New LEGO^® Legends of Chima Water Park Opens Summer 2014!

CARLSBAD, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2013) – LEGOLAND^® California Resort is offering an early present for the holidays: the first look at the new LEGO^® Legends of Chima Water Park, opening summer of 2014. The artist rendering by Project Designer Lindsay Burroughs reveals the Lion Temple Wave Pool featuring a 20-foot tall LEGO^® lion archway, the iconic 40-foot tall “floating” Mount Cavora and an interactive wave pool designed for families with young children.

The LEGO Legends of Chima Water Park is based on the LEGO^® Group’s newest hit product “Legends of Chima,” where animal tribes battle in a mystical land for control of the precious energy source called “CHI”. The Lion Temple Wave Pool is the marquee attraction in the new Water Park where guests make their way through a LEGO lion archway as Mount Cavora releases 400 gallons of water every minute into the wave pool. An animal from each of the eight animal tribes is represented on Mount Cavora and families will enjoy spending the day splashing about one of the many water features in the pool, playing with oversized soft LEGO brick and soaking in the sun.

Additional areas in the new Water Park include; Cragger’s Swamp – A hands-on water play area inviting guests to ride water slides, blast water cannons and zoom through the head of a massive crocodile; Build-A-Boat – A unique interactive play experience giving children the opportunity to use their creativity and bring their imaginations to life as they build boats and learn how to change the currents, build and dodge obstacles and race their friends; Wolves’ Cantina –The place to grab a bite when guests get hungry and check out the cool collectibles gathered by the clever wolf tribe.

LEGO Legends of Chima Water Park is included in the cost of admission to LEGOLAND Water Park. For ticket prices, operating schedule and additional information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call 760-918-LEGO (5346).

LEGOLAND^® California Resort includes LEGOLAND^® California, SEA LIFE^® Aquarium, LEGOLAND^® Water Park and LEGOLAND^® Hotel. All are geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. At LEGOLAND California, you’ll find more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including LEGO Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display, Pirate Reef and Dino Island.  SEA LIFE Aquarium is home to more than 5,000 living creatures and incorporates LEGO^® models into a child’s voyage to the depths of the ocean featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails. LEGOLAND Water Park features more than 7 slides, sandy beaches and the unique Build-A-Raft River. The nation’s first LEGOLAND Hotel features 250 rooms, all themed either as pirate, adventure, or kingdom plus more than 3,500 LEGO models throughout the three-story hotel. For more information, visit  www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346).

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment, and has seen dynamic growth over the last five years. Europe’s number one and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 99 attractions, eight hotels/three holiday villages in 22 countries across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 54 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 22,000 employees.