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Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND® New York Resort Lights Up the Holiday Season with Spectacular Tree

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The Resort's 35-foot-tall LEGO® Christmas tree, made from over 364,000 LEGO® DUPLO® bricks, sparkles at its annual Holiday Bricktacular, presented by Hallmark Channel, with a special appearance by Hallmark Star Wes Brown!
LEGOLAND® New York Resort built on the spirit of the holiday season with its 2nd Annual LEGO® Christmas tree lighting during last weekend’s Holiday Bricktacular, presented by Hallmark Channel. Guests gathered to witness the illumination of the Park’s iconic LEGO Christmas tree, a towering masterpiece constructed from more than 364,000 LEGO DUPLO® bricks. The evening featured exclusive tree lighting entertainment, appearances of all the LEGO Holiday Costume Characters and an appearance by special guest Wes Brown, fan favorite Hallmark Channel star and host of the upcoming “Ready, Set, Glow” unscripted series, part of the Countdown to Christmas. Guests can visit the tree and enjoy the event’s other festive activities on select dates through Jan. 4.
 
‘Tis the Season for Shows
In addition to the LEGO Christmas tree, guests can enjoy holiday shows and activities across the Resort this season. Put your holiday skills to the test during Elf Training Academy with a festive new friend, LEGO® Holiday Elf Frode! Then get into the spirit of the season with Reindeer girl at Holly Hype Dance Party and get swept into winter fun during the frost-filled Festival of Flurries with LEGO® Snowman!
 
Festive Fun + Merry Meet & Greets Inside Holiday Headquarters
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without a visit from some LEGO characters from the North Pole. Guests can find their favorite yuletide friends inside Holiday Headquarters in LEGO® City, including LEGO Santa, *new* Holiday Elf Ivy, Gingerbread Man and Toy Solider. Plus, LEGO Santa’s best elves are helping guests write and send him letters inside the North Pole Postal Service, where you can watch your letter magically mailed to the North Pole right before your eyes!
 
Gliding Through Icicle Alley
Step into a bricktastic winter wonderland and glide across the all-new glice skating rink in LEGO City! Build your holiday memories as you skate around in true LEGO style. There’s no added fee – skating and skate rentals are included with Park admission!
 
Build to Give Campaign
For more fun-filled holiday experiences, guests are encouraged to get involved in the Build To Give campaign, a part of the LEGO® Group's global initiative to bring joy to children in need. At the Park’s Holiday Headquarters, visitors can participate in the Build To Give initiative where they can create their own heart-shaped LEGO creations. For every heart posted on social media (Instagram, Facebook, or X) using hashtag #BuildToGive, the LEGO Group will donate a LEGO set to a child in need. This heartwarming activity gives families the chance to share the spirit of giving while celebrating the season.
 
Holly Jolly Nights at LEGOLAND Hotel
The popular Sleepover Series is back! Hotel guests will have the opportunity to eat breakfast with LEGO Santa, become master toy makers through holiday themed LEGO build challenges, join in on a holiday dance party, and join in on elf games throughout the night.
 
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About LEGOLAND® New York Resort
AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND® New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination, located just outside New York City in the beautiful Hudson Valley! At LEGOLAND New York, kids ages 2 through 12 and their families can ride, climb, splash, and build their way through seven themed lands. Transform into a Minifigure on the world-premiere LEGO® Factory Adventure Ride, master the art of Spinjitzu on LEGO® NINJAGO® the Ride, save the kingdom on the Dragon Coaster, splash your way through the LEGO® City Water Playground, and explore awesome LEGO built cities in MINILAND! Hop on the new Minifigure Skyflyer to transport from the top to the bottom of the Park, while getting the best view of the 150-acre theme park! Adding to the multi-day destination experience, the bricktastic fun continues at LEGOLAND® Hotel! The only LEGO themed hotel in the Northeast, it features 250 rooms in four themes: LEGO® Pirates, Kingdom, LEGO® Friends and LEGO® NINJAGO® – all just steps away from the theme park! Dedicated to inclusivity, LEGOLAND New York is a Certified Autism Center, credited by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. The Park is easily accessible by car, Metro-North train and direct bus service on Coach USA from Port Authority. For more information visit https://www.LEGOLAND.com/new-york/.
 
About Merlin Entertainments 
Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.
See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.

Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND® New York Resort Lights Up the Holiday Season with Spectacular Tree