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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-01

Legoland Fan — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:21:00 +0000

@kuehlcr Why aren't you getting ready for work? #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-23

Legoland Fan — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:21:00 +0000

I am starting a campaign to make The Brick Blog the official blog of LEGOLAND Florida and me the official blogger… http://t.co/kFK1Pz0x #
Join my campaign and like this page http://t.co/RYIGp6Cj #
One way you can help with the campaign to make The Brick Blog the official blog of LEGOLAND Florida (and to make… http://t.co/v9G7VT2L #
Join the campaign to make The Brick Blog http://t.co/nvOZtDaX the official blog of @LEGOLANDFlorida http://t.co/RYIGp6Cj #

A New Quest

Legoland Fan — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:12:12 +0000

This could be fun, but it’s going to take your help.

What I Want To Do

Today I am starting a campaign to convince LEGOLAND® Florida to make The Brick Blog their official blog and to make me their official blogger and tweeter! In addition to posts here and tweets on @brickblog I have also started a Facebook Page for the campaign. Sure, it’s a little tongue in cheek, but I really would like to do it.

What I Want You To Do

Let’s start simple. Like the Facebook Page linked above and follow @brickblog on Twitter. You can also bookmark this page. Most of all I need you to spread the word! Tell all of your friends about this campaign.

I’ll post more suggestions later. If you have any suggestions leave them in the comments.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-16

Legoland Fan — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:21:00 +0000

Two More Hours! W00t!! @LEGOLANDFlorida is about to officially open! #
It. Is. Open! @LEGOLANDFlorida #
Here's a good idea. @LEGOLANDFlorida needs to hire me to be their official Tweeter. #goodidea #LEGOLAND #
Oh, and make The Brick Blog http://t.co/nvOZtDaX the official @LEGOLANDFlorida blog. #goodidea #
RT @ThemeParks: This just in: Legoland extends hours to 6 pm today. It's official. #Legoland #
@ThemeParks LOL That's funny. #

OPEN!

Legoland Fan — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:26:33 +0000

LEGOLAND® Florida is officially open. I would love to share your reports from the park. Share them in the comments to this post and I’ll move them to the post itself. Or, email them to lakelandjim at gmail dot com. Just have a short tweet? Send it to brickblog.

UPDATE: From @ThemePark via Twitter: This just in: Legoland extends hours to 6 pm today. It’s official.

24 Hours

Legoland Fan — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:01:43 +0000

After months of waiting, LEGOLAND&reg Florida opens in just 24 hours! Kids, parents, (and local businesses) are all excited. Here is a roundup of some of the last minute coverage:

WESH, Orlando – Legoland: 50 Million Lego Bricks Later, Park To Open
MyFox Tampa Bay – Built for kids, Legoland aims to please
WTSP, Tampa Bay – Legoland brings bricks and more to Florida
ABC Action News – Planning a trip to the new LEGOLAND theme park? Here’s a sneak peek!
TBO.com – Built on fun, Legoland can amuse all ages

And that’s just a portion. Weather should be great. Share your opening weekend experience here.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-09

Legoland Fan — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:21:00 +0000

@LEGOLANDFlorida How did the soft opening go yesterday? #
If you're a fan of @LEGOLANDFlorida I invite you to take a look at The Brick Blog http://t.co/GSAbQwdA #
hey @attractions @LEGOLANDFlorida http://t.co/J2r7Fikx is a great post. I've linked to it on the Brick Blog http://t.co/nvOZtDaX #
The Full Tour http://t.co/DzdNdZeA via @AddToAny #

The Full Tour

Legoland Fan — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:38:24 +0000

Just popping in for a moment to point you to an article from Orlando Attractions Magazine: Full tour of Legoland Florida – A look at all the attractions, stores and restaurants

They “took photos and videos of just about every ride, show, store and restaurant.” It is well worth a look.

One More Week

Legoland Fan — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:18:22 +0000

There is only one week until the official public opening of LEGOLAND® Florida. The countdown timer in the right sidebar has been switched over to hours, minutes and seconds! As I write this there is less than 170 hours until the gates swing open.

Over the past weeks the park has held some test runs by allowing certain groups to visit and check things out. Richard Mullins from the Tampa Tribune attended one soft opening yesterday with his 8 year old daughter to give the park a true test.

Sure, the theme park near Winter Haven sounds like a lot of fun. Smaller rides built just for kids, zip lines, a Lego factory, a pirate waterskiing show, deep-fried apple strips dunked in sugar.

But what do actual kids think of the park?

Should you plunk down close to $100 for an adult ticket (with parking) and just a bit less for a kid’s ticket?

Will the lines be insane?

Will there be enough bathrooms?

We set out to answer those questions the only way possible — with a real life kid.

The official opening day is Oct. 15.

So I am taking my daughter Anna, age 8, to the park today for a preview day.

Click on the article to see how Anna rates the various rides and attractions.

Area businesses are anxious to see what the opening will do for their bottom lines. The Ledger says, “Legoland Has Region In Holding Pattern.”

There are a few Legoland billboards on U.S. 27 and two stores selling Legoland tickets, but many local owners and managers said they are in a holding pattern. They are waiting to see visitor numbers and its impact on stores before they hire more people or increase their stock.

But Legoland’s reach is national.

Partnerships with AAA and Pepsi, for instance, show the kind of national interest Legoland has that was missing in the last years of Cypress Gardens, according to an industry expert.

Publix Super Markets will be offering discounted admission passes, and other businesses are gearing up for the grand opening.

Annual pass holders have even less time to wait. Preview days are October 12th, 13th, and 14th.

Share this post with your friends and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-02

Legoland Fan — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:21:00 +0000

Good morning @LEGOLANDFlorida – I have a new post on The Brick Blog http://t.co/uDxoKuwv Just around the corner! #