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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Making Lego Dreams Come True with Legoland Florida

*Although we received two tickets for free to visit Legoland, All opinions are 100% mine. 

My Lo is a 6 year old little boy obsessed with Legos. To be completely honest, obsessed is probably a term used very loosely he is enamored by legos. It never ceases to amaze me seeing this little 6 year old boy construct these elaborate Lego works of art in hours and sometimes minutes. So it was such a treat when we had the wonderful opportunity to visit Lego Land Florida. It was truly a dream come true for him. I have to say not only for him but for us as well. We were lucky enough to receive two tickets from the wonderful company to go check the park out for ourselves. I honestly didn't know what to expect. I knew there would be a lot of legos(a given) but I wasn't prepared for the fun time we all had as a family.
 

Legoland Florida is nestled in the sweet town of Winter Haven Florida. A town that once boosted the famous Cypress Gardens Amusement park. I remember going there as a little girl and was so sad to hear it closed. However, I quickly realized Lego Land not only took the park over but kept the beautiful gardens and glimpses of the famous water show alive and well for a new generation to enjoy.
 

You will find Winter Haven about 40 minutes South West of Orlando, Florida. It sounds a bit daunting as a tourist to make that drive but with the amount of hotels in the surrounding towns/cities this really isn't a big deal. You can easily get some great hotel ideas and suggestions off the Lego Site. 

The park is easy to get to and there are signs in order to guide you straight to the park with no problems. Parking is easy and quick. You can purchase even pre purchase your parking ticket ahead of time for a discounted rate online.

The park is so whimsical ! You will find Legos everywhere! 
As soon as we arrived we knew our son would be in heaven! Researching ahead of time we found out that you can trade mini figs with the park employees all you had to do was go up to any employee wearing a lego badge with mini figs on it. My son had a blast trading in the 3 mini figures he brought with him for 3 brand new ones!
 Everywhere you go you will find amazing Lego creations.
 You will also find Lego characters to meet and greet. Lo even traded his first minifigure with this guy over here! 
 From Lego Carousel horses.....
 To a Lego South Beach, the Legos not only impress the kids but the parents as well.
 My favorite model was the Miami Inspired Little Havana! Complete with conga dancing Legos! Along with an Amazing model of the World Famous Miami Restaurant Versailles.
 

 Complete with a walk up Coffee window!


 All the rides are Lego Centered or "scaled to people Size" I even got to go on many with my kids. I felt like a kid again enjoying all these fun rides!


 Yup that's me with my little guy on the mini roller coaster!


 Not only did my Lego Fan have fun but the girls did as well. Between rides and face painting the fun was non stop.



 We had a bit of rain hit us midway through the day but it didn't dampen the spirits (it was actually a welcoming cool down from the heat)
 Once it was done we kept on riding all the fun rides and enjoying all the park had to offer.
 We even got to see the fun water skiing show complete with life size legos. As you can see my kids were ecstatic!
 My Lo even got a Lego License after taking a course at the Legoland driving school


This trip was truly a memory maker and even though we spent all day we didn't see half of the things we  would have liked to. There is so much to do there! We will definitely go back to complete our adventure and makes some new ones.Believe it or not there is even a water park there! It is made for families with kids 12 and under so don't stress if you have little ones, this park is for them!

Some helpful hints
  • The park is 40-45 minutes from Orland so if you are staying there plan your drive accordingly.
  • The hours will vary daily so make sure and check online to see what the schedule is.
  • Go online to buy tickets. Chances are they will be cheaper there than if you buy them at the door. 
  • You can also make reservations for your hotel through their site and many of their hotels offer ticket packages as well!
  • You can take your stroller or rent one there for a minimal price.
  • Make sure your little one takes their minifigures with them so they can trade them with park employees. This is really a fun thing to do for them!
  • The price of food at the park is actually very reasonable. There is an Italian Buffet as well as a fried chicken place with family prices. Lego yearly pass holders get a discount for food,and many other perks.So if you  can this is a great buy!
  • This park is really geared towards kids 5-12 years old. Kids that are older will still enjoy it (I did!) but little ones will really get a kick out if it.
Like I said there was so much to get done at this park and we still had so many things we either wanted to do again or never got to do. We will definitely be back. One question I had from a friend that lives back in KS asking me if the 2 day car ride is worth it. In all honesty it is. If you have a little Lego fan this place is a must do on your list.  It really melted my heart as we were leaving the park that day after a fun filled adventure, my little guy turned to us and said "Thanks for making my dreams come true". That alone was priceless!

