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The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Major Legoland theme park to launch new space-themed land next year with rollercoaster and ‘cosmic' rides
LEGOLAND is set to launch an out-of-this-world new attraction — with a space-themed land opening next year . The major new expansion promises to take visitors on an intergalactic adventure, as the family-favourite theme park gears up for a stellar 2026 launch. Advertisement 2 LEGOLAND is set to launch a space-themed land opening next year in California Credit: Legoland Packed full of rollercoasters and cosmic rides for thrill-seekers of all ages, a brand-new space-themed land set to launch at its California resort in early 2026. The out-of-this-world expansion will blast families off on an interstellar What rides will it have? A groundbreaking indoor 'This isn't just a coaster – it's a full-on Lego galaxy," said Advertisement more on theme parks 'We're mixing the creativity of Lego with the wonder of space to bring families a totally new kind of adventure.' Visitors can look forward to two additional cosmic rides, offering wannabe Younger guests can get in on the action too, with a Junior Astronaut Training Zone designed especially for little space cadets to enjoy imaginative play. There'll also be out-of-this-world food and drink options to refuel between missions, along with a galactic gift shop selling space-themed gear and souvenirs to remember the adventure. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Exclusive The new area is being built opposite Fun Town's Driving School and will be included in general park admission and So, whether you're training your toddler for launch or hunting for alien bricks, this brick-built universe is set to be Legoland's most stellar expansion yet. Popular Legoland ride returns following year-long closure LEGOLAND Windsor is gearing up for summer Meanwhile, The popular theme park promises a season packed with rides, live entertainment and hands-on adventures, including a brand-new Lego City live show guaranteed to keep kids buzzing all day long. Advertisement Ramesh Ganeson, vice president of Legoland Windsor Resort, said: 'This summer, we're cranking up the fun at Legoland Windsor. "With thrilling rides, splashing adventures, and the new Lego Insiders Clubhouse, there's something to spark every imagination. "We can't wait to welcome families for a season bursting with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable brick-tastic memories.' The Lego Insiders Clubhouse invites guests to become official play testers, completing four interactive challenges to earn exclusive access to the Lego Vault — where they'll get a sneak peek at upcoming Lego sets and behind-the-scenes content. Advertisement To cool off, families can head to Drench Towers and Splash Safari, where giant tipping bricks and water slides promise a refreshing break from the action. Younger visitors can enjoy the Duplo-themed water play zones featuring animal figures made just for them. Thrill-seekers can take on the Minifigure Speedway, the world's first Lego duelling rollercoaster, or dive into adventure on the Lego City Day tickets start at £39 and must be booked in advance online. Advertisement Kids under 0.9m tall go free — making it the perfect time to plan a summer day out full of bricks, splashes and smiles. Where is the world's biggest LEGOLAND? Spread across a whopping 318,000 square metres in Shanghai's Jinshan district, the mega resort features a theme park, hotel, and a mind-blowing 85 million Lego bricks bringing the place to life. The park is split into eight themed lands, including favourites like Ninjago, Lego Friends, and Monkie Kid, with over 75 rides, shows and attractions on offer for families. Advertisement At the heart of the park is the stunning Miniland — a brick-built replica of It took 168,000 hours and over 20 million Lego bricks to build. Leogland Shanghai will also boast several world firsts — including the Big Lego Coaster, the park's biggest-ever thrill ride, and a 60-metre-tall Legoland Observation Tower offering stunning views of the sprawling brick paradise. The Legoland Hotel also includes 250 Lego-themed rooms. Advertisement 2 The new attraction will be packed full of rollercoasters and cosmic rides for thrill-seekers of all ages Credit: Legoland Use these tips on your next theme park trip Next time you visit a theme park, you may want to use our top tips to make the most of your adrenaline-inducing day out. Go to the back of the theme park first. Rides at the front will have the longest queues as soon as it opens. Go on water rides in the middle of the day in the summer - this will cool you off when the sun is at its hottest. Download the park's app to track which rides have the shortest queues. Visit on your birthday, as some parks give out "birthday badges" that can get you freebies. If it rains, contact the park. Depending on how much it rained, you may get a free ticket to return.
