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Legoland Florida has named a new top executive for the theme park and its associated properties in Winter Haven.

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U.K.-based Merlin Entertainments, which owns and operates Legoland Florida, on June 13 announced industry veteran Franceen Gonzales as its new park president, effective June 10.

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In the role, Gonzales will oversee all park operations at Legoland Florida Resort, Legoland Water Park, Peppa Pig Theme Park, Legoland Hotel, Legoland Pirate Island Hotel and Legoland Beach Retreat.

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