Orange County museum program traces rise, reinvention and legacy of Cypress Gardens At a lunchtime talk, Jeremy Heilman of the Orange County Regional History Center surveyed Cypress Gardens’ history—from its 1930s founding and iconic water-ski shows to ownership changes, the 2003 closure and the site’s later redevelopment as LEGOLAND—highlighting preserved botanical features and archival holdings on display.

Discover the fascinating evolution of Cypress Gardens, from a botanical wonderland and iconic water-ski shows to its transformation into LEGOLAND Florida!

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#IrisBG & #BGCI officially formalized their longstanding partnership through a (MOA).
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