 For some more views of the park check out this great promo video from Legoland Florida



*Although we received two tickets for free to visit Legoland, All opinions are 100% mine. 
 

395 comments:

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Shannon Stubbs said...

I have one of these, they are so nice to just toss in the diaper bag and take with. Plus, the prints are all so cute and stylish.

Gale McCarron Maiorano said...

Dj tee shirt

Andrea Wescott said...

Get lost paris for girls is my fav

Andrea Wescott said...

chai I love tham.

Jennifer Reed said...

BREATHE EASY CREWNECK for men is my favorite item.

Wen Budro said...

My favorite is the men's Skull Crewneck.

Nicole Bear said...

I love the HORNS FRENCH TERRY ZIP HOODIE

Audrey Griffis said...

quick easy and kid friendly

Steph@The SillyPearl said...

I love their coffee cake!

desithebonde said...

ilike that and pic is cute

Britni Bradford said...

Northern Lights

Amy Orvin said...

I voted on picket fence-http://picketfenceblogs.com/category/mommy?similar=5449

Amy Orvin said...

I like the frappes

Allyson Bossie said...

It makes me wish I still have a little one to use something like this, but my fourth is now 3.5, and I am having no more!

Allyson Bossie said...

I love the black magic and would choose it

priscillavbenavides said...

I like Supernova and Lucky Pink!
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priscillavbenavides said...

I Love a mocha frap!
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Jennifer Nixon said...

I really like the supernova print :) Thanks for a chance to win!

Conor S. said...

Thanks for the info, that sounds like a prety good deal. I wonder how their streaming selection is compared to Netflix Amazon and Hulu.

md kennedy said...

And don't loan your apartment for a weekend night, either!

Abby Kraynick Sovko said...

Salted Caramel coco

Suzi said...

This is such an incredible little trip! Once our kids are bigger, the husband and I (okay, mainly I) want to make a trip to California and do the LA theme park tour. Either that, or visit the family in Florida and do the theme park tour there. :-)

Danielle Coolbaugh said...

I like the Caramel Latte

Jessica Schank Snow said...

Oh wow, these look so yummy! I know what I'm making for Sunday morning breakfast! Thanks for sharing this. =)

Deena Norris said...

Value and nutrition. Quality is important too

Sanchi Hancock said...

So Awesome!

jennifer mitchell said...

wow they look beautiful

Carol L said...

lol Isn't this the truth. Having raised 7 children doing things like this were a dream come true. :)
Carol L

homemom3 said...

It really is the small things that make us smile the most. For me it is going into a bookstore for a few hours, drinking a frozen coffee (frap) and reading a book.

Bonnie Rodriguez said...

I LOVE MY PREFOLDS AND COVER SINCE MY BABYS GETTING OLDER BUT WHEN SHE WAS YOUNGER POCKETS WERE MY FAV.

Lexiconklin727 said...

pockets!

Djkh24 said...

i love my kawaii and bum genius but nothing can beat a nice prefold and a wool cover!

Kathleen Santiago said...

im falling in love with AI2s and fitteds lately.

Jamie_k_howe said...

I like pockets

Christina Krake said...

I love pocket diapers

Rachel N said...

I'm jealous, we have snow and cold here:)

ConservamomE said...

lol! Oh no! Stay warm!

ConservamomE said...

I heard! I have to say I'm not missing the KS cold weather at all! Good luck!

Kristen Bobbitt said...

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Kristen Bobbitt said...

Pockets for daytime and fitteds with wool longies for night.

Beth R said...

voted

ashley said...

voted

ashley said...

voted

Beth R said...

voted

ashley said...

voted

Kristin said...

Gingerbread Latte!

Britni Bradford said...

I also live in a warmer state, and there are times when I'm really jealous of people's snow... But then again, it's January, and we spent today walking around the zoo... You can't do that in Maine... I enjoy having breaks from the winter "house arrest" with warm days we can spend outside.

