A Lego-themed family vacation in Florida

Lego lovers of all ages will get a kick out of Legoland Florida Resort’s themed zones and the Legoland Hotel.

WINTER HAVEN, FLA.—We’ve all played with and created amazing things with Lego, and Legoland in Florida lets both kids and adults enjoy the experience on a larger scale.

I convinced my nieces, ages 9 and 13, along with their parents, to join me on a Florida gulf coast holiday, with a two-day side trip to Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven.

A great destination for families, this park and hotel is about a 90-minute drive from the coast along the Gulf of Mexico and our holiday home base at Anna Maria Island.

The Legoland Hotel’s “model citizens” (employees) let you store your luggage if needed so you can head directly to the park while waiting for a call that tells you your room is ready.

Travelling with a 9-year-old fan of the Lego Friends, we went straight to the newest section of the park, Heartlake City, for Mia’s Riding Adventure.

This became a fast favourite for the kids and the biggest kid of the bunch — me — on a day of roller-coasters, more rides and interactive fun.

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