January 23, 2024

Brick by Brick: A Deep Dive Into LEGOLAND® Florida Resort

1 hour 1 minute

LEGOLAND® Florida is a unique park with a rich history.

It began as Cypress Gardens and became LEGOLAND in 2011 after the original park closed. Home to three adorable hotels, a water park and the Peppa Pig theme park, this park has a lot to offer, including a swimming pool that was featured in the 1953 film Easy to Love!

Co-host Jessica Gardner met with Banks Lee, LEGOLAND Production and Marketing Support Specialist to learn more about the park and hear about some upcoming attractions.

In this Episode:

0:00 - Introduction to the podcast and LEGOLAND Florida

0:21 - Background on LEGOLAND Florida spokesperson Banks Lee

0:40 - History of LEGOLAND parks starting in 1968

1:17 - Significance of LEGOLAND Florida being located on the site of the former Cypress Gardens park

2:40 - Banks' career path and advice

3:09 - Details on the different areas within LEGOLAND Florida

5:32 - Popular attractions at LEGOLAND Florida

8:35 - Questions from listeners

9:34 - Recommendations for first attractions to visit

14:31 - Banks' favorite attractions to visit with his family

17:31 - The most popular attractions at LEGOLAND® Florida

18:37 - Jessica's Dragon Coaster milestone

20:50 - Explanation of the Ninjago property and ride

21:14 - Masters of Flight attraction in LEGO Movie World

23:15 - LEGOLAND's mini lands and structures

33:37 - Upcoming life-sized LEGO® builds

34:38 - Entertainment at LEGOLAND

38:30 - Peppa Pig Theme Park

43:00 - Food options in the park and the delicious Apple Fries

44:27 - LEGOLAND merchandise

47:45 - Trading LEGO and Minifigures

50:00 - LEGO Pop Badges

51:35 - The Infamous "Mr. Gold" Pop Badge

54:00 - LEGOLAND accommodations

58:30 - The future of LEGOLAND Florida Resort

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