Legoland Malaysia is a theme park that has opened in Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia on September 15, 2012 with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. It is the first Legoland theme park in Asia upon its establishment. The official opening of Legoland Malaysia was made by Sultan Ibrahim Ismail, Sultan of Johor on September 22, 2012. It is the centrepiece of a 5,500,000 sq ft (510,000 m2) integrated complex in the Nusa Cemerlang industrial park, within the Iskandar Malaysia economic region, consisting of a lifestyle retail centre, offices, hotels, service apartments and residential units.
LEGOLAND Malaysia is a family theme areas of attractions for all ages. It's and inspirational land where the children are the heroes. From LEGO experiment centres to rollercoasters, the park is a day-long voyage of discovery for all the family. The centrepeiece is Miniland, where Asian landmarks have been recreated using more than 30 million Lego bricks. Its's and interactive world on a scale of 1:20, where people, trains and aeroplanes come to life at the touch of a button
LEGOLAND Malaysia is designed for families with children ages 2 to 12 years old and contains more than 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. The first LEGOLAND Park in Asia is strategically located at the heart of the Iskandar region with easy access from anywhere in Johor. The Iskandar Coastal Highway provides great accessibility for traveller's and connects the centre of Johor to LEGOLAND Malaysia in just under 10 minutes.
Besides the Legoland Malaysia, other Lego-themed attractions nearby will open sometime. The first one will be a Lego-themed water theme park opening in mid-2013 and the other one is The Legoland Hotel, a Lego-themed hotel located at the theme park and also the first to open in Southeast Asia which will open in the first half of 2014. The hotel is built under a management agreement between the company and LL Themed Hotel Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture company owned by Destination Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd and Iskandar Harta Holdings Sdn Bhd.
The cost of Legoland Malaysia and the water theme park is RM720 million, while The Legoland Hotel costs RM190 million.
Only halal certified food served at the Market Restaurant of Legoland Malaysia. This includes local and foreign delicacies.
Legoland Malaysia targets 1.5 million visitors when it opens its doors and generate more than RM100 million in the first year of its operation.
Accomodation
Thistle Johor Bahru is a stunning 5-star hotel overlooking the Straits of Johor and the northern coastline of Singapore. It is set within the booming Iskandar Malaysia economic zone and is a major player in the hospitality industry in the city. The hotel is also located near LEGOLAND®, just a 15 minutes' drive away. The hotel is the perfect choice for business and leisure travellers offering 382 spacious guestrooms and suites, 3 international contemporary restaurants and 2 bars. For a relaxing time in the vibrant city of Johor Bahru, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, complete with massage and spa facilities, tennis courts and a beautifully landscaped outdoor swimming pool is available for guests’ use seven days a week. The hotel is located within short distances to popular attractions such as the shopping centres in Johor Bahru and Johor Premium Outlets in Kulaijaya. The hotel’s complimentary shuttle service is available daily for guests’ convenience.
