10 Helpful Legoland Florida Tips- Our Secrets Revealed!

Legoland Florida is a great place for a family vacation. There is seriously something there for everyone! These Legoland Florida tips will help you maximize your time in the park. The cool thing about Legoland Florida is that it is totally a park you can do in one day. We spent about 8 hours in the park and we were able to fit in a majority of the attractions. We even got to watch Brickbeard’s Watersport Stunt Show. If you plan on doing the waterpark, you may want to consider adding a second day to the park.

We hope that they Legoland Florida tips help you plan out the perfect adventure for your family.

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Legoland Florida Tips- Before You Go

Getting to Legoland Florida

Many people think Legoland Florida is located in Orlando. However, it’s actually situated about 30 miles outside of Orlando in the town of Winter Haven. With Orlando traffic, Legoland is about an hour away (with traffic) from Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Disney World, and SeaWorld. It’s also about an hour away from Busch Gardens Tampa. This makes it super easy to combine Legoland with other central Florida theme parks.

When to Go

Consider going before or after a major holiday. We went the weekend before Thanksgiving and it was dead first thing in the morning. By mid-afternoon the wait times were about 30 minutes, which isn’t bad at all.

Avoid the weekends, school breaks (including summer), and national holidays.

Best Ages for Legoland Florida

Most visitors will agree that Legoland is geared towards a younger crowd- ages 2-12. Our kids were 4 and 7 when we visited the park for the first time. They loved Legoland Florida! In fact, we must have heard our youngest say, “This is the best day ever!” at least 30 times.

There are several attractions that are appropriate for kids of all ages. I was super impressed with the number of attractions that the boys could do. At the time, they were 36″, but there was still plenty that they could do. There were attractions that they could ride alone, but also rides that we could enjoy together. It’s actually really neat to be able to stand on the sidelines and watch how much fun the kids are having on the rides.

The Duplo Fun Town area was a huge hit with the boys (4). Our original plan was to head straight towards the back of the park and work our way back to the front. As soon as we saw the Duplo rides, however, our plans were tossed into the wind. They had so much fun on these toddler-friendly rides!

Our daughter is really into thrill rides. While some of the rides were a little too meh for her, she still had an absolute blast and found plenty of rides that got her adrenaline pumping.

One thing I loved about Legoland is how thought-out the layout is. There are play areas available near many of the rides that have height restrictions. When Ashley and Smiley would hit one of the older kids rides, the boys and I would hit the play areas or a ride created for littles.

Accomodations at Legoland Florida

We stayed at the Legoland Hotel during our visit and our kids were blown away by the entire experience. They may have even had just as much fun at the hotel as they did at the theme park.

Along with the Legoland Hotel, Legoland Florida has two other on-property hotel options: Pirate Island Hotel and Legoland Beach Retreat. The Pirate Hotel and the Legoland Hotel are attached to one another. You have access to all of the same restaurants and amenities, regardless of whether you’re staying at the Pirate Hotel or Legoland Hotel.

All of the properties offer an all-you-can-eat breakfast. We filled up on breakfast to help get us through the morning at the theme park. We also took snacks into the park with us so that we didn’t spend an arm and a leg on food in the park.

Legoland Florida Tips- While You're There

Arrive Early

We are early birds so we tend to get to theme parks early. The parks hours change from day to day so it is important to refer to the park’s website to see when they will be open on the day(s) of your visit.

When we visited, the park opened at 10 am. We had time to have a hearty breakfast, and played at the hotel before visiting the park.

Whenever we visit a theme park the first thing we do is… hit the bathroom! There are bathrooms right outside of the gates at Legoland. If you take care of this while you’re waiting to go in, it buys you some time before you have to take another bathroom break.

Know the Height Requirements

The infographic on the left can be used to measure your kids. Under each height, it specifies which rides they can go on. We snapped a photo so we could see which rides they were eligible for. This information is also available on the Legoland Florida app and on park maps.

I’ve heard, however, that sometimes they’ll even give you a wristband that says which rides they can go on. That is GENIUS! I wish that was an option when we visited.

