After reading reviews, I was skeptical we would have an enjoyable visit. We actually loved our day. We went on Thursday and the crowds were low, so we did the big rides repeatedly with little waiting. However, If we had to wait a long time for the rides, I wouldn't say it was worth the time and money. The staff was very friendly, too. Mini land is amazing. I would recommend this for a young Lego fanatic and the people who love them, but only on a weekday. 5,879 reviews sorted by: My kids are both lego maniacs but my 11 year old was really bored at this park. My 8 year old enjoyed it a little bit more. We got the pepsi deal so only spent $150.00 for the 4 of us to get in. I would be really upset if we had paid the full price. I think this park is geared to small children. Older kids get bored very quickly and they don't have enough attractions to keep them going. They should get more master builder attractions. We won't go again. I heard they are adding a water park. If they include it in the price it might be worthwhile.
We visited Legoland on November 23, 2011 because my kids are all big Lego fans. It was easy to find and not that long of a drive from Orlando.The kids liked the park but the park was not prepared for the size of the crowd during the Thanksgiving holidays.The First issue we had was the parking. Three lanes enter the park and the lane on the right then opens to three lanes as you approach the booths to pay. The poor folks like us who were in the middle lane were not moving as we're watching the people on right zoom by. As we rounded the bend we see part of the problem is on of the booths is having a computer problem so now evryone in that lane is trying to manuever into other lanes which makes it even worse. Truly a parking lot. Legoland needs more lanes to enter the park and pay for the parking. If you go definately stay to the right when you enter.Getting into the park was flawless and the map is pretty good.The lines were long and very slow moving. Nobody knows how to keep lines moving like Disney.
Our kids favorite ride was 'Driving School". These are little cars that the kids drive in a little Lego town complete with red lights and stop signs. The problem is they don't get to drive very long at all and if you're stuck at a red light(you are not allowed to drive through it and they're long) you spend most of your time sitting.They ran out of hot dogs around 1:00.Other than that the park is nice if you have small kids. Most of the rides are slow. The "Mini land" is really cool with miniture Las Vegas, Washington DC, Miami and other cities.We decided not to go for a second day and instead spent a bundle on Disney tickets which turned out to better value. They don't close at 5:00. My kids LOVE the Legoland in California so it was a no-brainer to try the legoland in florida. We went on a recent Saturday, as it was the only day of our vacation we could go there. First, the crowds were not overwhelming until at least 1 o"clock (we were there at opening!) Rides actually opened a few minutes early.
if arriving early, preferred parking saves you like 100 feet of walking, not more. Later in the day it may be worth it.In summary, we liked our day at Legoland. But, it was not quite as nice as Legoland california, and at $75 per person it better be able to compare to the other main theme parks. The fact is that....it aint Disney, and it doesnt compete with busch gardens or Seaworld. i have not been to universal. So we liked it very much, yes, and I hope it survives, but dont expect a Disney level experience(some people will prefer it because of that!)Pepsi had a kids enter free promotion, and that made it a decent value. Without it though, $300 for a family of 4 would be a lot. For dining, the all you can eat buffet seemed like a decent deal, and we had lunch at the lakeside deli, which was prepackaged sandwiches for 5-6 dollars each (not bad actually!)The park is clearly geared for younger kids, and I think 10 or 11 would be the limit for really enjoying it. There are some novel rides here like the driving and boating schools.
My kids liked the show, and my wife and I loved the memories of Cypress Gardens with the garden walk, and watching the water skiers. Miniland is amazing as it was in California...an amazing work of art..So, go enjoy it, and just be aware of what you are getting! If they can add a bit more, it will have a good chance of surviving! We read these previous comments about not interesting rides, long lines, lines to food distribution.... We went on Dec 1st no lines to roller coasTers no lines to food , rides just happen to fit height of our 4.5 year son, unlike in Disney lot of nice rides not qualify, interesting for kids you can build things use your imagination, watch the funny shows many attractions. Be bought 2 day ticket so we were not in rush to see everything. It is the fact that Hours 10-5 for some that might be not enough but for me 8 hours is enough Got second day bought it for 1 adult 2 days $89 worth the trip.Legoland is perfect park for my son almost 5 but not for my daughter 2 there's not many attractions for her but she is only 2 next year we will show her more so she will remember at least something, however this year she saw something and we didn't pay for her at all.
