Legoland?

[DisneyGal24]

Our son really wants to go to Legoland. We are considering going for a day in July while in Orlando. DS will be 12 by then and our daughter will be 15. I know that’s above the targeted age range. Think it will be worth a day? We’ve enjoyed different types of parks (Dollywood, Disney and Universal).

 

[WNYDisneyDad]

I did Legoland with my family two years ago, so it was pre-COVID, thus YMMV.

I think the park is great, regardless of age. Many of the rides are tame but a lot of fun. My kids were younger than yours but I as an adult enjoyed it. I think if you properly set expectations then you should be good.

There will still be stuff for them and I think they can still ride the rides that are tailored to younger kids.

If you do go, I HIGHLY recommend you pick up some Apple Fries.

 

[jormom1030]

We went in March with my 17 DS, 12 DD, and 8 DD. They all said they enjoyed it and yes to the apple fries. We got them twice.

 

[hpsalb]

LL is a super cute park. Are they into thrill rides? There aren’t a ton of them there, although there are some.

We got LL passes recently, although my kids are 10 and under. We’ve been 3x in the last 18 months, plus once before that. Happy to answer any questions.

 

[DisneyGal24]

LL is a super cute park. Are they into thrill rides? There aren’t a ton of them there, although there are some.

We got LL passes recently, although my kids are 10 and under. We’ve been 3x in the last 18 months, plus once before that. Happy to answer any questions.

They do enjoy thrill rides but they aren’t a must. Any tips on a touring strategy? Which rides should we hit first. We typically arrive at rope drop. Recommended places to eat?

 

[WNYDisneyDad]

They do enjoy thrill rides but they aren’t a must. Any tips on a touring strategy? Which rides should we hit first. We typically arrive at rope drop. Recommended places to eat?

The park isn't exactly linear, so it's somewhat of a toss-up. Some of my favorite rides (as an adult, so it may be things your kids will like) were:

- AQUAZONE Wave Racers (spinning ride over water)
- Coastersaurus (classic roller coaster)
- NINJAGO The Ride (similar to Toy Story Mania but you shoot with a swiping motion, not a gun)
- Lost Kingdom Adventure (also similar to TSM, but with a gun)
- Mia's Riding Adventure (spinning disc ride that travels along a track)
- NFPA Rescue Academy - (you have to power a fire engine [by pumping, i think], then exit the engine, and put out the fire. It's a race against the other engines. This is a lot of fun)
- The Great LEGO Race - (classic 'mouse' coaster. Had a VR option when we were there but not sure with COVID)

Another ride they may like, that wasn't open when I was there, is the Lego Movie Masters of Flight. Never rode it but it seems like a "bigger kid" ride.

My wife and I actually just booked a trip to Florida for an extended President's Day Weekend and are starting to plan a day at LL ourselves. You thread was so timely for me!

 

[martikus]

My son loved lego land. As long as you go with right expectations it will be great. The lego flight that is like soarin is only one that will have crazy lines. Everything is gravy after that. They will be too big to drive the lego cars but everything else should be fine. Make sure to watch the water ski show.

 

[WNYDisneyDad]

Make sure to watch the water ski show.

YES! Totally forgot about this. The water ski show is awesome and is a homage to the original Cypress Garden Water Ski show that began in 1943 and lasted until Legoland was built. Google "Cypress Gardens Water Ski" for more of the history.

The current show is very Lego-centric, but still cool to see.

 

[hpsalb]

They do enjoy thrill rides but they aren’t a must. Any tips on a touring strategy? Which rides should we hit first. We typically arrive at rope drop. Recommended places to eat?

We’ve never gone with much strategy. Since the virtual queue was implemented this year, we would grab one of those when we got in the park and head to whatever the kids wanted to do first until our virtual queue option was ready. For rides that tend to have long waits, get in the virtual queue as soon as you enter (you can only be in one queue at a time) and just meander around otherwise.

On both of our last trips the back of the park opened an hour later than the front, so we had to do the front first. It’s easier to go with the flow than Disney.

We generally do some rides in the morning and then head to the Imagination Station mid-day. It’s indoors, so it works for cooling off and/or getting out of the rain. There are lots of activities in that area, including some for older kids.

We did not eat in the park any of our trips this year, except for snacks or to refill our LL cup. We ate at the hotel for breakfast and got lunch from Publix. We usually eat in the Ninjago area, just because we like it. There are plenty of places to sit and eat! On our first trip very little was open although there were more options when we went back for Brick or Treat. This past trip we got dinner included as a promo, so we ate at Skyline and Shipwreck after our park days. We’ve also eaten around town and there are lots of options nearby.

 

[ClapYourHands]

If they like Legos, the park is worth doing. As mentioned above, there really aren't any thrill rides, but a lot of the theming on the other rides is excellent. For example, the dragon coaster first goes through an indoor portion with really cool castle-themed Lego builds. I would go back just to see all the lego sculptures.

I took the kids in 2019 when the oldest were 11 and almost 10, and they had a great time. I don't know if it's currently running, but in the (air-conditioned) experience building, we signed up for a robotics course that allowed the older kids to solve problems by coding on a computer to move the Lego robots. The 15-year-old might find it too easy, but the 12-year-old would probably be the perfect age.

You also know your kids best. While I found Legoland to be charming, there are those teens/preteens who are trying so hard to be "cool" that they are unwilling to admit anything aimed at "kids" is enjoyable. Speaking for myself, there was a period where I actively complained about "dorky" things like square dancing, that I secretly thought were fun. The target age is bit younger than your crew, but if they have the right attitude, I think Legoland could be a lot of fun.

 

[MissBritt]

My kids are under 10 and I think most kids under 12 would enjoy it. We went 2018 and 2019 and did everything each time with no strategy. We like the panini place in the back of the park.

 

[Breezer4]

We’re going for the first time in June. Our kids are under 10 and the oldest has wanted to go for several years.

 

[wilbret]

We've had passes for a few years. Our 13 year-old still loves it. Depending on when you go, miniland will be closed as they put a roof over it. They have moved to virtual lines on busy days, so you'll want to pick your ride and wait it out. The Triple Decker sofa ride can build HUGE wait times. The great lego race ride used to have massive waits when it was still VR, when they aren't running VR, it's not that bad.

We love the turkey legs from the Dragon's Den.

One thing people often forget about is to walk thru Cypress Gardens. You won't be disappointed! The Banyan Tree at the very back is something special.

 

[PanchoX1]

going for the first time in July. any must do's for food? Never been to a lego land so we're mostly just going to be winging it. Any other tips would be appreciated.

 

[darrius1st]

Are there any Deals for Legoland?

 

[Breezer4]

Are there any Deals for Legoland?

I found a Groupon for a 4-pack of tickets. It was a better price than what we could get from TAW, AAA, etc.

 

[wilbret]

Kids go free is always something you can find
Here is an example
Valpak

 

[Rasstuss]

We did a 3 Day Go Orlando pass and used it for one full day at Legoland. If you dedicate a few days to just hitting attractions on this it is a great value. There are also coupon codes out there that take a little more off of the price.

I tried to post the link but it wasn't allowed, just google Go Orlando and it is easy to find.

 

[herdtoDisney]

I defenitely think it's worth a day there. My dd loves it, we go every year in Oct for her birthday.

We live 1.5 hrs away and McDonalds and Dunkin Donuts often have the 'kids go free' coupons out. Not sure what age is 'kid' though.

 

[PanchoX1]

has anyone gone recently? how are the crowds and are things opened up there? last I saw on a vlog, a lot of the food places were not open. but that was several weeks ago.