LEGOLAND Malaysia Review

Photography by Sylvia Le Dung

There was a certain charm in LEGOLAND Malaysia, which is due to open to the public on September 15, that made our visit very satisfying.

Perhaps it’s because we all grew up with LEGO. Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of nostalgia?

It might also be due to the fact that my 6-year old son, who is growing up with Lego now, fits right into the demographic of LEGOLAND Malaysia’s target audience, which is children between 2 and 12 years old.

But I suspect the main reason behind our satisfaction of visiting this new theme park – the first LEGOLAND in Asia and 6th in the world – was simply because it’s a great park. This well-designed, well-executed theme park effortlessly delivered a fun-filled day for my family.

LEGOLAND Malaysia has all of the quality one would associate with a large modern theme park, yet the simplicity and intimacy of a smaller amusement park of yesteryear. LEGOLAND Malaysia is not small by any means, spanning an impressive 76 acres and divided into seven themed areas: The Beginning, Miniland, Imagination, LEGO Technic, LEGO Kingdom, Land of Adventure, and LEGO City. Despite its size, the park somehow felt smaller in person and made a very comfortable one-day trip – thanks to a thoughtfully designed layout, which minimized the stress of navigation.

LEGOLAND enthusiasts will not be disappointed by the park. More than 40 rides, shows, and attractions are available; including some of the most highly regarded, “signature” attractions brought over from other LEGOLAND parks: Rescue Academy in LEGO City, the Observation Tower in Imagination and the Lost Kingdom in Land of Adventure. Each of them promises a unique and engaging LEGOLAND experience for the whole family.

Thrill-seekers will most likely be drawn to Project X, the park’s fastest ride, which offers a high speed test drive on a switchback track and the Dragon, which provides traditional “twist-and-turn” roller coaster fun amid a Middle Ages castle backdrop.

Families seeking an interactive and educational experience need look no further than the Build and Test Centre, where thousands of LEGO bricks are available. We especially enjoyed the earthquake table, which served as a testing platform for our newly constructed LEGO race cars.

Other fun-filled activities that we tried included Driving School for children, where young drivers learned to drive in a simulated traffic circuit populated with true-to-life signs, traffic lights and other drivers. It was my son’s favorite ride of the day. We also enjoyed the LEGO train ride, and the Boating School where we set sail on a three-seat battery powered boat.

The pièce de résistance for us, however, was without a doubt the Miniland. Miniland is the heart of all LEGOLAND parks and the one at LEGOLAND Malaysia was uniquely designed to be entirely dedicated to Asia. An impressive 30 million LEGO bricks spectacularly make up miniature cities. Included in the display are modern and historical Asian landmarks such as, Petronas Twin Towers, the Merlion Statue, the Taj Mahal, the Forbidden City, and Angkor Wat – to name but a few. The Miniland at LEGOLAND Malaysia took three years to complete and all of the models were painstakingly recreated on a scale of 1:20. Perhaps what’s even more amusing is the fact that all of these LEGO models are animated. It was an awe-inspiring experience to witness LEGO figures, trains, airplanes and ships coming to life in these detailed miniature replicas.

Meals and refreshments are served by the park’s 3 restaurants and the many food stands and food carts available. The Big Shop, which stocks over 500 LEGO sets and 1500 LEGO licensed products, is the largest in Asia, and provides a complete LEGO shopping experience for fans and enthusiasts.

LEGOLAND Malaysia set out to deliver “a full day of adventure, education and fun” for families. Our experience certainly echoed that. Give it a try if you are visiting the country, you may be captivated by its charm as we were.

(If you are interested in reading more about LEGOLAND Malaysia, you may want to read Sylvia’s World Premiere: Live from LEGOLAND Malaysia here on this site.)

Website: www.LEGOLAND.my

LEGOLAND Malaysia

Medini, Nusajaya,
Johor, Malaysia
Mail Box
LL Malaysia Taman Tema Sdn Bhd
P.O. Box 26,
81550, Gelang Patah, Johor

Service Tel.: +607 597 8888  (Mon - Sun, 8.30am – 5.30pm)

Service Fax.:  +607 597 8804

E-Mail: info@legoland.my

Hours

LEGOLAND^® Malaysia is open most days in 2012 from 10 am until 6 pm.. Longer opening hours apply on weekends, during school and public holidays. Attractions (except Miniland) are closing one hour prior to park closing time. Restaurant and shop hours may vary due to visitor appearance.

Day Tickets

1-Day Ticket Adult (12-59) –  RM 140 (Reg. price); RM 140 (Online price - Includes Keychain and T-Shirt)

1-Day Ticket Child (3-11) – RM 110 (Reg. price); RM 110 (Online price - Includes Keychain and T-Shirt)

1-Day Ticket Senior (60+) – RM 110 (Reg. price); RM 110 (Online price - Includes Keychain and T-Shirt)

Directions:

From the North-South Highway / Senai Airport

- Take Tuas / Nusajaya / Pontian / Tanjung Pelepas EXIT 253 > Proceed to Nusajaya EXIT 312 > LEGOLAND^® Malaysia signage will lead you to the destination!

From Johor Bahru / CIQ / Singapore via the Coastal Highway

- From Danga Bay, proceed straight via the Coastal Highway > Proceed all the way to Nusajaya > LEGOLAND Malaysia will be seen before reaching Kota Iskandar.

From Singapore via the Tuas Second Link

- Proceed until you see the Nusajaya EXIT 312 > You will see LEGOLAND Malaysia signage

GPS: 1º 26’ 14″ N 103º 37’ 2″ E