Legoland Florida

[Tbad556]

From Screamscape:

Details about a little land swap between Polk County and Merlin Entertainment that will allow Legoland to take over some new property and for improved roads to be built around the park to avoid traffic issues. Make the jump to Behind the Thrills to read all the details.

Good to hear Merlin is putting a lot of work into improving this park's area!

[tideblue]

Great Pictures, Great update and 45 minutes from Orlando is going to be intrresting when people won't drive to Busch Gardens and ride some of the top coasters in the Country. I do think because Legoland is family oriented it will help more and they are going to start doing road construction to help the drive I believe. This is truly going to be very intresting to see how it does that far away from Orlando.

Of course, Legoland doesn't have a Disney counterpart.

[FutureFairygodmother]

Of course, Legoland doesn't have a Disney counterpart.

I love that Legoland is coming, but I hope we don't lose the Lego store and all the great sculptures in Downtown Disney.

[FutureFairygodmother]

Loribelle is there anything going on accross the street yet?

[rewster]

Loribelle is there anything going on accross the street yet?

I walked the area a couple days ago, and took some "before" pics. Nothing is happening yet......... but we'll be sure to let you know as soon as it does!

[tiredoldspook]

It takes a long time to build big building shops and rides out of Lego's..lol

[ultimategbfan]

I just learned about Legoland Florida a couple of weeks back,and I'm very excited and I thank everyone that has been taking pics,even if they are just before pics.

I've never been to Cypress Gardens so I enjoy the look into what it looked like before they start putting Lego stuff up.

[Samuele]

I can't wait to hear more news about it!
Did they start to clear the area, or it's a bit "too early" to tell?
Thanks!!

[rewster]

I can't wait to hear more news about it!
Did they start to clear the area, or it's a bit "too early" to tell?
Thanks!!

As far as I can see, nothing at all has been moved yet. Basically at this point they have Security there to watch the place, and a small botanical staff to keep up the gardens. Last I heard, they'll begin work sometime in May. I'm keeping a close eye on it though. As soon as things start to happen, I'll post new pics, with "before" pics for comparison.

[loribelle]

So I'm at work now, and just happened to notice it looks like they've got something going on over there.

There's a crane of some sort in front of one of the coasters. Unfortunately I can't get out and about the hotel tonight so I can't get much of a good look, but it's been moving around by one of the coasters. Just thought it was good to see something going on over there! There's also some cars parked in the area around this, so they're definitely doing something, maybe removing this coaster?
I took a picture, but just with my cell so I'm not sure how well you can see. I'll keep you guys up to date! :)

[rewster]

For some insight for you guys on the coaster Lori is talking about above --- that's the Galaxy Spin, a wild mouse coaster.........

[Samuele]

Thanks to both of you!!!!

[BTT_Racheal]

I drove by the LegoLand site today and got some great shots of the park. The park is is horrible shape.. The rides look really rough! Yes, Loribelle, they are removing Galxy Spin because they sold it to another park. (Trust me.. They only remove them carefully when they sell them or put them in storage, otherwise they'd just rip them to pieces to be recycled into fresh steel) We got some great shots of them actually removing a piece of track.

I also never realized the train for The Starliner is still sitting in the station. Sad.

Check out the pictures.

[rewster]

I drove by the LegoLand site today and got some great shots of the park. The park is is horrible shape.. The rides look really rough! Yes, Loribelle, they are removing Galxy Spin because they sold it to another park. (Trust me.. They only remove them carefully when they sell them or put them in storage, otherwise they'd just rip them to pieces to be recycled into fresh steel) We got some great shots of them actually removing a piece of track.

I also never realized the train for The Starliner is still sitting in the station. Sad.

Check out the pictures.

I'm actually kinda sad to see the Galaxy Spin go. Do you know where it's headed Racheal? Great pics btw!

[TheDecemberists]

Lego Land... Well... Anything to bring back Cypress Gardens, I suppose. My grandparents lived 5 minutes away from it.