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The LEGO Movie World

Hey Thrill Seekers,

The LEGO Movie World opened last week, lets take a look at this awesome new world which is the largest expansion in LEGOLAND Florida’s history.

It was definitely a grand opening with performances, entertainers, characters and loads of colourful confetti!

Created in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and LEGO®, the newest expansion features three new rides and numerous attractions, all inspired by the characters and themes of the worldwide blockbuster THE LEGO® MOVIE™ and the exciting big-screen animated adventure sequel THE LEGO® MOVIE™ 2: The Second Part.

“We couldn’t be more excited to officially open THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD,” said Rex Jackson, general manager of LEGOLAND Florida Resort. “THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD is a key piece to our expansion and growth as we further cement ourselves as a multi-day destination.”

Not only will guests feel like life-size LEGO minifigures in the heavily-immersive land, but they’ll also be able to enjoy some of the world’s most-advanced ride technology.

“THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD is a game changer for LEGOLAND Florida Resort,” said Keith Carr, project director of Merlin Magic Making. “The immersion and theming that we’ve incorporated into the area is unlike anything we’ve ever done. Our guests will have so much fun on all three rides, but the land’s marquee ride, THE LEGO MOVIE Masters of Flight encompasses the only 180-degree turn on a flying theater in the world.”

THE LEGO MOVIE Masters of Flight takes guests on a suspended ride aboard Emmet’s Triple Decker Couch surrounded by a full-dome virtual screen, giving the sensational feeling of flying through a world created completely from LEGO® bricks.

Unikitty’s Disco Drop takes guests through a rainbow-filled journey based on Unikitty and her many moods. Once on the ride, guests will swoop to the tiptop of Cloud Cuckoo Land, then drop, spin and bounce back down to earth in sync with Unikitty’s wide range of emotions, creating a thrilling and frenzied experience.

At Battle of Bricksburg, the only water ride at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, riders are challenged to stop DUPLO aliens from invading and stealing LEGO bricks by spraying water at targets from their boats. The riders aren’t the only ones who can enjoy playing in the water, outside of the ride will be water cannons for guests to spray and help the riders save the day.

“Our goal is to put a smile on every child who walks into LEGOLAND Florida Resort. By the looks of excitement on the faces of our guests, I know we accomplished that today,” said Jackson.

  • Complete with colourful taco’s!
  • & The Awesome Shop (with peeing LEGO dog)

Who’s visiting LEGOLAND soon?! This new world looks soo immersive and the perfect hang out place for kids!

Smiles Included,

Abby

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Interview with Suzie from LEGOLAND

Hey Thrill Seekers,

Please take a seat and get comfortable for this weeks Tuesday Talk! This week we chatted with Suzie who works for Merlin Entertainments and found out some more about both her and LEGOLAND Florida!


Name: Suzie Gildon

Company: Merlin Entertainments (LEGOLAND Florida)

Position: Senior Account Manager


Getting to know you..

How would you describe your job to a child?

I help arrange amazing and fun visits to LEGOLAND Florida

What was the last thing you watched on TV and why did you watch it?

I’m a Celebrity, Get me out of here and I watched it as I love all the different personalities working together as one.

If there was a movie produced about your life, who would play you and why?

Wonder Woman – I would play wonder woman as she is the epitome of Girl Power

If you could choose one song to play every time you walked into a room for the rest of your life, what would it be?

The Greatest Showman – A million Dreams

 

Work..

Describe your theme park / attraction using only 3 words.

Awesome / LEGO / Fun

Favourite theme park / attraction of 2018?

Coastersaurus – an amazing wooden coaster

What is going to be BIG for your company in 2019?

A brand new area “The LEGO Movie World”

Tell us a fact about your theme park / attraction that most people don’t know.

It is on the site of Cypress Gardens, Florida’s first theme park. Today, the gardens are preserved and can be visited as part of your day at LEGOLAND.

What is a must do for first time visitors to Orlando?

Include a stay at Beach Retreat when you visit LEGOLAND Florida

We can’t wait for LEGO Movie World to open either!

Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions Suzie! You can see other instalments from Tuesday Talk here:
Paul – Boggy Creek
Renee – Fun Spot
Philip – Kennedy Space Center

Smiles Included,

Abby

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Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida

Hey Thrill Seekers,

With more days, more events and MORE CANDY added to this years Brick or Treat event at LEGOLAND it’s the best time to visit LEGOLAND Florida!

Brick or Treat is a friendly, non frightening event which features trick-or-treating, seasonal Halloween shows, giant LEGO models, special meet-and greets with LEGO Halloween characters and more!

