If you have never been to Legoland it is a must see. There are so many activities packed into one space and it is non stop fun and games. They also have a stand where you can purchase food and drinks so you can spend the whole day there.
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago Announces All-New Star WarsTM Miniland Model Display
Public Picks Winning Theme for Large-Scale Interactive Model Exhibit
CHICAGO (January 22, 2012) – The Force is strong at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago as expert model builders prepare to launch the Center’s first-ever LEGO® Star WarsTM Miniland – a large-scale, interactive LEGO model display, set to open in spring 2013.
The walk-through exhibit will offer an intergalactic immersion into the sights and sounds of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace.
Guests at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago will be transported from
the beautiful rolling hills of Naboo, with its ancient domed city and
cascading waterfalls, to the treacherous terrain of the desert planet of
Tatooine. Interactive features will offer hands-on fun for even the
youngest of Padawans who can take part in a thrilling Podrace with the
young Anakin Skywalker and help defeat the evil Droid Army in the ‘Droid
Destruction’ game.
“This is going to be a colossal brick-building feat,” said Andrew Johnson, LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s Master Model Builder. “We’re looking at upwards of 500,000 LEGO bricks, 2,000 Star Wars minifigures and 1,500 man-hours to create what we hope local LEGO fans are really going to appreciate.”
The idea behind the Star Wars Miniland model display stemmed
from a public vote, which took place this January. Members of the
public were invited to cast a vote for the LEGO theme they most wanted
to see turned into a large-scale interactive exhibit. Nearly 400 votes
were cast with the Star Wars theme receiving an overwhelming majority of votes.
“LEGO Star Wars has always been a fan favorite, and the feedback we received from the public vote was just incredible,” said Johnson. “Now comes the really tricky part: building it.”
Construction on the exhibit is expected to begin in February. The Grand Opening will take place in conjunction with LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s LEGO Star Wars Days, March 8–10. Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and at 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Other Star Wars Days activities will include:
· A meet and greet with members of the Star Wars 501st Legion
· Build your own LEGO creation in the Model Builder Workshop
· Take photos with life-sized LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader and LEGO Star Wars R2-D2
· Win prizes and giveaways, while supplies last
For more information on LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago’s Star Wars Miniland model display or to book discount tickets, visit www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago is an indoor family entertainment destination with over 3 million LEGO® bricks and nine attractions including: Model Builder Workshop; Jungle Expedition; Kingdom Quest Laser Ride; LEGO City Construction Site Play Zone; Merlin’s Apprentice Ride; LEGO 4D Cinema; Build and Test; LEGO Factory Tour; and MINILANDTM featuring iconic Chicago landmarks.
Located at the Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Rd. in Schaumburg, LEGOLAND Discovery Center is 30 minutes from downtown Chicago by car. Admission is $20 per person. Last guest admission is two hours before closing. Extended hours are available on school vacation days and national holidays. Visit www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.
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