LEGOLAND® Florida Resort transforms childhood imagination into reality through immersive LEGO®-themed experiences. Located in Winter Haven, Florida, this 150-acre interactive theme park offers endless opportunities for family fun and creative play.
Theme Park Attractions
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort features multiple zones designed to delight and engage visitors of all ages. Each area combines entertainment with hands-on learning experiences that spark creativity and critical thinking.
LEGOLAND® Theme Park
The main park features more than 50 rides, shows, and attractions perfect for families with children ages 2 to 12. Popular attractions include LEGO® NINJAGO® The Ride, where you can use ninja hand movements to defeat villains, and The Great LEGO® Race VR Coaster, which combines virtual reality with a thrilling roller coaster experience.
At the LEGO® Studios, children explore principles of animation and storytelling through hands-on workshops. The LEGO® Mindstorms Center offers robotics programming sessions where young inventors learn basic coding concepts while controlling LEGO® robots through various challenges. These STEM-focused activities teach computational thinking and problem-solving skills in an engaging environment.
MINILAND USA serves as both an architectural showcase and an engineering marvel, featuring detailed LEGO® recreations of famous American landmarks. Each structure demonstrates real-world applications of geometry, scale modeling, and structural engineering. Interactive elements throughout MINILAND allow visitors to control moving vehicles and figures, teaching cause-and-effect relationships through play.
LEGOLAND® Water Park
Perfect for Florida's warm climate, the water park offers refreshing entertainment with attractions that incorporate scientific principles into play. At Build-A-Raft River, you can float down a lazy river while customizing your raft with LEGO® soft bricks, learning about buoyancy and water displacement through experimentation. The Joker Soaker play structure features a 300-gallon bucket that dumps water on guests below, demonstrating concepts of gravity and water pressure.
Wave pool demonstrations at specific times throughout the day explain the physics behind wave formation, while the Creation Stream allows children to build and test various LEGO® vessels, exploring concepts of water flow and engineering design.
Special Attractions: LEGO NINJAGO® World and Heartlake City
These themed areas bring popular LEGO® lines to life through immersive experiences and interactive learning opportunities. NINJAGO® World challenges young ninjas with interactive training pods that teach motion-tracking technology and gesture recognition. The Lightning Lab combines physical activity with lessons in reaction time and hand-eye coordination through digital gaming elements.
Heartlake City celebrates friendship and adventure with attractions based on the LEGO® Friends line. The Heartlake STEM Studio offers daily workshops where children can design and build simple machines, learn about renewable energy through solar-powered LEGO® creations, and participate in collaborative engineering challenges. Character meet-and-greets include demonstrations of how LEGO® designers use math and engineering principles to create new building sets.
Accommodations
When planning your LEGOLAND® Florida Resort stay, consider these official on-site lodging options that extend the LEGO® experience beyond the park.
Pirate Island Hotel
This fully themed hotel invites you to embark on a swashbuckling adventure with pirate-themed rooms, interactive LEGO® features, and exclusive benefits like early park access. Each room includes separate sleeping areas for adults and children, with the kids' area featuring bunk beds and LEGO® building stations.
LEGOLAND® Beach Retreat
Located just minutes from the main park, Beach Retreat offers village-style accommodations in colorful bungalows. Each cottage features LEGO® décor, outdoor play areas, and a centrally located pool shaped like a LEGO® brick.
Top Tips
Tips for First-time Visitors
- Download the LEGOLAND® Florida Resort mobile app for real-time wait times and park information.
- Start your day at the back of the park and work forward to avoid crowds.
- Take advantage of the free LEGO® building activities between rides.
- Consider purchasing a digital photo pass to capture memorable moments.
Best Times To Visit
The park tends to be less crowded during off-peak seasons, particularly:
- Mid-January through early March
- Early September through mid-December
- Weekdays during school terms
- Mornings, especially right at park opening
Creating Unforgettable Memories at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
The imagination and creativity fostered at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort create lasting memories for the whole family. Whether building new LEGO® creations, enjoying thrilling rides, or cooling off at the water park, you'll find endless opportunities for fun and adventure at this one-of-a-kind destination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEGOLAND® Florida Worth Two Days?
A two-day visit to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort can be worthwhile, especially if you plan to experience both the theme park and water park. With over 50 rides and attractions, multiple shows, building activities, and entertainment options, spreading your visit across two days allows for a more relaxed pace and ensures you don't miss favorite attractions.
Is LEGOLAND® Florida close to Orlando or Tampa?
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is in Winter Haven, Florida, positioned between both major cities. The resort is approximately:
- 45 minutes from Tampa
- 1 hour from Orlando
- 45 minutes from Orlando International Airport
The central location makes it convenient to include in either a Tampa or Orlando vacation itinerary.
Can Adults Go to LEGOLAND® Florida Without a Child?
Yes, adults can visit LEGOLAND® Florida Resort without children. While the park is designed primarily for families with children aged 2 to 12, adult LEGO® enthusiasts are welcome. Many adults enjoy MINILAND USA's detailed architectural displays, the park's roller coasters, and special events like brick-building workshops. However, some rides do have height restrictions that may prevent adult-only rides.
Orlando Lodging
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