{"id":16068,"date":"2014-03-05T09:39:13","date_gmt":"2014-03-05T15:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/?p=16068"},"modified":"2014-03-05T12:40:32","modified_gmt":"2014-03-05T18:40:32","slug":"legoland-discovery-center-chicago-unveils-brick-tastic-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/2014\/03\/05\/legoland-discovery-center-chicago-unveils-brick-tastic-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGOLAND\u00ae Discovery Center Chicago Unveils Brick-tastic Makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/2014\/03\/05\/legoland-discovery-center-chicago-unveils-brick-tastic-makeover\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16069\" alt=\"legolanddiscovery\" src=\"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/legolanddiscovery.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2014) \u2013 LEGOLAND<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Discovery Center Chicago unveils a newly redesigned Center giving\u00a0the thousands of families who visit\u00a0an even better brick experience.\u00a0The renovation includes improvements to the Center\u2019s highly popular play areas, cafe and all new model display areas , including <strong>LEGO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0<i>Star Wars<\/i><i><sup>TM<\/sup><\/i><i>\u00a0<\/i>Miniland<\/strong> \u2013 a\u00a0large-scale, interactive LEGO model display chronicling the adventures of\u00a0<i>Star Wars<\/i>: Episode IV\u00a0<i>A New Hope<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UPDATE: Now with images<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As part of the new intergalactic exhibit, guests can help the Rebel Alliance destroy the Galactic Empire\u2019s powerful Death Star, experience the epic duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader, watch in awe as the\u00a0<i>Millennium Falcon<\/i>\u00a0rises from the deserts of Tatooine, discover the bustling city of Mos Eisley, and take in the busy cantina where the band plays its familiar tune and dangerous characters lurk in dark corners. The<i>\u00a0<\/i>display replaces the Center\u2019s previous\u00a0<i>Star Wars<\/i>\u00a0Miniland, which featured scenes from\u00a0<i>Star Wars<\/i>: Episode I\u00a0<i>The Phantom Menace.<\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Additional Center renovations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>LEGO<\/b><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><b>\u00a0Racers Build &amp; Test<\/b>:\u00a0A newly renovated track where kids can design, build and race their own LEGO car creations.<\/li>\n<li><b>LEGO<\/b><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><b>\u00a0Factory<\/b>: A revamped LEGO Factory gives guests a behind-the-scenes look at how the infamous toy is made.<\/li>\n<li><b>4-D Cinema:\u00a0<\/b>An enhanced 4-D theatre experience.<\/li>\n<li><b>Duplo<\/b><b><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b><b>\u00a0Farm:<\/b>\u00a0A new Duplo<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0play area allows more space for the Center\u2019s youngest visitors to explore and create.<\/li>\n<li><b>LEGO<\/b><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><b>\u00a0City Soft Play<\/b>: Coming this spring, new and improved mazes and climbing areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Center\u2019s Caf\u00e9 has also been updated to feature free WiFi, among other new amenities, providing families with a comfortable space to refuel before their next LEGO adventure.<\/p>\n<p>Additional renovations are expected in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe really had our guests in mind when redesigning the Center,\u201d said Nick Miller, general manager of LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago. \u201cThese changes allow us to continue to provide a first-class entertainment experience for families and bring out the kid in everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The first event taking place in the newly refurbished Center is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com\/chicago\/news-events\/event\/1098\/lego-star-wars-weekend.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><b>LEGO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0<i>Star Wars<\/i>\u2122 Days<\/b><\/a>, March 15-16, featuring special out-of-this-world<i>\u00a0<\/i>activities, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build your own LEGO<i>\u00a0<\/i>creation in Build and Test<\/li>\n<li>A meet and greet with members of the<i>\u00a0Star Wars<\/i>\u00a0501st Legion<\/li>\n<li>Take photos with life-sized LEGO\u00a0<i>Star Wars<\/i>\u00a0Darth Vader and LEGO\u00a0<i>Star Wars<\/i>\u00a0R2-D2<\/li>\n<li>Win prizes and giveaways, while supplies last<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information and to purchase tickets visit:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com\/chicago\">www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com\/chicago<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-16068 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/darth.