The dates it is running are: October 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th and 31st.

Event activities include:

  • New Brick or Treat Trail interactive experiences and more candy
  • More entertainment including a Tale of Pirates’ Cove fireworks spectacular, Groovin’ Graveyard, Jammin’ Jack O Lanterns, Mummy comedy duo, and other streetainment
  • Meet LEGO Witch, Frankenstein, Mad Scientist, Lord Vampyre, Mummy and LEGO Spider lady
  • Participate in LEGO activities such as the spider build, candy corn scavenger hunt, mosaic build and cobra super brick build
  • LEGOLAND Hotel and Beach Retreat entertainment
  • Monster Bash dance party, sweet treats, festive shopping and more!

Check out the full guide below:

Don’t forget this event is included with your LEGOLAND admission tickets so what’s your excuse???

Who’s going?

Smiles Included,

Abby

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LEGOLAND Florida announces THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD!

Hey Thrill Seekers,

Now I don’t think that LEGOLAND Florida gets enough props, it’s an awesome park to visit with over 50 rides, thousands of amazing LEGO® models, shows and activities designed especially for families with children aged 2-12 years, there is enough entertainment to last a lifetime.

Recently, LEGOLAND have announced their biggest ever theme park investment to date. THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD! will launch in the spring of 2019. Due to the popularity of the blockbuster film THE LEGO® MOVIE™ (with sequel to come) and the popularity of the films characters within the park they have decided to work closely with Warner Bros. Entertainment and LEGO System A/S to create THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD which will out guests right in the middle of ‘Bricksburg’ which is the city where Emmet lives in the film.

 

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LEGOLAND state that this new world will ‘represent the theme park’s continuing commitment to providing state-of-the-art experiences specifically designed to create awesome memories for kids ages 2 – 12.’

“The sights and sounds will be fully immersive bringing THE LEGO MOVIE franchise to life in a way that only a LEGOLAND Park could,”

said Rex Jackson, general manager of LEGOLAND Florida Resort.

“We know kids come from all over the world to meet the stars of THE LEGO MOVIE and we can’t wait to see their faces light up as they interact within the imaginative world of Bricksburg.”

THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD is going to feature not one, not two but THREE new rides. The interactive boat ride, The Quest for Chi, is going to be completely transformed and will offer guests an exciting new experience when it reopens as a key attraction in THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD. The current attraction is due to stop operations on May 29th. There will also be character meet and greets and a ‘giant themed playscape’

Who’s excited for this?!

Smiles Included

Abby

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The Great LEGO Race is opening March 23rd

Hey Thrill Seekers,

 

The highly anticipated new VR attraction at LEGOLAND Florida now has an opening date! On the 23rd March 2018 you will be able to experience the thrills of a coaster with virtual reality technology as you race against all your favourite minifigures.

The Great LEGO Race is the first VR coaster aimed solely at kids and is also the first time LEGO brand and minifugures have been integrated with VR technology (in a theme park attraction)

The ‘wild and wacky’ race pits guests against a pirate, wizard, surfer and pharaoh as they steer LEGO-built vehicles like a rocket-powered windsurfing rig, a stylish scooter fuelled by espresso and an ornately canopied bed (called a “litter”) carried by mummy servants.

Wearing optional VR headsets, riders will experience the action from every direction while riding the roller coaster — up, down, forward, backward and all points in between — in a dazzling environment where everything is made of LEGO bricks.

And there’s more….

After crossing the finish line on The Great LEGO Race, guests can then switch gears and enjoy an all-new treat at Funnel Cake Factory, which will open this spring just steps away from the roller coaster in the LEGO Technic area. The highly themed pit stop will offer freshly made-to-order funnel cakes with toppings including fresh fruit, powdered sugar and soft-serve ice cream. YUMMMMM

Also check out all the other awesomeness coming to LEGOLAND in 2018.

Smiles Included

Abby

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What to Look Forward to at LEGOLAND Florida in 2018

Hey Thrill Seekers,

It looks as though there is a big year ahead of us at LEGOLAND Florida as they have just announced what we can expect within the next 12 months.. Take a look!

“LEGO NINJAGO: Master of the 4th Dimension”: Opening Jan. 20

This exciting new theatrical experience combines dazzling 3D computer animation with “4D” real-world effects as ninjas Lloyd, Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane and Nya must find their way out of a mind-bending dimension filled with eye-popping visuals. See it daily in the Wells Fargo Fun Town Theater!

