Legoland Malaysia Resort


Legoland Malaysia Resort is Malaysia's first international theme park, which opened in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia on 15 September 2012 with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. It is the first Legoland theme park in Asia and sixth in the world upon its establishment. The official opening of Legoland Malaysia was made by Sultan Ibrahim Ismail, Sultan of Johor on 22nd of that month.

History

for the theme park was held on 2 December 2009, hosted by site developer Iskandar Investment Berhad. Site operator Merlin Entertainments had signed an agreement with IIB to build Legoland Malaysia in December 2008. Merlin signed another agreement with LL Themed Hotel SdnBhd to develop and build the Legoland Hotel in April 2012.
Besides the Legoland Malaysia theme park, other resort attractions include Legoland Water Park, which is a Lego-themed water theme park, and The Legoland Hotel, a Lego-themed hotel, which is also the first to open in Southeast Asia. The hotel was built under a management agreement between the Company and LL Themed Hotel SdnBhd, a joint-venture company owned by Destination Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd and Iskandar Harta Holdings Sdn Bhd.
The cost of Legoland Malaysia and the water theme park was RM720 million, while The Legoland Hotel cost RM190 million.
When Legoland Malaysia opened in 2012, it targeted 1.5 million visitors and expected to generate more than RM100 million in the first year of its operation. In September 2017, Legoland Malaysia Resort appointed global digital marketing agency VML to handle all aspects of digital marketing.
According to reports, In November 2017, Legoland Malaysia Resort launched the world's first Lego virtual reality roller coaster.

Layout

Legoland Malaysia is divided into several major areas, each featuring attractions sharing a common theme. Starting from the entrance on the park's eastern edge and proceeding clockwise, they are Technic, Kingdoms, Imagination, Land of Adventure, and City; in the centre of the park is MINILAND. NINJAGO World was added to Land of Adventure in 2016. The Water Park was opened on 21 October 2013, on the park's southeastern edge, as the largest LEGOLAND water park in the world and requires a separate admission fee; the SEA LIFE Malaysia aquarium was officially opened on 28 June 2019 near The Beginning and also requires a separate admission fee.

The Beginning

The Beginning includes the park's welcome sign, admission ticket sales and entrance gates, and several shops specializing in LEGO bricks and sets, LEGO-themed merchandise, and visitor supplies. There are also several restaurants and snack stands in this area.

Technic

The Technic-themed area includes some of the fastest rides in the park.
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Aquazone Wave Racers2012Includes 4 water cannons arrayed around the twin circle tracks for spectators to splash water on the 12 riders.
The Great LEGO Race2017Mack Rides, Samsung World premiere of the first LEGO-themed virtual reality roller coaster; guests wear VR headsets. Later installed in 2018 at Legoland Deutschland and Legoland Florida.
LEGO Academy2012
LEGO Mindstorms2012Robot design workshop.
Technic Twister2012Teacup-style ride. Capacity is 60 riders at a time in 12 teacups.

Kingdom

The medieval-themed LEGO Kingdom is at the park's southwestern end.
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Castle Stage2012Capacity is 500 visitors per show.
The Dragon2012Capacity is 600 riders per hour on two separate dragon-themed trains. Maximum speed
The Dragon's Apprentice2012
The Forestman's Hideout2012Playground with a treehouse theme.
Merlin's Challenge2012High-speed carousel, 48 visitors at a time.
The Royal Joust201220 horses, single riders.

Imagination

The Imagination area includes the Build and Test Centre, where visitors participate in an interactive attraction to build houses, cars, skyscrapers, etc. After building then you can test them out on the earthquake table. The area also includes the Kid Power Towers attraction, a Zierrer junior drop tower ride where visitors pull a rope to propel their vehicle seat upward to the top of tower; once they let go of the rope, they drop down the tower. This area also includes DUPLO-themed attractions for younger visitors.
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Build & Test Centre2012
DUPLO Express20125-carriage miniature train, 10 riders at a time.
DUPLO Playtown2012Child-size city playground.
Kid's Power Tower2012200 visitors per hour; ascent.
LEGO Studios2012"4D" movie adventure, accommodates 500 visitors per showing.
Observation Tower2012Capacity is 1,000 visitors per hour; observation platform is above ground level.

Land of Adventure

Land of Adventure is designed to evoke the late 1800s and early 1900s, emphasizing the exploration of ancient civilizations by colonial powers.
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Beetle Bounce2012 tall drop ride.
Dino Island2012Log flume "canoe" voyage featuring a waterfall drop. of water in total.
LEGO NINJAGO The Ride2016TriotechInteractive dark ride, using motion-sensing technology.
Lost Kingdom Adventure2012Sally CorporationInteractive dark ride; capacity is 1,000 visitors per hour.
Pharaoh's Revenge2012Play area.

City

The City area is designed as a miniature town with attractions and rides controlled by children.
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Boating School2012Accommodates up to three riders per boat.
Driving School2012Maximum speed of cars is ; guests have full control.
Junior Driving School2012Reduced speed, single-pedal control for younger drivers.
LEGO City Airport2012
LEGOLAND Express2012Capacity is 60 visitors at a time.
Rescue Academy2012Includes police and firefighter-themed vehicles.
The Shipyard2012Playground.

Miniland

Each LEGOLAND park contains a Miniland; the one at Malaysia reproduces iconic buildings and areas from Asia on a 1:20 scale. The reproduction of the Petronas Towers at Miniland Malaysia stand nearly high and contain more than 500,000 LEGO bricks. In total, almost 30 million bricks were used over three years for the initial construction of Miniland. Miniland also includes two fictional areas: one themed for pirates, and another themed for Star Wars; the Star Wars exhibit was removed in 2019.
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Brunei2012–Featuring model of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque.
Cambodia2012–Featuring model of Angkor Wat.
China2012–Featuring models of The Forbidden City and Great Wall of China.
India2012–Featuring model of Taj Mahal.
Indonesia2012–Featuring model of Pura Tanah Lot.
Laos2012–Featuring model of Patuxai.
Malaysia2012–Separate areas for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Johor Bahru.
Myanmar2012–Featuring model of Karaweik.
Philippines2012–Featuring model of Bolinao, Pangasinan.
Pirates2012–Fictional scenes based on the Strait of Malacca.
Singapore2012–Featuring models of The Fullerton Hotel, Merlion Park, Riverside Point, and Singapore Flyer.
Star Wars20142019Fictional scenes from the films; removed after Disney acquired intellectual property licence.
Thailand2012–Featuring model of Wat Arun.
Vietnam2012–Featuring model of Hội An.

Water Park

The water park area includes more than 20 water slides and 70 LEGO models; it incorporates attractions from other Legoland water parks, including Build-A-Raft and Joker Soaker.

Sea Life Aquarium

The first admissions to Sea Life were part of a preview weekend held 7–8 May 2019 for season pass holders.

Retired attractions

Roller coasters

Public transportation

is easily accessible by bus and taxi.
Bus No.Destinations
Hotel Ramada Medini ↔ Tuas Link MRT station via Legoland Malaysia Resort
JB Sentral ↔ Terminal Gelang Patah via Legoland Malaysia Resort/Mall of Medini
Larkin Sentral ↔ Puteri Harbour via Legoland Malaysia Resort/Mall of Medini
Puteri Harbour ↔ AEON Bukit Indah Shopping Centre via Legoland Malaysia Resort/Mall of Medini
Puteri Harbour ↔ Rumah Iskandar Malaysia via Legoland Malaysia Resort/Mall of Medini
Forest City ↔ AEON Bukit Indah Shopping Centre via Legoland Malaysia Resort/Mall of Medini