Legoland Shanghai Resort has entered its final phase of development ahead of its 5 July opening, with internal tests and trial operations now beginning.
Located in Fengjing, a town in the Jinshan District of Shanghai, Legoland Shanghai spans 318,000 square metres, making it the world’s largest Legoland destination.
Since construction officially started in 2021, around 300 teams from 15 countries have contributed to the theme park project, Merlin Entertainments said in a press release.
At a handover ceremony on Monday (26 May), the project team presented a giant Lego brick key to the resort’s operations team, officially marking the move from construction to trials.
As part of the trial operations, Legoland Shanghai’s attractions, restaurants, shows and hotel rooms will now be put to the test.
“We are filled with enthusiasm and excitement to jointly witness this milestone moment of Legoland Shanghai Resort, thanks to the wisdom and effort spent by many teams and construction workers,” said Jeanette Chen, general manager of Legoland Shanghai.
World’s largest Legoland destination
“We look forward to every guest stepping into the resort in the future; being surrounded by surprise and creativity and embarking on a marvellous journey filled with happiness and inspiration.”
Across eight immersive lands, Legoland Shanghai houses more than 75 interactive rides, shows and attractions, as well as thousands of Lego models made with more than 85 million Lego bricks.
Unique attractions in Shanghai include the Big Lego Coaster and the world’s first Lego Monkie Kid live show, which features projection effects and large-scale props.
Highlights also include a Chinese Miniland, an observation tower, the iconic Dragon Coaster, and the Driving School.
Located close to the park is the Legoland Hotel, designed for kids and families with themed rooms, interactive installations, play zones, swimming pools and daily entertainment.
F&B at the resort is “as imaginative as the attractions”, Merlin said in a press release. Dishes include Lego brick-shaped burgers and even buildable food.
Images courtesy of Merlin
