July 5th, 2025 marked the opening date for LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort as the gates are now officially opening welcoming families into a vibrant world of all things LEGO!
This highly anticipated destination is China’s first LEGOLAND Resort and the largest LEGOLAND park at the time of opening guided towards children aged 2-12 and their families but there’s a few rides in here that even big kids will enjoy.
Spanning 318,000 sqm, the brand-new theme park and hotel destination will invite guests to immerse themselves into eight “lands”, filled with over 75 interactive rides, shows and attractions, as well as explore thousands of LEGO models built from more than 85 million LEGO bricks.
From adrenaline-filled adventures to hands-on play, every corner of the Resort is designed to create unforgettable memories for all. This extraordinary achievement has been made possible thanks to 10,000 workers and 300 teams from 15 countries bringing together world class creativity, engineering, and innovation.
To mark the opening of the park the red carpet has been rolled out for a Grand Opening Week which runs from July 5th to the 13th where guests can enjoy a week of fun with the resort transformed with a range of decorations, experiences and exclusive offers.
Limited time minifigure swaps, exclusive merchandise, special discounts, and LEGO treats await all adventure-seekers. The grand opening is the perfect blend of creativity, culture, and joy, promising unforgettable memories for all who step through the gates!
Fiona Eastwood, Chief Executive Officer of Merlin Entertainments, said:
“Our purpose at Merlin Entertainments is to bring people together to create memorable experiences for families around the world. Today, we are taking that to the next level, with the opening of LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort, our first LEGOLAND Resort in China, the second biggest theme park market in the world. This milestone represents a major step towards our ambition to be the global leader in branded entertainment destinations.
“Our deep understanding of the Chinese consumer and our experience of operating in China for over a decade has allowed us to create LEGOLAND Shanghai as the ultimate theme park and hotel destination. It blends the tried and tested LEGOLAND experience, which is so successful across our parks from Denmark to Dubai, with rich Chinese cultural elements, creating a destination that is both globally recognisable and locally resonant, connecting children with their heritage through imaginative play.
“From the first sketches to the final LEGO brick, this Resort is the result of years of vision, collaboration, and passion and is a testament to the dedication of our teams and the unwavering support of all our partners.”
LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort will feature some exclusive attractions such as the world premiere of The LEGO MOnkie Kid live show and a world-first water-town style boat tour as guests will cruise through 25x scare LEGO Chinese water town and modern Shanghai cityscapes all made from LEGO bricks.
The resort is also home to the largest LEGO mini figure in history. Throughout the resort, six restaurants, tens of food stands and ten retail stores provide a wide range of dining
and shopping options. Pigsy’s Food Court, CITY Restaurant, and Bricks Family Restaurant serve up LEGO themed tableware for a playful meal.
Ice cream food carts dish out Dragon Ollie and LEGO brick-shaped ice-cream delights. The largest “The BIG Shop” in Asia and the world premiere LEGO Monkie Kid’s Merch shop are treasure troves of LEGO products and exclusive items.
Guests can extend the fun with a sleepover at LEGOLAND Hotel, where they are greeted by Ollie the Dragon and can enjoy character meet-and-greets, pyjama dance parties, and nightly surprises that carry the magic of the park into bedtime.
