The Junior Master Model Builder (JMMB) contest is becoming a must enter event for LEGOLAND Florida's creative fans. Participants compete in three age groups and build to best match the theme of the month.
Our August Junior Master Model Builder contest theme was LEGO City Mining. This month's judging was very difficult with creativity and imaginative builds displayed by all the participants. But we did end up with a winner in each age group.
From left to right:
- Cray C. Springdale, AZ -- 9 and under
- Nicholas M. Davenport, FL -- 10-15
- Jennifer S. Davenport, FL -- 16 and up
JMMB Contests are held every second full weekend of the month inside the Imagination Zone near LEGO City. All park guests are invited to stop by and build your masterpiece! Entries in each of the three age groups are accepted up until 1 hour prior to park closing.
We hope you'll come join us for the LEGO Monster Fighters themed JMMB event on Sept 8 & 9. More information, and a schedule of future JMMB, at: http://bit.ly/LEGOJMMB
Come and join us at the next JMMB!
The Battle for Brickbeard's Bounty Live Water Ski Show is one of LEGOLAND Florida's most popular attractions and it has a link to the historic Cypress Gardens property. The thrilling show is filled with exciting water stunts and crowd pleasing action.
The show centers on Captain Brickbeard attempt to take back his ship from Miranda Valentina and the loyal Imperial guards while avoiding the dangerous shark Sawtooth, who had given him that peg leg years before.
In honor of Shark Week, we decided to give Sawtooth the chance at revenge.
How does this story end? Visit LEGOLAND Florida to find out!
Local transportation to LEGOLAND® Florida just got easier and it’s free. Guests of LEGOLAND Florida who stay at one of three local Bed & Brick Preferred Accommodations Partners will be the first to take advantage of a new shuttle service which will run daily to and from the hotel establishments and the park.
The bright yellow shuttle bus featuring LEGO® characters can already be seen traveling the local streets around Central Florida’s newest theme park.
“This new shuttle service is one more step toward becoming a multi-day destination. Our strong relationships with our Bed & Brick partners and the benefits we continue to offer guests are key to providing memorable vacations for our families,” said Todd Andrus, Sales Manager at LEGOLAND Florida.
LEGOLAND Florida Shuttle Daily Operating Hours:
Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn, Winter Haven
200 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven
- Morning Hotel Pickup Time: 8:30am and 10am
- Evening Return Park Pickup Time: 7pm and 8:30pm
Hampton Inn, Lake Wales
22900 US Hwy 27, Lake Wales
- Morning Hotel Pickup Time: 9:15am
- Evening Return Park Pickup Time: 7:45 pm
Greg Grimmer, Vice President of Operations at Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn of Winter Haven stated, “We are very excited to offer this new benefit to our guests. The LEGOLAND shuttle service will definitely help build Winter Haven as a destination for vacationing families.”
The LEGOLAND shuttle service provides more than just convenient transportation locally. While in route, guest will discover fun facts about the park they need to know before entering LEGOLAND Florida for a day full of fun. The shuttle service also provides ADA compliant travel accommodations.
We are very proud to present the winners of our July Junior Master Model Builder (JMMB) contest. The theme was Patriotic LEGO and we were very impressed with the knowledge and creativity displayed by all the participants.
From left to right:
The grey Washington monument is Aiden S. from Perrysburg OH – 9 and under age category
The green statue of liberty is Donghan P from Auburn, AL – 10-15 age category
The boat is from Peter V. from Winter Park, FL – 16 and up age category
JMMB Contests are held every second full weekend of the month inside the Imagination Zone near LEGO City. All park guests are invited to stop by and build your masterpiece! Entries in each of the three age groups are accepted up until 1 hour prior to park closing.
We hope you'll come join us for the next monthly JMMB event on August 11 & 12 when the theme will be LEGO City Mining. More information and a schedule of future JMMB on our website.
To see more of the models from the contest, visit Facebook or Pinterest.
If you know LEGOLAND® Florida, then you know we are passionate about having fun. That means, wiith summer in full swing our guests are busy enjoying great attractions like:
AQUAZONE Wave Racers: zip in and out of waves as you dodge water blasters on this dual water carousel ride. One of the most popular ways to stay cool in the park.
Big Test Live Show: an interactive show that uses acrobatics, music and playful fun to teach fire safety as the zany crew of Fun Town Fire Department attempts to conquer the “Big Test” to become official firefighters. Sit in the blue zone in the front rows for some extra summer fun!
Coastersaurus: This wooden coaster curves and dips in and around a prehistoric jungle of animated and life-sized LEGO brick dinosaurs. Feel the breeze against your face as you scream in delight on this classic summer attraction.
Enter The Fun In The Sun Giveaway
You can help us celebrate the summer by sharing your favorite "Fun in the Sun" adventure with us. Take a photo themed to one of LEGOLAND Florida's over 50 rides, shows and attractions of you having fun in the sun. Photos will be judged on how they capture the spirit of the attraction and having fun in the sun. Visit our contest entry page to upload your photo before the deadline of August 20th at 5pm EST.
On August 21st, we will select ten (10) finalists from all entered photos and post them to the LEGOLAND Florida Facebook page. The five (5) photos that gets the most 'likes' between August 21st and August 30th will be the first place prize winners. The prize is a "Fun in the Sun" package of Ocean Potion sunscreen buckets (valued at $50 and provided by our partner Ocean Potion) and a LEGOLAND Florida beach towel.
Must be over 18 and have a US Shipping address to participate. Only one entry per household. Thank you.
