With every winter break comes a much needed winter vacation. And doesn't Lego Land sound just like the place? Well, it did to my 6, 9, and 11 year olds.
So, it basically went something like this...Grammy graciously gifted us a Bahamian Cruise for New Years Eve. The kids figured out the port was right next to Orlando and naturally you have to spend the night in town before embarking. Next thing you know, I was planning a night at the Lego Land Hotel and a day at the park.
I can't say it wasn't a brilliant plan. I doubt we would have been making any trips to Central Florida just to go to Lego Land and the kids have been begging. So why not since we were right there anyway?
The hotel did not disappoint. The kids {most especially Jack} were enthralled with the fact that Legos were everywhere you looked! Lego men, Lego plates, Lego rugs, a Lego room, a Lego elevator, and the list goes on.
We arrived on Friday night, just in time to doze off in our Lego filled room. The kid's picked the explorer themed room and it was just that...a room full of Lego Explorers.
Saturday morning we were all raring to go check out the park. But, before that we ate a hearty breakfast at the Lego Diner in the hotel. Look who even joined us?
From there we met our Lego Tour Guide in the lobby of the hotel. Since we only had a day at the park, we wanted to make the most of it. Our guide took us through a secret entrance which had us all mesmerized. We literally walked right through the Lego workshop.
We were able to see models being built, plans being made, and millions of Lego pieces and parts.
Once inside the park, we admired all the Christmas Lego decor. It was everywhere and quite fascinating. To think these massive decorations were made solely of Legos!
We made a point to ride every ride in the park and some of them even more than once.
Our guide gave us a bit of Lego history while she also led us to the front of every line. She was an absolute joy to spend the day with.
This girl could not get enough of the roller coasters {and she was finally tall enough for them!}. She was able to ride her favorite one several times thanks to our Lego hostess.
But my favorite moment was this one...
The girls and I just cruised right along in our Lego boat while the boys stayed back shipwrecked.
With New Years Eve right around the corner, the park had a few 2019 activities going on for the kiddos. I love my girls' new year's resolutions...
{that's do a back flip on the bars}
{and get into competitive dance}
Meanwhile the girls and I found a few more New Year's activities to keep us busy while the boys did the full tour.
We topped our day at the park with a little shopping. This was like Rodeo Drive for Jack.
Couldn't resist...lol!
Once the girls had had just about enough of Legos, we took a pool break at the hotel. Amazing that you literally walk a few feet from the park's entrance to the hotel entrance. Seamless and I love that!
Best part? We met up with a few friends from home at the Lego Hotel Pool Hotel! What are the chances?
Before swimming, Jack and I made our way around the property for a few must have pictures {hence his attire}
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Okay...now he was ready to swim!
We enjoyed dinner poolside with our friends and then....wait for it...this boy dragged me back to the park for the evening.
We squeezed in a few more rides, fireworks, and some more shopping {shhhh}.
It is seriously time to retire. This mama is lego'ed out and we have a boat to catch in the morning!
