KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will soon be opening the first Legoland theme park in the region, a move that has residents excited about seeing the Danish toy giant in action. Legoland Malaysia is scheduled to open on September 15 in Johor, in the southern Peninsula and is seen as being a prime location in order to attract visitors from Singapore, who are close. The park is just a 10-minute drive from the second link connecting Singapore to Johor and a 20-minute drive from Senai Airport. According to the Danish company, Legoland Malaysia is a “76-acre theme park packed with more than 40 rides, shows and attractions.” In a unique change to the theme park idea, almost every single one of the rides are “hands-on so you can push, pull, pedal, program, steer, squirt, splash, crawl, climb and yes – build your way through a full day of non-stop fun.” The amusement park is divided into 7 distinct areas, each theme designed to entertain people of all ages. With features like Lego experiment centres, roller coasters, water attractions and shows, the whole family can experience a day-long voyage of discovery and adventure.
