Legoland Discovery Centre Chicago is an indoor

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located in The Streets of Woodfield shopping center in

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. Legoland Discovery Centre Chicago is owned and operated by British leisure group ''Merlin Entertainments''.

History

The

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brick was invented by Danish carpenter

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in 1958. After the brand's success, employees at the Lego factory in

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started to put Lego models outside. As these models became popular with visitors to the factory, it was decided to turn them into a tourist attraction - becoming first ever Legoland. The first

Legoland Discovery Centre Legoland Discovery Centre is an indoor family attraction chain operated by British leisure group Merlin Entertainments. Featuring models and attractions inspired by the Lego building toys, the Discovery Centres are smaller versions of the Legolan ...

was opened in

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in 2007, and since then a total of 12 LEGOLAND Discovery centers have been opened. LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

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opened in 2008 and was the first LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in

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Attractions

* A LEGO replica of the local Chicagoland area * An Expedition featuring life-sized LEGO models of animals and a quiz trail * Kingdom Quest Laser Ride, where visitors experience the multiple objectives while looking for a treasure chest * LEGO 4D Cinema showing 4D films featuring popular LEGO characters. * LEGO Master Builder Academy offers classes with LEGOLAND Discovery Centre's Master Model Builders * LEGO cars building and testing area * Merlin's Apprentice Ride, where visitors can pedal to lift off the ground and look over the rest of Legoland Discovery Centre Chicago * DUPLO Village features a play slide, large animal models, and

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bricks to build with * Café serving food, drinks, and snacks * LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Shop with over 900 products * Birthday Rooms for exclusive use as part of LEGOLAND Discovery Centre's Party Package * Pirate Adventure Island where visitors can build LEGO boats and use them for races

References

External links

Official website
{{Merlin Entertainments Legoland Schaumburg, Illinois Tourist attractions in Cook County, Illinois