larrygator Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I am kind of excited/annoyed by Legoland Florida though...for this reason: Universal Studios Hollywood-Universal Studios Orlando & Islands of Adventure Sea World San Diego-Sea World Orlando Disneyland-DisneyWorld Bucsh Gardens Van Nuys-Bucsh Gardens Tampa Legoland California-Legoland Florida Original In California-Florida Version, better in all respects They take every concept California has, and then if it works, transport it to a Florida Version! What the heck is up with that? Legoland started in Europe, not California. Busch Gardens Tampa (1959) pre-dates Van Nuys (1964), although Busch Gardens Pasadena was around early in the century. And you really can't compare an amusement park to a park. And it is not necessary being in Florida that makes things better, it is being in California that makes things worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 And it is not necessary being in Florida that makes things better, it is being in California that makes things worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Legoland Florida has sent us a press release about the new management brought in to operate the new park. With the appointment of the last five directors at LEGOLAND® Florida, the 150-acre theme park is positioned to hire the remaining employees – anticipated to reach 1,000 by the park’s October opening. Geared to families with children ages 2 through 12, the full-day theme park will employee Model Citizens (the Parks affectionate term for employees) to staff the 50 rides, shows and attractions. “After interviewing internal and external candidates from around the globe, I know that we’ve hired the absolutely best leadership team possible,” said Adrian Jones, LEGOLAND Florida’s General Manager. “With this excellent team now in place, we can begin filling the park with Model Citizens.” Jan Mahoney has been tapped as the Director of Operations. Joining the Florida team from LEGOLAND California, Jan is a native Floridian who moved to California in 1998 to open the LEGOLAND park in Carlsbad. Previously, Jan spent 14 years in a variety of escalating operational roles at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Kim Jensen has been chosen to be the Director of Food and Beverage. Moving to Central Florida from LEGOLAND Deutschland, Kim has been with the LEGOLAND Parks for 23 years after starting his career in a popcorn stand at LEGOLAND Billund. Teresa Vaughn joins the team as Director of Human Resources and carriers 20 years of theme park experience from Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando. Her most recent position was working in Polk County at Bunch & Associates. Erik Hendrickson is the new Director of Retail and joins the opening team with 15 years experience in the retail business including stints at Universal Studios and LEGO®. While on the LEGO team, Erik was responsible for overseeing operational support for 25 retail store locations and warehouse facilities. David Johnson is moving to Central Florida from one of Merlin Entertainments Group UK resort theme parks, Warwick Castle, to become LEGOLAND Florida’s Director of Finance. David’s brings 15 years of experience in the leisure and attractions sector. The five directors join Kim Isemann, Director of Sales & Marketing and Jim Miller, Director of Ride Maintenance on the leadership team reporting directly to Adrian Jones. Both Kim and Jim have been in their roles since last year. All current and future job postings can be found at http://www.LEGOLAND.com/jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguy21 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Nice to see Merlin expandin nationaly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaMc92 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 As an avid Orlando, Florida goer (5 times and counting......), in my honest opinion, this park would NOT get my attention. I mean, I think I would rather go to Universal twice than take time out to go here. I'm not sure why, it just doesnt interest me - possibly my age? Although, i'm not denying that it sounds good...ish, but i'd rather do other things with my time in Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Legoland Florida has released its operating schedule for November and December of 2011. http://florida.legoland.com/Documents/pdf/LLFOperatingSchedule.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 This is great news! I was hoping we'd get a preview when we're in Orlando in October for our yearly pilgrimage and this pretty much confirms that will be possible! Yay Legoland, boo to the drive there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastermaniac Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I've never been, but hope to soon!! Looks like a great place to visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm1444 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Looks like I MAY see it in during the opening months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SETGO Guys Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) LEGOLAND Florida has put out a press release and photos detailing their latest construction tour. LEGOLAND® Florida today provided area media a behind-the-scenes look at construction taking place at Central Florida’s newest theme park. LEGOLAND officials released aerial footage that shows the size and scope of the 150-acre park, unveiled a conceptual map outlining the 10 themed zones and reiterated that construction is on target for an October debut. Currently LEGOLAND Florida annual passes during the park’s inaugural year are available for $99, but pricing for the 15-month ticket will increase May 1. LEGOLAND Florida is a 150-acre, full-day family theme park designed specifically for families with children ages 2 to 12. The largest LEGOLAND Park in the world, it features more than 50 family rides, shows and interactive attractions, restaurants, shopping and beautiful botanical gardens. MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP®. Edited March 24, 2011 by The SETGO Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 That so does NOT look like the Cypress gardens I remember from long ago- it's amazing to see how much will be gutted and changed from the old to the new. (Why do I feel like this is an enlarged RCT II scenario???) R.