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episode 110: 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 two 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 - Tthe 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's 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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