All of the Legoland Locations in the World | Easily Explained
Legoland is one of the most unique theme park companies in the world, famous for its Lego-themed rides and attractions perfect for families & kids.
In this guide, we will cover all of the Legoland locations, and explain what each one has to offer.
How Many LEGOLAND Locations Are There?
There are 10 Legoland theme parks in the world, including 3 in the United States, 3 in Europe, and 4 in Asia.
Additionally, there are 5 Legoland water parks with four of them located in the United States, while the other Legoland water park can be found at the Gardaland Resort in Italy.
For over 50 years Legoland has delivered memorable days for both children and parents through its unique Lego-themed environment and focus on hands-on interactive learning.
While there are almost a dozen Legoland theme parks globally, each location offers its own unique experiences and attractions.
Where Are All of the Legoland Parks Located in the US?
All of the Legoland parks are strategically positioned to cover each major region of the United States including California, Florida, and New York.
It's important to know that not all Legoland parks are open year-round and may close due to maintenance and/or weather.
1. LEGOLAND Billund - Billund, Denmark
Opened in 1968, LEGOLAND Billund is the original theme park located in Billund, Denmark, making it the oldest LEGOLAND park.
Although LEGOLAND Billund's size is only 45 acres, it features over 50 rides and attractions including:
- A LEGOLAND hotel
- Castle Hotel
- Holiday village
- And a LEGO house that stands next to the original LEGO factory
Best Ride
Among its classic, themed rides, the Polar X-Plorer is the most popular ride at LEGOLAND Billund.
This rollercoaster will take riders on a journey through Polar Land and allow them to experience its unique five-meter free fall.
Polar X-Plorer is only available at this LEGOLAND Location, making it a must-ride ride for visitors.
2. LEGOLAND Windsor - Windsor, United Kingdom
Opened in 1996, the 150-acre LEGOLAND has 12 themed areas, including LEGO Ninjago World, Land of the Vikings, and LEGO Mythica: World of Mythical Creatures.
Along with their impressive themed areas, visitors can also enjoy the various shops, restaurants, and unique shows that take place every day.
Similarly to other LEGOLAND locations, LEGOLAND Windsor also offers a unique hotel specifically for visitors, where visitors will spend the night in unique LEGO-themed rooms.
LEGOLAND Windsor is the second theme park to open from the franchise.
Best Ride
Flight of the Sky Lion is the UK's first flying theatre ride, where guests can experience a 4D flying adventure with Maximus the Sky Lion, soaring over the mythical land of LEGO MYTHICA.
This 5-minute immersive ride will take visitors to come face-to-face with some of LEGO MYTHICA’s scariest mythical creatures.
3. LEGOLAND California - Carlsbad, California
LEGOLAND California opened its doors in 1999 and has offered over 60 rides, shows, and attractions since then.
The area also includes the LEGOLAND water park, hotel, castle hotel, and the SEA LIFE Aquarium, the first to open in the US.
Best Ride - The Dragon
Riders will leave the station and immediately enter the dark castle to get a glimpse of what life is like and possibly see a massive dragon.
Once you're done sightseeing, riders will exit the castle and head directly to the outdoor roller coaster portion of the ride, so buckle up!
4. LEGOLAND Deutschland - Günzburg, Germany
LEGOLAND Deutschland offers 68 attractions and thousands of LEGO models totaling over 57 million LEGO bricks.
Also, you can find a holiday village in front of the theme park, the first-ever holiday village built among the LEGOLAND locations.
Best Ride
The Power Builder is a unique and unpredictable ride where a robot spins, swings, and moves you around.
An underrated perk is that visitors adjust the robot’s movement up to five levels, giving them a unique perspective depending on which level they choose.
It’s a must-try ride for both children and adults.
5. LEGOLAND Florida - Winter Haven, Florida
Spanning 150 acres and located near Orlando and Tampa, LEGOLAND Florida is the largest interactive LEGOLAND park worldwide.
It features over 50 rides, attractions, shows, a five-acre water park, and three themed hotels, and is conveniently only a few steps away from a recently opened Peppa Pig theme park.
Best Rides
LEGO Movie’s Master of Flight is a flying theater attraction where riders can expect an engaging 4D flying theater experience with immersive effects and visuals that bring the LEGO Movie world to life.
6. LEGOLAND Malaysia - Iskandar, Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
LEGOLAND Malaysia in Johor Bahru offers over 70 rides, attractions, and 15,000 LEGO models.
Spanning 76 acres, it’s the first LEGOLAND theme park in Asia, which opened in 2012. It’s also the first international theme park in the country.
