LEGOLAND Florida Opens October 15!

In just a few weeks, on October 15, the much-anticipated opening of LEGOLAND Florida finally arrives. The theme park is located in Winter Haven, Florida, about 25 miles south of Champion's Gate (just over half an hour's drive on Hwy 27). The 150-acre theme park promises more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, as well as an opportunity to shop at unique stores that include one of the largest LEGO retail stores in the world. Themed "zones" include Fun Town, medieval-themed Castle Hill, Land of Adventure, DUPLO Village for the toddlers, Miniland USA (described by the LEGO folks as being the "heart of every LEGOLAND Park," this Miniland USA has a LEGO scale-model of the state of Florida). Generally speaking, park hours are 10 am to 5 pm; they're open until 6 pm the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving and hours extend to 7 pm from the day after Christmas until the end of the year. When you're making your LEGOLAND Florida plans, make sure to note that they will be frequently closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in 2011. For their hours and schedule for 2011, go to CLICK HERE. Special preview ticket prices are $65 (plus tax) for adults and $55 (plus tax) for kids (3-12 years) and seniors (65+). Kids under three years are free. This pricing reflects one-day admission through LEGOLAND's webiste, so just like all the other theme parks: It pays to plan ahead. Tickets can be purchased THIS LINK. And if you just can't wait to see more, here's a video of Atticus Shaffer, star of ABC's "The Middle," as he paid a visit to the park recently: Brought to you by Florida Spirit Vacation Homes.