Overview
- Merlin Entertainments confirmed Brian Bacica will lead Legoland Florida Resort, overseeing the theme park, water park, Peppa Pig Theme Park, Sea Life Florida Aquarium and the on-site hotels in Winter Haven.
- The resort has scheduled the indoor, family-friendly Galacticoaster to open on February 27, 2026, as part of roughly $90 million in new investments across Legoland parks.
- Bacica most recently served as Park President at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a role he assumed in July 2025, and previously led Six Flags Great Adventure with earlier executive posts at Universal and Disneyland.
- He succeeds Franceen Gonzales, who left Legoland Florida in July after about 13 months as park president.
- Merlin’s plan includes a similar coaster at Legoland California, reflecting a coordinated push to expand family-focused attractions.