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NINJAGO Weekends are Back at LEGOLAND Florida: Here’s what to expect

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Ninjas, unite! LEGO NINJAGO Weekends have kicked back into action at LEGOLAND Florida after a two year hiatus and we couldn’t be more excited.

While we loved the Pirate Weekends event that helped debut the new ride, Pirate River Quest, NINJAGO Weekends are giving guests a bit of a different experience. You can expect themed activities, NINJAGO inspired LEGO builds and treats, event-exclusive characters, and more. The best part–it’s included with admission.

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We attended on opening day to see what it’s like so we can share all the details with you to help you plan your most awesome day ever. So, let’s dive in friends. Here’s what you can expect.

When are NINJAGO Weekends being celebrated?

NINGAGO Weekends kicked off on Janauary 20 and will be celebrated each weekend through February 19, 2024.

Which characters can I meet at NINJAGO Weekends?

LEGO NINJAGO Weekends characters
Meet Sora and Arin oustdie of Fun Town Theater during NINJAGO Weekends.

There are several characters you can take pictures with at NINJAGO Weekends including favorites like Master Wu and Lloyd. You will find them throughout the park at specific times during the day, so it’s a bit easier to plan your day as you make your way through the park.

Here are the LEGO NINJAGO characters you can meet:

  • Master Wu (in Fun Town): 10:15 am, 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm
  • Lloyd (in front of LEGO City Stage): 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, 3:45 pm
  • Sora and Arin (outside of LEGOLAND Fun Town Theater): 10:45 am, 11:45 am, 12:45 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm
  • Meet a NINJAGO Hero Nya, Zane, Kai, and/or Pixal (Heartlake Hall): 10:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
LEGO NINJAGO Weekends Characters Kai
Meet your favorite LEGO NINJAGO characters at Heartlake Hall. Photo by Laura Byrne.

What else is there to do at NINJAGO Weekends?

There are so many things to do throughout the day during NINJAGO Weekends. Between the live shows, dance party, and even School of Spinjitzu, you’ll be on the go all day long!

Make sure to grab your event guide when you enter the park so kids can follow the “Path of the Dragon” as they build their ninja skills and collect a sticker after each activity.

LEGO NINJAGO Weekends Lloyd's Elemental Challenge
LEGO NINJAGO Weekends Lloyd’s Elemental Challenge on LEGO City Stage. You can snap a photo with Lloyd after the show! Photo by Laura Byrne.

LEGO NINJAGO Weekend shows and activites:

  • Whip Around Dance Party (Fun Town): 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm : There is always a themed dance party at LEGOLAND and this one is all about ninja dance moves!
  • NEW The Dragon’s Drumbeat (LEGO NINJAGO World): 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm: This is a new addition to NINJAGO Weekends. It was super upbeat and had plenty of kiddos dancing.
  • School of Spinjitzu (Outside LEGO NINJAGO World): 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:45 pm: Want to learn how to be a ninja? This is your stop! The 12 minute long training program will teach you skills like pose, balance, and even how to spin like a ninja. Kids really enjoy this one!
  • Lloyd’s Elemental Challenge (live show at LEGO City Stage): 12:00 pm, 1:15 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:45 pm : Watch as Lloyd and his ninja friends show off the elemental powers in this live show that features acrobatics, special effects, and lots of ninja moves.
  • Ninjas Unite Celebration (Fun Town): 5:30pm: Head to Fun Town to end your day with a “Path of the Dragon” journey with your favorite NINJAGO characters
  • Master Wu’s Expedition (Fun Town): 10:30 am-5:15 pm: Love a good scavenger hunt? This one is for you! Master Wu has hidden clues and it’s up to you to test your ninja knowledge.
  • LEGO NINJAGO Master of the 4th Dimension (LEGOLAND Fun Town Theater): every 30 minutes from 10:00 am-5:00 pm: This is 4-D movie experience and great way to cool off if it’s hot or warm up on chilly days–becasue Florida weather is pretty wonky this time of year!
  • LEGO NINJAGO The Ride (LEGO NINJAGO World): 10:00 am-6:00 pm: You can’t go to LEGOLAND during NINJGO Weekends and not experience NINJAGO World and the ride! There are plenty of photo opps here too and a fun climbing wall to really put those ninja skills to work.

 

Don’t miss the NINJAGO-themed LEGO Builds 

The LEGO builds are always a family favorite for us since it’s the reason we LOVE the LEGO brand so much. Kids and kids at heart can participate in these fun builds and we lvoe that they are failry close, so you can visit both consecutively during your visit. We recommend going during one of the Lloyd’s Elemental Challenge shows so it’s a little less crowded, but even after teh shows let out, there was still space for those who wanted to participate.

  • Cobra Superbrick Build (Across from Ultimate Sandwich Builder): 11:00 am-5:30 pm: Help build a superbrick that will become a part of a larger-than-life LEGO Cobra! Masterbuilders will be there to show you how to create this important superbrick they use to create these humongous LEGO sculptures.
  • Ultimate Dragon Build (Across of Safari Trek): 11:00 am-5:30 pm: Kids can put their imagination to work and create their own ultimate dragon out of LEGO and then leave it for display for others to see.

NINJA Treats during NINJAGO Weekends:

LEGO NINJAGO Weeeknds apple fries
LEGO NINJAGO Weeeknds Foe Fighting Apple Fries. Photo by Laura Byrne.

The culinary team at LEGOLAND Florida have put together some event-exclusive treats for your! Our favorites were the Foe Fighting Apple Fries and Bonsai Birria Ramen (it was a cold day when we went, so this was a cozy treat). Here’s what’s on the menu:

  • HI-YA-Biscus Kombucha Lemonade (LEGOLAND Coffee Co.): Hibiscus kombucha with macerated berries, ginger beer, and lemonade.
  • Foe Fighting Apple Frieds (Granny’s Apple Fries): Apple fries and banana soft-serve ice cream, topped with strawberry boba and ninja sprinkles.
  • Bonsai Birria Ramen (Taco Everyday): Ramen noodles with birria broth, shredded beef, onions, cilantro, green onions, radishes, queso fresco, and lime.
  • Sweet Thai Chili Wings (Dragon’s Den): Twice cooked wings tossed in a sweet Thai chili glaze, served with Asian slaw.
  • CURR-ATE Chop Fries (Ultimate Sandwich Builder): Shoestring fries tossed in a curry spice blend, with a side of sriracha mayo dipping sauce.
  • Master Wu’s DOJO-Cue Sandwich (Kick’n Chicken Co.): Fried chicken breast tossed in Korean bbq sauce, topped with kimchi slaw and pickles, and served on toasted potato bun.

Final thoughts on NINJAGO Weekends

This is fun for all kids even if they haven’t been introduced to NINJAGO yet. The additional activities offer even more awesome things to do with the kids when visiting the park and experiencing all of the rides and LEGO build experiences.

 

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