A Parent’s Ultimate Guide to The Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida – And Why We LOVE it
Legoland Florida is one of my family’s favorite Central Florida theme parks for a few awesome reasons. Not only is it a theme park designed solely with kids in mind, making it perfect for kids of all ages and abilities, but the park also has exciting rides and a water park that’s perfect for cooling off on a hot day – and has tons of festive fun during the Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida Resort.
It kicks off November 21, 2026, and goes through January 3, 2027!
The holidays at LEGOLAND Florida are worth adding to your holiday to-do list. During the Holiday at Legoland event, guests can rock around a giant LEGO Christmas tree, send letters to the North Pole, grab photos with holiday-themed characters, and more.
Want to add LEGOLAND Florida to your family’s Christmas and holiday celebrations this year? Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida event. We’ve even got a step-by-step itinerary for you!
Things to do for the Holidays at LEGOLAND
There are lots of holiday-themed activities during the 2026 holiday season. The park’s official holiday event runs on select dates from November 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Here’s what to expect when you visit LEGOLAND during the Christmas season with your kids.
Exact dates for Holidays at LEGOLAND are:
- November: 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29
- December: 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31
- January: 1, 2, and 3
Most of these activities do not begin until 11 a.m. So enjoy some of the rides around the park while you wait for the holiday festivities to kick off. Miniland U.S.A. is also fun to explore and has a few interactive elements.
NEW This Year for Bricktacular at LEGOLAND Florida Resort
NEW! (W)rap Masters Show! LEGOLAND Florida’s first-ever Rap Battle Show
ALL-NEW! Christmas Drone Show featuring LEGO Santa (select dates only)
NEW! Stroll along the interactive festive light trail and help light up LEGOLAND!
NEW! Feed the reindeer magical LEGO carrots at the new Reindeer Refuel to help Santa fly.
NEW! Snap a photo with the LEGO Yeti.
Pro-Tip: The interactive light trail is a great option for families who want to add a quieter activity to a busy Theme Park day.
More highlights of LEOGLAND Bricktacular include:
- Kids can write letters at North Pole Postal Service.
- Kids can rock around a giant LEGO Christmas tree, dancing to holiday music.
- Holiday LEGO characters like Santa and a gingerbread man will be out and about in the park to pose for festive photos.
- Hands on activities throughout the park
- Kids can ring in the new year at an earlier time with a fireworks show over the park’s Lake Eloise (December 31)
Guests can also explore cheerful scenes in MINILAND USA, where playful LEGO elves are featured.
Sample Itinerary for Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida
This itinerary will be updated once the 2026 schedule is released.
- Begin with a visit to the North Pole Postal Service to write a letter to Santa and explore the festive atmosphere.
- 12:15 PM – Attend “Festival of Flurries”
- Location: LEGO® Kingdoms Stage
- A fun and interactive show to get into the holiday spirit.
- 12:30 PM – Meet LEGO® Nutcracker
- Location: DUPLO® Valley
- Great opportunity for a holiday-themed photo.
- 1:00 PM – Join the “Holly Hype Dance Party”
- Location: Outside LEGOLAND® Fun Town Theater
- Get moving with music and fun dance moves.
- 1:45 PM – Meet LEGO® Gingerbread Man
- Location: Outside LEGOLAND® Fun Town Theater
- Capture another festive moment.
- 2:15 PM – Attend the “Elf Training Academy”
- Location: Outside LEGOLAND® Fun Town Theater
- Help Santa’s elves and earn a special certificate!
- 3:30 PM – Watch “The Very Merry Mixup”
- Location: LEGOLAND® Fun Town Theater
- Enjoy a playful holiday story that will delight kids and adults alike.
- 4:30 PM – Meet LEGO® Santa and LEGO® Holiday Elf
- Location: Heartlake Hall
- A must-do meet-and-greet for a classic holiday memory.