LEGO NINJAGO Days: Jan. 20-21, 27-28, and Feb. 3-4

Celebrate your favourite ninja heroes with exclusive in-park activities and meet-and-greets with Kai, Nya and for the first time ever – Master Wu!

The Great LEGO Race: Opening March 23rd!

The wildest LEGO race ever imagined combines cutting-edge virtual reality technology with roller coaster thrills in an exhilarating new attraction that will transform the theme park’s existing Project X ride into an all-new adventure starring a wacky cast of LEGO minifigures.

Brick Dash 5K*: Saturday, April 14

The popular, long-running 5K family event returns under the new sponsorship of Visit Central Florida, benefitting Merlin’s Magic Wand. Additional information and registration details will be announced soon.

KIDZ BOP Weekend

The KIDZ BOP Kids return to rock the park with three days of high-energy concerts, including the debut of their official theme song for LEGOLAND Florida Resort, “Awesome Awaits.” Plus, fans will enjoy exclusive meet-and-greets with the coolest kids around – Ahnya, Cooper, Freddy, Isaiah, Julianna and Sierra! Stand by for an announcement about 2018 dates!

LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens MINILAND Model Display: Opening May 4

Visit LEGOLAND as they unveil the newest addition to our LEGO® Star Wars™ MINILAND Model Display. Created with thousands of LEGO bricks, the display features memorable moments from Episode VII of the popular Star Wars™ saga enhanced with lights, sound effects and animation.

LEGO® Star Wars™ Days: May 5-6, 12-13, 19-20

Enjoy the huge new LEGO® Star Wars™ display in MINILAND USA as  you celebrate a record three weekends of fun from “a galaxy, far, far away”! Activities include meet-and-greets with LEGO Darth Vader and – new! – a LEGO character from “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi,” hands-on LEGO® Star Wars™ building activities and much more.

Fourth of July

Celebrate America’s independence on Wednesday, July 4 as we light the skies above Lake Eloise with one of our biggest fireworks shows of the year! Before the sun goes down, help create a giant U.S. flag out of thousands of LEGO bricks.

Firefighter Friday: Friday, Oct. 5

Held in association with the National Fire Protection Association, this entertaining and informative event teaches kids about fire safety with a variety of fun activities in the theme park, including information from NFPA’s annual Fire Prevention Week theme.

Brick or Treat: Select dates in October

The very popular Halloween event returns full of spooky, kooky LEGO fun for kids. The friendly-not-frightening event features trick-or-treating inside the theme park, giant LEGO models and photo ops, LEGO build activities, meet-and-greets with LEGO Halloween characters and an exclusive, themed fireworks spectacular in Pirates’ Cove.

Christmas Bricktacular: Select dates in December

The annual holiday celebration returns to deck the halls with a 30-foot-tall LEGO Christmas tree lit several times each evening in a brilliant combination of twinkling lights and classic yuletide music, festive decorations and photo ops, including a giant LEGO wreath and a life-size LEGO Santa, reindeer and sleigh, plus holiday-themed scavenger hunts with cool LEGO prizes and hands-on LEGO building activities for kids. Meet LEGO Santa and LEGO Toy Soldier during daily park appearances.

Kids’ New Year’s Party: Select dates in late December

A multi-day party invites kids to move and groove at a high-energy dance party, set fun goals for the year ahead and go on a special scavenger hunt in MINILAND USA before ending the night with an amazing fireworks show over Lake Eloise. Then on Monday, Dec. 31 only, ring in the new year with the traditional before-midnight “brick drop” and an even bigger fireworks spectacular.

So mark your calendars, it’s set to be an exciting year at LEGOLAND Florida Resort! All of the events (excluding Brick Dash) are included with general park admission which you can get for just £29.00!!

Smiles Included

Jess

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New Attractions to Look Forward to in 2018

Hey Thrill Seekers,

2017 has nearly come to an end, we’ve had loads of cool new attractions / parks arrive in Orlando this year such as Volcano Bay and Pandora – The World of Avatar and lucky for us 2018 is not going to disappoint either with loads of new rides set to open in the coming year.

I’m going to start with Hollywood Studios as we are eagerly awaiting the opening of Toy Story Land here at OAT towers. Two new rides and a food spot have been officially named for Toy Story Land which is opening in the summer of next year; Slinky Dog Dash – a family coaster where you will find  yourself zipping, dodging and dashing around a track that Andy has created to stretch Slinky to his limits. Alien Swirling Saucers where aliens will be flying around in their saucers trying to capture your rocket toy vehicle with ‘The Claw’ and Woodys Lunch Box which will be a quick service window to grab some of Andy’s fave food.

