Pokémon fun coming to Legoland Florida, California and New York
Pokémon fans have been waiting for U.S. based theme parks to finally offer experiences featuring the characters they love. Now, Legoland Florida Resort, Legoland California Resort and Legoland New York Resort have an unexpected Pokémon bonus waiting for them this summer.
Each park has announced that Lego Pokémon will headline the new Play Zone at Lego Festival 2026, giving families the opportunity to experience the new Lego Pokémon Smart Play system. But that’s not all.
The limited-time experience lets guests step into the role of a Pokémon Trainer through interactive building challenges designed around five different Pokémon. Keep reading for all the details, including this year’s 2026 Lego Festival map.
Lego Pokémon activities coming to Legoland
You can build a snack for your Pokémon and watch it react using Lego Smart Play technology. While there, create and display a Lego Poké Ball.
Perhaps best of all is the chance to learn how to nurture, train and battle Pokémon in the interactive Trainer Center. And don’t forget to take photos with a giant Lego Pikachu model.
Photo by Dani Meyering
Important: Select Lego Pokémon experiences will operate using a virtual queue.
In order to enter the virtual queue, you will need to utilize the Legoland app. Here is the link to Legoland Florida’s app.
The activities are designed to showcase the new screen-free LegoPokémon SMART Play system, which encourages hands-on, social play through interactive building experiences.
“Lego Pokémon brings an exciting new way for families to play together at this year’s Lego Festival,” said Brian Bacica, president of Legoland Florida Resort.
At Legoland California Resort, President Kurt Stocks added, “Lego Pokémon is the perfect partner to bring families together this summer in San Diego for play without limits. Pokémon has inspired generations of fans, and Lego Festival gives families the chance to build, explore and bring that adventure to life together through hands-on play.”
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Different dates at each park
The Pokémon Play Zone will debut as part of Lego Festival, but the event runs for different lengths at each resort.
- Legoland Florida Resort: July 20 through Aug. 16
- Legoland New York Resort: July 20 through Aug. 16
- Legoland California Resort: July 20 through Aug. 30
Photo by Dani Meyering
In addition to the new Pokémon experience, Lego Festival includes five interactive zones:
- Play Zone (featuring Lego Pokémon)
- Lego F1 Thrill Zone
- Music Zone
- Creative Zone
- Chill-Out Zone
Lego Festival debuted last summer as a celebration of all things Lego providing unique ways to play with the iconic bricks and live entertainment. Admission to Lego Festival is included with regular park admission.
Below is the Lego Festival 2026 map, with the Play Zone and Creative Zone near the front of the park. The Chill-Out Zone is moved toward the back of the park this year.
Photo by Dani Meyering
If you’re heading to Legoland Florida later this year, be sure to check out our complete guide to Brick-or-Treat 2026, featuring more event dates than ever before, the return of the Monster Skytacular drone show, Lego character experiences, and other family-friendly Halloween fun included with park admission.
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