for the fifth Legoland. On January 21, 2010, Merlin Entertainments announced that the park would be turned into Legoland Florida. On October 21, 2010, an October 2011 opening date was announced. Opening day occurred on October 15, 2011, at 10 am EDT. Attractions Roller coasters Thrill rides Gallery See also Easy to Love (1953 film) List of botanical gardens in the United States Water park References Further reading External links Cypress Gardens Photo Gallery Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team 1936 establishments in Florida 2009 disestablishments in Florida Defunct amusement parks in Florida Gardens in Florida History of Polk County, Florida National Register of Historic Places in Polk County, Florida Parks in Polk County, Florida Buildings and structures in Winter Haven, Florida Amusement parks opened in 1936 Amusement parks closed in 2009