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

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
• Production Manager: Corey Wooten
• Correspondents: Bryant Yeager and Doug Perry