
When LEGOLAND® opens its doors on April 5, visitors will be welcomed to an exciting new addition to Pirate Land. This will be a genuine pirate playground spanning 900 square metres, where wheelchair users and those with mobility challenges can also participate in the fun.
“It has been a priority for us to create an inclusive playground where all children can join in. The new pirate playground will be a fantastic addition to Piratland and will guarantee plenty of enjoyment and play,” says Michael Ottesen, director of LEGOLAND.
The centrepiece of the pirate playground is a 21.5-metre-long pirate ship with an 11.5-metre-high mast. Children can play on three decks of the ship, aim cannons, climb, slide, and much more. Like other areas of the playground, the ship has been designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring that wheelchair users can also board.
The inspiration for the pirate ship was drawn from ships that LEGO® has launched over the past 15-20 years, particularly the well-known LEGO set “The Brick Bounty”.
New LEGO® character joins the team
At LEGOLAND®’s new pirate-themed playground, visitors will have the chance to encounter the park’s latest addition – the treasure-seeking, swashbuckling pirate Captain Redbeard.
The captain will be available for ‘Meet and Greet’ opportunities, allowing guests to interact with a real-life LEGO® character, pose for photographs, and exchange high-fives from the park’s opening in April.
In addition to the imposing pirate ship centrepiece, the playground will feature a pirate island dubbed ‘King Crab Island’, where younger visitors can climb, slide, and play. Older children will find a range of engaging obstacles, while building areas will invite guests of all ages to unleash their creativity with LEGO bricks.
Furthermore, visitors can look forward to exploring a brand-new Aarhus area in Miniland and a dedicated LEGO store where they can construct their very own LEGO minifigure.