![]() ![]() For comparison, an unlimited all-day rides pass at Luna Park Melbourne costs $49.95 (13+ years) or $39.95 (4-12 years). A yearly pass will cost you $85.00 – which pays for itself if you go more than 3 times. Admission for ages 3+ is $32.50, concession is $27.00, and children under three are free. The Ultimate Indoor LEGO Playground Arizona Atlanta - NEW LEGO Discovery Center Bay Area Boston - NEW LEGO Discovery Center Chicago Columbus Dallas/Fort. Cost*Īs with all things Lego, entry into Melbourne’s Legoland Discovery Centre does not come cheap. Otherwise, Legoland Disccovery Centre Melbourne host exclusive adult nights for adult fans of Lego on the 3rd Thursday of each month between the hours of 7-9pm. If you are planning to go, it is also worth noting that all adults must be accompanied by children to enter the Legoland Discovery Centre. If you go into the centre with the understanding that the place is designed for children, you will have a good time. ![]() I did however enjoy walking through the attraction space, seeing all the large scale Lego models, and visiting the Lego store (which is a fantastic attraction in itself). The rides, 4D theatre and other attractions were OK but nothing spectacular. The models are so detailed I would go again just to ‘people watch’ the mini-figures. Bottom line – this is a dream come true for kids who love Lego.Īs an adult, the Melbourne Miniland was my favourite attraction in the centre and I dare say will be for most adults. Observing the kids on opening day having a blast building Lego, riding the rides, interacting with the characters, and enjoying the different play areas, proved to me that this will be a runaway success for both Merlin Entertainment and Chadstone. I can see kids 13 years and younger absolutely loving this place. The Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne is an attraction built primarily for younger kids, rather than the mature Lego enthusiast. What we need to do is keep evolving the experience and Lego changes all the time, so this isn’t going to be what it is forever and a day.Just like Dreamworld's Lego Store, Melbourne's Legoland Discovery wall has a Pick A Brick wall, where you can grab the exact bricks you need. “There’s something for everybody from the top end to the bottom. “We have a really amazing retail offer at Chadstone,” says general manager Fiona McKenzie. The opening of LDC follows the launch of Hoyts cinema and two new dining precincts. The shopping centre is predicted to generate more than 22 million visits this year and is currently undergoing a AUS$660 million redevelopment. Multi-million visitors and redevelopment at Chadstone shopping centre As part of the offer at Chadstone, it should be well-placed to pick up repeat business from within a 90 minute drive. Grove adds that LDC is expected to attract both international and domestic visitors. Located at the Chadstone Shopping Centre, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne offers the ultimate indoor LEGO experience. “The foot traffic to these centres is enormous.” “We pitch Legoland as a premium product, which aligns with the key demographics of centres like Chadstone,” notes Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne general manager Drew Grove. Further LDC venues are expected to open over next two years at major shopping centres around the country. Merlin apparently chose Melbourne after research revealed the city had Australia’s largest Lego fan base. The family-friendly facility is the 18th Legoland Discovery Centre worldwide, and the first in the southern hemisphere. The latter features replicas of local landmarks created using over 1.5 million Lego bricks. As with all Legoland outlets, a Miniland exhibit is central to the experience. The AUS$12 million facility was created by Merlin Entertainments in partnership with Chadstone co-owners Vicinity Centres and Gandel Group.Īttractions include a 4D cinema, factory tour, Kingdom Quest dark ride, Merlin’s Apprentice interactive ride and multiple Lego building opportunities. Located at the Chadstone shopping centre, Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne opened on April 18th. Up to four more Legoland Discovery Centres (LDC) could open in Australia following the brand’s launch this week in Melbourne. ![]()
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