Themed area targeting girls opens at Legoland Florida

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) – Girls are the focus of Heartlake City, the latest expansion of Legoland Florida.

The new area opens Friday. It’s themed to the Lego Friends line of products that revolves around the lives and friendship of five young girls. The line was introduced in 2012. Building sets such as a juice bar, a hair salon, shopping mall and Emma’s lifeguard post are available.

Heartlake City includes a live stage show, a high-flying horse-themed ride, an interactive fountain featuring musical instruments and assorted photo opportunities.

Since opening in 2011, Legoland Florida has added its water park, a land devoted to “Star Wars” figures and scenes, and the World of Chima area, and has reopened parts of Cypress Gardens. The 152-room Legoland Hotel opened just outside the park entrance in May.