Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-08-07

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Legoland Fan

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The Countdown Keeps Moving

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Legoland Fan

There are less than 75 days left until the park opens, and construction is on schedule.

Seventy-three days before the planned opening, park officials expressed certainty that construction will be finished on schedule.

“Oh, absolutely, I’m confident we’ll make it by Oct. 15,” construction manager Craig Riebel said as he stood near a partially completed gray castle, the centerpiece of the indoor-outdoor Dragon Coaster ride. Panels of yellow fiberglass contrasted with the faux stone exterior of the completed lower section.

Some members of the media were given a tour yesterday to showcase the state of the project.

Four of what will eventually be nearly 50 rides have already passed state inspection. Channel 10 News has this video report:

Excitement continues to grow as the countdown shrinks toward zero. One noteworthy bit of information from the tour, annual pass holders will be invited to preview days on Oct. 10, 12 and 13, according to director of sales and marketing Kim Iseman.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-07-03

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Legoland Fan

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Mayor and Model Citizen

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Legoland Fan

Nancy DaleyThe Lakeland Ledger has a story today about Nancy Daley, current Mayor of Lake Alfred, former Cypress Gardens Ski Show performer, and new Model Citizen.

Daley began work this month as wardrobe supervisor at Legoland Florida, the theme park scheduled to open Oct. 15 in Winter Haven. Model Citizen is the title Legoland Florida bestows upon all of its employees, partly in reference to the elaborate models to be displayed at the park.

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Cypress Gardens PyramidDaley started as a skier, one-twelfth of the four-deck pyramids in the renowned water-ski shows at Cypress Gardens, and eventually rose to management positions.

“It’s like being in a parallel universe,” Daley said of her return. “It’s like I’m in the same place, but it’s not the same.”

As wardrobe supervisor, Daley will oversee everything from the costumes worn by make-believe firefighters to the oversized, Lego-brick nametags worn by the park’s employees.

I encourage you to visit the Ledger and read the whole story. It is exciting to read about the people who are going to be a part of LEGOLAND® Florida when it opens in less than 16 week. While I have your attention, don’t forget to tell your friends about the Brick Blog and share your story!

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-06-26

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Legoland Fan

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A Walk in the Park

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Legoland Fan

While there may be just over 16 weeks until LEGOLAND® Florida opens to the public, it’s never to early to take a walk in the park. Here is General Manager Adrian Jones to be your guide.

One part of the park that everyone is going to want to see is Miniland. Take a look as the first models are put into place in Winter Haven.

(h/t Inside the Magic)

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Looking for your stories

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Legoland Fan

Legoland FloridaGood morning. Today I’m talking to you…and you…and you over there. I want to tell your LEGOLAND® Florida story.

Let me explain.

I want to share your thoughts on Legoland, as we wait on opening day. There are three particular points of view I’d like to explore: Visitors, Workers, and Local Businesses. You can leave comments on this post, or you can send them to brickblog@floridimagine.com

Visitors

Ticket sales are reportedly doing very well. Have you already purchased yours? What are your thoughts as you anticipate opening day? Have you been to one of the other parks? What is it about LEGOLAND® Florida that you and your family are looking forward to? Feel free to share your visitor related stories.

Model Citizen

Have you applied and/or been hired to be a Model Citizen? Tells us about the experience. Are you excited about the opening? What made you decide to apply at the park? We are all anxious to hear what it’s like to be a Model Citizen — tell us your story!

Local Businesses

All right local business people, what are your thoughts on what Legoland will mean to your business? Are there things you are doing in advance of the opening? Have you made changes to how you plan to do business because of the park and it’s younger demographic? Please share your thoughts and stories.

Please leave your comments, our readers would love to hear from you. If you would prefer, send your story by email to brickblog@floridimagine.com

Thank you.

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