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/darth-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" 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\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0#####<\/p>\n<p><b>About LEGOLAND<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Discovery Center Chicago<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com\/chicago\" target=\"_blank\">LEGOLAND<b><i><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/i><\/b>\u00a0Discovery Center Chicago<\/a>\u00a0is an indoor family entertainment destination with over 3 million LEGO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0bricks and nine attractions including: Master Builder Academy; Jungle Expedition; Kingdom Quest Laser Ride; LEGO City Construction Site Play Zone; Merlin\u2019s Apprentice Ride; LEGO 4D Cinema; Build and Test; LEGO Factory Tour; and MINILAND<sup>TM<\/sup>\u00a0featuring iconic Chicago landmarks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Located at the Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Rd. in Schaumburg, LEGOLAND Discovery Center is 30 minutes from downtown Chicago by car. Last guest admission is two hours before closing. Extended hours are available on school vacation days and national holidays. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com<\/a>\u00a0for updated daily opening times. LEGOLAND Discovery Center is a part of the Merlin Entertainments Group.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About Merlin Entertainments Group<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe\u2019s Number 1 and the world\u2019s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 99 attractions, 9 hotels\/3 holiday villages in 22 countries and across 4 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Merlin has eighteen attractions and one hotel in the USA\u00a0 &#8211; including two stunning LEGOLAND Resorts \u2013 LEGOLAND Florida with its theme park, water park and LEGOLAND California theme park with water park, SEA LIFE aquarium and themed hotel; Madame Tussauds celebrity wax attractions in New York, Washington DC, Las Vegas and Hollywood; LEGOLAND Discovery Centers in Chicago; Dallas\/Fort Worth; Kansas City Missouri; Atlanta, Georgia; and Westchester, New York; and SEA LIFE aquariums in Phoenix, Arizona; Kansas City, Missouri; Dallas\/Fort Worth; and the Mall of America in Minneapolis &#8211; underlining the company\u2019s position as the world\u2019s biggest global aquarium operator.\u00a0 Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.merlinentertainments.biz\" target=\"_blank\">www.merlinentertainments.biz<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Lucasfilm Ltd.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production.\u00a0 In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company&#8217;s activities include visual effects and audio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary\u00a0<i>STAR WARS<\/i>\u00a0and<i>INDIANA JONES<\/i>\u00a0franchises.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.<\/p>\n<p>Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo,\u00a0<i>STAR WARS\u00a0<\/i>and related properties are trademarks and\/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and\/or its affiliates.\u00a0TM &amp; \u00a9 2014 Lucasfilm Ltd.\u00a0 All rights reserved.\u00a0 All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2014) \u2013 LEGOLAND\u00ae\u00a0Discovery Center Chicago unveils a newly redesigned Center giving\u00a0the thousands of families who visit\u00a0an even better brick experience.\u00a0The renovation includes improvements to the Center\u2019s highly popular play areas, cafe and all new model display areas , including LEGO\u00ae\u00a0Star WarsTM\u00a0Miniland \u2013 a\u00a0large-scale, interactive LEGO model display chronicling the adventures of\u00a0Star Wars: &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/2014\/03\/05\/legoland-discovery-center-chicago-unveils-brick-tastic-makeover\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">LEGOLAND\u00ae Discovery Center Chicago Unveils Brick-tastic Makeover<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,13],"tags":[23,1044,1042,1043],"class_list":["post-16068","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-collecting","category-events","tag-lego-2","tag-lego-star-wars-days","tag-legoland","tag-miniland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16068","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16068"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16068\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16089,"href":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16068\/revisions\/16089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16068"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16068"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}