I have been trying to get this posted for a while, and finally getting it done. Excuse that I was nto able to get any pictures in, it seems I have to resize my pictures before they can get in a forum (ARGH....Word is so much easier)
Legoland had a special to honor veterans and active duty and let them in for free and their families for $40 each. I decided to take advantage of this offer. Being as I do not have a kid, I took my mom and was her kid for the trip. Now my mom was a big visiter of Cypress and was interested in seeing it after it's change.
This park is clearly as it is advertised. It is designed for the child 4-12. DO not get me wrong, though....adults will enjoy it, and can enjoy it much much more with a child.
Legoland kept the Island In The Sky from Cypress Gardens and it was a nice ride to remember the gardens from and kind of get an overview at how large this place is. Never seen anything quite like this and it is a must. Entrance is right at the entrance of the park
Fun Town is your real first look at Legoland, the double decker cauresel is a pleasure to look at and even ride. There is also a 4-d theater that has 3 different short movies playing through the day (the movie helped me learn all about Chima). Also, even though the food is kind of overpriced here, Granny's Apple Fires is a must to try if you never have had before. Well worth it.
Next is the expansion Land of Chima which has a ride there where you WILL GET WET. No place is really safe to stay dry around that ride, observer or rider. Just smile and let the kids have the fun (and adults too)
Lego Kingdoms was fun for me as a fantasy freak. All of the roller coasters are a step up from baby to the real thing. Adults will have some leg room issues riding, but they are fun. The Dragon has a nice ride through a castle before the coaster gets into action. Your child will also get a chance to joust (only ride here I would say adults probably cannot do). Merlins Challenge can get you dizzy and bumpy, but fun.
In the Land of Adventure, much to my dismay, Coastersaurus was closed for maintenance. The Safari Trek has some nice lego animals to view and just try to outscore your child in the Lost Kingdom Adventure (we only had an Atari 2600 to practice with). There is also a small drop tower for the kids too.
Now the most amazing part for me was Lego City. the kids can drive with traffic lights, stop signs, and have the chance to earn their Lego driver's license. Flying School is also there if you want another roller coaster experience. The whole family can compete against other families in Rescue Academy also, Bonding
Lego Technic has a lot of thrills with the Aquazone wave racers, Project X (another coaster), and Technicycle.
Finally, my mom got to end the day seeing another Cypress Gardens classic and the water ski show and seeing them do their pyramids on skis.
I am glad we waited last to see Miniland USA, now that is an jaw dropping WOW seeing lego verisons of Vegas, New York, San Francisco, and many parts of Florida. (And do not forget the Star Wars area also, you geeks like me)
Lego land is definitely for kids, but adults can enjoy it too. In fact, I saw many couples walking without a kid enjoying the park. I myself would enjoy this maybe 1-2 times a year personally, but would highly recommend it to anyone, and say a definite must if you have a child
Be sure to see my live in park tweets @TampaAmazeMe and other Tampa Bay news
Legoland had a special to honor veterans and active duty and let them in for free and their families for $40 each. I decided to take advantage of this offer. Being as I do not have a kid, I took my mom and was her kid for the trip. Now my mom was a big visiter of Cypress and was interested in seeing it after it's change.
This park is clearly as it is advertised. It is designed for the child 4-12. DO not get me wrong, though....adults will enjoy it, and can enjoy it much much more with a child.
Legoland kept the Island In The Sky from Cypress Gardens and it was a nice ride to remember the gardens from and kind of get an overview at how large this place is. Never seen anything quite like this and it is a must. Entrance is right at the entrance of the park
Fun Town is your real first look at Legoland, the double decker cauresel is a pleasure to look at and even ride. There is also a 4-d theater that has 3 different short movies playing through the day (the movie helped me learn all about Chima). Also, even though the food is kind of overpriced here, Granny's Apple Fires is a must to try if you never have had before. Well worth it.
Next is the expansion Land of Chima which has a ride there where you WILL GET WET. No place is really safe to stay dry around that ride, observer or rider. Just smile and let the kids have the fun (and adults too)
Lego Kingdoms was fun for me as a fantasy freak. All of the roller coasters are a step up from baby to the real thing. Adults will have some leg room issues riding, but they are fun. The Dragon has a nice ride through a castle before the coaster gets into action. Your child will also get a chance to joust (only ride here I would say adults probably cannot do). Merlins Challenge can get you dizzy and bumpy, but fun.
In the Land of Adventure, much to my dismay, Coastersaurus was closed for maintenance. The Safari Trek has some nice lego animals to view and just try to outscore your child in the Lost Kingdom Adventure (we only had an Atari 2600 to practice with). There is also a small drop tower for the kids too.
Now the most amazing part for me was Lego City. the kids can drive with traffic lights, stop signs, and have the chance to earn their Lego driver's license. Flying School is also there if you want another roller coaster experience. The whole family can compete against other families in Rescue Academy also, Bonding
Lego Technic has a lot of thrills with the Aquazone wave racers, Project X (another coaster), and Technicycle.
Finally, my mom got to end the day seeing another Cypress Gardens classic and the water ski show and seeing them do their pyramids on skis.
I am glad we waited last to see Miniland USA, now that is an jaw dropping WOW seeing lego verisons of Vegas, New York, San Francisco, and many parts of Florida. (And do not forget the Star Wars area also, you geeks like me)
Lego land is definitely for kids, but adults can enjoy it too. In fact, I saw many couples walking without a kid enjoying the park. I myself would enjoy this maybe 1-2 times a year personally, but would highly recommend it to anyone, and say a definite must if you have a child
Be sure to see my live in park tweets @TampaAmazeMe and other Tampa Bay news
