Central Florida's theme parks and attractions — including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Legoland and more — are celebrating America's 250th birthday on July 4 with fireworks, special events, character experiences, and ticket deals.

Running on select dates from Sept. 5 through Oct. 31, the Brick-or-Treat celebration is returning with more event dates and an earlier start time

Legoland Florida is packed with summer fun, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience, Peppa Pig's Pig Family Travel Adventure, a Fourth of July fireworks show, and the LEGO Festival.

The globe-trotting experience follows Peppa, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George, and baby Evie on their first holiday as a family of five.

With any qualifying purchase, customers will score a coupon on the back of their receipt good for one free child hopper ticket with the purchase of a paid adult hopper ticket.

The limited-time fan zone is packed with interactive games, hands-on LEGO builds, and larger-than-life character moments.

The costume update, timed for World Hearing Day, extends the episode “Hearing Test” into meet-and-greets and interactive shows.

Galacticoaster turns guests into pilots, pairing classic spaceman nostalgia with a first‑of‑its‑kind customizable ride vehicle for an indoor interstellar family adventure.

The young builders were selected from hundreds of entries, who were judged on creativity, problem-solving skills, and space-themed LEGO designs.

Kids ages 6 to 12 competed by designing and building original LEGO spacecraft, either ahead of time or on-site, surrounded by real rockets and spaceflight history.

Whether you crave magical fireworks, thrilling rides, or unforgettable parties, these parks know how to kick off the new year with style.

The competition invites young innovators to explore creativity through hands-on building inspired by the universe. Winners will be announced by Feb. 5.

A choreographed drone show featured rockets, LEGO bricks, and the new Space Creature character, setting the stage for Galacticoaster’s interstellar adventure.

On select dates in December, families can enjoy a festive wonderland filled with twinkling lights, interactive entertainment, and holiday-themed LEGO décor, all included with park admission.

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The new LEGO store has grown by 2,000 square feet and now features more than 700 different LEGO sets and over 1,200 unique products for fans of all ages.

The space-themed coaster is the first indoor ride inside the main park since Legoland Florida opened in 2011.

Legoland Florida is designed to be a child’s first theme park, and its Brick-or-Treat event aims to be a child’s first Halloween experience.

The coaster will immerse families in a LEGO galaxy filled with excitement and innovation.

Central Florida theme parks are ready to celebrate the red, white, and blue

LEGOLAND Florida Resort has grown with the grand opening of SEA LIFE Florida, the resort's newest attraction that combines marine education with interactive experiences for all ages.

SEA LIFE Florida has officially welcomed its first finned residents, marking a milestone ahead of the attraction’s opening day on June 6.

Beginning this summer, fans will have the opportunity to meet the newest little piggy in person at Peppa Pig Theme Park locations, including Florida.

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Launching in 2026, the theme park will debut a first-of-its-kind indoor roller coaster, marking the largest single in-park investment.

With an opening day on the horizon, SEA LIFE Florida gave a behind-the-scenes look inside the attraction at Legoland Florida Resort.

Legoland Florida will be one of seven Legoland Resorts worldwide hosting the inaugural festival.

Featuring 25 interactive exhibits including a main ocean display with a “Theme Park Under the Sea” design, the aquarium will be having its grand opening in May.

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Legoland Florida is rebuilding its workforce with 234 impending permanent layoffs.

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Find out why January and February is the time to follow the path of the dragon to Legoland Florida.

LEGO Ninjago Weekends to return to Legoland Florida Resort.

For some, a Central Florida theme park is the perfect place to ring in the New Year.

This holiday season, Legoland Resorts worldwide invite guests to take part the LEGO Group’s annual Build to Give campaign.

It’s the most bricktastic time of year at Legoland Florida, with seasonal shows, cheerful LEGO characters and an array of themed and festive food.

The kickoff to the Christmas shopping season is a week away, but before Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Floridians can take advantage of more theme park ticket deals.

Central Florida theme parks are ready to celebrate the red, white, and blue

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New model rolls out ahead of new interactive attraction opening March 8.

Legoland Florida Resort is gearing up for a year of excitement and family fun in 2024.

As a gesture of thanks to service members and first responders, Legoland Florida Resort is offering complimentary admission and exclusive family savings for a limited-time.

The Weather Channel released its list of five of the best U.S. cities to visit for Halloween this year — and one Florida city managed to make the cut.

Legoland Florida and Peppa Pig theme park have rolled out special ticket deals that will allow families to enjoy some of its seasonal holiday events.

