Wheels in Malaysia - PhotoHunt

 mini replica of our Singapore Flyer in Legoland Malaysia 

Photohunt Theme : Wheel

I found a couple of pictures with wheels in them on our trips to Malaysia.

wheel on an antique Chinese horse carriage

We were admiring the exterior of a Peranakan hotel in Malacca when the Security Manager offered us a tour of the place. The owner of the hotel has a huge collection of antiques in his private museum.

I Antique!?

We had a whale of a time in Malacca...., discovering quirky signs is part of the fun. hahaha.....

LEGOLAND® Water Park Media Friends and Family Preview Day

Malaysia's LEGOLAND Water Park 

Malaysia's LEGOLAND® Water Park opens to the public officially on 21st October 2013.

On Saturday, I was invited to an exclusive preview to the largest LEGOLAND Water Park in the world and the only one which can be enjoyed either on its own as a stand-alone attraction or in combination with the Theme Park.

Tunku Dato’ Ahmad Burhanuddin (Managing Director and CEO of Themed Attractions and Resorts Sdn. Bhd), John Jakobsen (Managing Director of LEGOLAND Parks for Merlin Entertainments), Siegfried Boerst (General Manager of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort) at the media briefing.

The Water Park contains over 3 million litres of water and has more than 20 unique water based rides and over 70 LEGO® models in a fully LEGO themed environment.

The Water Park’s highlights include Build-A-Raft River and the Joker Soaker. The Build-A-Raft River is a unique concept where children can customise their own raft with LEGO soft bricks before floating down a lazy river.

Joker Soaker

The Joker Soaker is a fun interactive play structure where children can aim water cannons at one another. The extra surprise to the Joker Soaker is when a giant bucket pours 350 gallons of water into the wade pool below.

Twin Chaser - Two side-by-side enclosed red tubes slides that stretch nearly 130 feet and pour into a wading area below. 

Red Rush - A family tube slide where up to four people can ride together down a 312-foot-long curving track on an 11-foot in diameter half pipe.

LEGO® Slide Racers - Race down the slides with 5 others on a mat and see who reached the fastest. A thrilling ride for the whole family.

Brick Bay Cafe's Menu - mainly serving sandwiches and light meals

Beach 'N' Brick Grill - main restaurant serving a mix of Asian and Western meals. I had the set meal of Nasi Lemak with Roasted Chicken, a cup of iced lemon tea and a slice of honeydew for RM25. But I preferred my husband's order of Roasted Chicken with BBQ sauce. :P

There are not enough seats for diners at the two eateries to eat comfortably. Then there are the flies which are so annoying. Diners have to keep chasing the 'commando-trained' flies away as we ate.  -_-

I was melting under the scorching sun as there was a lack of shelters in this water park. Later it poured and again there were not enough places to seek shelter. Do come prepared for the unpredictable weather, bring umbrella, hats, sunglasses and raincoats.

For latest pricing details, please visit: www.legoland.my

Happy Brickday! Legoland® Malaysia Celebrates Momentous 1st Year

Exactly a year to the day since its spectacular launch, Legoland® Malaysia marked a hugely successful year with a first birthday celebration on 15 September 2013.

A giant LEGO® cake, which more than 3000 park visitors have been helping to build over the past ten days, was revealed to mark the occasion. It was made from over 300,000 bricks and measures 3 metres wide.

The birthday entertainment included dance performances, a children’s dance party and unique 3D-LEGO fireworks displays, where bricks appeared to be falling from the sky. A real birthday cake was also prepared for the occasion and slices were available at the Café. Proceeds from the sales of the cake are going to Merlin’s Magic Wand, a worldwide charity for underprivileged children.

Siegfried Boerst, General Manager of Legoland Malaysia said: “We are delighted to celebrate our first anniversary with our guests. It has been an extremely successful year for Asia’s first Legoland and visitor numbers have far exceeded expectations. In the last 12 months we have added two new attractions and our guests are enjoying the Park more than ever. As we celebrate one major milestone we are already anticipating another, because in October we will open our brand new Water Park. ”

Asia’s first Legoland Water Park opens on 21st October 2013. It is leading the transformation of Legoland Malaysia into a family resort destination with more than 70 rides, slides, shows and attractions.

