The Ultimate LEGOLAND Florida Guide for Kids

“Everything is Awesome!” LEGOLAND Florida is oh-so-very awesome and amazing in real life! If you grew up building with LEGOs and now have kids that like to build, you are really going to enjoy visiting this Central Florida theme park. Have those walking shoes ready because with 150 acres of LEGO fun to explore, you will need a plan of attack before visiting this park! A few quick tips, a couple of money saving options, and a smart plan of attack will have you LEGOLAND Florida ready in no time! Hop in the car or on a plane and head to Central Florida (Winter Haven to be exact), pack your swim suit, and load up on the sunscreen, because it’s time to hit the park and explore LEGOLAND Florida!

There are quite a few ways to get good deals on a LEGOLAND vacation. Take advantage of all the specials that LEGOLAND Florida has to offer by planning ahead and searching online before heading to the park. Be sure to read through all the options to get the best deal on an ideal vacation for your family. Pay close attention to multi-day tickets and packages as they usually include discounted prices. Purchasing tickets a week or more in advance and online gets visitors the best admission price. Florida residents, think about if the annual Awesome Pass might be the best option as it has no blackout dates and includes special events.

It’s also helpful to know that children under three get in for a nominal fee of $3. Adding the LEGOLAND Water Park on to any ticket costs an additional $15, and visitors can purchase an upgrade inside the park if it starts to heat up mid-day. It’s free for teachers and active military.

 

• Extra Brick Hours! Enter the park 30 minutes early and get first dibs on the rides you just can’t wait to ride on!
• Cool Room Decor – just the coolest themed rooms in Central Florida for your little LEGO lover.
• Close proximity for 2nd day park hopping
• Free full breakfast buffet
• Free parking
• Every room includes a separate children’s sleeping area to give the kids a break from their parents.
• There is a treasure hunt in every room. Use the clues to find the key that unlocks a special treasure.
• Free Master Model Builder Sessions. Register upon arrival as a session is included in your stay.

 8. Begin at the Back of the Park

Those staying at the LEGOLAND Hotel will want to use the extra 30 minutes in the morning to hit the most-anticipated rides. Once the doors open for the day, it’s best to head to the back of the park and hop on the Coastersaurus or the Flying School rides, and then work towards the front!

 6. Know the Height Requirements

LEGOLAND FLorida makes it very easy for families to know if a child is too small to go on a ride. Make sure to double-check these height requirements before visiting. Many riders might require an adult to accompany as well. If the child is too small, they have TOT SPOTS located immediately outside of the rides, which are great places to occupy the little ones while waiting for the older kids. Everyone is happy!

5. Heading to the Water Park?

There are seven rides and attractions in the Water Park, so depending how you’d like your day to flow, you could stay all day or just for a few hours to cool off. Plan to bring clothes to re-enter the park as swimsuits are not allowed in the main park. Lockers and cabanas are available for rental. Be sure to check the dates as the Water Park is open seasonally.

• Bring ponchos. With the Florida weather, you’ll never know if it will downpour right in the middle of your day!
• Bring lunch.
• Hold off on LEGO sets until later.
• Bring Minifigures to trade! This is a tradition within LEGOLAND. You’ll definitely want to join in the fun and trade Minifigures with the Model Citizens (LEGOLAND employees). Keep an eye out for them!

5. Staying in Orlando? Take the Shuttle.

4. Buy LEGOLAND Florida Currency from Travelex

Wondering if there is enough to do with a toddler or preschooler? There are so many fun things to do with younger ones at LEGOLAND. Ride lines have building stations which make the wait times (which are never very long) seem even shorter! Take in a few shows throughout the day in various lands! Our favorite show was the Battle for Brickbeard’s Bounty in Pirates Cove. It is an awesome water ski show that keeps a little bit of the previous theme park’s spirit alive. Kids will love the cannons, the pyrotechnics, and the LEGO character water skiing stunts! Here are a few of our must ride rides that you won’t want to miss:

 Pro Tip: If you are bringing an infant, head over the the DUPLO Farm in DUPLO Valley where you’ll have access to nursing rooms, high chairs, a private bathroom, changing tables, microwave, and even a phone charging station. These amenities are for parents with infants and babies. It’s air-conditioned inside the DUPLO Farm, too, so stay awhile and cool down at their indoor playground! 

Take a look at the LEGOLAND Florida map to check out what rides would interest your older kids! A few of our favorite rides geared for 8-12 year old crowd are:

• FORD Driving School
• Flying School
• Aquazone Wave Racers
• Coastersaurus
• The Dragon
• Quest for Chi
• Mia’s Riding Adventure
• Project X

1. Take advantage of Special Events