Legoland Florida Resort announced the dates for its Holidays at Legoland event.

Legoland Florida has unearthed its monster menu for its upcoming Brick-Or-Treat Halloween event.

Peppa Pig theme park is offering some incredible limited-time savings for parents with little ones.

If you thought the excitement surrounding Central Florida’s theme parks was coming to an end this year – think again.

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Legoland Florida Resort’s “Flying School” roller coaster is preparing to make its final landing.

LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s annual Fourth of July party is making a triumphant return for three days and nights, July 2-4, kickstarting Summer Block Party.

Beginning May 27, guests can enjoy the show being called “Go Xtreme!” at the LEGO City Stage.

LEGOLAND Florida was the first LEGOLAND park in North America to become a Certified Autism Center and with four quiet spaces and sensory guides all over the park, they’re making it easy for families to plan a vacation and get the most out of it.

Legoland Florida Resort has launched a new deal for families to take advantage of ahead of the busy summer season.

On select Saturdays and Sundays from Jan. 21 to Feb. 19, Captain Redbeard is commandeering Legoland Florida.

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The holiday festivities are preparing to be awesome at Legoland Florida Resort.

Legoland Florida’s all-new attraction, “Pirate River Quest” will open to guests on Jan. 12, the resort announced on Tuesday.

Legoland Florida Resort is stepping up to help victims of Hurricane Ian.

Legoland Florida is taking guests to the lunar surface with the opening of its new Lego City Space, the company announced Wednesday.

Put your best monster foot forward at Legoland’s all new Monster Party this Halloween season.

Families can now apply for limited-time, online-only vacation deals at Legoland.

Legoland Florida’s newest pirate-themed attraction is ready to set sail.

Legoland Florida Resort is preparing to welcome back its popular summer celebration.

Lego Ninjago days returning to Legoland Florida this April

Peppa Pig Theme Park, the new park under construction near Legoland Florida, has shared a new preview of its muddy puddle splash pad area.

PirateFest is a paRRRty at Legoland.

Central Florida’s world-class theme parks are set to open some new attractions and experiences in the new year.

Central Florida’s theme parks are preparing to ring in the new year with some big celebrations.

Legoland Florida Resort introduced its biggest sale of the year Tuesday.

Happy 10th birthday to Legoland Florida Resort.

A standalone Peppa Pig theme park at the Legoland Florida Resort is scheduled to open Feb. 24.

The popular children’s character will have an all-new standalone theme park just steps from Legoland Florida.

Brick or Treat returns to Legoland Florida

Legoland Florida Resort is preparing to commemorate ten awesome years of fun next month.

The popular children’s character will have an all-new standalone theme park just steps from Legoland Florida.

Heroes weekend returns to Legoland Florida Resort

First look: Peppa Pig attractions revealed for all-new theme park

An all-new, family-friendly music festival is coming to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort this Labor Day Weekend, September 4 through 6. DJ L.L.A.M.A – the musical superstar behind LEGO® VIDIYO™ – will be making a special appearance at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort for one weekend only as part of his newly announced world tour.

LEGOLAND Florida prepares for LEGO NINJAGO Days

Guests at Legoland Florida Resort will soon be able to catch an all-new 4D film and even explore a new world through a limited-time augmented reality experience.

Legoland Florida prepares for Lego Friends weekends

LEGOLAND Florida Resort is excited to introduce a world with no rules just pure creativity... PLANET LEGOLAND opening April 16

