Spaced out: Legoland opens Space City attraction for imaginary moon missions

Paul Nutcher, The Ledger
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Legoland Florida opens its new space experience taking guests to the lunar surface with the opening of its new Lego City Space at Legoland in Winter Haven Fl. Wednesday July 20, 2022. ERNST PETERS/ THE LEDGER
Legoland Florida opens its new space experience taking guests to the lunar surface with the opening of its new Lego City Space at Legoland in Winter Haven Fl. Wednesday July 20, 2022. ERNST PETERS/ THE LEDGER

A blastoff into space exploration is among the latest imaginary thrills offered at Legoland Florida for would be astronauts from across planet Earth seeking a spaceship full of memories.

“Come celebrate Space Exploration Day with us by testing your astronaut skills when you explore the Lunar Base and blasting off to the Moon where you can build Lego Rovers and Rockets!” said an invite from Legoland previewing the attraction's opening on Wednesday.

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Space exploration is one of many summer celebrations at Legoland during its Awesome AWE-Summer 10-weeks of scheduled events and themed experiences for park visitors, its website said.

Those events include family activities, character meet and greets, new food items and weekend events now through Aug. 7. The AWE-Summer events are included in the regular park admission.

The Space Exploration Day on Wednesday at Legoland Florida Resort is located at the Lego City Space inside the Imagination Zone area of the theme park.

“It is an immersive experience that allows families to create their own lunar adventure inspired by upcoming U.S. space missions,” Legoland said in a press release,

Park visitors will receive a mission briefing before venturing through the airlock onto the surface of the moon, the release said.

Legoland Florida opens its new space experience taking guests to the lunar surface with the opening of its new Lego City Space at Legoland in Winter Haven Fl. Wednesday July 20, 2022. ERNST PETERS/ THE LEDGER
Legoland Florida opens its new space experience taking guests to the lunar surface with the opening of its new Lego City Space at Legoland in Winter Haven Fl. Wednesday July 20, 2022. ERNST PETERS/ THE LEDGER

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Once on the moon, families have a choice of two missions, building a Lego rover or rocket before testing their space vehicle. A zero-gravity photo opportunity giving the illusion of floating in space also is part of the attraction.

In other AWE-Summer fun experiences, Legoland said, families can “Play Your Way at Planet LEGOLAND” as part of LEGO Group’s 90th anniversary, captain a boat for a rethemed Coast Guard Academy, cool off by reserving one of the new Twin Chaser Cabana rentals at the water park or take in a show, including Robots to the Rescue, Time to Learn and School of Spinjitzu.

Until Aug. 1, the theme park is offering four for the price of three annual passes, which have been branded as Awesomer or Awesomest annual passes. 

Legoland is located in Winter Haven between Orlando and Tampa on 150 acres and offers more than 50 rides inspired by Lego characters, a year-round water park and three hotels.

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