The world's largest Legoland, the Shanghai resort is gearing up for an unforgettable debut. The site is buzzing with excitement as it fine tunes every aspect, prepares every brick and conducts phased staff testing and trial operations.

The entrance of Legoland Shanghai Resort in Shanghai, June 15, 2025. [Photo courtesy of Legoland Shanghai Resort]

The resort, located in Fengjing town, Jinshan district, Shanghai, is designed for families. Even before the official opening it has generated substantial market buzz, establishing itself as the most anticipated family theme destination in China's Yangtze River Delta region. 

A China.org.cn reporter visited the Legoland Shanghai Resort on June 15 and participated in trial operations. The park features eight themed lands with over 75 interactive rides, shows, and attractions, showcasing thousands of intricate Lego models, built from more than 85 million bricks. Notably, its vibrant color scheme has already become a popular social media backdrop.

The park unveils two globally exclusive themed lands, each offering world-first experiences. Creative World is crowned by "Dada," a towering 26-meter-tall Lego figurine, serving as the resort's iconic centerpiece. If you look closely you might see the world's first Lego-themed roller coaster spiraling through the "Dada" structure, with the rest of the resort sprawling outwards. The resort's Miniland, located in this land, offers meticulously recreated Chinese landmarks — primarily Shanghai's iconic sites — built with over 20 million Lego bricks. The scene is enhanced with dynamic lighting, sound effects and interactive elements, leaving visitors in awe. 

Nearby, The Lego Monkie Kid land transports families into the world of Chinese mythology, highlighted by the debut of the world's first "Lego Monkie Kid" live show — a spectacular production already winning over early visitors. 

As is standard industry practice for major theme park launches, the current testing phase focuses on evaluating ride safety, food and beverage services, entertainment offerings and retail operations. This critical process allows the operation team to identify and address potential issues, ensuring an optimal guest experience upon opening.

The Legoland Hotel, a central part of the project, features a facade designed to resemble a Lego-built world. The rooms are themed, with family-friendly suites based on different Lego franchises being available. The hotel offers plenty of surprises and entertainment options for children to enjoy in the rooms, lobby, and other areas throughout the hotel. 

A photo captures the giant "Dada" figurine, built from oversized Lego bricks, as the centerpiece of Legoland Shanghai Resort in Shanghai. [Photo courtesy of Legoland Shanghai Resort]

Despite heavy rain that forced the closure or suspension of some rides, China.org.cn found that the resort continued to captivate guests with its wide array of attractions and merchandise. For children, the real attraction was an endless supply of Lego bricks, found throughout the hotel and across the resort. Kids eagerly spent hours building and creating, their imaginations running wild. They enjoyed it so much that many were reluctant to leave, except when their parents ushered them on to the next adventure.

While not served by metro trains, the area remains easily accessible via high-speed rail, with trips taking as little as 18 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station or 19 minutes from Shanghai South Railway Station to the nearby Jinshan North Station.