LEGOLAND Florida Resort
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, located in Winter Haven, Florida, about 45 minutes from Orlando, is a family-friendly theme park designed for kids ages 2 to 12 and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages. Opened in 2011 on the former site of Cypress Gardens, the park offers a unique combination of thrilling rides, interactive attractions, and over 50 million LEGO bricks used to create elaborate models, themed areas, and sculptures.
The resort features a main theme park, a water park, themed hotels, and botanical gardens, making it an ideal vacation spot for families looking to immerse themselves in the colorful world of LEGO. With rides, shows, and experiences that are engaging for both children and adults, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is a top destination for creative play and fun in Central Florida.
Themed Lands and Major Attractions
1. LEGO Kingdoms: Step into a medieval world of knights, dragons, and castles in LEGO Kingdoms. This section of the park is designed to transport visitors into a fairy-tale world built entirely from LEGO bricks.
- The Dragon: A family-friendly roller coaster that takes riders on a journey through a castle, passing by life-sized LEGO knights, wizards, and other medieval characters before launching into thrilling twists and turns outside.
- Merlin’s Challenge: A spinning ride that takes guests on a magical adventure, perfect for younger children and families.
- The Royal Joust: Kids can ride on LEGO horses through a jousting course, pretending to be knights as they weave through the medieval-themed setting.
2. Miniland USA Miniland USA is the heart of LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, where visitors can marvel at detailed LEGO replicas of famous U.S. landmarks and cities, including New York City, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, and San Francisco. Each model is made up of thousands of LEGO bricks, and interactive elements bring these mini cities to life.
- Florida Landmarks: The Miniland area also includes notable Florida landmarks like the Kennedy Space Center and Daytona International Speedway, where guests can watch tiny LEGO cars race around the track.
3. LEGO Ninjago World: Based on the popular LEGO Ninjago TV series, LEGO Ninjago World immerses visitors in an interactive, action-packed world where they can train to become ninjas.
- LEGO Ninjago: The Ride: This 4D interactive dark ride allows guests to use hand movements to blast fireballs, lightning, and ice at enemies as they help the LEGO Ninjago team defeat villains. The ride features cutting-edge technology, where riders’ hand movements control their on-screen actions.
- Cole’s Rock Climb and Kai’s Spinners: These fun, interactive play areas challenge kids to test their ninja skills through climbing, spinning, and balance activities.
4. Pirate’s Cove Pirate’s Cove is home to the park’s exciting live-action water stunt show, where LEGO-loving pirates put on a swashbuckling adventure for the whole family.
- Pirates’ Cove Live Water Ski Show: Guests can watch as pirates perform daring water stunts, battling each other in an action-packed show set on the shores of Lake Eloise. The show features impressive pyrotechnics, water skiing tricks, and slapstick comedy.
5. DUPLO Valley: Perfect for toddlers and young children, DUPLO Valley features age-appropriate rides and play areas inspired by DUPLO blocks, which are designed for younger builders.
- DUPLO Train: A gentle train ride that takes little ones on a scenic tour through the colorful DUPLO countryside, featuring animals and farm scenes made from large LEGO bricks.
- DUPLO Splash & Play: A water play area where young children can cool off while splashing around with DUPLO-themed water features and interactive elements.
6. LEGO City: In LEGO City, children can experience the excitement of city life through role-playing activities that let them drive, fly, and even save the day.
- Driving School: Kids can get behind the wheel of their own LEGO car and navigate through a miniature city, learning basic driving skills and earning their very own LEGOLAND driver’s license.
- Rescue Academy: Families can work together to drive fire trucks and race to put out simulated fires in this interactive, teamwork-based attraction.
- Flying School: A suspended roller coaster that gives older children and adults a thrilling experience as they “fly” through the skies of LEGO City.
LEGOLAND® Water Park
Adjacent to the main theme park is the LEGOLAND® Water Park, a fun-filled water adventure perfect for hot Florida days. The water park offers a variety of attractions for families, including water slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers.
- Build-A-Raft River: Guests can build their own custom raft using floating LEGO bricks and take a relaxing float down the lazy river.
- Joker Soaker: A multi-level water play structure that features slides, climbing areas, and a giant bucket that dumps water onto guests below.
- Twin Chasers: A pair of twisting water slides that provide a fun racing experience for kids and adults alike.
The water park also has toddler-friendly splash areas and private cabanas available for rent, making it a great option for families looking to cool off and relax.
Botanical Gardens
A tribute to the park’s past as Cypress Gardens, the LEGOLAND® Botanical Gardens are a peaceful escape from the excitement of the theme park. Guests can stroll through the beautifully maintained gardens, which feature native plants, towering cypress trees, and winding pathways that offer a serene break from the action.
The historic gardens have been carefully preserved and are an important part of LEGOLAND® Florida’s heritage, offering a quiet, scenic backdrop for family photos or a leisurely walk.
On-Site Hotels
1. LEGOLAND® Hotel: The LEGOLAND® Hotel is located just steps from the park’s entrance and offers a fully immersive LEGO experience from the moment guests arrive. Themed rooms such as Pirate, Adventure, Kingdom, and LEGO Friends rooms are designed with families in mind, featuring LEGO-themed decor, interactive play areas, and in-room treasure hunts for children.
The hotel offers daily character meet-and-greets, evening entertainment, and kid-friendly dining options, as well as a large pool area for hotel guests.
2. LEGOLAND® Pirate Island Hotel: The Pirate Island Hotel offers pirate-themed rooms and adventures for guests who want to experience a swashbuckling stay. Located next to the LEGOLAND® Hotel, Pirate Island provides a fully immersive experience, with pirate decor, interactive elements, and plenty of fun for young buccaneers.
Guests of both hotels receive early access to the park, free breakfast, and access to exclusive events and activities.
Vicinity of LEGOLAND
Dining and Shopping
1. Dining: LEGOLAND® Florida Resort offers a variety of dining options throughout the park, including quick-service restaurants, cafes, and snack stands. Popular dining spots include:
- Pizza & Pasta Buffet: A family-friendly, all-you-can-eat buffet offering pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts.
- Granny’s Apple Fries: A must-try snack at LEGOLAND, Granny’s Apple Fries are made with cinnamon-sugar-coated apples and served with whipped cream. This signature treat is a favorite among visitors.
- Burger Kitchen: A casual spot offering burgers, fries, and chicken sandwiches, perfect for a quick bite between rides.
2. Shopping: LEGOLAND® Florida has multiple stores throughout the park, where guests can purchase LEGO sets, exclusive LEGOLAND® merchandise, and custom mini-figures. The Big Shop is the largest LEGO retail store in the park, offering an extensive selection of LEGO products, souvenirs, and collectibles.
Special Events and Seasonal Activities
1. Brick-or-Treat: During the Halloween season, LEGOLAND® Florida hosts Brick-or-Treat, a family-friendly Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, themed decorations, and special entertainment. Guests can enjoy Halloween-themed LEGO builds and participate in spooky activities throughout the park.
2. Christmas Bricktacular Christmas Bricktacular is LEGOLAND®’s festive holiday celebration, featuring giant LEGO Christmas trees, seasonal shows, and holiday-themed activities. Visitors can meet LEGO Santa, take part in festive building challenges, and enjoy holiday lights and decor throughout the park.
3. LEGO Ninjago Days LEGO Ninjago Days is a special event celebrating the popular LEGO Ninjago series. The event features ninja-themed activities, character meet-and-greets, and special performances that let fans of all ages immerse themselves in the world of Ninjago.
For more information visit: https://www.legoland.com/florida/
