The Force is coming to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, March 2012

 

  • The Force is coming to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, March 2012

    Posted by Huw, 12 Jan 2012 17:39. Filed under Miscellaneous.

    Star Wars minilandIf you've been to one of the mainland European or US LEGOLAND parks recently you've probably seen the Star Wars themed areas in miniland.

    Now, this year, we're getting one at Windsor. We've been sent this image and a press release to whet your appetite:

    March 2012 will see the opening of LEGOLAND Star Wars™ Miniland Experience at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.

    The new indoor fully themed Star Wars Miniland Experience will painstakingly recreate seven of the most famous scenes – six from the beloved Star Wars films and one from the smash hit animated series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars, using around 1.5 million LEGO bricks.

    Planned in close consultation with Lucasfilm Ltd, Star Wars Miniland Experience will follow a chronological path through the Star Wars timeline and feature around 2,000 LEGO models in 1:20 scale from the planets Naboo, Geonosis, Kashyyk, Mustafar, Tatooine, Hoth, Endor and Christophsis. Created by dozens of model designers and builders, landscapers, animation electricians and technicians, the area will also feature authentic Star Wars sounds, actions and lighting effects further immersing visitors into the Star Wars saga and bringing the experience to life.

    Sue Kemp, Divisional Director of LEGOLAND Windsor Resort commented, “We are delighted to have Star Wars as a permanent part of LEGOLAND, having successfully tested the water with our extremely popular Star Wars events. The Saga’s universal story about the battle between good and evil has transfixed adults and children over many decades and we expect it to be phenomenally popular with our visitors of all ages.”

    LEGOLAND Star Wars Miniland Experience will be located in the centre of the Resort, which is set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland.   The park features 55+ interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and attractions and a LEGOLAND themed hotel which is opening in March 2012.

    Find out more at www.legoland.co.uk.

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    We hope to bring you more news and photos nearer opening time!


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Posted by CapnRex101 in United Kingdom, 12 Jan 2012 17:59

Finally, so excited for this!

Posted by kaboomlegoman in United States, 12 Jan 2012 17:59

EPICLY EPIC OMT!

Posted by LostInTranslation in United Kingdom, 12 Jan 2012 18:39

I loved the Star Wars Miniland in Billund, I'm so happy that there's going to be one just an hour or so down the road from me!

Posted by bricksan in United Kingdom, 12 Jan 2012 18:45

Did you see these photos Huw: http://www.flickr.com/photos/65553751@N03/sets/72157628844208553/

And I am heading their for a weekend for my first ever visit in April, can't decide if to stay in a themed room or not.

Posted by clone commander trainrex in United States, 12 Jan 2012 20:07

this will be awesome. i went to the one in california, and it is obvious how much work they put into these, they are amazing...this should be really cool

Posted by helmans in Poland, 12 Jan 2012 20:34

Is one of the clone trooper holding a lightsaber...? Correct me if i'm wrong.

Posted by LEGOSLUG in New Zealand, 12 Jan 2012 20:41

AWESOME! LONG LIVE STAR WARS LEGO!

Posted by Gandalf1 in United States, 12 Jan 2012 21:00

Those battle droids have separated feet!

Posted by Thomson & Thompson in Canada, 12 Jan 2012 22:21

I'm sorry, but what's the difference between putting a SW Miniland display in the Resort and in the actual park? Are they putting the display in the Hotel? Is the LEGOLAND Windsor Park called a Resort? Because the LEGOLAND in Billund is actually called a Park, but they have a Resort. Is it the same in Windsor and I'm just getting mixed up?

Posted by TC in Australia, 12 Jan 2012 22:52

@helmans- i think it might be Obi Wan

Posted by BJMdotLEGO in Belgium, 13 Jan 2012 02:46

The Telegraph had a couple of photos yesterday, as I mentioned in the forum: http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/2974/star-wars-minifigs-take-over-legoland-windsor#Item_1

Posted by Firox 5000 in United Kingdom, 13 Jan 2012 02:54

This looks totally awesome and I'm really looking forward to it. Have exactly no idea where in the park it's going though.

Posted by Huw in United Kingdom, 13 Jan 2012 03:55

> Is the LEGOLAND Windsor Park called a Resort?

I think, now it has a hotel it's a 'resort' rather than just a 'theme park'.

Posted by Pantboy in United Kingdom, 13 Jan 2012 04:01

How glad am i that i booked to take the family to stay at the new LEGOLAND hotel for a couple of days in April :-)

Posted by Chocolate in United Kingdom, 13 Jan 2012 04:11

Having seen the one at Billund in 2011, damaged and with bits missing (i.e. stolen); I'm not surprised they've gone for an indoor setup this time.

Posted by Juno in United States, 13 Jan 2012 10:44

@energyarrow: actually, it's Obi Wan holding a light saber, and he's standing next to a clone.

Posted by Juno in United States, 13 Jan 2012 13:47

^Yeah. I almost thought it was a clone, then I took a closer look.

Posted by rolomolo12345 in United Kingdom, 13 Jan 2012 15:07

Im looking at the droids and they different is some way, are they a different design to make it easier to place lots of them??

Posted by Plasmodium in United Kingdom, 13 Jan 2012 15:19

@rolomolo123454 All the figures are brick-built and more like 10 cm tall--they're not normal minifigures.
I look forward to seeing this if and when I'm back in the country.

Posted by modena in Italy, 13 Jan 2012 16:57

I must go there...

Posted by thebearcollector in United States, 15 Jan 2012 21:35

the clones are not brick built If you view full size you can see that they are minifigs

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