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Major Legoland theme park to launch new space-themed land next year with rollercoaster and ‘cosmic' rides
And LEGOLAND Windsor is gearing up for summer RIDE ON Major Legoland theme park to launch new space-themed land next year with rollercoaster and 'cosmic' rides Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEGOLAND is set to launch an out-of-this-world new attraction — with a space-themed land opening next year. The major new expansion promises to take visitors on an intergalactic adventure, as the family-favourite theme park gears up for a stellar 2026 launch. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 LEGOLAND is set to launch a space-themed land opening next year in California Credit: Legoland Packed full of rollercoasters and cosmic rides for thrill-seekers of all ages, a brand-new space-themed land set to launch at its California resort in early 2026. The out-of-this-world expansion will blast families off on an interstellar Lego adventure like never before, marking the biggest in-park investment in Legoland history — with more than $90 million poured into the new space lands coming to both the California and Florida resorts. What rides will it have? A groundbreaking indoor rollercoaster, said to be the most advanced ride Legoland has ever built, launching guests from the all-new SPACEPORT 886 — a nod to the iconic Lego Space Buggy set. 'This isn't just a coaster – it's a full-on Lego galaxy," said Merlin Magic Making boss Flora Liu. 'We're mixing the creativity of Lego with the wonder of space to bring families a totally new kind of adventure.' Visitors can look forward to two additional cosmic rides, offering wannabe astronauts more thrilling ways to explore the final frontier. Younger guests can get in on the action too, with a Junior Astronaut Training Zone designed especially for little space cadets to enjoy imaginative play. There'll also be out-of-this-world food and drink options to refuel between missions, along with a galactic gift shop selling space-themed gear and souvenirs to remember the adventure. The new area is being built opposite Fun Town's Driving School and will be included in general park admission and annual passes. So, whether you're training your toddler for launch or hunting for alien bricks, this brick-built universe is set to be Legoland's most stellar expansion yet. Popular Legoland ride returns following year-long closure LEGOLAND Windsor is gearing up for summer Meanwhile, Legoland Windsor is gearing up for a brick-tastic summer, with brand-new shows, splashing fun, and its latest addition — the Lego Insiders Clubhouse — ready to welcome excited families through the gates. The popular theme park promises a season packed with rides, live entertainment and hands-on adventures, including a brand-new Lego City live show guaranteed to keep kids buzzing all day long. Ramesh Ganeson, vice president of Legoland Windsor Resort, said: 'This summer, we're cranking up the fun at Legoland Windsor. "With thrilling rides, splashing adventures, and the new Lego Insiders Clubhouse, there's something to spark every imagination. "We can't wait to welcome families for a season bursting with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable brick-tastic memories.' The Lego Insiders Clubhouse invites guests to become official play testers, completing four interactive challenges to earn exclusive access to the Lego Vault — where they'll get a sneak peek at upcoming Lego sets and behind-the-scenes content. To cool off, families can head to Drench Towers and Splash Safari, where giant tipping bricks and water slides promise a refreshing break from the action. Younger visitors can enjoy the Duplo-themed water play zones featuring animal figures made just for them. Thrill-seekers can take on the Minifigure Speedway, the world's first Lego duelling rollercoaster, or dive into adventure on the Lego City Deep Sea Adventure ride. Day tickets start at £39 and must be booked in advance online. Kids under 0.9m tall go free — making it the perfect time to plan a summer day out full of bricks, splashes and smiles. Where is the world's biggest LEGOLAND? Legoland Shanghai Resort in China, which opened its doors on July 5 2025, is now the largest LEGOLAND in the world. Spread across a whopping 318,000 square metres in Shanghai's Jinshan district, the mega resort features a theme park, hotel, and a mind-blowing 85 million Lego bricks bringing the place to life. The park is split into eight themed lands, including favourites like Ninjago, Lego Friends, and Monkie Kid, with over 75 rides, shows and attractions on offer for families. At the heart of the park is the stunning Miniland — a brick-built replica of Shanghai's skyline, complete with the famous waterfront and towering skyscrapers of the Lujiazui financial district. It took 168,000 hours and over 20 million Lego bricks to build. Leogland Shanghai will also boast several world firsts — including the Big Lego Coaster, the park's biggest-ever thrill ride, and a 60-metre-tall Legoland Observation Tower offering stunning views of the sprawling brick paradise. The Legoland Hotel also includes 250 Lego-themed rooms. 2 The new attraction will be packed full of rollercoasters and cosmic rides for thrill-seekers of all ages Credit: Legoland
