Before the official launching, I made a Legoland Malaysia site visit
on March 30th, 2012 as part of an invitation to visit Malaysia's First
International Theme Park.
This was something I did not want to miss as growing up with these plastic brick toys made me curious about what a Legoland Park would look like.
Upon arriving at Senai Airport, we took a taxi straight to Legoland in Nusajaya which was about 20 minutes drive.
In total there were three bloggers and a representative from the PR company on this trip and upon arriving at Medini building, we met up with Mr. Siegfried Boerst, the General Manager for Legoland Malaysia who drove in with his Legoland Car.
This was something I did not want to miss as growing up with these plastic brick toys made me curious about what a Legoland Park would look like.
Upon arriving at Senai Airport, we took a taxi straight to Legoland in Nusajaya which was about 20 minutes drive.
In total there were three bloggers and a representative from the PR company on this trip and upon arriving at Medini building, we met up with Mr. Siegfried Boerst, the General Manager for Legoland Malaysia who drove in with his Legoland Car.
Legoland Malaysia Site Visit
Legoland official car
After
a meet and greet with questions and answers being thrown about, and
noticing his very unique Lego name tag, we hopped into two of the
official Legoland cars and made our way to the park construction site.
Driving past mega steel structures, we headed up to the viewpoint which was situated in the future Legoland Waterpark.
Here, Mr. Siegfried opened up a map of the entire park and pointed out the many features, rides, and amenities that would be available once Legoland was opened hopefully by this September or October 2012.
Driving past mega steel structures, we headed up to the viewpoint which was situated in the future Legoland Waterpark.
Here, Mr. Siegfried opened up a map of the entire park and pointed out the many features, rides, and amenities that would be available once Legoland was opened hopefully by this September or October 2012.
Mr. Siegfried Boerst, GM of Legoland
Mr.
Siegfried then explained each of the rides and even though it looked
partially being constructed, he assured us that the park was indeed 65%
completed.
The main structures have been completed and now undergoing the facade and landscape work. Mechanical and electrical components were being fitted as we were continued to be briefed.
There are to be seven main areas in the park which totals 76 acres where 31 acres are being currently used for the main theme park.
In those seven main areas, there will be a total of 40 rides, shows, and attractions that cater to all ages.
The main structures have been completed and now undergoing the facade and landscape work. Mechanical and electrical components were being fitted as we were continued to be briefed.
There are to be seven main areas in the park which totals 76 acres where 31 acres are being currently used for the main theme park.
In those seven main areas, there will be a total of 40 rides, shows, and attractions that cater to all ages.
Miniland - Iconic Asian structures built from Lego to be featured here
Legoland Malaysia Theme Park
Apart from being the first international theme park in Malaysia, this will also, be the most interactive one were at Legoland, most of the rides will be hands-on where you can push, pedal, program, steer, squirt or splash.
The highlights would be where kids have the option to participate in live workshops building all kinds of things.
A Lego Robotics attraction will also be the talk of the park where children will participate in making Lego robots move.
Apart from being the first international theme park in Malaysia, this will also, be the most interactive one were at Legoland, most of the rides will be hands-on where you can push, pedal, program, steer, squirt or splash.
The highlights would be where kids have the option to participate in live workshops building all kinds of things.
A Lego Robotics attraction will also be the talk of the park where children will participate in making Lego robots move.
Aquazone Wave Racers ride almost completed
Judging
from the overall size and attractions offered at Legoland Malaysia, the entire park is also landscaped with huge trees that will double as
shades for the guests.
Waiting areas will be covered while for food and beverage, there are specialized areas which will be managed by Legoland.
This means you will not be getting the common fast food names here. A choice of Asian and Western foods will be sold throughout the park.
A "Lego Big Shop" which will be the official souvenir shop is situated just before you exit the park.
Waiting areas will be covered while for food and beverage, there are specialized areas which will be managed by Legoland.
This means you will not be getting the common fast food names here. A choice of Asian and Western foods will be sold throughout the park.
A "Lego Big Shop" which will be the official souvenir shop is situated just before you exit the park.
Horses for the Lego Kingdom Rides
One
of the star attractions at Legoland Malaysia is the Observation Deck
which stands high at 60 meters and is the third Legoland in the world to
have this after Denmark and Germany.
50 visitors at a time will be sent upwards in a circular motion in 50 seconds giving a fantastic view of the entire theme park. Overall, 1000 visitors will be able to ride this in just one hour.
50 visitors at a time will be sent upwards in a circular motion in 50 seconds giving a fantastic view of the entire theme park. Overall, 1000 visitors will be able to ride this in just one hour.
Covered areas for those waiting
Some
of the interactive attractions here are where children as young as six
years old can participate and get their 'Driving License' in one of the
rides.
A 'Lego Boat Ride' is also one of the interesting rides where kids can pilot their own little boat under the supervision of staff.
For family fun, there is also the 'Lego City Rescue Academy' where the entire family can race in Lego Fire Trucks to hose down a 'burning' building.
A 'Lego Boat Ride' is also one of the interesting rides where kids can pilot their own little boat under the supervision of staff.
For family fun, there is also the 'Lego City Rescue Academy' where the entire family can race in Lego Fire Trucks to hose down a 'burning' building.
Legoland Miniland Malaysia
Miniland is also one of the star attractions at Legoland Malaysia where you will walk through spectacular reproductions of well-known landmarks found throughout Asia.