ConservamomE said...

That's so true! Where we came from has been pounded by snow lately so I'm definitely not missing it!

Julie said...

Oh that's so nice that you were able to enjoy your holidays and be happy in your move. We had to move back to the town we grew up in and I am sad to say it's been nothing but bad for us. I miss my old church family and my summertime beach Bible study friends. We're doing everything we can to move back up north. It's an amazing area with snow (not too much) in the winter and not too hot in the summer. I loved it so much. My husband just applied for two jobs in the general area but I hope we get to move right back where we came from. I'd be SO happy. :)

ConservamomE said...

Good luck! It's hard when things don't fall into place :( Sending prayers it all does :)

ashley said...

voted

Beth R said...

voted http://picketfenceblogs.com/category/mommy?similar=5449

Beth R said...

voted, http://picketfenceblogs.com/category/mommy?similar=5449

ashley said...

java chip frapp

ashley said...

voted

Kristin H. said...

Gingerbread Latte! (Decaf)

Abigail Thomson said...

I would choose Violet Ash!

Beth R said...

voted http://picketfenceblogs.com/category/mommy?similar=5449

Vanessa said...

pumpkin spice latte

Beth R said...

Voted

Dayna Alexander said...

White chocolate mocha latte

DaveandHeather said...

Definitely a mocha grande

Beth R said...

I really like their Hot chocolate

Kelley Franco said...

I voted for you at Picket Fence

Rebecca Mitchell said...

I really enjoy their caramel frap!

Throuthehaze said...

Pumpkin spice latte

Michele said...

I don't treat myself often but when I do I get the Mocha Frappe!

June L said...

I like iced vanilla coffee

Lily Ivey said...

Voted! 11/25/12

Julie G. said...

Boring but true, my favourite treat from Starbucks is plain black coffee.

Dee said...

I love the caramel frap drink! :)

Cheryl Abdelnour said...

I LIKE THE Caramel Brulée Latte.

Jennifer said...

Favorite drink is White Chocolate Frappichino with extra white chocolate... yummm :)

Jennifer said...

I'm expecting and craving Starbucks daily....

JessieC said...

green tea latte

Lisa Rickards said...

I can always use more holiday drinks from Starbucks! :)

jennifer hatfield said...

creme brulee latte

Trisha W. said...

I have many favorites... peppermint mocha, white chocolate pumpkin or gingerbread mocha are cold weather favorites.

priscillavbenavides said...

I voted on Picket Fence Blogs!
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Maureen said...

Right now it is the eggnog latte

Mary Happymommy said...

Caramel macchiato.

Jill McNamara-Twiss said...

Caramel macchiato

Crunchy Con Mommy said...

I'd love the Starbucks card. I don't like coffee, but I love caramel apple spice or blended lemonade!

Beth R said...

Here is my vote http://picketfenceblogs.com/category/mommy?similar=5449

Kristi Cartwright said...

I would choose "Ocean Wave!"

Beth R said...

I voted today

Beth R said...

I would choose Moonless Night

Beth R said...

I voted

Cassie Smith said...

Strawberry frappe

LifeTwinsDramaQueen said...

White chocolate mocha.

Guest said...

White Mocha

Gianna said...

White chocolate mocha.

Beth R said...

I voted

Stacy said...

I love the peppermint mocha! So good.

Emily said...

I can't decide between Caramel Macchiato, or a mocha frap.

Kelley Franco said...

I voted for you at Picket Fence

Amy W. said...

Iced Vanilla Coffee cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Liese2 said...

The Starbucks gift card or the Vera Bradley!

Whittney G said...

The planet wise bag and thirsties doublers!

Cassandra Holdeman said...

I would love to win the Starbucks gift card to treat my honey :)

Tara Anderson Killman Leonardt said...

the bag!

Britni said...

All the prizes are great! I would love the Vera Bradley or Starbucks giftcard!

Catherine Engle said...

Vera bradley bag and id, or starbucks gift card. Mmmmmmmm, coffee!!!!

Lily Ivey said...

Would love the Small Black Curly Q Planet Wise Wet Bag Thirsties Fab Doublers 3-Pack from Zephyr Hill,

Christi Baham Willie said...

