LEGOLAND Florida

Overview

LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven is a theme park designed for families with children ages 2–12. The park features over 50 rides, shows, and attractions built around LEGO bricks, plus a connected water park.

Highlights

• Miniland USA: Detailed LEGO brick recreations of American cities using over 32 million bricks.
• The Dragon: Indoor-outdoor roller coaster through a LEGO castle.
• LEGO Movie World: Themed land with rides based on The LEGO Movie franchise.

History

Built on the site of the former Cypress Gardens (Florida's first theme park, opened 1936), LEGOLAND Florida opened in October 2011. It preserves the original botanical gardens from Cypress Gardens.

Visitor Tips

• Tip 1: Located 45 minutes southwest of Orlando in Winter Haven — plan for travel time.
• Tip 2: Best suited for younger children; teens may find it less engaging.
• Duration: 5–7 hours.