(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A standalone Peppa Pig theme park is set to open next year at the Legoland Florida Resort, park officials announced Thursday. The new park, based on the popular preschool animated television series, will be located near the main Legoland theme park, but will be separately ticketed, according to a news release. Annual passes to the Peppa Pig theme park will be available as standalone memberships or multi-park passes that include the Legoland theme park and water park. The Peppa Pig theme park will feature rides, interactive attractions, themed playscapes, water play areas and live shows, officials said. The Peppa Pig theme park will be operated under a licensing agreement with Hasbro, which owns the character.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Peppa Pig is about to get its own theme park at Legoland Florida Resort. Peppa the Pig theme park at Legoland Florida (Merlin Entertainment)The new theme park will be separately ticketed and will be within walking distance to Legoland Hotel, Legoland Pirate Island Hotel and the entrance to Legoland Florida Theme Park. Merlin Entertainment, which runs Legoland parks, has entered an exclusive multi-territory agreement with Hasbro, which owns Peppa Pig. Parents with “little piggies” can be among the first to hear some of the big news about the new theme park by signing up here. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops newsletter, sent every Friday morning.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla – Legoland Florida Resort is set to begin its all-new PirateFest Weekends Friday. The performer, originally from Sarasota, will perform an epic high-wire walk nearly 600 feet cross the skies of the theme park. AdNew this year is Brickbeard’s Watersports Stunt Show. Some foods being offered during PirateFest Weekends include sunken ship Funnel cakes, buried treasure mac’n’cheese, peg leg barrrgh-BQ wings and alligator bites. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops newsletter, sent every Friday morning.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla – Florida’s famous high-wire acrobat Nik Wallenda walked the plank at the Legoland Florida Resort on Friday. The performer, originally from Sarasota, performed the epic high-wire walk nearly 600 feet cross the skies of the theme park. Legoland Florida also started a new show, Brickbeard’s Watersports Stunt Show and PirateFest Weekends. During the new PirateFest Weekends, guests can meet the famous Lego Pirate characters and participate in all-new shows and activities. Pirate Weekends runs Feb. 12-14, 20-21, 27-28.

Beginning next week, Legoland Florida Resort will begin installing a new shade structure over the top of its popular Miniland USA. Kennedy Space Center at Legoland's Miniland USA (Legoland Florida)The transformation is just a piece of the park’s plans to celebrate its 10th birthday this year. 🥳... Posted by LEGOLAND Florida on Monday, January 4, 2021The park is also offering its Preschooler Pass for a limited time. The pass grants children ages 3 and 4 admission for the year to both Legoland Florida and its neighboring waterpark. Legoland Florida is also adding pirate fest and LEGO friends weekends, a master model builders experience and a new 4-D film at the Legoland fun town theater.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Legoland Florida is planning an expansion next year including new rides, according to plans filed with the city nearest the attraction. Details have not been revealed, but other news outlets report Legoland will add about 4.5 acres to its resort near Winter Haven. We’re excited for our next “big build” at the LEGOLAND Florida Resort, but you’ll have to wait until next year for more expansion news” said a Legoland spokeswoman. The expansion plans in 2021 come on the 10th anniversary of the theme park’s opening on the former site of Cypress Gardens. Legoland Florida has expanded repeatedly since opening in October 2011.

ORLANDO, Fla – Legoland Florida is bringing back its Brick-or-Treat event this October. The event, included with admission, allows kids to safely enjoy trick-or-treating, characters, spooky shows and much more. LEGOLAND Florida with a spooky squad of characters that guests can only see during Brick or Treat. (Legoland Florida)Click here to learn more about the brick-or treat event and to purchase tickets. For a limited time, Florida residents can buy an awesome annual pass and get a 2nd pass 50% off.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Legoland Florida executives presented their reopening plan to Winter Haven city commissioners Wednesday and were given the go-ahead to reopen on June 1 if Gov. Under DeSantis’ executive order theme parks need to get local government approval before submitting plans to reopen to the state amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, Legoland General Manager Rex Jackson detailed his plan at the Winter Haven City Commission meeting. The commission approved the plan to reopen June 1. If the park receives the final approval from the state to open it would be at 50% capacity.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – LEGOLAND Florida is set to debut its new water attraction World of Chima Wednesday, but Local 6 got a sneak peek. LEGOLAND Florida General Manager Adrian Jones says Chima is one of only a few rides in the world where kids can actually step inside a world they've built themselves. On the attraction riders enter Chima to search for Chi, navigating the twisting path that lies along the way. Waterfalls, water cannons and misters line the route which drench guests from head to toe. There's even a place where riders and observers can duel back and forth using on-board water blasters.

LAKELAND, Fla – Florida's newest theme park is about to get bigger. According to a video press release sent out by Legoland Florida, the park will "reveal a top secret expansion taking place" on Thursday. The video mimics the opening narrative of the "Star Wars" films. The event will take place Thursday, September 6 at 10:30 AM. 'Legoland will reveal a top secret expansion taking place'Thursday September 6th at 10:30 AM

HAINES CITY, FL – Legoland Florida announced Friday when its water park will open. The new Legoland Water Park will open on May 26th. The water park will feature Lego versions of water park favorites, including a rafts built from Lego blocks and a gentle wave pool with Lego walls. The water park is an area inside of the park, requiring admission to Legoland plus an extra fee. Legoland has launched a Premium Pass that includes unlimited admission to the main park, the water park, along with free parking and other discounts.