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Legoland Shanghai Opens as China's First and World's Largest Resort

SHANGHAI, CHINA, JUL 5 – LEGOLAND Shanghai features over 75 interactive attractions, including world-first Lego Monkie Kid show and water-town boat tour, built with 85 million bricks, targeting families with children ages 2 to 12.

  • In Shanghai, LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort opened on July 5, 2025, becoming the world's largest Legoland resort.
  • Earlier this year, the project aimed to boost Shanghai's status as a global tourist destination, underpinned by rising incomes and a middle class nearing 500 million; Legoland said it expects strong domestic 'experience' spending.
  • Spanning 318,000 square metres, the resort cost $550 million to build and incorporates over 85 million LEGO bricks.
  • Thousands of local tourists poured into China's first-ever Legoland as heatwave warnings flew, boosting local consumption.
  • The opening launches Lego's broader expansion in China with new parks planned in Shenzhen and Sichuan, reflecting how cultural and tourism industries have become key growth drivers.
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The world's largest Legoland has been opened in the Middle Kingdom. Thousands flocked to Shanghai's 31.7-hectare facility despite great heat, with attractions including a miniature train ride and a roller coaster with dragon motifs.

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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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