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

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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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    • Hosts: Jessica Gardner and John Davidson
  • Producer: Derek Perry
  • Editor: Bob Randolph
  • Show Notes: Liz Tan
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