Legoland has been evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a bomb threat.
Winter Haven Police, along with Legoland Florida security, are investigating the threat at the Winter Haven theme park.
A bomb threat was made at the property and an evacuation was started at both the theme park and hotel for the safety and security of the guests and employees.
Nor further information is available at this point.
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