Annual Pass renewals have started online and at the Ticketing Counters at Legoland Malaysia . Those renewing now will enjoy extra validity until December 2014 if their current Annual Pass expires in September, October, November or December 2013. Maybank customers will also enjoy special offers if they renew now.

LegoLand® Water Park in Malaysia Opening on 21st October 2013

LegoLand® Water Park opening on 21st October 2013

Early this morning, I attended a media briefing at LegoLand® Malaysia which embarks on yet another milestone with the announcement of the official opening for LegoLand® Water Park.

The LegoLand® Water Park, which is specifically designed for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12, is the first international water park in Malaysia and the only LegoLand® Water Park in Asia.

General Manager Siegfried Boerst with Thila Munusamy and Scott Elliot

General Manager Siegfried Boerst announced LegoLand® Water Park is scheduled to open on 21st October 2013.

The media were driven to the site of the water park to view the progress of its construction and a photo session.

The biggest LegoLand® Water Park in the world will feature more than 20 slides, tides, wade pools, an interactive water-play structure, over 70 LEGO® models and other attractions. Among the highlights of the Water Park is Build-a-Raft River, a one of a kind concept where children customise their own raft made from soft LEGO® bricks before floating down a lazy river.

Starting early August 2013, a limited number of Premium Annual Passes, which provide unlimited access to both the LegoLand® Theme Park and the Water Park, will go on sale.

Premium Annual Pass     Adult  RM395
                                    Child  RM395

Families visiting for the day can choose between a Day Ticket to the Theme Park, the Water Park or Combo Tickets which allow them to move freely between the two.

I am also looking forward to the opening of the 249-room LegoLand® Hotel which is scheduled to open in early 2014.

Before I left, General Manager Siegfried Boerst invites me for the water filling ceremony at LegoLand® Water Park. Great! I should start shopping for my swimwear :)

Legoland Malaysia's Miniature Landmarks of Asia - WW

Merlion and Singapore Flyer

Legoland Malaysia's Miniland attraction, which features some of Asia’s best known landmarks,is recreated out of 30 million LEGO bricks. I am so awed by these amazing miniature replicas including the Petronas Twin Towers, the Merlion Statue and the Taj Mahal. The whole of Miniland is animated, and visitors can bring the models to life at the touch of a button.

Tanah Lot, Bali - Indonesia

Wat Arun  - Thailand

Angkor Wat  - Cambodia

 Taj Mahal - India

Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China

Legoland Malaysia opened its doors to the public on 15 September 2012. It is Asia's first LEGO theme park featuring more than 40 interactive rides and attractions.

LEGOLAND Malaysia, Fun@LEGO® Kingdom - PhotoHunt

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A beautiful day to go on a Royal Joust ride.

Entering LEGO Kingdom

On 15 September 2012, LEGOLAND Malaysia will open its doors to the public. My hubby and I were invited to a private preview on the first day of September.

The first LEGOLAND Park in Asia, it is targeted at families with children between the ages of two to twelve years old. It offers a full day of adventure, imagination and creativity. Despite hubby and I having a combined age of a century, we both had fun while learning through play :D

As we were a couple of not-so-young visitors that day, we opted for a less challenging ride on The Dragon's Apprentice Roller Coaster which took us through the twists and turns of the Middle Ages. hmmm.....

Inside the medieval castle grounds, hubby was glad to help a LEGO® knight stuck on the ledge of the building.

So grateful was the knight that he gave hubby a set of sword and shield. :D

The hero and fair maiden were offered burgers and hotdogs (What!? LOL)  to satisfy their heroic appetites. Ice-creams and waffles are served here.