Best Ride
LEGOLAND Malaysia launched the first LEGO-themed VR roller coaster that’s exploded in popularity, known as the Great Lego Race.
Riders will wear a VR headset and immediately find themselves in an awesome Lego environment, where they will see the action in every possible way, as it comes from 360 degrees.
7. LEGOLAND Dubai - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Located within the Dubai Parks and Resorts and near Dubai Marina, LEGOLAND Dubai offers 60 interactive rides, shows, a water park, a themed hotel, and LEGO building experiences.
One of the coolest perks that LEGOLAND Dubai offers is allowing visitors to see an impressive LEGO model of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa along with the skyline.
Best Ride
LEGOLAND’s classic Lost Kingdom Adventure is an interactive dark ride, where visitors will be equipped with a blaster to shoot specific targets including mummies and skeletons, on their way to finding the hidden treasure.
It’s a family-friendly ride that you can also find in LEGOLAND California, Windsor, Billund, Florida, Deutschland, and Malaysia.
8. LEGOLAND Japan - Nagoya, Japan
Situated in Nagoya’s Minato Ward, LEGOLAND Japan opened its doors in 2017, making it the second LEGOLAND in Asia and the eighth worldwide.
Despite only spanning 23 acres it offers 40+ rides, indoor and outdoor attractions, eight themed lands, a hotel, a SEA LIFE Aquarium, and 10,000 LEGO models.
Best Rides
LEGOLAND’s classic The Dragon Ride is a must-try rollercoaster in the Medieval World of Knight’s Kingdom.
Visitors also can't go wrong with riding the Flying Ninjago, where they can experience spinning at 360 degrees at speeds of 50 kilometers per hour while hanging 22 meters off the ground.
9. LEGOLAND New York - Goshen, New York
Known as the newest LEGOLAND park having opened in 2021, LEGOLAND New York spans 150 acres and offers seven themed lands, a hotel, and seasonal events.
Best Ride
One of the park’s main attractions is the LEGO Factory Adventure Ride, where visitors are immediately shrunk to a miniature size to get a first-hand look at how the factory makes LEGO bricks.
Riders will be able to get a first-hand view of the manufacturing process of Legos in an immersive ride that even spins riders throughout the factory.
The Legoland Factory Adventure Ride was first exclusively seen in LEGOLAND New York.
10. LEGOLAND Korea - Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea
LEGOLAND Korea opened in 2022 in Chuncheon, South Korea, spanning 70 acres.
It’s the only LEGOLAND park situated on an island and the first global theme park in the country.
It offers more than 40 rides, shows, and attractions, including a children’s Driving School and Rescue Academy.
Best Ride
LEGOLAND Korea opened the LEGO Factory Adventure Ride in June 2022, which was previously only found in the New York location.
So far, it’s the only LEGOLAND park in Asia that offers this ride, making it an absolute must-ride.
Are LEGOLAND Parks Open Year-Round?
No, not all Legoland theme parks are open year-round as some close periodically throughout the year:
- Legoland California is open year-round but has shorter hours in winter.
- Legoland Florida operates seasonally, typically from January to December or later but with some weeks closed annually for maintenance.
- Legoland Dubai is closed in summer from mid-June through September due to extreme heat.
- Legoland Deutschland closes certain weeks in winter.
- Legoland Japan closes on selected dates throughout the year.
- Legoland Malaysia closes for a few weeks annually, usually in February.
- Legoland Windsor is open year-round but has reduced hours in winter.
- Legoland New York closes seasonally after December 31st but reopens on weekends in late March, with full daily operations resuming in spring, while its hotel remains open year-round.
- Legoland Billund is only open seasonally.
- Legoland Korea is only open seasonally.
So while a few like Legoland Billund remain open all year, most Legoland parks observe some seasonal closures or adjusted schedules to account for climate conditions or lighter crowds during certain periods. Operating calendars vary by location.
Which Is the Best LEGOLAND Park?
In our opinion, the best LEGOLAND theme parks are
- LEGOLAND Billund
- LEGOLAND Windsor
- LEGOLAND Florida
The Billund location is the original park, which provides nostalgia and appreciation for what the LEGOLAND theme parks eventually became.
The Windsor and Florida locations offer the largest number of rides and attractions among the LEGOLAND locations, making it a no-brainer to be near the top of the list.
Ultimately, the best LEGOLAND depends on your preference.
Regardless of which LEGOLAND you go to, you’re guaranteed to have a wonderful time and experience with your family or friends.
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