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The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort unveils epic new entrance portal
he LEGOLAND of LEGO
its much-anticipated new entrance portal which will welcome families into a wonderful world adventures this summer. The brand-new
experiences. size of a LEGO
minifigure, this incredible portal
LEGO elements which form the main structure create a striking visual impact, the detailed brick-built sculptures within the gateway are crafted from over 70,000 LEGO bricks. The Merlin Magic Making team designed the iconic structure, while a team of expert LEGO model makers spent more than 2,500 hours bringing the creation to life.
This exciting addition to the Resort follows the arrival of the iconic Miniland London display - which now features new architectural landmarks such as City Hall, 122 Leadenhall Street (The Cheese Grater), and 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin), as well as the LEGOLAND Express train and the re-launch of LEGO
City Deep Sea Adventure.
Ramesh Ganeson, Vice President at the our new entrance portal marks a significant milestone
in the continued investment into LEGOLAND beginning area that transports our guests into the magic of LEGO from the very first step. This is more
From the moment guests step through the portal,
including fan-favourite LEGO NINJAGO
heroes and
fire-breathing dragons, each made from a staggering 15,000 bricks.
These iconic guardians set the scene for the adventures that lie ahead and make for a seriously epic family selfie to kickstart the day. For those who want to take a piece of the magic home, an exclusive miniature LEGOLAND Portal set, inspired by the real thing, is also available only at LEGOLAND Resorts.
FIRST LOOK: Blackpool’s new skyline with ‘tallest of its kind’ ride
Earlier this year, Pleasure Beach Resort unveiled plans for a brand-new £8.72M ride set to open in 2026; the park has now released the first CGI video of what it will look like. The towering 138ft gyro swing will fly riders alongside the world-famous Big One and parallel to the coast, which can be seen for the first time in will look.
The giant spinning pendulum ride swings 120 degrees and will seat 40 riders who face outwards with their legs dangling and experience an exhilarating feeling of flying. Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Pleasure at Pleasure Beach, and Aviktas is exactly that. able to understand the mammoth scale of our on our park and the industry as a whole. This ride will be colossal, daunting, exhilarating and an incredible addition to the town. Although other swinging pendulum rides exist model in terms of height. For example, Drayton feet, with the new ride almost double that in size. Prior to its name reveal, Aviktas was referred its official name back in May. Its reveal left fans scratching their heads, but the park insisted it was staying tight-lipped on how the ride will come to life.
A-Drome site, which will become the home of Aviktas. Demolition work started at the beginning of the season, with the area now completely clear of any pervious building.
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