With new theme park Legoland Florida charging admission rates of $75 plus tax for adults and $65 plus tax for children, is the new theme park really worth the money? Opened on Oct. 15, Legoland Florida appeared on the site of the old Cypress Gardens park in Winter Haven. It's a nearly hour-long drive from the Orlando theme parks, but Legoland's strong line-up of kid-friendly attractions ought to encourage many families to make the trip to check it out. But add in parking ($15 a day) and lunch, and a family of four could easily spend $350 in a single day—plus lodging (starting at about $60 locally) and airfare. Some parents may want to paraphrase Johnny Paycheck and say, you can take all that and shove it. Is Legoland Florida worth the cost? It depends on whether you've ever been to a Legoland before. Fans have consistently rated Legoland's California park as the best in the nation for children, even ahead of the Disney parks, according to Robert Niles, editor of ThemeParkInsider.
Says Niles: "I know many East Coast and Midwestern families who've been waiting for a Legoland on their side of the country." How does Legoland compare in price to other Florida theme parks?Disney's larger complex with greater hours of operation (in other words, Legoland closes at 5 p.m.) offers better value for the money, according to the math done by The Ledger. The newspaper found that, on a per hour basis of daily operations, Legoland costs twice as much as Disneyland's Magic Kingdom. Are there any tricks to saving on Legoland Florida? You should avoid paying the up-front admission fee. Plenty of discounts can be found online at "promo code sites," such as the always reliable Mouse Savers. If you don't have time for online research, know that Legoland sells a two-day upgrade ticket, which gives visitors a second day in the park for an additional $15. Resist cries from your kids to buy souvenirs. The Lego sets sold at the park can be bought elsewhere at cheaper prices.
Vacations are about their value, not just the dollar amount—that's the Budget Travel philosophy. Families will happily splurge if they know they're going to get memories of a lifetime and that they're not going to overpay—relative to what they could find elsewhere. Legoland Florida can be a good value if you've never been to it before and if you approach it as a savvy consumer looking for discount offers. Video and early reviews are up, including a five-minute full tour on YouTube. SEE MORE FROM BUDGET TRAVELThe Completely Obsessive Absolutely Indispensable Guide to Disney World Orlando Sting: $1 Million Worth of Black Market Theme Park Tickets Confiscated Disney Is Bringing Avatar to Life in Its Parks 12 Things You Didn't Know About OrlandoWe will be closed Monday, February 27 through Friday, March 3 as we build new adventures! The shop will remain open Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm, and Friday 12pm-5pm. The attraction and shop will return to normal hours on Saturday, March 4.
Book your tickets online at least 24 hours in advance for the best pricing and to guarantee entry. Children 2 and under visit free! Pricing subject to change. Online Price From$19.95Walk Up Price $22.00 Online price from$15.95Walk Up Price $22.00 Little LEGO lovers can enjoy big fun at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester with the debut of 'Little Playtimes' featuring discounted admission on most Tuesdays through June 27*. • $22 admission for 1 adult + 1 child• Appropriate for children under the age of five (age two and under are free)• Annual Pass members can participate for free• Activities include: DUPLO Animal Bingo, DUPLO Story Time, and DUPLO Farmer Workshop• *Tuesdays 10am-2pm (excluding 2/21, 2/28, 4/11, 4/18, 5/30) Adults must be accompanied by a child to visit LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Children 2 and under visit free Have you wanted to visit the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center but don't have any little ones in your life? Or do you need a night away from the kids but want something fun to do?
Well here's your chance! You must be 18 years old or older to attend this special event. (Only kids at heart!) LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Annual Pass Enjoy 12 months' unlimited admission to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester! Receive 20% off in our cafe 10% off in our LEGO® Store 10% off Birthday Parties Access to exclusive events and much more! The pass pays for itself in less than 3 visits*! *Based on walk up price of $22. Please note Adults must be accompanied by a Child to visit LEGOLAND Discovery Center LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Family Annual Pass Enjoy 12 months' unlimited admission to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center for your entire family! The pass pays for itself in less than 3 visits*! Minimum of 4 people required to access Family Annual Pass rate. If you are buying less than 4 passes, please purchase the standard LEGOLAND Discovery Center Annual Pass ($65) Want to give your child 12 months of unlimited access to
Enjoy 12 months of unlimited admission for 1 Child AND a different adult on each visit (only the Adult portion of the pass is transferable) Access to exclusive Annual Pass Holder events and much more! $165.00For 1 Adult & 1 Child LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Individual Pass Renewal Enjoy another year of unlimited admission to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester The pass pays for itself in less than 3 visits* *Based on walk up price of $22 LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Family Annual Pass Renewal Enjoy another 12 months' unlimited admission to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center for your entire family! If you are buying less than 4 passes, please purchase the standard Annual Pass ($65) Merlin Annual Pass Renewal Enjoy another 12 months of unlimited fun at 25 top attractions around North America! The Merlin Annual Pass is valid for 12 months of unlimited entry at LEGOLAND Florida and California Resorts, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Aquariums, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, the Coca-Cola Orlando Eye and San Francisco Dungeon.
Plus you'll also benefit from other great perks like 10% off retail and dining, access to exclusive events, discounts on stays at LEGOLAND Hotels and much more! Please note, you are purchasing your pass from LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester, and will need to collect your pass in person from the attraction. Merlin Annual Passes are sold on a non-refundable and non-transferable basis. Make the most of your visit by finding and collecting all the stamps located around LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester and solve puzzles along the way! $4.00Save 20% when booking online! A LEGO® Brick Wall is a one-of-a-kind photo package which truly captures your memories in LEGO® form! An 88-piece LEGO® Brick Wall (shipped anywhere in lower 48 states) Two 8" x 6" photos - 1 Digital Copy to share with your family and friends Add to your LEGO® experience at home with this month's LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Minifigure pack! Pick up the figure when you arrive and take it home with you or trade it at the Center for the figure of your choice*