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NDTV
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Shanghai To Launch World's Largest Legoland Theme Park In July. Details Inside
For many of us, Legos weren't just toys. These small and colourful interlocking building bricks were our first brush with creativity. Whether it was building castles, constructing spaceships or making something completely abstract, they gave wings to our imagination. If this brings back fond memories of your childhood, then you are in for a delightful treat. The world's largest Lego-themed amusement park is set to open its gates for visitors in Shanghai, China, on July 5. A joint venture between Merlin Entertainments and the Shanghai Jinshan District local government, the Shanghai resort is ready to turn into Legoland. Boosting Tourism In Shanghai Trial operations at Legoland have already begun on June 27, as per a report by the South China Morning Post. The initiative has been taken to boost Shanghai's status as a major global tourist destination. Sources claim that China's economy has received a major blow from weak consumer spending in the last few years. Legoland aims to break the cycle by expecting strong domestic tourism and "experience" spending among Chinese travellers. As per estimates by local government officials, once Legoland officially opens next month in the southwestern Jinshan district, it is likely to attract approximately 2.4 million visitors. With 5,200 hotel rooms available, the Jinshan municipal government revealed that the resort could even draw around 8,000 park-goers in a day. Main Features Of Legoland Shanghai Sprawled across an area of 318,000 square metres, the entertainment complex at Legoland Shanghai Resort will feature eight themed sections such as Ninjago, Lego Friends and Monkie Kid lands. The place will also have 75 interactive and thrilling rides, including a 250-room hotel. The entire premises has more than 85 million Lego bricks. Expect to witness a miniature replica of the Shanghai skyscrapers and the waterfront of the Lujiazui financial district. Everything you see here is built in colourful plastic bricks. Li Wenjie, CEO of Shanghai Yaheng International Travel, said in a statement, "It'll be yet another world-class amusement park that adds lustre to Shanghai's tourist industry. The Legoland Resort's synergy with the city's Disneyland and Haichang Ocean Park will offer tourists enjoyable, unique experiences that are not available in any other Chinese city."
Observer
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
World's largest Legoland set to open in Shanghai
One of the star attractions at Legoland Shanghai, which officially opens on July 5, is likely to be a mini replica of the Shanghai waterfront and skyscrapers of the Lujiazui financial district, all built in the colourful plastic bricks. The Shanghai resort, which will be the world's biggest Legoland so far and the first in China, features eight themed sections that will feel familiar to fans of Lego. They include Ninjago, Lego Friends and Monkie Kid lands, in which classic Lego pieces are brought to life and supersized - though not big enough to meet everyone's expectations. World's largest Legoland set to open in Shanghai "I thought it would be huge, but it turned out to be half of the scale I dreamed ... But the attractions are beyond my expectation," said Lyu Xiaole, a very grown-up seven-year-old whose family were among those able to get limited tickets for a pre-opening visit on Friday. China's economy has been hit by weak consumer spending in recent years amid a prolonged property slump and high youth unemployment, but Legoland Shanghai will be counting on resilient domestic travel and "experience" spending which have remained strong. World's largest Legoland set to open in Shanghai Legoland Shanghai is operated by a joint venture between Merlin Entertainments, which runs Legoland parks around the world, and the Shanghai Jinshan District local government. The replica of downtown Shanghai and the city's waterfront is housed in the "Miniland" building at the site, where skyscrapers face the colonial era splendour of buildings along Shanghai's famed Bund promenade. World's largest Legoland set to open in Shanghai The Miniland creations took 168,000 hours to complete, using more than 20 million bricks. "I think it's best to play Lego in Legoland because I have much less Lego at my place," said seven-year-old Shen Jieqi. Lego, the Danish family-owned toymaker that produces the bricks, is a familiar name in China where it has more than 400 stores. In Shanghai, Legoland will offer another leisure space in the city for those who can afford it. Tickets will start from 319 yuan ($44.46) in low season and up to 599 yuan on peak days. World's largest Legoland set to open in Shanghai "We came very early in the morning. The atmosphere in the park is very joyful. The staff are full of passion," said Huang Xuanhua, 44, who lives close by the resort in Shanghai's Jinshan district and visited on Friday. "It has been a joyful day." —Reuters
Business Times