I Just Cant Take It Anymore...BUT I am happy to win any of them!!!! thanks for the chances

rawesome goddess said...

im 37 weeks pregnant with a girl, and i would love to win the hair bow or head band:)

Melissa said...

Vera Bradley Ditty Bag & Zip Clip ID Case in Island Blooms

Kerri P. said...

love this giveaway!! i LOVE the Goat Milk Stuff gift card!

Jennifer Honaker said...

i would love to win the spring headband from posh peanuts!

Teresa Kwiatkowski said...

I like pockets.
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Outofthoughts1 said...

fitteds

Stephanie O said...

Starbucks card would be awesome
shuttermom77 at gmail dot com

Angelinecats said...

I would love the wet bag and doublers, but my girlie would love the headband!

Jody Lasley said...

Starbucks :)

Stephkandray said...

pocket

The Bargain Babe said...

I want to win the starbucks card, vera bradley set, or goats milk gc!

tweetyscute said...

I would love the Vera Bradley Zip Clip Id Case and Ditty Bag in Island Blooms

Lisa Keeney said...

Spring Headband from Posh Peanuts

Angela M said...

Starbucks card:)

Mary Michaud said...

i would love the starbucks gc or the post peanuts headband

Jessica Curtis-Buchanan said...

I'm not sure, I haven't gotten to try any yet.

Harold D said...

Home Plaque Decor

Ashley Griffin said...

I would love to win the Starbucks Gift Card!! Thank you!!

RochelleL said...

the starbucks, hair bows, or onesie!

Loritenhaken said...

Starbucks card!

Claire Dossin said...

the vera bradley goodies :]

Lewann Rice said...

I would like the Starbucks GC
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Theresa said...

I can't take it anymore book is what I'd like to win

My Cloth Diaper Stash said...

I would like to win the wetbag and thirsties fab doublers!!

Marcus said...

My wife would love this stuff!

Erlisha said...

I really like the Planterwise Wet bag and Thirsties doublers, but any of the prizes would be fantastic!

Tessa Smith said...

I would love love to winthe Planet Wise "Black Curly Q" Wet Bag and Thirsties Fab Doublers 3-Pack

Hannah said...

I'd like the wet bag and thirsties doublers!

Tanu said...

I would like to win the Small Black Curly Q Planet Wise Wet Bag and the Thirsties Fab Doublers 3-Pack from Zephyr Hill

Cecilia said...

Great Job! All great prizes. Thanks for doing this!

Angieknst said...

I would love to win the planet wise bag

Anne Sam said...

any of these prizes look wonderful!

stacy hh said...

all are great, but right now i could sure use some mama time ala starbucks!

Kristen Jeffery said...

All of them but i really like the plaque and gift card!

Sheree Warner said...

I most would like to have the Pink Rosette Girls Flower Headband from Posh Peanuts for my newest Granddaughter who was born January 10th, 2011.

Vanessa Coker said...

Fun! We're going to Brazil in a week and my son is starting on cow milk while we're there. I already had my mom look up some farms around her where we're going to go and get fresh moo-moo milk for my little man.

Sara@YrThrivinFamily said...

The onsie!

Bonnie Rodriguez said...

THE PLANETWISE WETBAG!

Sarabeth985 said...

The gift pack from Zephyr Hill or the rosette head band.

Lauren said...

for me, the starbucks card. i love the boo boo bunnies too though

Debbie said...

The starbucks card :)

Kelsie Harris said...

I would love to win the Anti Aging Facial Serum by The Holistic Mama

Mandi@Messy Wife, Blessed Life said...

The wet bag and doublers would be great (and Lucia could always use another Posh Peanuts headband, they are so cute!).

Maija said...

The Starbucks Card looks yummy, but it all looks great! Maija pinkmaija (at) yahoo.com

Michelle M said...

I'd like the goat milk stuff gift certificate

Vickyhoang said...

WOW! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!<3

Vickyhoang said...

I want to win the Goat Milk Stuff<3

Beth R said...

Either the wetbag and doublers or starbucks gc to stay awake from the baby :)

Danielle Davis/Grady said...

I love them all! But i really like the Shirt or Onesie with design of choice from Ooe & Auti!
Thank you!

Lindsay said...

