Legoland Florida Announces Star Wars Expansion

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (970 WFLA) — Legoland Florida says it will expand to add an interactive "Star Wars"-themed area in November.

Star Wars Miniland will include Lego scenes from six-movie series of films as well as the animated "Clone Wars" television series.

The section will follow a chronological path through the "Star Wars" timeline. Some of the 2,000 Lego models will be more than 6 feet high. Visitors will be able to activate animations throughout the scenes using interactive buttons.

Legoland Florida is based on the building-block toys and has rides and attractions geared toward ages 2 to 12.

Since opening in October 2011, the park has adding a water park and hotels.