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| The entrance to Legoland Windsor | |
| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1996 |
| Owner | Merlin Entertainments |
| Area | 150 acres |
| Website | http://www.legoland.co.uk/ |
Legoland Windsor is a theme park located in Windsor, England, UK. It is full of LEGO theming and models. Note that Legoland Windsor is owned by Merlin Entertainments, not the LEGO Group, and is licensed. The park is designed for children aged 3–12.
History
Legoland Windsor opened on the former site of Windsor Safari Park in 1996. In 2005, LEGO sold the park to Merlin Entertainments after suffering financial losses.[1]
On 29 May 2021, a new themed area called Mythica: World of Mythical Creatures was opened.[2][3]
Roller coasters
Present (3)
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon | W.G.H. Transportation Engineering | Family | 1998 | Operating |
| Dragon's Apprentice | W.G.H. Transportation Engineering | Kiddie | 1999 | Operating |
| Duplo Dino Coaster | ART Engineering | Kiddie | March 14, 2020 | Operating |
Past (1)
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Coaster | Mack Rides | Wild Mouse | 2004 | 2009 | Relocated to Legoland Florida |
Attractions
Operating
Closed
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Queen Riverboat Ride | Unknown | Scenic Boat Ride | Unknown | 1992 | Scrapped |
| Black Mamba Snake Slide | Zapfun | Tube Slide | Unknown | 1992 | Unknown |
| Dino Safari | Metallbau Emmeln | Track Ride | March 2005 | 2015 | Unknown |
| Hi Slide | Modern Products | Giant Slide | 1970s | 1980s | Unknown |
| Jungle Jeeps | Modern Products | Track Ride | Unknown | 1992 | Unknown |
| Mumbo Jumbo Elephant Ride | Unknown | Jets | Unknown | 1992 | Unknown |
| Raft Racers | WhiteWater West | Dinghy Waterslides | 1999 | 2022 | Scrapped |
| Space Tower | Sunkid Heege | Tower | 1999 | 2017 | Scrapped |
| Swamp Devil Octopus Ride | Soriani & Moser | Polyp | Unknown | 1992 | Unknown |
References
- ↑ Lego to sell parks as losses rise - BBC News
- ↑ Haskins, James (2021-05-28). "Mythica- Legoland Windsor: A first look". Coaster Kings. https://www.thecoasterkings.com/mythica-legoland-windsor-a-first-look/. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
- ↑ "LEGO MYTHICA: World of Mythical Creatures at LEGOLAND Windsor in 2021" (in en-gb). ThemeParks-UK. 30 October 2020. https://www.themeparks-uk.com/legoland-windsor-guide/news/1140-lego-mythica-world-of-mythical-creatures-at-legoland-windsor-in-2021. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
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