Last Updated on June 22, 2020 by Amanda Stancati

Florida is about to get a little more fun for the kids: the LEGOLAND Florida Resort opens in Winter Haven (just 45 minutes from Orlando) on May 15! Right next door to the largest LEGOLAND theme park, the LEGOLAND Florida Resort is along the shores of Lake Eloise, and boasts 152 brightly coloured guest rooms complete with LEGO décor for the ultimate family vacation.

Your Florida vacation will be complete with a stay at the official LEGOLAND Resort Florida; spend your days enjoying the 50 rides and shows, waterpark, Imagination Zone for creating and driving LEGO cars, and botanical gardens. Kick-back and relax in the evenings with interactive play areas, a pool, and on-site restaurant. Dance your way “home” each night in the Disco Elevator, and count how many LEGO models you can find around the hotel’s property – there’s more than 2,000 made of more than 2-million LEGO bricks.

Photo courtesy of LEGOLAND Florida

ACCOMMODATIONS

• 152 guest rooms spread over 5 stories, themed by Pirate rooms, Adventure rooms, Kingdom rooms, and LEGO Friends rooms
• All rooms include king bed in adult sleeping area, separate sleeping area for children (rooms sleep 5: 2 adults, 3 children)
• Children’s sleeping area includes bunk beds, pull-out trundle bed, own TV
• Welcome Treasure Hunt with LEGO prize upon arrival
• LEGO bricks included in each room to build with during your stay
• Wifi access
• Mini-fridge and coffee maker in all rooms
• Premium themed rooms offering additional LEGO décor, models
• VIP Suites sleep up to 6 people, including separate living room

AMENITIES

• Be greeted by a LEGO dragon at entrance leading to themed play area, lounge, and family pool
• Interactive play area includes castle with Kingdom and Pirates line
• Guests have exclusive early morning access to the LEGOLAND theme park
• Hotel has its own Model Shop – the first in a LEGOLAND resort
• Hotel includes Master Model Builder Workshop
• Bricks Family Restaurant includes buffet station with healthy options for kids
• Nightly entertainment
• Access to the boardwalk on Lake Eloise

Photo courtesy of LEGOLAND Florida

Visit the LEGOLAND Florida Resort themepark and let your imagination run wild; the Coastersaurus will take you on a prehistoric journey through the jungle with life-sized animated LEGO dinosaurs, the LEGO Technic Test Track for a faster roller-coaster, or visit Miniland USA to “see” more of the United States on your vacation. Rides range from appropriate for smaller children to faster, for the adrenaline junkie, though the park is recommended for children 2-12. Cool off at The Quest for CHI and shoot water cannons on a watercraft and battle other boats – or surprise some passing guests with a splash. With eleven lands, including a relaxing botanical garden for a break for mom and dad, LEGOLAND is worth the visit. With countless interactive games, your Florida vacation will let mom and dad relax while letting the little one’s explore, build, and work their creativity (sounds like the perfect vacation mix to us!)

Did you know? LEGOLAND Florida Resort is the first themepark to have its currency listed on an exchange board, after a partnership with Travelex. The park does still accept U.S. Currency, however.

OTHER NEW FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS

While you’re in Florida, make a stop in Orlando and visit these three new attractions that opened May 4:

The Orlando Eye:

• The tallest observational wheel on North America’s east coast
• 400-foot observation wheel means you can see Orlando attractions, downtown Orlando, and on a clear day as far as the Kennedy Space Center
• 30 air conditioned capsules for viewing comfort, fitting 15 people per capsule
• Offers a 20-minute observational experience
• Admission price includes pre-flight 4D experience with film

Madame Tussauds:

• Newest of 15 famous wax brand attractions under Madame Tussaud’s name worldwide
• No ropes or barriers so visitors can pose for photos with the celebrity wax figures, some which include original clothing or artifacts from celebrities themselves
• 25,000 square foot indoor attraction at Orlando location
• Themed rooms including Red Carpet arrival, A-List party, History and Leaders, Modern leaders, Sports, Music, Authentic History, and more
• Make your own wax hand cast as a souvenir

SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium:

• Sea Life Orlando Aquarium marks seventh SEA LIFE location in United States
• Features environments from around state of Florida, including wetlands and swamps to Gulf of Mexico
• Includes breeding program for sharks and seahorses
• Includes 360-degree underwater ocean tunnel
• Features 30 displays with over 5,000 creatures, including octopus, sharks, and sea turtles
• Features a touchpool

There’s something for everyone in Florida with these new attractions. If Florida is what you’re looking for in your next family vacation, call a tripcentral.ca travel agent to help book your trip. If you’re ready to build your next family memories at LEGOLAND Florida Hotel, start laying the bricks of your vacation down!

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