Tom's Guide
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Score Memorial Day Lego deals from $8 at Amazon — here's 15 deals I recommend on Star Wars, Botanicals and more
Memorial Day sales are rolling out across the web, and that includes deals on Lego! I recommend jumping on these early deals right away before they sell out. Plus, if you shop now you're more likely to have your sets at home and ready to build over the holiday weekend. Right now Amazon has deals on Lego deals from $8. I'm a big fan of this pretty Lego Cherry Blossom set on sale for $8 at Amazon. It's a simple build that makes for a great gift or display item. Plus, you could also grab this Lego Creator 3 in 1 Wild Animals Panda Family on sale for $33 at Amazon and give it a cute cherry-blossom habitat. My favorite Lego deals are listed below. For more, see our Amazon promo codes page, and check out this lowest ever deal with $700 off the LG C4 OLED TV. You can enjoy cherry blossom season all year round with this Lego set. This easy build comes with two branches covered in blooms, and make for a super pretty display in a vase. Is your Lego collection really complete without a unicorn? This 3-in-1 set can be transformed into either a unicorn, seahorse or peacock, all represented with in a pretty selection of rainbow colors. Which aircraft is king of the skies? With this set you can build your choice of either an airplane, fighter jet or helicopter. There's also a stand to show off your chosen model in style. Suitable for kids aged 4 and up, this Lego construction vehicle is easy to build and perfect to get your little one's Lego City collection started. You also get two minifigures and some rubble to move around. This Lego Classic Creative Suitcase is great to take along on road trips. It contains 213 pieces, including bricks, wheels, eyes and more. And there are six compartments inside to keep your bricks and mini builds organised. This whimsical Lego set would make a great gift for a loved one. It comes with two cute hedgehogs, a heart-shaped base, benches and a big mushroom to give the animals some shade. You also get accessories like a picnic basket and cups. This awesome Lego Spider-Man set gets you a huge mech suit for Spidey and a bad guy to take on. For just $11, what more could you ask for? The mech suit is even poseable and comes with flexible webs. Not a fan of themed LEGO sets? Want to flex your own creative muscles? Grab this 484-piece assorted set and dream up your own perfect LEGO build with this collection of mixed LEGO bricks. It comes with parts in 35 colors and includes parts like tires, windows, and eyes so you can bring anything you want to life. Another great addition to your Lego Botanicals collection is on sale at Amazon. This Lucky Bamboo set comes with three stems in a pot, with a plinth to display it on. There's no watering required, so this is a great way to add some greenery to your home. This is a super fun set for animal lovers, since it comes with bricks to build either a panda family, orca family or penguin family. Each one comes with a small habitat build, too, and the models are even poseable. This Lego City set will answer that burning question we all have: who's faster, the hot dog car or the rolling toilet? The set comes with a large ramp that can launch vehicles at high speed, and four minifigures. Observe the solar system from the comfort of your own room with this Lego Technic kit. You'll be able to see the earth and moon rotate around the sun, reflecting their real-life movement patterns throughout the year. This Grogu set has to be one of the cutest Lego Star Wars builds in the galaxy. You get a poseable model of Grogu and a hover pram he can be displayed with, as well as a Grogu minifigure and information plaque. This Lego Technic Ford GT model is packed with gorgeous details, making for an awesome addition to your Lego collection. It features an opening hood and doors, as well as moving pistons, suspension and wheels. Plus, it comes in a sharp dark blue and white color scheme. Keep your Lego collection in balance with this Dark Falcon set! This impressive build is a twist on the original Millennium Falcon in a cool new black color scheme. Plus, it comes with unique minifigures you won't find elsewhere, including Darth Jar Jar, Bounty Hunter C-3PO and Jedi Vader.
