Legoland California

Legoland California Resort
Legoland California main entrance
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LocationLegoland California Resort, Carlsbad, California, United States
Coordinates33°7′36″N 117°18′40″W / 33.12667°N 117.31111°W / 33.12667; -117.31111
StatusOperating
OpenedMarch 20, 1999; 25 years ago (1999-03-20)[1][2]
OwnerMerlin Entertainments
General managerKurt Stocks
ThemeLego toys and childhood amusement
Operating seasonYear-round
Attendance1.4 million (2004)[3][needs update]
Area128 acres (52 ha)
Attractions
Totalmore than 60 rides
Roller coasters4
Water rides8
WebsiteOfficial website

Legoland California Resort is a theme park, miniature park, and aquarium[4] in Carlsbad, California, based on the Lego toy brand. Opening on March 20, 1999, it was the first Legoland park to open outside of Europe.[1] The park is currently owned by Merlin Entertainments, which took a controlling interest in 2005.[5] The second park in the United States is Legoland Florida, which opened in 2011. A third park, Legoland New York, opened in May 2021.

  1. ^ a b Hall, Christopher (March 14, 1999). "TRAVEL ADVISORY; Danish Conquest: Legoland Comes to California". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  2. ^ Lothspeich, Jennifer (March 21, 2019). "News 8 Throwback: Legoland's grand opening 20 years ago & more San Diego attractions". CBS 8 San Diego. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  3. ^ Jacoby, Edmond (January 28, 2005). "Legland California says visitors, revenues up sharply in 2004". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  4. ^ Kragen, Pam (December 20, 2008). "Legoland to reopen Sea Life Aquarium on Monday". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  5. ^ Kinsman, Michael (July 14, 2005). "Control of Legoland parks sold". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved February 19, 2015.