Legoland Florida Resort is phasing out one of the last remaining rides from the Cypress Gardens era. Flying School, an inverted roller coaster, will offer its final rides on Aug. 16, National Roller ...

At this point, Florida might as well be synonymous with the term "theme parks." Central Florida alone is home to some of the globe's top theme parks. But which theme park actually was here first in ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — A spokesperson for LEGOLAND Florida said it was not an easy decision to make to discontinue the theme park’s water stunt show, which was viewed as an homage to the park’s ...

Florida Cypress Gardens has ceased "normal park operations" effective as of last Sunday night, according to Bill Reynolds, the tourism park's president and CEO. However, Gov. Jeb Bush directed state ...

Legoland Florida theme park is discontinuing its current water-skiing show, which has significant roots in the state’s tourism history. The final performance of “Brickbeard’s Watersport Stunt Show” ...

One of Florida's first theme parks, Cypress Gardens was known for its lush native plants, its water-ski show and young women dressed as Southern belles. The concept was a hit in the 1950s but ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- The abrupt closure of Cypress Gardens last week prompted Gov. Jeb Bush to suggest the state take over the venerable attraction through the Florida Forever conservation program.