{"id":296025,"date":"2026-06-04T17:14:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/296025\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T17:14:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:14:08","slug":"fifa-world-cup-celebration-headlines-jam-packed-summer-of-events-at-legoland-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/296025\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA World Cup celebration headlines jam-packed summer of events at Legoland Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. \u2013 Legoland Florida<\/a> is turning the world\u2019s biggest soccer tournament into the ultimate family playground.<\/p>\n

The Winter Haven theme park is hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience<\/a> from June 11 through July 19, bringing soccer-themed, hands-on LEGO fun to families.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe whole world is excited about the FIFA World Cup, of course, and we wanted to bring it to life in a way that only Legoland could, specifically for families and their children,\u201d said Brittany Williams, spokesperson for Merlin Entertainments Florida.<\/p>\n

One of the standout experiences puts kids head-to-head with a life-size LEGO minifigure goalie \u2014 with parents stepping in behind the giant figure while children try to score. <\/p>\n

Families can also pose with a LEGO replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy, which is included in regular park admission.<\/p>\n

Soccer fans can also get up close to brick-built models of global icons \u2014 including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior and Cristiano Ronaldo. Williams noted that the models are built entirely from standard LEGO pieces.<\/p>\n

\u201cNone of the models that we have at Legoland Resort, in theory, they\u2019re all things that you could create at home because we don\u2019t use or get any special pieces from Lego,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Even families who aren\u2019t die-hard soccer fans will find something to enjoy. The Super Squad activity encourages teamwork as families work together to knock down LEGO towers \u2014 no soccer knowledge required.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou really don\u2019t have to know anything to kick a soccer ball around for the first time,\u201d Williams said. \u201cYou can just come and play and enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guests can also design their own custom jersey and display it on the Heroes Wall throughout the day. The wall refreshes daily, giving each new group of visitors a chance to add their creations.<\/p>\n

The FIFA World Cup Trophy and soccer ball are also available for purchase at the resort\u2019s retail store.<\/p>\n

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience is included with regular park admission. <\/p>\n

More summer highlightsThe \u201cPig Family Travel Adventure,\u201d a limited-time event running select dates from May 23 through June 28. (Merlin Entertainment)<\/p>\n

The FIFA celebration is just one piece of a packed summer at Legoland Florida. Peppa Pig Theme Park is running its own limited-time event \u2014 Pig Family Travel Adventure \u2014 where guests receive a passport and explore five themed countries, earning a commemorative pop badge upon completion.<\/p>\n

LEGOLAND\u00ae Florida Theme Park is gearing up for the most awesome summer ever with the return of Awe-Summer. (Merlin Entertainment)<\/p>\n

On July 4, the resort will host Red Brick and Boom, a fireworks show over Lake Eloise set to music, celebrating America\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/p>\n

LEGO Festival (Merlin Entertainment)<\/p>\n

Following the FIFA experience, The LEGO Festival<\/a> kicks off July 20 and runs through Aug. 16, featuring live music, live entertainment and creative builds inspired by adult music festivals \u2014 scaled down for kids.<\/p>\n

The brand-new Galactic Coaster<\/a> also makes its debut this summer. The indoor, space-themed family coaster uses RFID bracelet technology to let riders design their own spacecraft before launch.<\/p>\n

For tickets and more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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