Design Your Own Pirate at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort

Ahoy, mateys! Every great pirate adventure starts with a little imagination. At LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, kids can create their own pirate character, dream up a treasure hunting adventure and get inspired by a world filled with LEGO® pirates.

Ready to start building? Download the Design Your Own Pirate activity and let your little buccaneer create a pirate that is uniquely their own.

Whether your pirate is searching for buried treasure, sailing across the high seas or protecting a secret island, there are endless ways to bring the character to life. Once the design is complete, the adventure can continue at LEGOLAND Florida Resort with pirate themed attractions, rides, dining and places to stay.

Create Your Own LEGO® Pirate

What does your perfect pirate look like?

Maybe they have a colorful hat, a trusty parrot and a treasure map tucked into their pocket. Maybe they are a brave captain who leads a crew across the seven seas. Or perhaps they are simply looking for the biggest pile of LEGO treasure they can find.

The Design Your Own Pirate activity gives kids the chance to use their creativity to make a pirate character of their own.

It is an easy activity for families to enjoy at home before a trip to LEGOLAND Florida Resort or as a fun way to keep the LEGO adventure going after a day at the park.

How to Design Your Own Pirate

The best part is that there is no wrong way to design a pirate. Encourage kids to make their character as imaginative, colorful and creative as possible.

What Makes a Great Pirate?

Every pirate needs a good story.

Start by giving your character a name. Is your pirate Captain Brickbeard? Treasure Hunter Max? Or maybe your little builder wants to create a completely new name.

Next, think about what your pirate needs for an adventure. A treasure map is a good start, but what about a compass, a ship, a crew or a secret hideout?

Kids can also decide what their pirate is looking for. Maybe the treasure is gold. Maybe it is a chest full of LEGO bricks. Maybe the greatest treasure is an adventure with the whole family.

Use the activity as a starting point for a bigger storytelling adventure.

Pirate Adventures at LEGOLAND Florida

Once your pirate has been created, it is time to explore the pirate adventures waiting at LEGOLAND Florida Resort.

The Resort is home to family friendly rides, interactive attractions, LEGO models and hands on experiences designed to encourage kids to explore, build and play.

For families looking for pirate activities in Florida, one of the most memorable experiences to add to the itinerary is Pirate River Quest.

Set Sail on Pirate River Quest

Ready for a real pirate adventure?

Pirate River Quest takes families on a journey through the legendary Cypress Gardens waterways aboard a pirate boat. Guests join a crew of LEGO pirates as they search for lost treasure and encounter mischievous monkeys along the way.

The approximately 20 minute boat adventure combines storytelling, LEGO models and a scenic journey through the historic waterways, creating an experience that fits perfectly with the Design Your Own Pirate activity.

Pirate River Quest at a Glance

When Pirate River Quest is available, it makes a natural addition to a pirate themed day at LEGOLAND Florida. Kids can create their own pirate at home, develop their character's story and then imagine themselves as part of the crew during their visit.

Continue the Adventure at Pirate Island Hotel

Why stop the pirate adventure when the Theme Park closes?

Families can extend their LEGO pirate experience with a stay at Pirate Island Hotel, located just steps from the LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park entrance. The fully themed hotel features pirate themed rooms, LEGO play and build areas, a resort style outdoor pool, nightly entertainment and family focused amenities.

Themed rooms make it easy for kids to continue their pirate story after a day at the Theme Park. They can imagine that their hotel room is a pirate cabin, their bed is the captain's quarters and their next treasure hunt is about to begin.

Pirate Island Hotel also offers an in room treasure hunt with a complimentary LEGO souvenir on arrival day, giving young adventurers another opportunity to build, explore and play.

Why Families Love Pirate Island Hotel

For families planning a Florida vacation with kids, staying at a themed LEGOLAND Florida hotel can make the trip feel like more than a day at a Theme Park. It becomes an entire vacation built around play and imagination.

Grab a Meal at Shipwreck Restaurant

Every pirate needs to refuel after a day of adventure.

Located inside Pirate Island Hotel, Shipwreck Restaurant offers family style dining for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast includes traditional hot breakfast favorites, fresh fruit, cereal, muffins, coffee, tea and juices, with vegan and vegetarian options available.

Dinner includes family style dining, kids' choices and a full plant based option. There is also an indoor play area nearby, making Shipwreck Restaurant a convenient choice for families with young children. Reservations are recommended.

Pirate Island Hotel Dining

Because Shipwreck Restaurant is located inside Pirate Island Hotel, families can combine a pirate themed meal with an overnight stay for an immersive experience from morning through bedtime.

Turn Your Pirate Into a Story

Designing a pirate is only the beginning. Once your character has a name, appearance and mission, encourage your child to create a story around them.

Try these questions:

Where does your pirate live?
A secret island? A LEGO ship? A hidden treasure cave?

What is your pirate searching for?
A treasure chest, a lost map or something even more mysterious?

Who is part of the crew?
A best friend, a LEGO animal or an entire pirate crew?

What is your pirate's biggest challenge?
A storm at sea, a missing treasure map or a tricky treasure hunt?

What happens when the treasure is found?
Does the adventure end, or is this only the beginning?

This kind of creative play is an easy way to build excitement before a family vacation to LEGOLAND Florida Resort.

Plan a Pirate Themed Day at LEGOLAND Florida

If your family is planning a pirate themed adventure, consider building the day around the activities your kids enjoy most.

Start by creating your pirate character before your trip. Give the pirate a name and decide what treasure they are looking for.

When you arrive at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, explore the Theme Park and look for LEGO creations and experiences that fit the adventure. If Pirate River Quest is operating during your visit, add the boat ride to your itinerary and imagine that your family has joined the pirate crew.

After a day of exploring, continue the theme at Pirate Island Hotel. Kids can settle into a pirate themed room, enjoy the hotel's family friendly entertainment and make time for more LEGO building.

Then, sit down for a family meal at Shipwreck Restaurant inside Pirate Island Hotel.

A Sample Pirate Adventure

More Family Things to Do in Winter Haven, Florida

LEGOLAND Florida Resort is located in Winter Haven, making it a convenient destination for families exploring Central Florida.

For visitors searching for things to do in Winter Haven with kids, LEGOLAND Florida Resort offers a full day of rides, attractions, interactive experiences and LEGO adventures. The Resort also includes LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE Florida and on site accommodations, making it possible to create a multi day family vacation.

For families traveling from Orlando or Tampa, Winter Haven can also be a great addition to a Central Florida itinerary. LEGOLAND Florida Resort is designed especially for families, with attractions and experiences that appeal to kids and their grown ups.

Bring Your Pirate Imagination to Life

The best pirate adventures do not need to start with a ship. They can start with a blank page, a few LEGO bricks and a big imagination.

Download the Design Your Own Pirate activity and create a character your family can bring into their next adventure. Give your pirate a name, create a story and imagine the treasure waiting to be discovered.

Then, when you are ready for the real adventure, head to LEGOLAND Florida Resort and explore everything from LEGO builds and family friendly rides to pirate themed experiences.

From setting sail on Pirate River Quest when the attraction is operating to staying at Pirate Island Hotel and enjoying a meal at Shipwreck Restaurant, there are plenty of ways to keep the pirate theme going.

Download the Design Your Own Pirate activity and start building your next adventure today!