Major additions coming to Legoland California
Legoland California Resort is getting ready to embark on a major growth in 2017 and 2018.
Legoland California Resort’s General Manager Peter Ronchetti announced big plans are already in action for 2017 including: new Lego Ninjago rooms at Legoland Hotel, an expansion at Legoland Water Park and a new addition to Lego Star Wars Miniland. 2018 will bring a new Lego Castle themed hotel.
A familiar droid joined Ronchetti in announcing a new addition that’s sure to bring out the Force in all of the Resort’s guests in 2017: Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens Miniland Model Display.
“Right now, at our secret Model Shop in Carlsbad, Master Model Designer Nik Ehm of our Merlin’s Magic Making team is working on creating six scenes that represent the first 30 minutes of Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” said Ronchetti. “There are two primary focal points – the more traditional character-driven scenes on the planet of Jakku, and an enormous Lego model of the Star Destroyer Finalizer. At 16-feet long, it will be the longest Lego Star Wars Miniland model ever created!”
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens Mainland Model Display will be in the center of Lego Star Wars Miniland and will include these scenes:
• Kylo Ren’s capture of Poe at planet Jakku
• Rey’s rescue of BB-8
• Poe and Finn’s escape from the Star Destroyer Finalizer
• The wreck of Finn and Poe’s TIE Fighter
• Rey, Finn and BB-8’s escape from Nima Outpost
• The escape from the Starship Graveyard.
Lights, sound effects and animation will further bring the scenes and characters to life from the film.
The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens display opens to the public next March, and will kick off the annual Lego Star Wars Days on March 4 and 5 in 2017.
A giant wave took center stage as Legoland surfers announced little guests can ride their first wave in Surfer’s Bay opening in time for summer 2017. This competitive water raceway is designed for children to compete against each other by jumping on a mat and racing down one of six water slides in this California beach themed expansion of Legoland Water Park. Surfer’s Bay includes a new “spray ground” with multiple water jets splashing on and off and plenty of new Lego models to create a place to cool off next summer.
“Surfer’s Bay is a winning combination of Lego theming, water and, of course, healthy competition to inspire our guests,” said Ronchetti. “ We’re truly providing guests a family environment filled with fun, interactive experiences that create lasting memories!”
Also opening in 2017: Lego Ninjago rooms at Legoland Hotel. Immersing hotel guests in the Lego Ninjago universe, they will be able to sleep in the company of Cole, Nya, Kai and Lloyd and other Lego ninjas throughout 18 premium themed rooms and two premium themed suites.
The Ninjago rooms are replacing kingdom themed rooms in preparation of the new Lego Castle themed hotel opening in 2018. Ronchetti presented a first look of the new premium themed 250-room hotel at the press conference revealing the entrance and pool area. The ground breaking is expected in early 2017 and the new hotel will feature a new restaurant, pool area and themed Castle décor throughout.
“At Legoland California Resort, we pride ourselves in innovation, creativity and memorable experiences for our millions of guests we see each year and 2017 continues that tradition,” said Ronchetti.
For ticket prices, operating schedule and additional information about Legoland California Resort, visit Legoland.com.
