Merlin Entertainments has announced that construction has officially started on the new and highly-anticipated LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort in Jinshan.
Located in Fengjing town, Jinshan District, the LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort, which is anticipated to open in 2024, will cover an approximate area of 31.8 hectares and has been invested in by JUIC, KIRKBI, Merlin Entertainments and CMC Inc.
As the very first family-focused international IP-based theme park resort in Yangtze River Delta area, the theme park is designed to provide 2 to 12 year olds and their families with a unique experience, integrating local Shanghai features and traditional water town elements. Furthermore, this is also the first LEGOLAND Park to have a land themed on a famous LEGO product line inspired by a timeless Chinese legend.
LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort theme park will consist of eight themed areas covering most of the signature and popular attractions and rides of LEGOLAND Parks around the world, which include LEGOLAND CREATIVE WORLD, BRICK STREET, BRICKTOPIA, LEGO CITY, LEGO FRIENDS, LEGO MONKIE KID, LEGO NINJAGO World and LEGO CASTLE, creating a diversified and immersive theme park experience for both local families and tourists.
The ground breaking ceremony was attended by VIP guests including the Deputy Mayor of Shanghai, Shanghai municipal government officials, government officials of Jinshan District, Shanghai Jinshan Urban Construction Investment Group, KIRKBI, Merlin Entertainments and CMC Inc.
