<b>Pictures:</b> Legoland Florida grand opening ceremony
The confetti flies over the entrance to Legoland Florida as thousands pack the entrance for the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Orlando Sentinel
The confetti flies as thousands of guests cheer the opening of the new park in Winter Haven, Florida.
Employee Nick Pahram leads a cheer as guests wait at entrance to Legoland Florida for the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Guests cheer with mascot “Buddy” at the entrance to Legoland Florida, as thousands pack the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Guests cheer at the entrance to Legoland Florida as thousands attend the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
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Guests cheer at the entrance to Legoland Florida as thousands attend the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
The confetti flies as Adrian Jones, Legoland Florida general manager, assisted by mascot “Buddy”, officially opens the park at the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. Thousands jammed the entrance for the opening. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Kids cheer at the front of the line before the opening of Legoland Florida as thousands pack the entrance for the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
The official First Family to get into the park on opening day, the Brunner family from Lake Mary, cheer at the front of the line at the entrance to Legoland Florida during the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. From left, Lucas, 10; dad Kevin; Joely, 2; Kaeleb, 8; family friend Rebecca Campbell, 10; family friend Abigail Campbell, 13; Liesl, 6; mom Laura. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
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Employees gather for a group photo at the entrance to Legoland Florida before the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
The confetti flies over the entrance to Legoland Florida as thousands pack the entrance for the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
4-year-old Logan Paul of Orlando plays in confetti after it filled the sky over the entrance to Legoland Florida for the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Employee Nick Pahram leads a cheer as guests wait at entrance to Legoland Florida for the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
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The confetti flies as Adrian Jones, Legoland Florida general manager, assisted by mascot “Buddy”, officially opens the park at the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. Thousands jammed the entrance for the opening. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Kids wait at the front of the line before the opening of Legoland Florida as thousands pack the entrance for the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Adrian Jones, Legoland Florida general manager, assisted by mascot “Buddy”, throws the switch for confett over the entrance to the park as thousands attend the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. The park features scores of rides, shows and is the largest Legoland in the world. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
A young fan waits at Legoland Florida as thousands pack the entrance for the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
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Legoland fans cheers at Legoland Florida as thousands pack the entrance for the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Adrian Jones, Legoland Florida general manager, delivers remarks before officially opening the park at the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. Thousands jammed the entrance for the opening. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Guests pose for a snapshot at Legoland Florida after the 10am grand opening ceremony, in Winter Haven, Fla., Saturday, October 15, 2011. (JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)