Legoland Shanghai draws big crowds in 1st year

By Zheng Zheng | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-05 21:53

Legoland Shanghai Resort celebrated its 1st anniversary on July 5 by smashing a global record. The park welcomed over 2 million visitors in its debut year. John Jakobsen, chief strategic portfolio development officer at Merlin Entertainments, noted that the turnout exceeded expectations, adding: "We have never seen guests as satisfied and positive with the experience as they have given us feedback here in China."

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