Before leaving the castle grounds, I noticed this ancient trebuchet. I was seating my pretty self, getting ready for a picture when hubby accidentally pulled a rope...... catapulting me through the door .....

ARGHHHHHHHHH.........

LEGOLAND Malaysia features more than 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions when it opens. Other LEGOLAND theme parks across the world are located in Denmark, United Kingdom, Germany and California and Florida (USA).

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LEGOLAND Malaysia Media Family Preview Day

Since my first invite to review LEGOLAND Malaysia on the 6th December 2011, the construction of the theme park has progressed by leaps and bounds. From a muddy barren piece of land, it is now ready to throw open its doors to the eagerly awaiting crowds.

I was offered 4 tickets to its private event, LEGOLAND Malaysia Media Family Preview Day, on Saturday 1st September 2012.

My 6th visit, my husband came along and I gave the other two tickets away. There were pickup points from Singapore Flyer and Jurong East Bus Interchange. I took the air-con coach from the first venue early that morning.

More than 2.000 guests attended the event. There were many guests who flew in from neighbouring countries. I met a couple of Apple reporters from Hong Kong who were lugging their two heavy luggage along. :)

My first stop, I did not go for the rides. :P I went striaght for Miniland where Asia's most famous countries, cities and landmarks are recreated on a scale of 1:20, using more than 30 million LEGO bricks. Chris and I spent more than an hour in the sweltering sun taking photos of the amazing LEGO replicas.

At nearly 10 m high, the Petronas Twin Towers are the tallest Miniland models ever made. They contain more than 500,000 LEGO bricks.

Our iconic Singapore Flyer is recreated in Miniland and it spins! 

The LEGO Technic Twister - I was too terrified to ride it! :P

Conquer The Dragon! The Dragon and Dragon's Apprentice offer guests young and old roller coasters ride on a dragon's back. I took the Dragon's Apprentice just to scream my lungs out. hahaha... The bigger one with its twists and turns and at a top speed of 60km/h looks scary to me.

Go on a journey into the Middle Ages to see the inside of a royal castle.

Take a boat voyage through forgotten time. Pass rocky outcrops, man-eating plants and a dinosaur lagoon. A 12m high waterfall is the only way down and there's no escape without getting wet.

For those who didn't make it, we can find their remains scattered on the rocks at the bottom. RIP sighhh..... 

It was an extremely hot day. Both of us were dehydrated and wilting in the heat. It was a relief to get on the Aquazone Wave Racers. Spectators at the side were firing water guns at the racers, making us soaking wet. Chris had fun triggering the water bombs on unsuspecting visitors. :) 

Chris had a blast at the various game stalls. He turned into a big kid. The games were free to play for guests that day. Of course there was no prize for winning. :)

We had pictures with the mascots who were strolling round the park that day. Every one loves them.

The park has 3 restaurants, 4 food stands and 11 food carts that serve a variety of Western and Asian meals. We had pizza and sphaghetti for lunch. Nothing spectacular about the food, but be prepared to pay a premium for the food and beverages. You might want to bring your own mineral water (lots of it!) and some snacks for your kids and the elderly.

Must bring suntan lotion, hats or umbrellas. There are not enough shade or shelter around the park; and very few seats for the tired feet.

The preview tickets allow us to enjoy all the attractions, rides and shows in the Park. We also received a 30% discount on food and beverages in the Park and a 10% discount for retail items.

I grabbed a chance to interview Mr Siegfried Boerst, General Manager of LEGOLAND Malaysia before his lunch break and thanked him for his hospitality.

LEGOLAND Malaysia 

OPENING DAY - 15 SEPTEMBER 2012

Annual Pass rates for a limited period only!
Adult               - RM245 (Full price RM275)
Child (3 - 11)  - RM180 (Full price RM210)
Senior (60+)   - RM180  (Full price RM210)

Day Tickets :

Adult - RM140 (Full price)
Child - RM110 (Full price)
Senior (60+)   - RM110 (Full price)

Visit LEGOLAND Malaysia website for more details.