Shirt or Onesie with design of choice from Ooe & Auti. Love it all!!

Jenn said...

I would love to win the 15.00 Starbucks Gift Card!

Thanks!
Jenn from How to Make Bows out of Ribbon
learnquilling@gmail.com

Erinn said...

STARBUCKS!!!

Bethkelsay said...

I would love the Vera Bradley gift

betsy barnes said...

starbucks gift card

RachelleBetow said...

I like all of it but especially the wet bag and fab doublers! Gift certs are always great too though!

Linda said...

I'm hoping to win anything, but the personalized tees from Ooe & Auti look adorable, so that's what I'm hoping to win most! Thanks!

Carrie said...

would love anything, but esp the posh headband!

Stephanie Phelps said...

I would love to win the 15.00 Starbucks Gift Card

Jessica Knudsen said...

I love the Spring Headband from Posh Peanuts.

Christine Kangas said...

Pockets are my favorite so far, but I've never tried fitteds

Michelle G said...

I'd love the "writer mama" book -

Rierie11booger said...

Vera Bradley Ditty Bag & Zip Clip ID Case in Island Blooms

samW said...

would lve to try your chapstick

Iv6510 said...

The Vera Bradley bag!!!!!

Vanessa Coker said...

I prefer AI2's <3 easy peasy poopy cleaning. :p

Kristin said...

I'd like to wint the vera bradley bag.

jen said...

When we lived in Montana, I used to buy my eggs from church kids who raised chickens and sold the eggs as a business. They tasted so good to my parents that now they've had to search out a similar arrangement in the city where they live! (I'm allergic to eggs but I bake with them and the freshness makes a huge difference.)

Leland Dantzler said...

STarbucks card!

carol said...

The Starbucks card and LOVE LOVE LOVE the Goats Milk card!

Monica C said...

I just moved to a new state and found out its illegal in this state to get raw milk. YOu have to hop the border 2 hrs away if you want it. :(

Candie L said...

I would not mind any of them, but I would prefer Home plaque decor. Thank you

amanda joy said...

I would lov e the starbucks or the shirt with design from Ooe and Auti

Brandi Elam said...

I love the wet bag and Thirsties doublers and I also love the Starbucks gift card!

DebbyM said...

I'd love to win the Vera Bradley bag or the Starbucks card

Rebecca M. said...

The planet wise wet bag and doublers, but they all are awesome!

Andrea G. said...

That's cool that the kids got to see exactly where food comes from. We have a lot of farms in the area, but nothing that's kid friendly so we'll have to settle for farmers markets.

Shartmaniam said...

Vera Bradley or the headband from Posh Peanuts or.....

Missy L said...

I most want to win the Starbucks card. We've tightened our budget and cut out that luxury but it would be such a nice to treat to be able to go there again with that GC!

Catie Russo said...

I'd most want to win the Small Black Curly Q Planet Wise Wet Bag Thirsties Fab Doublers 3-Pack from Zephyr Hill!

Miranda E. said...

I'd love to win the headband or the personalized burp cloth
m.espeut1122@yahoo.com

Lindsay Sorensen said...

The starbucks gift card!

mechele johnson said...

I would love the Planet Wise bag and Thirsties doublers, but all the prizes look awesome!

Erin Knack said...

My almost three year old would absolutely love this place! My 16 month old...he probably would be scared. I am glad you all had a wonderful time. It looks like you did!

Michelle Kneece Waller said...

Looks like y'all had so much fun! I wish we lived closer to one because my girls would love to visit, they love building dinos out of their legos!

Crystal Ward said...

I really need to make a trip down to check out the park eventually! It looks really cute!

Sherry Compton said...

It's a lego fanatics dream! We just got a Legoland here, but my grandson lives close to the one in Florida. He has been a couple times and loves it. So much to do and see. Love the drivers license!

Shane Prather said...

Ahh lego land looks like a blast! Even for the parents!

susan1215 said...

Great tips! This looks like a lot of fun.

Tracy M said...

Tried it and left in the bathroom with wipes for my 4 year old to test. So far so good!

Laura B said...

I have found a few homemade recipes, none which use tea so far. I imagine the chamomile would be really gentle and soothing. Going to pin this one for later!

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