Imagine standing next to the Petronas Twin Towers, which is entirely built out of Lego pieces, and standing at 9 meters high.
Then you move on to see the Taj Mahal, Great Wall of China, Singapore's Merlion, Angkor Wat and then to see the KL Tower. All built with Lego pieces.
Asking Mr. Siegfried, he mentioned that a total of 50 Million Lego Bricks were used in the entire park. Now, that's a lot of mini bricks used!
Miniland is also one of the star attractions at Legoland Malaysia where you will walk through spectacular reproductions of well-known landmarks found throughout Asia.
Imagine standing next to the Petronas Twin Towers, which is entirely built out of Lego pieces, and standing at 9 meters high.
Then you move on to see the Taj Mahal, Great Wall of China, Singapore's Merlion, Angkor Wat and then to see the KL Tower. All built with Lego pieces.
Asking Mr. Siegfried, he mentioned that a total of 50 Million Lego Bricks were used in the entire park. Now, that's a lot of mini bricks used!
The Lego Kingdom under construction
Lego Kingdom Malaysia
Among all, Lego Kingdom will steal the hearts of kids and adults at the same time as this medieval concept has one of the interesting roller coasters which goes through the castle and out in the open.
Land of Adventure is also going to be a popular attraction as visitors are taken through a journey into a forgotten city temple ruins to recover stolen treasure.
This ride-on water is filled with excitement where you can be assured of getting a little wet. Dino Island is also one of the other attractions here.
Among all, Lego Kingdom will steal the hearts of kids and adults at the same time as this medieval concept has one of the interesting roller coasters which goes through the castle and out in the open.
Land of Adventure is also going to be a popular attraction as visitors are taken through a journey into a forgotten city temple ruins to recover stolen treasure.
This ride-on water is filled with excitement where you can be assured of getting a little wet. Dino Island is also one of the other attractions here.
Visitors
here will easily spend at least a full day exploring the many
attractions here, therefore, it will be wise if you planned for a
overnight trip especially for those with families.
For now, hotels are located around JB area but there have been plans to open up a Legoland Hotel in the future.
For now, hotels are located around JB area but there have been plans to open up a Legoland Hotel in the future.
Roller coaster structure almost completed at Legoland Nusajaya
Where Is Legoland Malaysia?
Legoland Malaysia is also strategically located in the Medini Nusajaya area, and in the Iskandar Region of Southern Johor, in Malaysia.
This means, it only takes about 10 to 15 minutes from the Tuas Checkpoint in Singapore, while from Senai Airport, it only takes about 20 minutes drive.
Another bonus for those visiting here is that you can also visit the Johor Premium Outlets (JPO), which is a massive factory outlet center that is only about 15 to 20 minutes away from Legoland Malaysia.
The Legoland Malaysia theme park is also located along with the new Tuas-JB Coastal Highway, and when you drive past, you are bound to see the Legoland Tower.
Legoland Malaysia is also strategically located in the Medini Nusajaya area, and in the Iskandar Region of Southern Johor, in Malaysia.
This means, it only takes about 10 to 15 minutes from the Tuas Checkpoint in Singapore, while from Senai Airport, it only takes about 20 minutes drive.
Another bonus for those visiting here is that you can also visit the Johor Premium Outlets (JPO), which is a massive factory outlet center that is only about 15 to 20 minutes away from Legoland Malaysia.
The Legoland Malaysia theme park is also located along with the new Tuas-JB Coastal Highway, and when you drive past, you are bound to see the Legoland Tower.
Teacup ride at Legoland under construction
Legoland Malaysia Site Visit Video
Above is an overall view of Legoland Malaysia taken from the viewpoint there. All pictures and videos were taken using the new Canon G1X Digital Camera which is actually quite light and easy to use.
For those who are planning on visiting this amazing interactive theme park, you can also read about my initial Legoland Malaysia article which was done in 2011. Pre-Opening Annual Passes are currently being sold at various places including the website.
Legoland Malaysia Ticket Prices are:
- Pre-Opening Annual Passes: Adult: RM195 / Child: RM150
- Annual Pass (Normal Price): Adult: RM275 / Child: RM210
- Gate Price: Adult: RM140 / Child: RM110
- *MyKad Holders get RM30 rebate at the gate
- Update: Ticket prices may have increased after the time of this article
For the Pre-Opening Annual
Passes, you will be getting a good deal as it is valid for 12 months.
But when the park opens in September or October, it will be a bonus as
the passes expire on Dec 2013.
By the way, do keep a lookout for other coming promotions from Legoland in the near future, as they have promised to be really aggressive in running promotions.
Conclusion
By the way, do keep a lookout for other coming promotions from Legoland in the near future, as they have promised to be really aggressive in running promotions.
Conclusion
For more inquiries, information, jobs, school trips or group bookings, please contact Legoland Malaysia directly, as there are a lot of job openings.
I have to say that by doing this site visit, I got to see a totally different side of how a theme park was built. Usually, I will visit the fully completed theme park, but this was so unique and unexpected.
A huge thanks go out to Mr. Siegfried the GM, the management and Millennium Associates for arranging this amazing Legoland Malaysia site visit.
I have to say that by doing this site visit, I got to see a totally different side of how a theme park was built. Usually, I will visit the fully completed theme park, but this was so unique and unexpected.
A huge thanks go out to Mr. Siegfried the GM, the management and Millennium Associates for arranging this amazing Legoland Malaysia site visit.