Ultimate LEGO Ninjago Experience at Legoland Discovery Center!

LEGO® fans of all ages are invited to join their favorite ninjas – Lloyd, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane, and Nya – during The Ultimate LEGO® Ninjago Experience, featuring two new attractions at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta.  Guests will be able to experience The Ultimate LEGO® Ninjago Experience at a special event the weekends of March 24 and March 31.  Event weekend special programming: Mystery mosaic build Throughout event weekends LEGO® Ninjago Training Camp Reaction Game Tournament For a chance to win a LEGO® trophy and LEGO® Ninjago swag bag Noon and 3 p.m. LEGO® Ninjago Miniland takeover and scavenger hunt Throughout event weekends Little ones can compete to win an annual pass to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Character Meet and Greets with Kai 11 p.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. LEGO® Ninjago giveaways Throughout event weekends An all-new LEGO® Ninjago 4D short movie is launching at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta! In LEGO NINJAGO – Master of the 4th Dimension, the ninjas will show off their awesome LEGO® Ninjago moves in a super-cool and explosive 4D adventure.  Enter the Dojo with Master Wu and train with the ninjas to learn the teachings of the Scroll of the 4th Dimension.  Guests will experience the totally-awesome world of Ninjago as they’ve never seen, smelled, or felt it before.  LEGO® Ninjago 4D premieres March 24.  For more information, including ticket prices, visit bit.ly/LEGONINJAGO4D.  The LEGO® Ninjago Training Camp is making its return to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta!  Families can put their ninja skills to the test to see if they have what it takes to become a true LEGO ninja and defeat the bad guys in this fun, action-packed play-zone.  Children can test their agility in the laser maze and master their building skills at the Ninjago build table to go on a LEGO adventure that’s bigger and better than they can do at home. About the LEGO Group The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters in Billund, Denmark, and main offices in Enfield, USA, London, UK, Shanghai, China, and Singapore.  Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials.  Guided by the company spirit, "Only the best is good enough,” the company is committed to the development of children and aims to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through creative play and learning.  LEGO products are sold worldwide and can be virtually explored at www.LEGO.com. For more news from the LEGO Group, information about our financial performance and responsibility engagement, please visit www.LEGO.com/aboutus. About Merlin Entertainments MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment.  Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 111 attractions, 12 hotels/4 holiday villages in 23 countries, and across 4 continents.  The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 63 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and estimated 26,000 employees (peak season). Among Merlin’s attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, DreamWorks Tours SHREK’s Adventure, The London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK.  All brands which are distinctive, challenging, and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.

Center for Puppetry Arts - Holiday Programming

Families are invited to enjoy a little extra holiday cheer this season as the Center for Puppetry Arts celebrates the 2017 run of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ with festive weekend events! First up, guests can kick off the holiday season with a tasty treat on Saturday, November 11.  Famed Atlanta chef (and former "Top Chef" contestant) Kevin Gillespie will be at the Center dressed as his doppelgänger Yukon Cornelius.  Patrons are invited to join Chef Gillespie and the Yukon Cornelius puppet for a holiday photo opportunity.  In addition, the Center’s special guest chef will be serving up samplings of his signature Warm Embrace Hot Cocoa and guests will have the opportunity purchase a can of the hot chocolate mix to take home as a holiday gift.  The event will take place from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and is free with paid admission. On the evening of Saturday, November 11, the Center will present another beloved holiday classic:  a screening of “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” at 7 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater.  In this 1977 Jim Henson film, Ma and Emmet Otter enter a talent competition to win money to fund their Christmas gift-giving.  This screening was added to the line-up due to popular demand after the December showing sold out.  Tickets include admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and beer and wine will be for sale.  Tickets are $12.50 for nonmembers and free for Members. On Saturday, November 18, the model builders from LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta will be at the Center for a special holiday LEGO® build activity, where guests can make and take home a special holiday-themed LEGO build.  This special event is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and free with paid admission, while supplies last. Families attending Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ on Saturday, November 25, can enjoy a very special, free holiday photo opportunity with one of the puppets from the show!  Don’t forget to bring a camera because the Rudolph lineup makes a great holiday photo. Big news!  LEGO Rudolph is returning to the Center for Puppetry Arts’ lobby beginning Thursday, November 30!  The Rudolph statue is built out of LEGO bricks courtesy of our friends at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta. Finally, the Center for Puppetry Arts will have a float filled with fan-favorite puppets during the 2017 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2!                  Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer  is recommended for ages 4 and up.  All-inclusive tickets to all shows include entrance to the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, where guests can make, decorate, and perform with their own King Moonracer™ Rod & String Puppet, as well as admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum (with the largest collection of Jim Henson puppets and artifacts in the world as well as a Global Gallery).  Special events are included at no extra charge with paid admission.             Rudolph tickets prices vary by date and can be purchased online at www.puppet.org or by calling 404873.3391. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all elements © and ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC.

Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta - Celebrates Christmas in July!

Wrapped in red and green: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta to celebrate Christmas in July with charity toy drive Guests will receive special offer for donations benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Ho, ho, ho! LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta invites children to get into the holiday spirit early this year with its annual Christmas in July celebration! During the peak summer heat, families are encouraged to cool down at the Buckhead’s premier attraction – by bringing new, unwrapped, and unopened toys to LEGOLAND Discovery Center, benefitting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta! In exchange, generous gift givers will receive a Kids Go Free voucher, valid with the purchase of an adult ticket.   WHAT: Christmas in July at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta WHEN: July 1-31, 2017 WHERE: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center AtlantaThird Floor, Phipps Plaza | 3500 Peachtree Road in Buckhead HOW: Bring a new, unwrapped, and unopened toy valued at $10 or more and receive a Kids Go Free voucher. The voucher is valid for one free child ticket with the purchase of an adult walk-up ticket. For more information, visit facebook.com/LDCatlanta or legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta/

Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta to Host Adult Night!

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta, Buckhead’s premier entertainment attraction, will open its door to adult fans of LEGO® for a LEGO Adult Night on Thursday, May 18 from 7-9 p.m.  Attendees can compete in themed competitions, build creative LEGO masterpieces, freely enjoy the entire attraction, and more! WHAT:  LEGO Adult Night  Chances to win LEGO prizes and more fun!  Guests will have access to the LEGO Factory Tour, MINILAND, Pirate Adventure Island, Kingdom Quest Laser Ride, Merlin’s Apprentice, the 4D Cinema, and Space Mission in addition to the café and LEGO shop. WHEN:  Thursday, May 18 7-9 p.m. WHERE:  LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta Phipps Plaza | Buckhead3500 Peachtree Road NEAtlanta, GA 30326 HOW:  General admission tickets can be purchased at the door for $19.95 or online ahead of time for $14.95.  Purchase online by visiting legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta. For more information, visit facebook.com/LDCatlanta or legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta.

Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta Welcomes Teachers!

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta invites local teachers interested in booking a field trip to enjoy a sneak preview of its LEGO® Education Workshops on Thursday, February 9, from 7 – 9 p.m. The special event, developed in partnership with LEGO Education, will give educators a look at how the attraction’s workshops deliver high quality education experiences that prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s world.  Guests can enjoy complimentary light refreshments and will also be entered to win a prize from the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta team! Educators are welcomed to discover the learning philosophy of LEGO Education in the thrilling atmosphere of LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, offering the perfect balance of learning and fun.  The addition of LEGO Education’s tried and true learning resources offers teachers the ideal space to let students experience a world of fun and creativity while developing important 21st Century skills. WHAT: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta Education Workshops! Teachers will be able to demo an experience that offers well-designed, age appropriate, school trips and supports educational curriculum standards!  Light refreshments will be provided and the educators’ families are encouraged to join.  Guests will also be entered to win a prize from the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta team! WHEN: Thursday, February 9, from 7 – 9 p.m. WHERE: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta Phipps Plaza, Third Floor 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 HOW: To RSVP to this event, please visit bit.ly/FebTeacherLDC and print tickets to bring on the day of the event.  This event is FREE but limited spots are available. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/LDCatlanta or www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta/.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta - Temporary Closure