Set your DVRs! LEGOLAND Florida recently sent Jason Miller, Master Model Builder, and Jill Swilder, LEGOLAND Florida Representative, to The Balancing Act, a national morning show on the Lifetime Network, to talk about LEGOLAND Florida and the LEGOLAND Water Park.
The first segment aired this morning and the next will air Wednesday, August 8 at 7:00am ET, Friday, August 10 at 7:00am ET and finally Friday, August 24 at 7:00am ET. So you have plenty of options to catch us!
Here's a quick preview:
Thank you to hosts Danielle and Kristy! We hope you enjoy the Minilander versions of yourself.
LEGOLAND Florida is staking its claim as the most affordable theme park and the best vacation value by refusing to raise its prices. While other major Central Florida attractions have raised their prices, LEGOLAND® Florida today announced it will keep its prices steady through the summer at $75 for adults and $65 for children under 12. A family of four visiting the park will save between $40 and $56 a day compared to a visit to a competing park.
“The comparisons are important, especially in today’s economy,” said LEGOLAND Florida Director of Sales & Marketing Kim Isemann. “Families are looking for great experiences at prices they can afford. A day at LEGOLAND Florida is one of the highest values in our industry.”
When families compare other incremental costs, such as dining and parking LEGOLAND Florida also shows big savings. At LEGOLAND Florida, all menu items – from mahi-mahi sandwiches to chicken Caesar salads – are priced no higher than $11. Parking is also more affordable, at $12 per car, $6 for motorcycles. Other parks charge $14 for both cars and motorcycles.
For those looking to visit LEGOLAND Florida and the all new water park attraction, which opened in May and features water slides, a wave pool, several playground areas and a lazy river called Build-A-Raft, they can for only an additional $12 a day. A great value for families to experience more splashing thrills and family fun.
While ticket price comparisons are on single-day, full-price admissions, there are many discount and combination-ticket offers in the marketplace as well:
- Florida Residents save $20 on a Premium Pass, with unlimited admission to the theme park and water park, as well as free parking, plus food and merchandise discounts, through July 31. [Details here]
- Guests save $10 off single-day combo tickets for the park and water park by purchasing online through October 28. Or save $7 off a single-day adult LEGOLAND Florida ticket ($5 for child or senior tickets).
We know how important it is for families to stretch every vacation dollar. Share some of your favorite tips for vacation thrift in the comments!
Presenting the winners of our June Junior Master Model Builder (JMMB) contest. The theme was LEGO SuperHero and we were very impressed with the creativity displayed by all the participants.
- Noah K. age 8 from Edgewood, KY - 9 and under winner
- Luke D. age 12 from Palm Bay, FL - 10- 15 winner
- Rich K. age 37 from Cary, NC - 16 & Up winner
JMMB Contests are held every second full weekend of the month inside the Imagination Zone near LEGO City. All park guests are invited to stop by and build your masterpiece! Entries in each of the three age groups are accepted up until 1 hour prior to park closing.
We hope you'll come join us for the next monthly JMMB event on July 14th or 15th. All participants will be asked to build a model with a patriotic theme. More information, and a schedule of future JMMB, at: http://bit.ly/LEGOJMMB
The LEGOLAND Water Park attraction is open and ready for you to splash down to a summer of cool fun and new adventure. Enjoy the pink-knuckle thrills of Splash Out and Twin Chaser slides, relax in the LEGO Wave Pool or Build-A-Raft Lazy River, or cool off in DUPLO Splash Safari or Joker Soaker. When you're ready for a break, enjoy affordable food and refreshments from Beach-n-Brick Grill or stock up on sun block, new bathing suits, and towels at the Surf Shop.
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To help celebrate the grand opening of our new LEGOLAND Water Park attraction, we asked our Master Model Builders to create a set of Minilanders that could be found at a water park. LEGOLAND Florida's popular Miniland USA section is home to thousands of mainlanders each with their own distinct appearance and story. Here are a few of the creative designs they built:
In celebration of LEGOLAND Florida opening the LEGOLAND Water Park attraction, we're excited to give away one unique Water Park themed Minilander to ten (10) participants. Our giveaway takes the form of a fun trivia hunt that will test your knowledge of LEGOLAND Water Park. Answer the trivia to be eligible for our random drawing to win one Minilander figure (see our Facebook Album of all 10 Minilander figures). If you don't know the answer, you can find them all with a little hunting around on our website or blog. But don't worry, you earn an entry simply by participating.
We will draw ten (10) winners on July 10th at 3PM EST. Must be over 18 and have a US Shipping address to participate. Only one entry per household.
Join us at LEGOLAND Florida for Red, Brick & Boom our first ever Independence Day celebration! We've scheduled not just one, but four nights of family fun and fireworks, July 4-7, 2012. But, this isn’t a typical fireworks show. LEGOLAND Florida’s special 3D glasses turn ordinary fireworks into millions of exploding bricks making this show a must-see.
Fireworks viewing glasses will be distributed to park guests starting at 7pm in Miniland and Technic, as well as both ski stadiums. The best viewing spots are the north and south ski stadiums and Miniland USA at the edge closest to the water. Please obey all barriers in the area as they are there for your safety.
A special all-American blow-out bash is reserved just for the 4th with special entertainment, backyard games on the Mansion Lawn and a Party in Miniland USA. Families can also build their very own star to add to LEGOLAND Florida’s first American Flag made out of thousands of LEGO bricks.
Red, Brick and Boom is included with park admission. This independence celebration is perfect for families with children ages 2 to 12. The park will close each of the four nights with a fireworks show at 9pm. Guests will also enjoy extended summer hours where families can stay and play until 8pm daily Jun. 23 through Sept. 2.
We hope to see you there to help celebrate our first Fourth of July and our nation's independence!