Legoland Florida: A fun getaway for entire family with $29 kids tickets

By Mandy Carter

Legoland Florida, located in Winter Haven, offers a fun nearby escape for families. With its interactive attractions and a sprawling waterpark, Legoland Florida ensures that visitors of all ages, even teenagers, enjoy their visit. While Legoland is often perceived as a destination for younger children, the park does have plenty to offer teenagers in the family allowing everyone to enjoy the vacation. Recently, I had the pleasure of taking my three older kids- most likely making it our last year to truly enjoy this theme park as part of their childhood.

There are some thrilling rides mixed in with the easy to handle rides for the younger, interactive attractions, and the adrenaline-pumping water slides at the water park to ensure that teens stay engaged and entertained. Some of our favorite attractions included:

• The Dragon: This thrilling roller coaster, which journeys through a Lego-themed medieval castle, was a hit with my teens.

• Ninjago: This interactive ride uses cutting-edge technology that allows riders to control their experience, be competitive and rack up points- a big plus for tech-savvy teens.

• Miniland USA: This area is fascinating to everyone with its intricate Lego models of famous American landmarks.

• Twin Chasers: These twin water slides provide thrill to those wanting an adrenaline spike. 

• Wave Pool: We enjoyed both riding the gentle waves and relaxing by the shore, making it a great spot for family relaxation.

I love how the park’s emphasis on creativity provides some unique hands-on experiences that can appeal to older kids giving them something different than the usual theme park traditions.

Legoland Florida offers themed accommodations: The Legoland Hotel, Pirate Hotel and the Beach Retreat. Over the years, we have stayed at all of these options which offer Lego-themed rooms, pools and restaurants, character meet-and-greets, and nightly entertainment, but can be very pricey. So if you want to keep this summer trip on the lower end there are a handful of reasonably priced hotels within minutes from Legoland!

I took advantage of the summer promotion of $29 kids tickets. Whether it’s your first visit or a special “last time for the teens” trip like ours, pack your bags, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready for an unforgettable experience at Legoland Florida. The current fabulous ticket price includes two-day admission to the new Peppa Pig Theme Park, Legoland Theme Park and the Legoland Water Park with the purchase of a single adult ticket. Mandy Michelle Carter … Just a SWFL mom living the dream. She loves to inspire parents to spend authentic time with your kids and to chase your own dreams unapologetically! Found on Instagram @mandymcarter and her family blog at Acupful.com.