Australasian Leisure Management
Jun 1, 2025

Merlin Entertainments announces opening date for new Legoland Shanghai Resort

Merlin Entertainments has announced that its Legoland Shanghai Resort will open on 5th July.

Located in Fengjing in the Jinshan District, Legoland Shanghai contains over 75 rides, shows and attractions, as well as thousands of Lego models, across eight immersive lands.

Entertainment experiences at Legoland Shanghai include 22 daily character interactions, 11 themed shows and special events and a 4D cinema showing Lego movies.

Announcing the opening, Merlin Chief Strategic Portfolio Development Officer, John Jakobsen stated "announcing the grand opening date is a major milestone for Legoland Shanghai Resort.

“We’re excited to be welcoming guests through the door upon resort opening and are getting ready to bring to life the immersive, imaginative and creative theme park experience that only Legoland can offer.

“Legoland Shanghai Resort will make Lego possibilities come to life on an epic scale, sparking a lifetime of play, creativity, and imagination.”

Ahead of the opening, construction at Legoland Shanghai is in its final phase, with all 24 core rides now getting pre-opening adjustments.

Image: Children promote the Legoland Shanghai Resort at the 2024 Shanghai Tourism Festival.

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