Food is like any food in any park haven't seen a park with normal food prices, They need to make some money that's why this park exist.There was some guy posting about many many people in the park and long lines to rides, I happen to be in Magic Kingdom 2 Years ago in august 2009 there was so ay visitors there that the same problems as this guy was posting, long lines for rides huge lines to food. It is your decision when you can accommodate your time To visit any park digger this will be crowded vacation/ summer season / holiday/ or off season and it was right decision no lines to rides and food visited everything we were interested the 1 day and for second day we planned attractions such as 3 d movies and few more attractions Recently my family spent a day at Legoland Florida. Before going I found very little as far as reviews or tips on visiting Legoland so I wanted to share our thoughts and tips. You need to read this Legoland Florida Review before you go! Getting to Legoland Florida from Disney WorldOur family decided to spend one day at Legoland during our Disney World trip, but we didn’t have a car.
Legoland is about 45 minutes away from Disney World so taking a Taxi would be very expensive and cost prohibitive. You could rent a car for the day if you want the convenience to come and go as you like and still be cheaper than taking a taxi. The most economical way to get to Legoland Florida from Disney World is to take the Legoland shuttle. The shuttle only costs $5 per person, but you must reserve your spot on the shuttle in advance. The shuttle departs from Orlando Premium Outlets at 9am sharp. So make sure to get their a little early. A taxi from your Disney hotel will cost about $15 each way. (Please make sure to have a taxi dispatch number handy for the return trip as Taxi’s do NOT line up by the bus stop!) The bus leaves Orlando Premium Outlet at 9am and will get you to the park about 45 minutes after park opens. The shuttle returns right after the park closes (time varies by daily operating hours, ask bus driver for today's’ time). Ours left at 6pm. The driver waited about 15 minutes and then left without the missing passengers, so please arrive promptly.
The bus itself was VERY nice. It was newer and very comfortable. There were foot rests, seat belts, and a bathroom at the rear. The bus driver had Legoland maps for us to look at during our trip. There was also a welcome video and lego cartoons played throughout the trip. The bus was very nice and I would definitely recommend the bus. If you are driving to Legoland Florida make sure to check their website for driving directions. Discounted Tickets to LegolandYou can often time find discounted tickets (like kids free with a paid adult) in the Lego magazine, online, or at Toys R Us. So if you are planning to go, make sure you are on the lookout for these coupons that will save you $59 per child! What age is best for LegolandOn Legoland’s website they say the park is for families with children ages 2-12 years old. Personally, I think Legoland has a much smaller niche. I feel like Legoland is best suited to kids ages 5-8 years old. Many of the rides have height restrictions and limits.
It’s a park where you will mostly watch your kids go on rides, not ride with them. Kids ages 5-8 will be able to ride and do most everything. They will enjoy the small thrills of Legoland coasters, the “cheesy” shows, and the minor (at least in my mind) attractions. The entire family will enjoy Miniland USA. Miniland USA – What Legoland does best!Your entire family will enjoy Miniland USA where you can see entire US cities recreated in painstaking detail with Legos. This is one of the only attractions your entire family can do together. There is also a really cool Mini Star Wars land our family really enjoyed. If you are going to Legoland – this is the best part of the park. However, don’t plan on seeing this first. The roller coasters will all get long (60+ minute) lines – so save the best of Legoland for later in the day. Legoland Rides are dissapointingSome may disagree with me, but I was incredibly disappointed with the rides at Legoland. If you just came from Disney your disappointment will be more intense than if you are comparing it to a Six Flags type experience.
