Legoland coming to Australia

Legoland1The first Legoland of its kind in the southern hemisphere will open in Melbourne at Chadstone Shopping Centre in 2017, thanks to an agreement between Federation Centres and global leisure giant, Merlin Entertainments.

“We are delighted to announce that the first Legoland Discovery Centre in the southern hemisphere will be opening at Chadstone Shopping Centre during 2017,” said Federation Centres CEO, Angus McNaughton.

“This unique 2800sqm indoor attraction will be a great addition to our world class shopping destination.”

Designed for families and children, Legoland Discovery Centres are a unique indoor attraction which include Lego sculptures and play zones. 

Legoland includes rides, special party rooms for birthdays and other celebrations, a 4D cinema, and ‘Miniland’ which will include both buildings from the city’s impressive skyline and landmarks from the surrounding area, nominated by the local community.

Scheduled to open in autumn 2017, Legoland will be a significant addition to the $600 million redevelopment of Chadstone Shopping Centre.

“Chadstone Shopping Centre is delighted to be home to Australia’s first Legoland Discovery Centre, which is sure to delight local and international shoppers of all ages,” said Chadstone Shopping Centre GM, Anthony Rafaniello.

“This exciting announcement is the first of many for this major redevelopment at Chadstone, which will deliver an even better customer experience, ensuring Chadstone remains Australia’s preeminent Shopping Centre, and further cementing Chadstone as a world leading retail and leisure destination,” Rafaniello said.

John Jakobsen, Merlin’s chief new openings officer, said Australia and Asia are very important development areas for the business.

“The Legoland Discovery Centre concept has been a huge success across the globe, particularly as part of a family day out of shopping and dining,” he said. “We have no doubt that the Centre will be popular in Melbourne, and we are delighted to be working with Federation Centres on this exciting new project.

“Chadstone Shopping Centre is not only the most popular shopping centre in Melbourne but the number one retail destination in Australia, attracting both local and international visitors with its exciting mix of retail, dining and entertainment, making it the ideal location for Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne,” Jakobsen said.

Plans and designs are already in place for the 2800sqm attraction and construction is expected to begin in June 2016.

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