LEGOLAND® New York Resort Will Open In 2021 In Response To Coronavirus

31/03/2020 12:06

GOSHEN, N.Y., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In adherence to the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and evolving restrictions from state and local governments in response to the coronavirus pandemic, LEGOLAND^®New York Resort and parent company Merlin Entertainments regret to announce the postponement of the Resort opening until 2021. The measure is consistent with the closure of venues and postponement of events worldwide.

"Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and security of our team, the partners we work with, and the communities we serve," said LEGOLAND New York Resort Divisional Director Stephanie Johnson. "We are in an unprecedented situation that has affected businesses worldwide. By opening LEGOLAND New York Resort in 2021 we are building an attraction that not only meets our high standards, it also gives our guests the best possible experience."

All previously purchased annual passes or single-day tickets will be honored when the Resort opens in 2021. Those who have booked vacation packages through LEGOLAND® Vacations will be given the opportunity to be the first to book for the 2021 season.

Resort officials still plan to hire more than 1,000 Model Citizens (employees) to staff the theme park and hotel, and all hourly employees who received an offer to work for the 2020 season will be invited to join the team in 2021.

"We are grateful for the support and understanding from our guests and neighbors as we navigate the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic," Johnson said. "We look forward to building unforgettable memories with our guests and their families when we open in 2021."

Johnson said the Resort will continue to closely monitor the situation and communicate any updates via social media, email and its website.

Guests are encouraged to check the Park's website at www.LEGOLAND.com/new-york for further information, and to email any questions to LLNY.Experience@LEGOLAND.com. Annual passes will continue to be available, and vacation bookings for 2021 will open in the coming months.

About Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments is a global leader in location-based, family entertainment. As Europe's number one and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates more than 130 attractions, 19 hotels and 6 holiday villages in 25 countries across four continents. Merlin's purpose is to deliver memorable experiences to its 67 million guests around the world, through its iconic brands and multiple attraction formats, and the commitment and passion of its 28,000 employees (peak season).

See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information and follow on Twitter @MerlinEntsNews.

Contact: Matt Besterman
Public Relations Manager, LEGOLAND® New York Resort
+1 845-705-0137
matt.besterman@LEGOLAND.com

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