Next up is Universal Studios where Fast & Furious – Supercharged is set to open in Spring. Now this is one i’m personally super excited about as I LOVE  the Fast & Furious films. Guests will be immersed in their own Fast and Furious story, escaping the enemy with familiar faces such as Dom, Letty and Hobbs. The new ride will also feature a Virtual Line just like in Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon.

SeaWorld is also opening a brand new ride in the summer called Infinity Falls. Infinity Falls is a river rapids ride with a twist. It will be a 4+ minute ride featuring a 40ft plunge down the tallest drop of its kind. Riders will get to experience the excitement and thrills of category 4 white water rapids and use a ‘unique elevator lift’ which will create the worlds tallest drop on a river raft ride.

Aquatica is also debuting a brand new ride; Ray Rush. This ride is set to open in Spring and will be the only water ride in Florida to offer a water jet propel system which will launch riders (4 at a time) at 33 feet per second. It will have a height requirement of 42”.

LEGOLAND are also in the mix of opening new rides in 2018 with The Great LEGO Race: Opening in Spring – a new virtual-reality roller coaster adventure. This new coaster will feature virtual reality technology, a cast of wacky LEGO minifigures and is replacing the current Project X coaster.

Take a look at myself and Gavins recent OAT Live where we discussed everything we are looking forward to in 2018 (as well as my rubbish attempt at playing a Kazuu) and also another cool video below to round up all the new things to look forward to next year;

Personally, the one i’m most looking forward to is Fast & Furious – Supercharged. Whats yours?

Smiles Included

Abby

 

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The Great LEGO Race opening Spring 2018

Hey Thrill Seekers!

There are many things to look forward to in the coming year at the parks in Orlando, one park in particular which is sometimes overlooked has a preeeeeetty cool new coaster coming in Spring 2018.

At LEGOLAND Florida, under the supervision of their parent company – Merlin Magic Making – Project X roller coaster is being transformed in to ‘The Great LEGO Race’ which is going to be a supercharged virtual reality adventure that puts you in the drivers seat. “Prepare to take on the wildest LEGO race ever imagined when cutting-edge VR technology combines with roller coaster thrills in an exhilarating new attraction!” 

The experience is the first VR roller coaster designed for kids and will feature a line up from the popular LEGO minifigure mystery assortments and will pit riders in a ‘rollicking race’ against wild, brick built contraptions driven by Trendsetter, Pharaoh, Surfer Girl, Wizard and Pirate Captain. Guests will steer LEGO-built vehicles like a rocket-powered windsurfing rig, a stylish scooter fuelled by espresso and an ornately canopied bed (called a “litter”) carried by mummy servants.

 “Are you brave enough to face, race and beat the best of the best in all of LEGO world?”

Guests will wear (optional) VR headsets to be able to fully immerse themselves in a world built entirely from LEGO bricks that has been inspired by the way kids play with LEGO toys at home.

The adventure begins as guests approach the ride’s bold new entry portal as the sounds of roaring engines fill the air. Nearby, the coaster’s queue will resemble a pre-race space where pit crews for each of the five LEGO racers are preparing for the competition, plus interactive, hands-on elements to entertain waiting riders.

Check out the first look at The Great LEGO Race:

Guests must be at least 42 inches tall (1.2m) to ride, or be accompanied by a responsible adult at least 48 inches tall. The VR headsets are designed to fit both adults and children, and can be adjusted for comfort. The VR experience is intended for children 6 and up, and guests can choose to ride without wearing the headset.

What do you think of a VR coaster combined with LEGO characters? LEGOLAND are the third park to feature a VR coaster (after Fun Spot and SeaWorld) so could it be a way forward for coasters?

Smiles Included,

Abby

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LEGOLAND Florida’s 2017 Christmas Bricktacular Event

Hey Thrill Seekers,

LEOGLAND Florida’s Christmas Bricktacular Event this year is jam packed! You can meet LEGO Santa and LEGO Toy Soldiers, pig out on ‘Granny Apple Fries and even write a letter to Santa. The Bricktacular event runs on the following days in December; 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th and 25th!

Fun Town will be home to the following;

  • LEGO Christmas Tree Spectacular – found near Market Restaurant from 17:15hrs – park close, every 20 minutes watch the 30ft LEGO Christmas tree come to life will lights and sounds all in celebration of the holiday season.
  • LEGO Wreath Photo OP – found near the LEGO Studio Store this wreath is made of 80,000 DUPLO bricks and is perfect for a family photo.
  • Build & Buy LEGO Christmas Ornament in Factory Store where you will be able to create your very own LEGO Christmas tree decorations. You can also meet and have a selfie with LEGO Santa and LEGO Toy Solider at the Fun Town Seasonal Shop.
  • LEGO Santa will appear on the 23rd, 24th and 25th December at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 4:30pm and 5:30pm. LEGO Toy Soldier will visit every day the event is on at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm and 5:00pm.

