Legoland Florida Hotel and Resort

[Ronferr80]

Hey everyone!! Planning my next vacation for my kids and am looking into LEGOLAND. The Hotel looks pretty awesome and the park looks perfect for my kids who love legos (Ages 7,5,2). Is this a park that can be done in two days? Looking to stay three nights at hotel with one day at Park and then other day at water park. Looking for any tips, suggestions, info regarding this hotel and park. Thanks in advance!!!!

I've been on LEGOLAND's website but I just like to hear from people firsthand who have been there. Thanks again for any info or help!!

 

[100AcreWood]

You can definitely do Legoland in one day! Have fun, we thought it was great.

 

[glassslippergirl]

I like that you're budgeting 2 days. People often sell this park short, but know that your 2 days will be leisurely, as the lines aren't long, and there's not as much to do here as at WDW. First of all, what time of year are you going? There are times of the year when the park closes for one or two days a week, and the water park is closed a good chunk of the year, so consult the calendar on their website before you book. Second, there are times of year when they have special events that include extended hours and fireworks at night, like every weekend this summer, weekends around Halloween, and weekends around Christmastime. Again check the calendar, check to see if your trip is going to be at one of these times, and schedule your Legoland stay for the weekend to take advantage of the extras, which are fun. They give you special glasses that make the fireworks look like exploding Lego bricks.

Generally, for your park day, start from the back of the park and move to the front. The Driving, Boating, and Flying schools tend be the most popular, and they are at the back. First thing in the morning, sign the oldest up for a Mindstorm class. If your kids like the Lego Movie, go see the new 4D show they have (use the times guide)-- super cute-- and meet Emmet and/or Wyldstyle right after. There's play areas all over the place with giant Lego bricks. We can't get past one without DS needing at least half an hour to play; that's why it's good that you're budgeting adequate time to enjoy the park. The play areas are really enjoyable.

We liked the water park, too. It's small, but there's lots of things for kids of all ages in one area. In the main slide structure, the higher you go, the more advanced the slide (nothing is really intense, though), so kids can individually figure out their limits and stay where they are comfortable. Do take advantage of the lazy river; there's a surprise with the giant Lego bricks there.

My last suggestion is about food. It is universally bad in the park. We usually bring Publix subs in with us. There's a Perkins across the street; don't be afraid to leave the park to eat. Apple fries are worth a try, but even they are overrated.

 

[Ronferr80]

I like that you're budgeting 2 days. People often sell this park short, but know that your 2 days will be leisurely, as the lines aren't long, and there's not as much to do here as at WDW. First of all, what time of year are you going? There are times of the year when the park closes for one or two days a week, and the water park is closed a good chunk of the year, so consult the calendar on their website before you book. Second, there are times of year when they have special events that include extended hours and fireworks at night, like every weekend this summer, weekends around Halloween, and weekends around Christmastime. Again check the calendar, check to see if your trip is going to be at one of these times, and schedule your Legoland stay for the weekend to take advantage of the extras, which are fun. They give you special glasses that make the fireworks look like exploding Lego bricks.

Generally, for your park day, start from the back of the park and move to the front. The Driving, Boating, and Flying schools tend be the most popular, and they are at the back. First thing in the morning, sign the oldest up for a Mindstorm class. If your kids like the Lego Movie, go see the new 4D show they have (use the times guide)-- super cute-- and meet Emmet and/or Wyldstyle right after. There's play areas all over the place with giant Lego bricks. We can't get past one without DS needing at least half an hour to play; that's why it's good that you're budgeting adequate time to enjoy the park. The play areas are really enjoyable.

We liked the water park, too. It's small, but there's lots of things for kids of all ages in one area. In the main slide structure, the higher you go, the more advanced the slide (nothing is really intense, though), so kids can individually figure out their limits and stay where they are comfortable. Do take advantage of the lazy river; there's a surprise with the giant Lego bricks there.

My last suggestion is about food. It is universally bad in the park. We usually bring Publix subs in with us. There's a Perkins across the street; don't be afraid to leave the park to eat. Apple fries are worth a try, but even they

Thanks for all this info!! I'm planning on going In April 2017 probably the week of the 9th. While I think the fireworks look pretty cool, I've generally had great weather in the month of April whenever I take the family to Florida. When I spoke to someone at Legoland I was told that starting next year the park will be open 5 days a week year round, and while she couldn't guarantee she states that the water park is generally open the month of April.
My thought process was first day enjoy hotel and pool, second day enjoy park and then back to hotel at night, and 3rd day water park and Legoland park again if kids wanted to.
I like that you said lines generally aren't that long!! I was actually looking into one of the Hotel VIP experiences. While definitely pricey I thought the host through the park would definitely mean we would experience everything also some of the Hotel experiences sounded pretty cool But it sounds that may not be needed??
I've read a lot of not so great things about the food and appreciate all your suggestions and will definitely keep them in mind!!!
Thank you again for all this and if you think of anything else I'm all ears

 

[tarak]

I like that you're budgeting 2 days. People often sell this park short, but know that your 2 days will be leisurely, as the lines aren't long, and there's not as much to do here as at WDW. First of all, what time of year are you going? There are times of the year when the park closes for one or two days a week, and the water park is closed a good chunk of the year, so consult the calendar on their website before you book. Second, there are times of year when they have special events that include extended hours and fireworks at night, like every weekend this summer, weekends around Halloween, and weekends around Christmastime. Again check the calendar, check to see if your trip is going to be at one of these times, and schedule your Legoland stay for the weekend to take advantage of the extras, which are fun. They give you special glasses that make the fireworks look like exploding Lego bricks.

Generally, for your park day, start from the back of the park and move to the front. The Driving, Boating, and Flying schools tend be the most popular, and they are at the back. First thing in the morning, sign the oldest up for a Mindstorm class. If your kids like the Lego Movie, go see the new 4D show they have (use the times guide)-- super cute-- and meet Emmet and/or Wyldstyle right after. There's play areas all over the place with giant Lego bricks. We can't get past one without DS needing at least half an hour to play; that's why it's good that you're budgeting adequate time to enjoy the park. The play areas are really enjoyable.

We liked the water park, too. It's small, but there's lots of things for kids of all ages in one area. In the main slide structure, the higher you go, the more advanced the slide (nothing is really intense, though), so kids can individually figure out their limits and stay where they are comfortable. Do take advantage of the lazy river; there's a surprise with the giant Lego bricks there.

My last suggestion is about food. It is universally bad in the park. We usually bring Publix subs in with us. There's a Perkins across the street; don't be afraid to leave the park to eat. Apple fries are worth a try, but even they are overrated.

Thanks for this information. My son loves Legos and I promised him a trip to Legoland next year. He'll be nine. My friends who've been said they felt 9-10 was probably the upper limit in terms of kids really enjoying the park. I might have my 12-year-old with me, too (as much as they fight, he doesn't want to go without at least one sibling). She still likes Legos, so hopefully that will hold true in another year.