- 5:30 PM – Wrap Up with “The Holly Hype Dance Party” (Encore)
- Location: Outside LEGOLAND® Fun Town Theater
- End the day with more holiday energy!
- 6:00 PM – Gather for the Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Location: Market Circle, The Beginning
- Watch the festive tree lighting to close out the day.
LEGOLAND Florida is open 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Gates open around 9:30 a.m.
Holiday Village Postal Service
Amidst the enchanting holiday festivities at LEGOLAND Florida, one experience stands out as truly magical: the North Pole Postal Service. The North Pole Postal Service is offered 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. continuously.
There is usually very little to no wait at all for this adorable experience.
It’s a heartwarming activity – be sure to have your camera or phone ready. Here, young ones can compose heartfelt letters to Santa Claus himself, with the assistance of cheerful and official elves. The enchantment doesn’t stop there, as you get to witness the journey of their letters all the way to the North Pole!
Holiday LEGO characters
Every Orlando theme park has plenty of character greetings, and there are many places to meet Santa Claus in Orlando. But, during the holidays at LEGOLAND you get to meet some of the most unique characters of all!
Once the 2026 schedule is released, we will provide updates for character appearance times.
Most character greetings at LEGOLAND Florida are available from 11:30 a.m. until around 5 p.m. daily.
LEGO Santa greets guests inside the Heartlake Hall. This charming venue is indoors and LEGO Santa’s sleigh is adaptable to offer a ramp so guests utilizing mobility assistance can experience the sleigh.
Santa’s appearance times are to be confirmed for 2026, but in the past LEGO Santa has been available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and again from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Plus, there are other favorites like LEGO Gingerbread Man. This character spot is usually located in the North Pole Village section of the park. In front of the Fun Town Theater, you can take pictures with this jolly Gingerbread Man for about 20 minutes per appearance.
Hands-On Activities
One of the many reasons we love LEGOLAND Florida is the amount of free play areas and hands-on activities. Kids don’t want to stand in line all day – they need places to play! Thankfully LEGOLAND Florida has multiple playgrounds and hands-on activities.
- Creative Ornament Coloring at DUPLO Valley
- Holiday Traditions Scavenger Hunt DUPLO Valley
- LEGO Competition Sleigh Builds at The Snow Kingdom
- Santa’s Toy Build at North Pole Village
What to Know About the LEGO Christmas Tree
The giant LEGO Christmas tree, located near the front of the park, is made of tons of green Lego and decorated with LEGO ornaments. It’s a wonder to behold on its own but paired with a 360-degree light show, holiday music, and fake snow, seeing the tree is a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
2026 is the third year for this dazzling new tree!
Treats to Celebrate the Holidays at Legoland Florida
The holiday season is the tastiest season. There will be holiday-themed food and beverage available in various locations throughout the park (for an additional purchase cost.)
Kid’s New Year’s Eve at Legoland Florida
For parents who aren’t into letting their kids stay up until midnight to ring in the new year, LLF holds a New Year’s Eve celebration earlier in the day on select dates so kids can say hello to 2027 in advance of their bedtime.
With an early fireworks display over Lake Eloise, LEGOLAND Florida celebrates the new year in style and gives kids a fun and exciting countdown of their own.
Kids’ New Year’s Eve Fireworks are on December 31, 2026.
Tips for Holidays at Legoland
- Use the park’s normal features as well. Most attractions, rides, shops, and restaurants are normally open during this holiday even.
- Consider staying on property for a night and making a holiday weekend out of your visit. Three incredible kid-friendly hotels: LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel, LEGOLAND Hotel, and LEGOLAND Beach Retreat. Guests of these hotels get access to LEGO-themed rooms, complimentary breakfast, fun swimming pools, and more.
- Holiday theme park events in Central Florida are a great time to capture some memorable family photos. Consider wearing matching Christmas pajamas or holiday shirts—a bit of theming can make your photos from the day even more special. Who knows, maybe you’ll find that perfect holiday card photo!
