From 30 April – 2 May, fans should get ready to join in a galaxy of Star Wars™ themed activities, featuring the brand new 500,000 brick LEGO® Star Wars™ Death Star model, as the Force returns stronger than ever to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.

Guests are invited to dress up and enter the daily costume competition and LEGO Star Wars™ characters will meet and greet guests throughout the weekend. LEGO® model making skills will be put to the test with LEGO Star Wars™ themed builds and a LEGO Droid Building Workshop, plus there will be lots more intergalactic fun and games.

The Death Star, NEW for 2016, is one of the most impressive and biggest LEGO® Star Wars™ models ever created. The massive 2.4 metre wide, 3 metre high creation, weighs in at a hefty 860kg, and is the centrepiece of an epic new finale at the LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display. The dramatic scene also features 16 Alliance ships swooping in to destroy it and provides a stunning end to the 1.5million brick experience which brings to life some iconic Star Wars™ scenes.  

The event, LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display and more than 55 family friendly rides, attractions and shows is included in the normal ticket price which starts from £37 online for both adults and children.   Pre-booking is STRONGLY advised to guarantee entry at www.LEGOLAND.co.uk.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the biggest film of all time in the UK, will be available to own by digital download from April 11th, 2016 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD from April 18th, 2016.

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Park ticket prices/opening

o   Park open from 11 March until 5 November 2016 (closed on selected midweek days in September, October and November)

o   Tickets from £37 when booked online at least 7 days in advance  

o   Book here: www.legoland.co.uk/en/Book/ or call 0845 373 2640

LEGO® themed LEGOLAND® Hotel prices/opening

o   Themed family rooms (2 adults/ 2 children) available from £314 in low season (not including LEGO Friends rooms). Premium themed rooms (2 adults/ 2 children) from £404 in low season

o   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)

o   Book here: www.legoland.co.uk/hotel/shortbreak/ 

For further information contact Tansy Ratcliffe-James at freerange communications on 020 7402 9966 or tansy@freerange.eu. 

For other Star Wars related media enquiries contact:

Kate Adams, Disney UK on 0208 222 1318 or kate.adams@disney.com

NOTE TO EDITORS

• STAR WARS™, STAR WARS™:THE CLONE WARS™ and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
• LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (c)2016 The LEGO Group.
•  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. 
• 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 111 attractions, 12 hotels/4 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, DreamWorks Tours SHREK's Adventure, The London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, 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.