Winter Haven / USA: Legoland Florida to Open Major Park Expansion – The World of Chima

Legoland Florida, opened in 2011, is constantly investing in the expansion of its attraction. A Lego-themed waterpark was opened adjacent to the theme park only last year (cp. EAP 4/2012). This summer will see the opening of “The World of Chima”, a new themed area within the theme park. Based on Lego’s new product line “Legends of Chima”, the new area will feature three major attractions: the interactive water ride “The Quest for CHI”, a “Speedorz Arena” as well as the new 4D adventure “Lego Chima 4D Movie Xperience”. The 4D movie xperience has already being shown at Legoland California Resort since the beginning of March. Visitors of Legoland Deutschland in Günzburg, Germany can equally look forward to the new 4D film adventure "Legends of Chima". Since opening one and a half years ago, Legoland Florida has created more than 1,300 new jobs in Central Florida. The park’s new expansion has already created nearly 150 construction jobs; approximately 50 additional jobs will be created when the new theme area opens this summer to support the operation of the area. (eap)

By the way: This year the Lego Brick celebrated its 55^th anniversary! On 28 January 1958, Ole Kirk Christiansen filed the patent for the Lego brick in Copenhague. (eap)