Merlin to open first Canadian attraction

Merlin Entertainments will open its $12-million LEGOLAND Discovery Centre (LDC) at the Vaughan Mills shopping centre in March of 2013. The opening marks Merlin’s first attraction in Canada. The LEGOLAND Discovery Centre will provide a two to three hour, indoor, interactive and educational experience that’s been designed specifically for families with children between the ages of three to 10 years old. The Centre provides a range of play areas including a 4D cinema; a brick pool, master classes from the LEGO Master Model Builder; LEGO rides; special party rooms for birthdays and other celebrations. Also included will be the popular MINILAND exhibit, found in every LDC and LEGOLAND Resort Theme Park. Each one is different however and designed to reflect the iconic buildings and skyline of each individual attraction’s location featuring buildings nominated by the local community. This new attraction at Vaughan Mills underlines Merlin’s aggressive global growth plan, spearheaded by significant development in key cities throughout North America. Canada will be the twenty-first country in which Merlin has attractions. In 2012, the company will open six new attractions, including four in the USA; as well as continuing to invest in new experiences and improved customer service across its existing portfolio of 90 attractions. Go to http://www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.