Legoland California Thanks Coronavirus Frontline Heroes

CARLSBAD, CA — Legoland California has thanked the frontline heroes of the coronavirus pandemic in a very LEGO way — with LEGO bricks.

A master model builder at the temporarily closed Carlsbad-based theme park used 640 LEGO bricks to build a message of gratitude.

Model builder Tim Sams constructed the white mosaic with black script and a yellow ribbon, all created out of LEGO bricks. The "thank you" sign spans more than 3-feet long and is nearly 3-feet tall.

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"Attractions of Merlin Entertainments, including LEGOLAND Resorts and LEGOLAND Discovery Centers across the globe, are sharing their messages of hope and gratitude hopefully bringing some smiles and fun to families until we can open attractions once again," Legoland officials said.

In April, Legoland California extended its temporary closure of the theme park, water park and Sea Life Aquarium until further notice due to the statewide shelter-in-place order prompted by the pandemic.

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