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paiging_jen Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 The old parking lot....I always thought it was cool to park down in the "sink hole" when I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SETGO Guys Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I will post the pictures and video that came with the article ASAP FIRST GLIMPSE INSIDE “TOP-SECRET” MASTER MODEL BUILDER WORKSHOP AT LEGOLAND® Florida -- Tucked away in a hidden location at LEGOLAND® Florida, master model builders are busily creating the new theme park’s colorful cast of characters -- Master model builders, who have one of the coolest jobs on the planet, are beginning the painstaking task of creating and caring for the nearly 15,000 LEGO® models that will be on display in the new park. From an exact-replica White House complete with “mini figs” of the First Family to pterodactyls, tigers and treasure-seeking pirates, the models are being built in Winter Haven as well as Germany, Denmark, Malaysia and California. The models are made of thousands of LEGO® bricks and can weigh up to 2,000 pounds. When the park opens in October of this year, more than 50 million LEGO® bricks will have been used in its construction. -- Park officials encourage families to snap up preview passes before prices go up May 1 -- SPECIAL OFFER Only five days remain to purchase annual passes (adult and child) for $99,which includes fall 2011 and all of 2012. On May 1, prices go up to $129 (plus tax). Passes and single-day tickets can be purchased at LEGOLAND.com. LOOK FOR PREVIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEO LATER TODAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkarl Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 check out the park map below... http://florida.legoland.com/Documents/pdf/2011LLFParkMap.pdf 4 coasters just waiting to be ridden! And they kept the Intamin flying island (thank goodness!) Park opens October 15, 2011.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 It looks like the October operating schedule has been posted as well. Ive never been to a Legoland personally so I'm really excited for this park mostly because I have no idea what to expect. Legoland October Schedule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I think a HHN/Legoland/Halloscreams weekend might just be in the works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 ^Don't book anything just yet...remember we're working on a cool BGT event right around this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I love Busch Gardens, and I like events, so wait I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 ^^Not to suggest a specific time or anything, but the weekend of October 1 (preferably that Sunday) would be AWESOME for a BGT event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 ^That weekend is no good for me...... the Jonas Brothers are in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublestufforeo Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 If there is a BGT event, if we can get access into the parks ourselves and meet up do we still need to pay for the event? (i.e. if you're doing like back tours that cost money or anything.) Also, this looks nothing like Cypress Gardens, (which is a good thing.) =P Yay for Legoland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimster Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 ^Don't book anything just yet...remember we're working on a cool BGT event right around this time! I seriously can NOT wait since BGT is my "home" park. Finally being part of a TPR event there is just going to be icing on the cake for me. Back on topic, I'm looking forward to checking out Legoland when it opens. The sucky part will be having to drive through ghetto Winter Haven to get there, but I'll deal. I see 4 new credits with my name on them just waiting to be ridden. My parents are even looking forward to checking it out because they were big fans of Cypress Gardens and are glad the botanical gardens and waterski show will still be there. They just wish the park sold passes for just the gardens because all the old folks who are snowbirds in the area would like that... not the rides or coasters. But the way the park is laid out, the gardens are in the back, so you have to cut through the whole park to get back there, so that wouldn't work. Regardless, it looks like it's going to be really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paiging_jen Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 The sucky part will be having to drive through ghetto Winter Haven to get there, but I'll deal. Well that makes Winter Haven sound like Satan's armpit. It's not glorious but it's not that bad. The park isn't even anywhere close to the "ghetto" area of town. And coming from Tampa or Orlando, you barely have to go through much of town to get to the park, just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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