Tips for Visiting LEGOLAND Florida for Toddlers & Little Kids

by Kayla Peloquin
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Tips for Visiting LEGOLAND Florida for Toddlers & Little Kids

LEGOLAND Florida is located just 45 minutes from Orlando, and is a great vacation destination for young families. Bringing a toddler to a theme park doesn’t have to be intimidating, if you plan ahead. LEGOLAND Florida has a ton of fun for the entire family, babies and toddlers included. If you’re planning a trip, here are my tips for visiting LEGOLAND Florida for toddlers and little kids.

Thank you to LEGOLAND Florida for providing free tickets for my family to enjoy. All opinions are my own. 

Bring a Stroller to LEGOLAND Florida

A good stroller is essential when planning a trip to any theme park. LEGOLAND Florida offers rentals, but with babies and toddlers, I highly recommend bringing your own. Theme park strollers (for little ones) must have three things: a reclining seat, tons of storage space, and cupholders for parents.

Strollers can also be brought into restaurants and most indoor attractions. Even with older kids, a stroller is a great place to store all of the ‘stuff’ (snacks, extra clothes, water bottles, etc). If visiting during summertime, I highly recommend investing in a plastic stroller cover for when it inevitably rains. We always keep a few small umbrellas in the stroller too. Strollers are also available for rent if you’re traveling and can’t bring your own.

Be sure to stock up your diaper bag with extra diapers, wipes, clothes, and baby food or formula. If you plan on going to the water park or playing in the splash park in DUPLO land, don’t forget swim diapers and proper attire for your little one.

Bring a Stroller: Tips for Visiting Legoland Florida with young kids

Plan Ahead

There is so much to see and do, it’s hard to accomplish everything in one day. Check out the website before you go to understand what attractions your children can ride and what shows might be of interest to your family. Pick up a park map upon entry to ensure you don’t miss anything along the way. The park is quite large. Having a game plan will help make the most of your time spent in the park.

If you’re visiting during the summer months, plan for afternoon thunderstorms. Rain, thunder and lightening close down most outdoor rides and play centers. Try to accomplish your ‘must dos’ early in the day and grab a late lunch when storms start rolling in.

Use the Baby Care Center

LEGOLAND Florida offers a fantastic Baby Care Center to help take care of your little one. This space is located inside the DUPLO Farm play spot (so dad can wait with the older kids while they play). Inside the Baby Care Center, there are four changing tables, a microwave, two highchairs, a restroom, and four private nursing areas. The nursing rooms also have a little chair in each one if you have another small child in tow. This facility is a must use when planning a trip to LEGOLAND Florida for toddlers or babies.

Baby Care Center: LEGOLAND Florida with a baby
Baby Care Center: LEGOLAND Florida with a baby
Baby Care Center: LEGOLAND Florida with a baby

Play Areas at LEGOLAND Florida for Toddlers

Most rides are for preschool age children and up. There are a few rides that handheld infants can ride, but they have to be able to sit up on their own with good head control. If they are being carried, they don’t need shoes. However, if your little one wants to ‘walk’ onto a ride, they must have proper footwear on. My 11 month old LOVED the play areas sporadically around the park. While we passed a few that were for older children, there were several that were perfect for her age. I would take her to play while her sister was on a ride.

LegoLand Florida with a baby
Legoland Florida tips with baby

LEGOLAND is Built for Kids

It probably goes without saying, but there are LEGOS everywhere! From the intricate sculptures around the park to the Imagination play center to the play stations in ride wait queues, there are LEGOS around every turn. This kept my little one’s hands busy and kept her entertained throughout our trip.

Know Your Kid’s Height

The height restrictions for certain rides can be a little confusing. Visit Guest Services upon entry and have your child(ren) measured. They’ll be given a wristband to indicate which rides they can enjoy. For the larger rides, there are play areas located throughout the park, typically close to more mature attractions. Take advantage of these spots and let your little ones burn off some energy. My younger daughter had so much fun playing. I particularly loved the play spaces in AC as a nice reprieve from the Florida Summer heat.

Fueled for Fun

When visiting any theme park, it’s important to keep little ones hydrated and fueled. We always pack plenty of snacks and extra waters to stayed fueled and hydrated throughout the day. When you stop for lunch/dinner, plan to sit inside in the AC to cool off. LEGOLAND has some delicious snacks too. Try the Granny Smith Apple fries if you’re looking for a yummy and unique treat.

Visiting LEGOLAND with Preschooler

My 3 year old loved LEGOLAND and there was so much for her to do! If you’re planning a trip with young kids, be prepared to spend a lot of time at Duplo Village. My daughter loved the rides and playing at Duplo Farm and in the Tot Spot.

LegoLand Florida with a preschooler

MINILAND USA was another favorite for us. There were dozens of major cities modeled in legos. Evie loved all the buttons which triggered music, lights or water effects in the display. There was also an entire Star Wars land which was perfect for our Jedi Princess. (See her Star Wars themed 3rd Birthday here)

Miniland USA LEGOLAND Florida

Cool Off at the LEGOLAND Florida Water Park

Florida summers can be brutal! Make sure to pack plenty of sunscreen, hats, etc to prevent sunburn. Take advantage of the Air Conditioned indoor play areas, especially during the hotter parts of the day. Located at the back of LEGOLAND Florida is a water park. While it requires an additional ticket purchase, it is completely worth it when visiting during the summer. The water park was the perfect way to cool off and beat the Florida heat.

My little ones also loved the LEGOLAND water park. Everything had floating LEGOS in it which made for even more fun for my kids. We loved the DUPLO toddler area with small slides, shallow water and fun water spouts everywhere. The lazy river tubes had platforms to build with blocks while floating. Near the wave pool there were two LEGO water tables and a ‘Coast Guard’ station where you could build and race a boat. We could have spent all day just in the water park.

LEGOLAND Florida Water Park
LEGOLAND Florida with a baby Exploring the Water Park

Explore Cypress Gardens at LEGOLAND Florida

When I was a kid, LEGOLAND Florida didn’t exist. In it’s spot stood a small park called Cypress Gardens. I remember visiting as a kid, walking through the gardens, dressing up as a Southern Belle, and watching the ski show. I was so happy to learn that LEGOLAND kept a section of this iconic park and made it accessible for guests to walk through.

My girls loved walking through the nature paths and it was a nice break from the typical ‘theme park’ scenery. There’s a gigantic Banyan tree that was planted as a seedling in 1939 along with the historical gazebo and LEGO creations of the classic ‘Southern Belles’.

LEGOLAND Florida with Young Kids: Exploring Cypress Gardens

VIDEO RECAP Tips for Visiting LEGOLAND Florida for Toddlers & Little Kids

We had so much visiting LEGOLAND Florida and can’t wait to go back! Have you ever been with your family? Tell me your favorite tip for traveling with young kids below. Learn more about planning your visit to LEGOLAND Florida.

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