LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago
LocationThe Streets of Woodfield, Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
StatusOperating
OwnerMerlin Entertainments
ThemeFamily Entertainment Center
Websitelegolanddiscoverycenter.com/chicago

Legoland Discovery Center Chicago is an indoor family entertainment center located in The Streets of Woodfield shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois. The attraction includes Lego-themed rides, a soft play area, a 4D cinema, and a gift shop. Legoland Discovery Center Chicago is owned and operated by British leisure group Merlin Entertainments.[1]

History

The Lego brick was invented by Danish carpenter Ole Kirk Kristiansen in 1958.[2] After the brand's success, employees at the Lego factory in Billund, Denmark started to put Lego models outside. As these models became popular with visitors to the factory, it was decided to turn them into a tourist attraction - this became the first ever LEGOLAND.[3] The first Legoland Discovery Center was opened in Berlin in 2007, and since then a total of 12 LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers have been opened. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago opened in 2008 and was the first LEGOLAND Discovery Center in North America.[4]

Rides & Attractions

  • A LEGO replica of the local area in MINILAND®
  • A Jungle Expedition featuring life sized LEGO models of animals and a quiz trail
  • Kingdom Quest Laser Ride, where visitors experience the ogres, rats, and cats and keep an eye out for treasure chests
  • LEGO® 4D Cinema showing 4D films featuring popular LEGO characters throughout the day
  • LEGO® Master Builder Academy offering classes with LEGOLAND® Discovery Center's Master Model Builders
  • An area where visitors can build and test LEGO cars
  • Merlin's Apprentice Ride, where visitors can pedal to lift off the ground and look over the rest of Legoland Discovery Center Chicago
  • DUPLO® Village featuring a play slide, large animal models, and DUPLO bricks to build with
  • Café serving food, drinks and snacks
  • The LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Shop with over 900 products
  • Birthday Rooms for exclusive use as part of LEGOLAND® Discovery Center's Party Package
  • A new Pirate Adventure Island feature, which opened in June 2015 and replaced the old jungle gym. In the Pirate area, kids can build LEGO boats and race them on a water table.

References

  1. ↑ "Legoland Discovery Centers Coupons & Promo Codes". Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  2. ↑ "The LEGO History". LEGO. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Brick By Brick - The History of LEGOLAND". Entertainment Designer. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Legoland Discovery Center to open in Chicago suburb". USA Today. Retrieved 29 June 2015.

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