The installation of Big Lego Coaster is complete. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The Legoland Shanghai Resort has entered the final construction phase for its opening in summer, with 80 percent of ride equipment installed and half of the 24 rides now in the commissioning phase, according to the resort.
More than 2,100 workers are engaged in concurrent operations at the site during peak hours. Installation and testing of rides are progressing rapidly, highlighted by the completion of the world's largest Lego Minifigure Dada, towering 26 meters tall and weighing 136 tons.
The classic Legoland ride, Dragon Coaster, has been fully installed, while its companion attraction, the Dragon's Apprentice Coaster designed for younger visitors, is undergoing testing. The 60-meter Legoland Lookout Tower, set to offer panoramic views of the resort, has also entered its testing phase.
Lego Monkie Kid is now in place. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The installation of the world's first Big Lego Coaster, and Lego Monkie Kid Flower Fruit Mountain Adventure, inspired by the Chinese legend Journey to the West, has been completed and entered the equipment commissioning stage.
Construction progress has been substantial, with 85 percent of the resort's building facades completed. The architectural design includes over 40,000 square meters of enlarged Lego brick decorations. The Legoland Hotel and Legoland Creative World will showcase facades with LEGO bricks scaled up to 450 and 750 times their original size, respectively.
Interior work has reached 93.5 percent completion, while landscaping efforts are in full swing. The resort's green spaces will feature 3,161 plants from over 200 species, with about half already planted.
The classic Legoland ride, Dragon Coaster, has been fully installed. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The resort will accommodate 2,889 LEGO models made with more than 85 million LEGO bricks. With 97 percent of these models already delivered, on-site assembly is proceeding rapidly.
Located in Fengjing town of Jinshan district in Shanghai, the resort is designed for families with children aged 2-12, featuring eight themed areas housing more than 75 interactive rides, shows, and attractions.
