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Legoland Florida unveils park plans, starts ticket sales
The opening of Legoland Florida is still 12 months away, but tickets went on sale Thursday on the new theme park's Web site.
The reward for buying in advance - way, way in advance, in this case - is a big discount. Tickets are $65 for adults and $55 for chidlren ages 3-12 and seniors ages 60 and older. An annual pass, which is good until the end of 2012, is on sale now for $99.
And if you're already convinced you're going to love Legoland Florida for life, the park is also selling an "Ambassador" pass for $2,500. It offers lifetime admission, preferred parking, special events and discounts on food and merchandise.
Legoland Florida officials also detailed the layout of the park, which will include 10 lands: The Beginning, Fun Town, Miniland USA, Castle Hill, Land of Adventure, XTreme, LEGO City, Imagination Zone, Pirate Cove and DUPLO Village.
The centerpiece of the park, Miniland USA, will include Lego versions of several Florida landmarks including Kennedy Space Center and Key West's Mallory Square.
Legoland Florida is being built on 150 acres in Winter Haven, Florida, on the site of the former Cypress Gardens theme park. Many of the original gardens, including a 30-acre wooded grove, will be maintained at the new park.
Legoland Florida will be geared toward families with children ages 2 to 12 with more than 50 rides, shows and interactive attractions.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Wayne Oct 24th 2010 4:48PM
$2,500 dollars for a lifetime at LegoLand? How many times can one person visit LegoLand? Does it give the opportunity to bring a guest? If not, thats a waste of money.
don Oct 24th 2010 4:34PM
the admission fee is way over priced for legoland the shape of our economey good luck getting any body to go at that price 25.00 addmission maybe
bandicoot5 Oct 24th 2010 5:27PM
I agree! I almost fell on the floor when I read "$65 for adults". To look at LEGOS??? Yikes! Even $25 might be a little high, but tourists tend to shell out cash like crazy. (Look at what Disney charges, and yet the tourists keep flocking to that stupid rodent trap. LOL)
Harold Oct 24th 2010 6:41PM
No way will I be spending $65 to look at Legos, nor will I bring my grandchildern at $55 per. They will be out of business in no time.
terry Oct 24th 2010 6:47PM
we got burnt twice by cypress gardens. I think I will wait a year and see if they are still there.
Caren Oct 24th 2010 7:14PM
Legoland is awesome!!!! We went to one in London. It is a theme park with rides and attractions. Yes I agree the pricing is high, I think it was $20 cheaper in London and everything is alot more expensive there. The craftsmanship of all the displays is by far some of the best I've ever seen though. Give them a chance!
Ric Oct 24th 2010 7:17PM
Read the whole article...it's not "just Legos"...50 rides,interactive shows and their keeping the gardens,which is great ,as they really beautiful.I'd give it a shot for 65.00.
campbell Oct 24th 2010 8:11PM
you are right
the queen Oct 24th 2010 7:29PM
The article says buying in advance gives you a big discount and then says the tix are $65. I went to the site to see how much the discounted tix were and the site is selling tix for $65. Are they saying the DISCOUNTED tix are $65 ???? IF thats the case what are they charging for the non-discount amount ?
Geez, just another overpriced theme park in the works
Kristi Linebaugh Oct 24th 2010 8:02PM
As co-founder of Cafe Latte, Winter Haven's Oldest Coffee House and Eatery situated just two stop lights from LEGOLAND Florida, I can gladly say: WELCOME to Winter Haven! We are very excited about all the activity that is going on and are looking forward to serving all of the visitors that will visit the area to come to your awesome park! We are excited to serve you our Award Winning Vegetarian Entrees, Gluten Free Pizzas, Organic Juice Bar Drinks, Hot Pressed Cuban Sandwiches and Outrageous Coffees and Teas. As a Welcome to Winter Haven, we would like to treat LEGOLAND visitors to one of our Famous Frozen Mochas, for FREE! Just come into Cafe Latte Coffee House and Eatery (Take Cypress Gardens Blvd and turn on Overlook Dr.) We are in Orchid Springs on the right hand side across from the Hawthorne Inn. Stop by anytime Monday-Saturday 8am-2pm and say, 'I want my LEGOLAND Frozen Mocha!" And you got it, for FREE. Also while your in Cafe Latte Coffee House in Winter Haven, ask for a sample of our Famous Seasoned Olive Oil, The Canary Island Garlic and Herb Olive Oil and we will give you a free sample! If you have any questions you can go to our site http://www.Vigoa Cuisine.com 1.863.318.8777 Cafe Latte. Once again.... YEAH FOR LEGOLAND!