The Lego brick was invented by Danish carpenter Ole Kirk Kristiansen in 1958.[2] After the brand's success, employees at the Lego factory in Billund, Denmark, started to put Lego models outside. As these models became popular with visitors to the factory, it was decided to turn them into a tourist attraction - this became the first ever LEGOLAND.[3] The first Legoland Discovery Centre was opened in Berlin in 2007, and since then a total of 12 LEGOLAND Discovery Centres have been opened. LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Chicago opened in 2008 and was the first LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in North America.[4]
A Jungle Expedition featuring life-sized LEGO models of animals and a quiz trail
Kingdom Quest Laser Ride, where visitors experience the ogres, rats, and cats and keep an eye out for treasure chests
LEGO 4D Cinema showing 4D films featuring popular LEGO characters throughout the day
LEGO Master Builder Academy offers classes with LEGOLAND Discovery Centre's Master Model Builders
An area where visitors can build and test LEGO cars
Merlin's Apprentice Ride, where visitors can pedal to lift off the ground and look over the rest of Legoland Discovery Centre Chicago
DUPLO Village features a play slide, large animal models, and DUPLO bricks to build with
Café serving food, drinks, and snacks
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Shop with over 900 products
Birthday Rooms for exclusive use as part of LEGOLAND Discovery Centre's Party Package
Pirate Adventure Island feature, opened in June 2015 and replaced the old jungle gym. In the Pirate area, kids can build LEGO boats and race them on a water table.