LEGO® Friends fans are in for a treat at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort this May half term as a totally new area brings to life the vibrancy and fun of Heartlake City with exciting new attractions and an action packed live show. And those who want a double whammy dose of LEGO Friends can check into one of the recently opened premium themed rooms at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel.

The all-new Heartlake City themed area opens in May Half Term when guests can step into the colourful world of the LEGO Friends. The unmistakeable exterior of the Heartlake Mall gives a stunning harbour-side backdrop for the exciting new live show 'Friends to the Rescue!' featuring Mia, Andrea, Stephanie, Emma and Olivia. Fans can join the girls on an action packed adventure full of surprises and sing and dance along to their favourite LEGO Friends songs. Guests can then head over to the Heartlake City Express for a gentle train journey through the LEGO countryside. At Olivia's House little LEGO builders can make their own robots or help build a home for one of Olivia's pets and Emma's Ice Cream Parlour will be dishing up some delicious desserts.

There's also an all-new feel to the LEGO City area this year with re-vamped, bigger and better LEGO City Driving School and Coastguard HQ. Not forgetting Pirate Shores featuring Castaway Camp, the splash-tastic DUPLO® Valley, Atlantis Submarine Voyage, the Dragon Rollercoaster (or the Dragon's Apprentice for littler ones), the legendary Miniland and LEGO Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display.

Over at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel guests can extend a visit to a short break over May half term in one of the ten NEW LEGO Friends themed rooms or check out a Kingdom, Pirate or Adventure themed room – all jam packed with special twists and flourishes.

With over 55 family friendly rides and attractions to discover in 150 acres of beautiful parkland 'awesome awaits' at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort.  Check www.legoland.co.uk for full details.

FACTBOX

• Park ticket prices/opening
  • Heartlake City at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort opens in May Half term; park open until 2 November 2015 (closed on selected midweek days in May, September, October and November)
  • In advance online, from £36 for adults, from £32.85 for children (free for under three's) and from £137.70 for families (2 adults + 2 children)
  • Book here: www.legoland.co.uk/en/Book/ or call 0845 373 2640

• LEGO themed LEGOLAND Hotel prices/opening
  • All LEGO Friends rooms are Premium themed rooms.  Premium LEGO Friends packages from £369
  • Themed family rooms (2 adults/ up to 3 children) available from £289 (not including LEGO Friends rooms)
  • Hotel price includes breakfast and Park tickets for two days plus early bird access to selected rides in the Park (special rates available for LEGOLAND Annual Pass Holders and Merlin Annual Pass Holders)
  • Book here: www.legoland.co.uk/hotel/shortbreak/

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Notes To Editors:

The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is a unique family theme park where children aged 2 -12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety.  It has over 55 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention a staggering 80 million LEGO® bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland. 

The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort opens from March 13 – 2 November 2015.  It is closed on selected midweek days in April, May, September, October and November.  For further details please check www.LEGOLAND.co.uk

There are five other LEGOLAND® parks in the world – LEGOLAND® Billund in Denmark, LEGOLAND® California in the U.S.A, LEGOLAND® Florida, LEGOLAND® Deutschland in Germany and LEGOLAND® Malaysia.

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 106 attractions, 11 hotels/3 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 c26,000 employees (peak season). 

Among Merlin's attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The Coca-Cola London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, 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.