LEGO Kingdoms, which is just across from Castle Burger will show North Pole Nonsense 3 x a day. “Roger and Marvin, two misplaces elves fromt he North Pole try to find their roles in Christmas. Join them as they venture through the departments of Santa’s Workshop with slapstick, circus skills and yuletide tomfoolery”

  • DUPLO Valley will hold Storytime with Mrs. Claus which can be found near DUPLO Splash & Play, join in at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:30pm or 3:30pm. Write your Letter to Santa from 11:00am – 4:00pm or jump in to LEGO Santa’s sleigh with reindeer for a holiday photo with Santa just across from DUPLO Tot Spot. Also just across from Tot Spot is the Holiday Themes Competition Build, from 12:00pm – 5:00pm you can build your very own holiday creation and enter it to win a LEGO prize pack.

At Miniland USA from 10:00am – park close you can take part in Santa’s Helper Scavenger Hunt at LEGO Studio Store. Also at Miniland USA you can help the team build a LEGO mosaic to celebrate holidays around the world.

In front of the LEGO Factory Store there will be a giant LEGO Holiday Globe where you and your whole family can have a photo from inside the globe.

There will also be plenty of Character Meet and Greets and Shows over the event:

Meet & Greets

  • Wells Fargo Fun Town 4D Theatre – take a photo with one of your fave THE LEGO MOVIE 4D characters or NEXO NIGHT! at 11:10am, 12:10pm or 1:10pm.
  • LEGO NINJAGO WORLD – strike a pose with the ninja characters from NINJAGO at 2:45pm, 3:45pm or 4:45pm.

Shows and Times

  • Ski Stadium Battle for Brickbeard’s Bounty – a live-action show at the Pirates Cove Stadium. Water Skis, jet skis, boats and baddies – ‘a swashbuckling adventure awaits you’ features at 12:15pm and 2:15pm.
  • Fun Town-Wells Fargo Fun Town 4d Theatre The LEGO Movie 4D: A New Adventure – ‘Emmet, Wyldstyle, Benny, MetalBeard and Unikitty are back in the LEGO Movie 4D: A New Adventure. Shown at 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
  • LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS 4D The Book of Creativity – 5 young knights battle the evil Jestro and his sidekick. Watch at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm.

It’s not just the shows and activities that are available to get you in the festive mood, you can find loads of festive food and drink too! Granny Apple Fries, holiday rice crispy treats, kingdom cones and all different coffees can be found in Fun Town and LEGO Kingdoms. Guests will also get a bonus holiday shopping hour each night after the park closes!

There is also loads of other things to look forward to at LEGOLAND in 2018. Here are some;

  • LEGO NINJAGO DAYS – Jan 20-21, 27-28 and Feb 3-4.
  • BRICK DASH 5K – April 14th
  • LEGO STAR WARS DAYS – May 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20.

My favourite is The Great LEGO Race: Opening Spring 2018 – a new virtual-reality roller coaster adventure! –

The Wildest LEGO race ever imagines combines cutting edge virtual reality technology with roller coaster thrills in an exhilarating new attraction that will transform the theme parks existing Project X ride into an all new adventure starring a wacky cast of LEGO minifigures.

Sooo much to look forward too!

Smiles Included,

Jess

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LEGOLAND Florida Run Their Imagination Zone Entirely On Renewable Energy

Hey Thrill Seekers,

LEGOLAND® Florida, near Orlando, is taking advantage of the Park’s year-round sunshine by running its popular Imagination Zone entirely on renewable energy.

To mark the initiative, a giant LEGO globe was unveiled, modelled from over a quarter of a million colourful bricks. The interactive globe rotates above mini communities illustrating the effects of solar power.
TECOGLOBEAdrian Jones, LEGOLAND Florida¹s General Manager, commented ;

We are thrilled about this initiative which we are running in partnership with Tampa Electric and have further exciting plans on renewable energy in the pipeline.

We also got our hands on this great time lapse video showing how LEGOLAND Florida went about making the globe.

You can purchase a 1 day LEGOLAND Florida ticket for as little as £36.00 at Orlando Attraction Tickets.

Smiles included…

Jamie

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