LEGOLAND Partners with Orlando City Soccer Club

As it was hinted on the park's official Facebook page, we now have a further confirmation that LEGOLAND Florida has become the "official family theme park" of the Orlando City Soccer Club. Here's the complete announcement, that includes more information about this new partnership (which will last multiple years):

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Orlando City Soccer Club is Proud to Announce LEGOLAND® Florida as its Official Family Theme Park

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City Soccer Club, 2011 USL PRO Champions, is proud to announce its partnership with LEGOLAND® Florida as the team’s Official Family Theme Park. The multi-year partnership reinforces the Central Florida corporate community’s interest in the growing soccer organization as it pursues entrance into Major League Soccer (MLS).

   LEGOLAND Florida, which opened in October 2011, is a 150-acre interactive theme park dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. This creates an ideal partnership with Orlando City’s commitment to youth soccer in Central Florida. In December, the team announced its acquisition of controlling interest in Seminole Soccer Complex and Florida Soccer Alliance (FSA) youth club, now renamed Orlando City Youth Academy. With the acquisition Orlando City now possesses the ultimate soccer development pyramid in Florida, starting with kids at age 5 through to the professionals in the USL PRO team.

   “We are delighted to announce this partnership with LEGOLAND Florida. Their focus on family fun for young children is a perfect fit for our growing footprint in the youth soccer marketplace. I hope that many of our fans and young players will be visiting this exciting new Central Florida attraction,” said Phil Rawlins, president of Orlando City Soccer. As part of the partnership, LEGOLAND Florida is entitled to several promotional and advertising opportunities, partnership in community events, signage at the Orlando City Youth Academy, and youth soccer mini camps at the park.

   “With our joint focus on encouraging families with children to play their part and get involved in activities from the soccer pitch to the rides at LEGOLAND, partnering with Orlando City Soccer is an obvious choice for us,” said Adrian Jones, general manager of LEGOLAND Florida. “As Central Florida’s newest family theme park, we are thrilled to be partnering with Central Florida’s newest professional sports organization.”
   At the first home game of the regular season on April 15, LEGOLAND Florida will take part in the Opening Ceremonies honoring youth soccer organizations throughout Central Florida.

About Orlando City Soccer Club:
Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) is one of Orlando’s premier professional sports franchises. Orlando City plays in the USL PRO league, part of the United Soccer Leagues. During the inaugural 2011 season, the Orlando City Lions captured the USL PRO American Division, Regular Season, and Playoff championships. For more information, visit www.orlandocitysoccer.com.

About LEGOLAND Florida:
LEGOLAND Florida opened on October 15, 2011 and is a 150-acre interactive theme park dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. Located midway between Orlando and Tampa, just 45 minutes from either city center, the park features more than 50 rides, shows and attractions. There are currently four other LEGOLAND Parks in the world – LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad, LEGOLAND Billund in Denmark, LEGOLAND Deutschland near Günzburg, Germany and LEGOLAND Windsor outside of London. The LEGOLAND theme parks are a part of Merlin Entertainments Group, the second largest attractions operator in the world. For the most current information, log on to www.LEGOLAND.com.

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It is nice to see LEGOLAND Florida involved with the local community. We are sure they will continue to do so in the future.