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta will briefly close from January 30 – February 3 for routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure the safest and most enjoyable guest experience. “We want to thank our loyal fans for their patience and understanding as we take this short hiatus,” said Betsy Whitehead, sales and marketing coordinator of the popular attraction. “Offering a clean and safe play environment is a top priority for LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, which is why routine cleaning and maintenance is necessary. We can’t share too much right now, but we will also take this time to prepare for an exhibit set to debut later this year – it will be ‘out of this world!’ We look forward to seeing our guests return when we reopen on February 4!’” For more information, follow along on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook or online at legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta/.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta to Host Ninjago Weekend!

Kids can put their ninja skills to the ultimate test with themed builds, a meet and greet with Kai and more!

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta challenges families to take their ninja skills to the next level by attending Ninjago Weekend August 20-21!

Guests can enjoy themed builds in the Master Builder Academy, Ninjago poster giveaways, a meet and greet with Kai - the master of Spinjitzu! - and plenty more fun throughout the weekend.

WHAT: Ninjago Weekend at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta

WHEN: Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta

Third Floor, Phipps Plaza | 3500 Peachtree Road in Buckhead

HOW: Tickets can be purchased at the door or online ahead of time. To guarantee entry by purchasing online, visitwww.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/LDCatlanta orwww.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta/.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta to Host Homeschool Day on August 24!

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta invites homeschoolers to get back into the school groove with its Homeschool Day on August 24!

Local homeschoolers and their teachers will enjoy a fun-filled day complete with free LEGO® Education Workshops and activities to prepare for the upcoming school year.

Local homeschools can reserve a field trip by visiting http://bit.ly/HomeschoolLDCand completing the registration form. Homeschools must send the registration form and declaration of intent via fax to 404.848.9591 or email atLDCATL.Groupsales@LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com prior to visiting.

WHAT: Homeschool Day

Local homeschoolers will enjoy a fun-filled day of LEGO Education Workshops and activities to gear up for the school year!

WHEN: Sunday, August 24 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

WHERE: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta

Third Floor, Phipps Plaza | 3500 Peachtree Road in Buckhead

HOW: Homeschool Day is FREE for teachers and $7.00 per student. Local Homeschools can reserve a field trip by visiting http://bit.ly/HomeschoolLDC and completing the registration form. Homeschools must send the registration form and declaration of intent via fax to 404.848.9591 or email atLDCATL.Groupsales@LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com prior to visiting.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta to Host Master Builder Adult Night on July 21!

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta welcomes adult fans of LEGO® to its upcoming Master Builder Adult Night on Thursday, July 21 from 7-9 p.m.  Aries Viera, the Master Model Builder himself, will lead three adult build classes throughout the night focused on detailing with small pieces, creating a Minilander and building sideways using the S.N.O.T technique (aka: Studs Not On Top!). WHAT:  Master Builder Adult Night Learn building tips and tricks from the Master Model Builder himself with three adult build classes!  Guests will have access to the LEGO Factory Tour, MINILAND, Pirate Adventure Island, Kingdom Quest Laser Ride, Merlin’s Apprentice, the 4D Cinema, and model building in addition to the café and LEGO shop. WHEN:  Thursday, July 21 from 7-9 p.m. WHERE:  LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, Phipps Plaza | Buckhead, 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 HOW:  Tickets can be purchased at the door for $19.95 or online ahead of time for $14.95. Purchase online by visiting www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta/. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/LDCatlanta or www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta/.