LEGOLAND® California reports record-breaking business results for 2006

2006 marked the biggest expansion ever for LEGOLAND California, when Merlin Entertainments, the Park's parent company, invested $10 million dollars into the new area Pirate Shores featuring interactive water play activities and rides as well as the fun-filled 4-D movie, "Spellbreaker." Merlin Entertainments acquired all four LEGOLAND Parks in 2005 and has since become the largest attractions operator in Europe and ranks sixth worldwide with 37 attractions.

"The area was very well received. A record setting guest satisfaction of more than 97 percent helped the Park achieve summer and fall attendance 20 percent higher than the previous year," said John Jakobsen, president and general manager for LEGOLAND California. "Based on the success of Pirate Shores, the Park exceeded 1.65 million visitors last year which is a new attendance record for any LEGOLAND Park in one year."

Jakobsen also announced today that an additional $3 million dollars is going to be invested into LEGOLAND California in 2007, beginning with Miniland Las Vegas. The architectural landmark is built out of more than two-million LEGO® bricks and represents more than sixteen-thousand hours of creative artistry. Miniland Las Vegas features the world-famous Strip including the Luxor Las Vegas, New York, New York Hotel and Casino, Excalibur, Mirage, Treasure Island, Tropicana, MGM Grand, Venetian, Stratosphere tower and two iconic structures of Paris Las Vegas, the balloon sign and Eiffel Tower. "The Strip" at LEGOLAND also features a miniature wedding chapel, monorails and real life sounds recorded in Las Vegas.

"Miniland is the heart of LEGOLAND California where kids and their families can see the ultimate possibilities of what can be created with LEGO elements. As a visually stunning United States landmark, Las Vegas will be a shining example of creativity and imagination," said Jakobsen. "Las Vegas is recognizable around the world and we are excited to give our family visitors the chance to experience the city in a kid-friendly environment."

Pirate Shores is also expanding with Captain Cranky's Challenge. The newest addition to the pirate-themed area dares guests to test their sea worthiness as they sway back and forth on a pirate ship that sits on a "U-shaped" track and rotates in two directions. Captain Cranky's Challenge is the fifth attraction to be added in Pirate Shores and joins the signature attraction Splash Battle, the water-play areas Soak-N-Sail and Swabbies Deck, and a mini-flume log ride, Treasure Falls.

Thirteen new attractions have been added to LEGOLAND California in the last three years and 2007 will see the biggest Miniland expansion in the Park's eight-year history. With the opening of Miniland Las Vegas on March 29, 2007, and Captain Cranky's Challenge in May of 2007, LEGOLAND is continuing to position itself as the preferred attraction choice for families with children.

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Legoland® California is built for Real Family Fun, with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions to enjoy. Everybody's sure to have a great time together, whether they're taking on hilarious challenges in the Fun Town Fire Academy fire truck race, experiencing the excitement of Coastersaurus at Dino Island, or getting into the splash of things at AQUAZONE® Wave Racers.

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"Welcome to a world where imagination becomes reality! Legoland® California is the ultimate family theme park where everyone's imagination runs free. Over 50 rides, shows and attractions make for a full day of one-of-a-kind adventures and a lifetime of memories.
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Come to Legoland® - the one and only in North America! This land is bursting with creativity, everywhere you look. See Pirate Shores or Hit the Legoland® links. You and your children will be inspired with millions of new ideas to take home. Loads of fun and participation for the whole family!