I wish we had a pen or a Sharpie packed so we could mark the rides on our map.

Collect a Special Pin

Did you know that you can get a special button if it is your first visit? We went for the twins 4th birthday so we got birthday pins. Just tell one of the employees at the front gate of any celebrations and you’ll hand you one of the pins or buttons. We discovered that the Legoland Hotel also had access to these buttons.

Head to the Back of the Park First

Most theme park experts will tell you to head to the back of the park first. This is almost always our strategy, as well. Hit the popular rides first, such as Boating School, Ford’s Driving School and the rollercoasters before the lines get long.

Once you’re at the back, begin working your way towards the front. Not only does this save you time in lines, but it also makes sense logistically.

Eating at Legoland Florida

The park allows you to bring in snacks and beverages (that are not in glass containers). We packed juices, and PBJs (since they don’t require refrigeration), peanut butter crackers, and fruit snacks.

If you are staying at one of the Legoland Florida hotels, fill up on their all-you-can-eat breakfasts before heading over to the park. You can also grab cereals from the grab-and-go section to bring with you into the park.

There are plenty of dining options within the park. We are obsessed with Granny’s Apple Fries. Our boys ask for chicken and fries every single day so we had lunch at Kick’n Chicken. We were all super disappointed in our meal.

If you have a ticket that includes admission to the waterpark, and you’re visiting during the shoulder seasons, you may want to eat at one of the waterpark restaurants where the lines should be shorter.

The best deal in the ENTIRE park is the refillable souvenir cup. For $16, you get unlimited refills at the Coca Cola Freestyle machines. Even better? It now includes Icees!

Pro-Tip: There is a Publix (a popular Florida grocery store) across the street from Legoland Florida. You can stop in to pick up some snacks before heading into the park. The grocery store opens at 7 AM. They are well-known for their sub sandwiches.

Legoland Florida Tips for Packing

Packing for Legoland is similar to packing for any other family theme park. Our Legoland Florida tips include bringing along a backpack.

We also packed a pair of undies and shorts, just in case. We did notice the some of the bathrooms are spaced pretty far apart. Grab a park map or download the park’s app so you know where to find the bathrooms for potty breaks.

As always, you should make sure you’re wearing proper shoes when you’re at a theme park. Theme parks, in general, require a lot of walking and standing.

If you’re traveling with younger kids, you will probably want to have a stroller handy. Our boys rarely ever use a stroller anymore, but we always bring one with us to theme parks so they can hop in and hop out throughout the day. It was also handy for storing our bags.

Other Legoland Florida Tips for Packing:

Sunscreen: It’s Florida, lather up.
Cooling Aids: If you’re visiting during the hot months, consider packing a Cooling Towel or a fan
Umbrella: It rains almost every day during the summer. Pack an umbrella.
Portable Charger: Let’s face it, you’ll be taking a gazillion photos and probably be checking the app often! Pack a portable charger, or you’ll regret it.

Brickbeard's Watersports Stunt Show

In honor of Legoland Florida’s tenth birthday, the park has a brand new show called Brickbeard’s Watersports Stunt Show and it is AWESOME! The thirty minute show is a great way to break up the day and gives you a chance to get off your feet for a few minutes. The show features stunts by boaters, and skiers alongside Lego characters. The show is full of super funny puns and adventure.

The whole family enjoyed the spectacular presentation!

Shopping

There are several shops scattered throughout the park however, we suggest saving the shopping until the end. The largest store is located right at the entrance/exit. The Legoland stores feature several exclusive Lego items that you can only find at Legoland.

Trade Your Minifigures

This is probably one of the most common Legoland Florida tips. However, if you didn’t know you can bring along a few minifigures for your kiddos to trade. All of the Model Citizens (Legoland employees) have minifigures that they can trade.

Visiting the Water Park

The waterpark is located within the theme park but requires separate tickets and additional fees. If you plan on doing the waterpark, you may want to consider adding a second day to the park.

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10 Helpful Legoland Florida Tips- Our Secrets Revealed!