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Times
World's largest Legoland set to open in Shanghai
[SHANGHAI] One of the star attractions at Legoland Shanghai, which officially opens on Jul 5, is likely to be a mini replica of the Shanghai waterfront and skyscrapers of the Lujiazui financial district, all built in the colourful plastic bricks. The Shanghai resort, which will be the world's biggest Legoland so far and the first in China, features eight themed sections that will feel familiar to fans of Lego. They include Ninjago, Lego Friends and Monkie Kid lands, in which classic Lego pieces are brought to life and supersized, though not big enough to meet everyone's expectations. 'I thought it would be huge, but it turned out to be half of the scale I dreamed ... But the attractions are beyond my expectation,' said Lyu Xiaole, a very grown-up seven-year-old whose family were among those able to get limited tickets for a pre-opening visit on Friday (Jun 20). China's economy has been hit by weak consumer spending in recent years amid a prolonged property slump and high youth unemployment, but Legoland Shanghai will be counting on resilient domestic travel and 'experience' spending which have remained strong. Legoland Shanghai is operated by a joint venture between Merlin Entertainments, which runs Legoland parks around the world, and the Shanghai Jinshan District local government. The replica of downtown Shanghai and the city's waterfront is housed in the 'Miniland' building at the site, where skyscrapers face the colonial era splendour of buildings along Shanghai's famed Bund promenade. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up The Miniland creations took 168,000 hours to complete, using more than 20 million bricks. 'I think it's best to play Lego in Legoland because I have much less Lego at my place,' said seven-year-old Shen Jieqi. Lego, the Danish family-owned toymaker that produces the bricks, is a familiar name in China where it has more than 400 stores. In Shanghai, Legoland will offer another leisure space in the city for those who can afford it. Tickets will start from 319 yuan (S$57) in the low season and up to 599 yuan on peak days. 'We came very early in the morning. The atmosphere in the park is very joyful. The staff are full of passion,' said Huang Xuanhua, 44, who lives close by the resort in Shanghai's Jinshan district and visited on Friday. 'It has been a joyful day.' REUTERS
Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
World's largest Legoland set to open in Shanghai on July 5
Visitors ride on a rollercoaster during the press day in the new Legoland in Shanghai, China. PHOTO: EPA-EFE SHANGHAI – One of the star attractions at Legoland Shanghai, which officially opens on July 5, is likely to be a mini replica of the Shanghai waterfront and skyscrapers of the Lujiazui financial district, all built in colourful plastic bricks. The Shanghai resort, which will be the world's biggest Legoland so far and the first in China, features eight themed sections that will feel familiar to fans of Lego. They include Ninjago, Lego Friends and Monkie Kid lands, in which classic Lego pieces are brought to life and supersized – though not big enough to meet everyone's expectations. 'I thought it would be huge, but it turned out to be half of the scale I dreamed… But the attractions are beyond my expectation,' said Lyu Xiaole, a very grown-up seven-year-old whose family were among those able to get limited tickets for a pre-opening visit on June 20. China's economy has been hit by weak consumer spending in recent years amid a prolonged property slump and high youth unemployment, but Legoland Shanghai will be counting on resilient domestic travel and 'experience' spending that have remained strong. Legoland Shanghai is operated by a joint venture between Merlin Entertainments, which runs Legoland parks around the world, and the Shanghai Jinshan District local government. The replica of downtown Shanghai and the city's waterfront is housed in the 'Miniland' building at the site, where skyscrapers face the colonial era splendour of buildings along Shanghai's famed Bund promenade. The Miniland creations took 168,000 hours to complete, using more than 20 million bricks. The replica of downtown Shanghai featuring the city's famed Bund promenade is housed in the 'Miniland' building at the site. PHOTO: REUTERS 'I think it's best to play Lego in Legoland because I have much less Lego at my place,' said seven-year-old Shen Jieqi. Lego, the Danish family-owned toymaker that produces the bricks, is a familiar name in China where it has more than 400 stores. In Shanghai, Legoland will offer another leisure space in the city for those who can afford it. Tickets will start from 319 yuan (S$57) in low season and up to 599 yuan on peak days. 'We came very early in the morning. The atmosphere in the park is very joyful. The staff are full of passion,' said Mr Huang Xuanhua, 44, who lives close by the resort in Shanghai's Jinshan district and visited on June 20. 'It has been a joyful day.' REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
