Legoland Florida

[Don Pacho]

Here is the official website:


http://legolandfloridaresort.com/

 

[Don Pacho]

Legoland Florida Web site launches

Merlin Entertainments Group said Wednesday it has launched a new Web site for its recently-announced Legoland Florida attraction.

The site will allow future guests and potential employees to follow the progress of the new Legoland planned for Polk County. The park, slated to open at the end of 2011, is being built on the site of the former Cypress Gardens, a historic attraction in Winter Haven.


The Web site, LegolandFloridaResort.com, includes photos and video of the company’s California park, as well as a link to job opportunities. Contractors who are interested in doing business with the park can email LLFContractors@LEGOLAND.com.








Source: http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/bu...10/02/legoland-florida-web-site-launches.html




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[Tbad556]

From Screamscape:

I’ve been told that the sale of Cypress Gardens “Swamp Thing” coaster (Vekoma Family Suspended) to DippieDoe (Netherlands) has fallen through, with the park opting to buy another coaster instead. Looks like Legoland may get to keep an extra coaster… if they want it.

 

[paintervision]

By using "legolandfloridaresort.com," I wonder how long it will take them to include a hotel on property (or perhaps a partner hotel concept).

 

[rewster]

By using "legolandfloridaresort.com," I wonder how long it will take them to include a hotel on property (or perhaps a partner hotel concept).

Their current plan is ultimately for two on-site resorts, to be located on the former Cypress Gardens parking lots.

 

[Splatter]

The park better be fantastic if they really want to have two onsite hotels and expect them to do well most of the time.

 

[rewster]

The park better be fantastic if they really want to have two onsite hotels and expect them to do well most of the time.

That was my thought too, that two on-site resorts seemed like over-kill. Especially with so many local (and more affordable) established hotel options so close by.

 

[loribelle]

That was my thought too, that two on-site resorts seemed like over-kill. Especially with so many local (and more affordable) established hotel options so close by.

*ahem* best western

 

[paintervision]

I could see opening with one small boutique Lego-themed hotel with suites, and a small tourst-class hotel. Leave room for expansion, and they'd be set. I guess the only thing that has me scratching my head is, what are they going to do with park entrances or parking?

 

[EPCOTcenter]

I found a very long article here:Polk County news, that says that a Sea Life may be added and it also confirms the new hotels, saying:
"...The second phase of Legoland construction possibly, if you look at the California model, (could include) a Sea Life aquarium (and) definitely a resort destination hotel”.
So, here you are a resort destination in less than 3 years! Amazing!

 

[d a n n y]

May have to check this out eventually, but right now not too interested.

 

[Fun]

Just like Loribelle and Rewster I was interested in a “before picture” of Legoland. So during one of my Florida trips two weeks ago, I decided to drive down to Winter Haven, just to create that picture for myself.

Now that I am back home in Europe, let me share with you some of my opinions and images

In order to give you an overview of the size of this park, I made this “drive by video”
[video=youtube;8pZEkU8_kPY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pZEkU8_kPY[/video]

Legoland, situated at Helena road, parallel to Cypress Gardens Boulevard

The front entrance should get a major, major upgrade.
I don’t think Merlin will not take the opportunity to create a massive entrance.

Although construction has not begun yet, there is some minor activity in and around the park
A man on a golf card was circling the park opening gates; also a truck came by to pick up waste of some palm trees

There were UPS deliveries and security on site

They are still doing some work on fencing, like this “fresh dirt” shows

And Merlin seems to clean up the place, as they brought in this shredding company

As mentioned Loribelle and Rewster ;-), when completely reaching out, I manage to take pictures over many fences.

Nice clear area for future development, like a Lego city

More clear area

Some kind of seating area

The white coaster

How is the ride to Legoland from Orlando?
It took me 45 to 50 minutes from the Sandlake/Apopka Vineland road Crossing to the main Legoland entrance, which wasn’t that bad. Highway 27 isn’t as bad as expected. But be prepared for a lot of traffic lights and more than that, for speed limit Frenzy. They really need to make it a “one speed limit road”, instead of different signs every half a mile.

Closed down parking lots

Here’s some more picture from the outside

 

[Tbad556]

Great before update! :rep: It looks like they have plenty of space to work with. I can't wait to see this begin work!

 

[tiredoldspook]

Great Pictures, Great update and 45 minutes from Orlando is going to be intrresting when people won't drive to Busch Gardens and ride some of the top coasters in the Country. I do think because Legoland is family oriented it will help more and they are going to start doing road construction to help the drive I believe. This is truly going to be very intresting to see how it does that far away from Orlando.

 

[EPCOTcenter]

Thanks thanks thanks a lot for the pictures!!:rep:!!

 

[Tbad556]

From Screamscape:

Details about a little land swap between Polk County and Merlin Entertainment that will allow Legoland to take over some new property and for improved roads to be built around the park to avoid traffic issues. Make the jump to Behind the Thrills to read all the details.

Good to hear Merlin is putting a lot of work into improving this park's area!

 

[paintervision]

Great Pictures, Great update and 45 minutes from Orlando is going to be intrresting when people won't drive to Busch Gardens and ride some of the top coasters in the Country. I do think because Legoland is family oriented it will help more and they are going to start doing road construction to help the drive I believe. This is truly going to be very intresting to see how it does that far away from Orlando.

Of course, Legoland doesn't have a Disney counterpart.

 

[FutureFairygodmother]

Of course, Legoland doesn't have a Disney counterpart.

I love that Legoland is coming, but I hope we don't lose the Lego store and all the great sculptures in Downtown Disney.

 

[FutureFairygodmother]

Loribelle is there anything going on accross the street yet?

 

[rewster]

Loribelle is there anything going on accross the street yet?

I walked the area a couple days ago, and took some "before" pics. Nothing is happening yet......... but we'll be sure to let you know as soon as it does!