The LEGOLAND Florida theme park is located 45 minutes south of Walt Disney World in Florida. Most people will probably drive down from Orlando (or up from Tampa), but there’s also a shuttle available. The park’s street address is One LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven Florida 33884. Here are the details on getting to LEGOLAND Florida:
Many signs point the way to LEGOLAND
By Car From Orlando
From Orlando, take I-4 west to exit 55 (Highway 27 South). Turn right off Highway 27 at State Road 540/Cypress Gardens Boulevard. LEGOLAND Florida is four miles on the left.
Alternate Route from Orlando: take I-4 west to exit 55 (Highway 27 South). Turn right off Highway 27 at County Road 550/Overlook Drive, turn left onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard.
Navigation Tip: Signs to LEGOLAND are prevalent along the way — I counted at least six signs and billboards. Follow the signs and you’ll find the park without trouble.
Money-Saving Tip: Stop at the Tourist Information Center, available right after you turn onto Highway 27 (it’s about a mile down on the right). When I visited, they had discounted park tickets for $10 off the gate prices.
By Car From Tampa
Take I-4 East to Exit 27 (Polk County Parkway), then take exit 14 Winter Haven (2nd Toll Booth) at S.R. 540 and follow eight miles to Hwy 17 North. Take Hwy 17 North two miles over the bridge to Cypress Gardens Boulvard and turn right. LEGOLAND Florida will be on your right.
Parking Note: LEGOLAND Florida’s huge parking lot can hold 3500 cars. Should that parking lot fill, there is another a parking lot down the street. Parking prices: Cars are $12, motorcycle is $6, RV is $15, and Preferred (closer) is $20.
By Shuttle From Orlando
You can also take a low-priced shuttle from Orlando Premium Outlets (currently $5 per person, roundrip). The shuttle picks up from the north side of Orlando Premium Outlets (near where the other buses and trolleys are located) at 9:00 am (park opens at 10:00 am, so you should arrive in time for opening). You should be at the Orlando Premium Outlets to check in 30 minutes in advance. The shuttle leaves LEGOLAND Florida at park closing. Note that you need to book your seat(s) on the shuttle in advance.
Tip: Look here for directions to Orlando Premium Outlets. The outlets are only about 5 minutes away from Downtown Disney, so guests staying at the Disney resorts could consider taking a bus to Downtown Disney and then a taxi to Orlando Premium Outlets. If you’re staying off-property, your hotel may offer a free shuttle to the outlets.
AVOID a taxi — a round trip would likely cost over $200, according to taxifarefinder.com.
I checked with Mears Transportation to see if they offered their own shuttle services to LEGOLAND Florida, but they said, “not yet.” So it may be worth checking back with them after the grand opening of the park.