Thursday, August 09, 2012

Press Release: Additional shuttle services to Legoland Florida

Press Release:


LEGOLAND® fLORIDA AND PARTNERED BED & BRICK hOTELS 
aDD sHUTTLE sERVICE
Central Florida’s Newest Theme Park Continues to Add More Family Friendly Perks

Winter Haven, FL (August 9, 2012) – Local transportation to LEGOLAND® Florida just got easier and it’s free.   A bright yellow shuttle bus featuring LEGO® characters can be seen traveling the local streets around Central Florida’s newest theme park. As an added benefit to guests staying in the area, LEGOLAND Florida and three of its local Bed & Brick Preferred Accommodations Partners; Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn of Winter Haven and Hampton Inn of Lake Wales, have teamed up to provide a new shuttle service which will run daily to and from the hotel establishments and the park. With more than 50 rides, shows, attractions and an all-new water park attraction, LEGOLAND Florida provides a great interactive theme park experience for families and now offers transportation to the park stress-free. 

“This new shuttle service is one more step toward becoming a multi-day destination. Our strong relationships with our Bed & Brick partners and the benefits we continue to offer guests are key to providing memorable vacations for our families,” said Todd Andrus, Sales Manager at LEGOLAND Florida.

LEGOLAND Florida Shuttle Daily Operating Hours:
Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn, Winter Haven
200 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven
·         Morning Hotel Pickup Time:
8:30am and 10am
·         Evening Return Park Pickup Time:
7pm and 8:30pm

Hampton Inn, Lake Wales
22900 US Hwy 27, Lake Wales
·         Morning Hotel Pickup Time:
9:15am
·         Evening Return Park Pickup Time:
7:45 pm

Greg Grimmer, Vice President of Operations at Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn of Winter Haven stated, “We are very excited to offer this new benefit to our guests. The LEGOLAND shuttle service will definitely help build Winter Haven as a destination for vacationing families.”

The LEGOLAND shuttle service provides more than just convenient transportation locally. While in route, guest’s excitement will build as they discover fun facts about the park generating energetic anticipation as families begin to enter LEGOLAND Florida for a day full of fun. The shuttle service also provides ADA compliant travel accommodations.

The best way to experience LEGOLAND Florida for the best value is with purchase of a Premium Pass which provides unlimited admission for 12 months to LEGOLAND Florida and seasonal admission to the all-new LEGOLAND Water Park for just $159 plus tax with no black-out dates.  Plus, free parking, discounts on food and merchandise and a complimentary subscription to LEGO Club Magazine are also included. Guests can purchase the Premium Pass at the front gate or online.

For the most current information on LEGOLAND Florida special events and operating schedule, visit www.LEGOLAND.com.


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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.