We flew out on a Monday and came home on Friday, giving us two travel days and three full park days.
We were able to fly direct from Tri-Cities to Sanford and rented a car for the week. I looked into a car service, but since LEGOLAND is about an hour and a half from the airport, renting a car ended up being the more affordable option.
We arrived late Monday evening and settled into our Adventure-themed room at the hotel.
Tuesday
We started our first full day at the park riding rides and exploring. This ended up being the busiest day crowd-wise, probably because it was right after Memorial Day weekend.
The park is divided into different themed areas, and we started in the DUPLO section, which was a big hit.
We also quickly learned that a few rides have height restrictions for guests over 6'5"! #Tallhusbandissues
That evening we ate at Bricks Family Restaurant, the buffet inside the resort. It had plenty of options and everyone found something they liked.
After dinner, we moved over to the Pirate-themed hotel for the remainder of our stay to give ourselves a little more room. We loved both hotels, and the theming was so much fun. The two hotels are connected and share the same lobby, making it very convenient.
Wednesday
We started the day at Peppa Pig Theme Park, which is also within walking distance of the hotel. We arrived right at opening, and it was practically empty.
We rode Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster, watched a show in the air-conditioned theater, and enjoyed several other attractions. The park is definitely geared toward younger children, and I’m so glad we visited while the boys are still at the perfect age to enjoy it. Honestly, I may have loved it more than anyone else! We watched a lot of Peppa Pig during the pandemic, so it felt especially nostalgic.
I had assumed there was only a splash pad, but it turned out to be a full water play area. I promised the boys we’d come back the next morning with swimsuits.
We originally planned to spend more time at the water park, but everyone wanted to ride more rides instead, so that’s exactly what we did.
We also visited Guest Services and received a Hero Pass. The pass allows guests with disabilities to hold their place in line without physically waiting in the queue. One thing that really stood out to me was the park’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion. It was evident throughout our visit and made my heart happy.
For dinner, we ate at the Pirate restaurant inside the hotel. The bread and salad alone were amazing, and the entrees and sides were even better. Out of all the meals we had during the trip, this was our favorite and definitely worth the splurge.
Thursday: Our last full day!
After our usual family breakfast at the hotel, I took the boys back to Peppa Pig while Chris had to work. The park felt small enough that I felt comfortable having the boys by myself. They loved the water feature.
Later, we met up and headed to the water park, which is located inside the main park. You enter the park as usual and simply walk toward the back.
We loved all the theming and attention to detail. A brief storm interrupted some of our plans, but we still managed to fit in several more rides, including the newest coaster, Galaticoaster in the space-themed part of Legoland. It was my favourite and we rode it three times.
We had dinner reservations that evening, but everyone was exhausted so I ordered a pizza and we ate together in our room. It ended up being the perfect way to finish the trip.
Friday
We enjoyed one last hotel breakfast before heading back to the airport and making our way home.
A few extra notes:
• Huge shoutout to our BOB double stroller. We’ve had it for 6.5 years, traveled all over with it, and it continues to hold up beautifully. It folds down into one piece which makes it easy to fly with in my opinion. One part broke a few years ago and the company sent a replacement right away. It holds up to 100 pounds and, most importantly, the canopy can create a little “turtle shell” space when Nolan feels overwhelmed or needs a break from sensory input.
• Breakfast was included with our hotel stay, and we ate there every morning. It was delicious, but more than that, it was comfortable. The dining area was full of families, noisy in the best way, and felt welcoming and relaxed. It ended up being one of the highlights of our stay.
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