Minifigure 40th Birthday at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester

Yonkers, N.Y. (May 17, 2018) – It’s party time at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester. The Police Officer Minifigure just turned 40 and the attraction is throwing him a LEGOtastic birthday bash every weekend in June. Guests are invited to join in the festivities with a variety of activities sure to please the entire family.

Beginning June 1-3, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester will be transformed into party central and filled to the brim with all things Minifigures – even the 17 brand-new exclusive LEGO® Party Series Minifigures are making an appearance. Partygoers can enjoy birthday-themed builds in the Model Builder academy, Minifigure trading with Series 18 Minifigures, and a Minifigure scavenger hunt in MINILAND.

Each weekend features a new costumed character meet and greet starting with the LEGO Police Officer from June 1-3. Subsequent character visits include Lloyd, the Green Ninja of Energy (June 9 & 10); Wyldstyle from The LEGO Movie (June 16 & 17); and Kai, the Red Ninja of Fire (June 23 & 24). Guests can also strike a pose with Minifigure photo stations located throughout the venue.

Annual Pass members are invited to “Breakfast with Bertie” on Sundays from 10:00 - 11:00am.

Celebrate with Bertie (June 3), the LEGO Police Officer (June 10), Kai (June 17), or Wyldstyle (June 24) and receive a Minifigure 40th Anniversary party hat.

Located at Westchester’s Ridge Hill in Yonkers, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester stimulates young minds to imagine, discover and create. Ideal for children aged 3-10 years, the attraction offers a wide range of educational and interactive elements. Visitors can see New York's top landmarks made out of LEGO bricks, learn secrets from the Master Model Builder, experience the attraction’s indoor soft play, score big on two LEGO rides, and enjoy a 4D LEGO Movie.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald Street in Yonkers, NY. The attraction is open daily and advance tickets are suggested to guarantee admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com. Follow @LDCWestchester on Facebook and @LDCNorthAmerica on Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates.

About LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is a 32,300 square-foot indoor attraction featuring millions of LEGO bricks. Its range of educational and interactive elements appeal to a wide range of ages, with a focus on children ages 3-10. The attraction features classes led by Model Builders to engage the minds of its young visitors, two LEGO rides, a new 4D LEGO Movie, special birthday party rooms and MINILAND — the venue’s signature re-creation of landmark locations and buildings throughout Westchester County and New York City, made entirely out of LEGO bricks.

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.

About The LEGO Group

The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company, based in Billund, Denmark. It was founded in 1932 and today the group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials for children. The company is committed to the development of children's creative and imaginative abilities through its products, which can be purchased in more than 130 countries. Visit www.LEGO.com for more information.

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