Legoland Florida took over an amusement park and then just changed elements to make them “Lego”. So you will find lots of minor attractions with some Lego flair. There are so many height restrictions we were not able to play as a family. We were constantly trying to figure out who could go on which ride and always had someone disappointed they couldn't ride (including Mom & Dad who spent most of the day sweating in the heat watching kids ride). Don’t miss the Lego Creations trying to get to the rides that will disappoint!Expect really short rides, bumpy coasters, and long lines. BUT if you are at Legoland because you love Legos (the only reason you should be at Legoland) take time to marvel at the Lego creations found all throughout the park. The Lego creations are what is unique and done right about this park. So don’t miss them trying to get to the rides that will (sorry) disappoint. Here are a couple of the better rides (from best to average): Driving School – both versions are fun, but if your kid is 6+ the bigger kid version actually takes the kids through a short video explaining about road signs and then the kids get to drive cars obeying traffic signals.
Probably our favorite ride here. 2 story Lego Carousel – Finally, a ride we can all do together! The cute lego looking horses were a hit in our family. Quest for Chi – This is basically just an excuse to get wet as you each get a water gun to shoot at others. Still, it is one of the better rides here. Safari Trek – One of the few rides everyone (3 & up) can ride on. The ride itself is okay, but the cool thing is all the lego animals you’ll see! Royal Joust – Kids love going on the Lego style horses – again one of the more original rides here. Flying School – This ride has a height requirement, and will bang your head back & forth, but your kid will love the coaster where their feet are dangling in the air. Pull Yourself Up – Okay it has a real name, but it eludes me. You get to pull yourself up to the top. It if found between Imagination Zone and Lego Tecnic Legoland Employees are very UPBEATWe found Legoland employees to be very friendly and upbeat.
(Not Disney worthy, but actually pretty good.) Unfortunately, they are not very well trained. They were incredibly inefficient in loading the rides which meant what should have been a 15 minutes line ended up being a 45 minute wait. So while the ride was running, instead of lining up guests in the rows to load, all 3 employees would watch the ride run. Then they would unload them. Then they would start lining up guests in rows. Then they’d let them in. Then they’d do 1-3 (yep 3) seat belt checks before finally starting the ride again. You can take minifigures with you and trade them with any employee. You don’t even need the accessories, just the head, body and legs. We found some cool Minifigures throughout our day. Legoland Food is expensive!No, it isn’t that much more than Disney, but (and this is a BIG but) the quality is so much different. I can get a hamburger & fries at Legoland or a BBQ Sandwich at Disney. The food is “traditional” American food, and not much more.
HINT: We ended up getting lunch in the Castle area and all ordering kids meals which gave us a hamburger, fries, fruit, and a drink for a more reasonable $6.99. Legoland is a hot park!It is hot in Florida and many days it will rain. The unfortunate part about Legoland is that everything is outside. With the exception of a covered outdoor stadium at Pirate’s Cove, main restaurant by the entrance, and the theater if you need to get out of the heat (or rain) you are out of luck! So if you melt (like I do) you need to know that to cool off you’ll need to spend time in the Market Restaurant. One nice thing is that there are Lego blocks for kids to build with while you sit! Best Legoland Florida Touring StrategyOkay, if I was doing Legoland again here is what I’d do. Start off riding the Dragon & Coastersaurus. Ride Safari Trek & Royal Joust Ride Quest for Chi Head over to Driving School Have lunch wherever sounds good & see a couple rides that looked like fun to you
3:30 (or whatever time it is scheduled for on your visit) see Pirate’s Cove Show (it’s not great, but it is a good break and the water skiing is unique) 4pm – Ride 2 story carousel 4:15pm - See Miniland (marvel at the mini US towns & Star Wars recreations – don’t forget to push the button!) If you get really hot you can always try to take in a show at the movie theatre or have a shake in the Market Restaurant while the kids build with Legos. The Lego Factory tour is a joke, but kids 5 and under might enjoy pushing the buttons. You will find more shopping choices at the Lego store in Downtown Disney (surprised, so were we!) Should you go to Legoland Florida? Well, if you have kids 5-8 years old and your family loves Legos then maybe once. Just don’t expect to be wowed by the rides, and make sure you get kids get in free tickets. I’m glad we went once to see the Miniland. But our family does not feel the need to go back – once was more than enough for us.