studios, etc. They are overpriced, so once you go in you’ll want to stay all day in order to “get your money’s worth”. But your-moneys-worth will be spent mostly waiting in lines or eating so-so food.
I think you’re right. I’d like to take the kids to a big attraction but want them to soak up as much of a “California experience” as I can provide in such a short time.