LEGOLAND® MALAYSIA HOSTS LARGEST STAR WARS™ 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN ASIA

ISKANDAR PUTERI, 13 MAY 2017 – Relive the galaxy’s greatest adventure and experience the untold stories with LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort as it brings you its largest celebration yet for LEGO® Star Wars^TM Days. To celebrate 40 years in the galaxy far, far away, LEGOLAND® Malaysia is going all out to bring the Star Wars^TM experience to life with an array of galactic activities enabling every fan to experience the magic beyond the big screen. The star of the show lies at LEGO® Star Wars^TM Miniland, the only indoor LEGO® Star Wars^TM Miniland in Asia, where guests can experience a special ‘live storytelling’ of great scenes from the epic space saga exclusively for the month of May.

Taking it a notch higher, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort’s celebration includes a massive Imperial March with over 100 costume characters joining the parade; Star Wars^TM Parades of the region. The Imperial March also features the top costumed fan groups in Malaysia, Singapore and other Asia Pacific Countries. showing their allegiance to the dark and light side. Catering to its biggest fans and in the spirit of bringing the galactic experience to life, everyone is invited to join and be a part of the parade through a new activity, Parade Tryouts!

Gear up for this one-of-a-kind experience as the Legions bring an amazing cast of characters including Jedis, Stormtroopers, and even villains to life with their screen-accurate costume replicas. Beyond that, at the peak of its celebrations now, the resort also featured an extra special commemorative session to honour Princess Leia - the toughest rebel in the galaxy. The resort is flocked with Star Wars^TM fans dressed as  Star Wars^TM characters for this memorable session to remember and honour her life and legacy. Guests may also be in for a surprise as there is a chance that they may get to meet and greet the princess’ costume character at the resort’s Miniland for a memorable photo opportunity. This year’s LEGO® Star Wars^TM celebration definitely promises to be bigger and better.  

Those who wish to be one with the Force can do so at the Jedi Academy, where they can train to become a Jedi with either our Master Jedi or Princess Leia – if you’re lucky. To bring the Star Wars^TM experience to life even further, dancing Stormtroopers and Star Wars^TM characters can be found roaming around the park and will stop for photo opportunities. The trickiest character to spot will be the elusive LEGO® Darth Vader, so be sure to be on a lookout for him.

“Building on last year’s successful LEGO Star Wars^TM Day, LEGOLAND® is once again embarking on a journey to bring LEGO® Star Wars^TM to life for all Star Wars^TM fans, young and old alike. This year, we are kicking it up a notch and ensuring that this year will be filled with building activities that will inspire and encourage learning through play. Our guests will be in for a treat as they will be able to participate in various building activities such as Star Wars^TM World, R2-D2 Challenge, Speed Building, Star Wars^TM model build, and create your own Star Wars^TM set,” said Kurt Stocks, General Manager at LEGOLAND® Resort Malaysia.  

The younger guests will also be receiving a real LEGOLAND® Star Wars^TM Passport, which can be used to collect stamps from activities such as R2-D2 build, Star Wars^TM World, Trivia Hunt, Jedi Academy, and Speed building competition. Upon collection of all stamps, guests can stand a chance to be rewarded with a special commemorative brick – awarded on a first come first serve basis - to remind them of their fun and exciting adventures at LEGOLAND®.

More than that, LEGOLAND® Malaysia is offering exclusive deals on the newly launched LEGO® Star Wars™ Classic merchandise. Only available at LEGOLAND® Malaysia and only during LEGO® Star Wars™ Days, guests spending RM300 and above on LEGO® Star Wars™ Play sets will get their hands on the coveted LEGO® R2D2. Alternatively, for purchases of RM100 and above for LEGO® Star Wars™ Play sets, guests can redeem the exclusive LEGO® U-Wing Fighter. Moreover, guests who purchase the ultimate LEGO® Star Wars™ Death Star at LEGOLAND® Malaysia’s retail shop will get a free LEGO® Star Wars™ Kylo Ren Command Shuttle worth RM599.90. These offers are valid while stocks last.

LEGO® Star Wars^TM Days runs till the end of May with a variety of exciting and entertaining daily activities that the whole family can participate in. With an endless selection of fun-filled activities, there’s bound to be something out there that will tickle the fancy of the most avid Star Wars^TM fan and everyone else. May the force be with guests as they enjoy the exclusive activities that LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort has lined up for this awesome celebration. More on that below:

Imperial March (13^th & 14^th May only)
The Imperial March will begin from the Hotel to Star Wars^TM Miniland, giving guests the opportunity to partake in one of the largest Star Wars^TM Parades in the region. There will also be a Meet & Greet session after the parade.

Star Wars^TM Miniland ‘Live’
Enjoy an interactive walkthrough at Star Wars^TM Miniland with the Jedi’s who will regale guests with the story of the episodes displayed. This is a special tour only happening in May during Lego Star Wars^TM Days.

Jedi Academy
Always wanted to be a Jedi warrior? This is your chance! Let our Master Jedi train you in the ways of the Jedi.

Spot the Stormtrooper
Be on the lookout for the Stormtrooper minifigure on the crew’s badge. Find him and you can redeem a prize on the spot.

Star Wars^TM Trivia Hunt
Prove how much of a fan you are by solving the quiz. Visit the Miniland and lookout for clues on the posters and descriptions.

Photo opportunities with the most badass Star Wars™ characters
Spot LEGO® Darth Vader and get a photo taken with him. Also, be on the lookout for the Stormtroopers and Jedis. In addition, the meet and greet with the awesome Star Wars^TM characters including Jedi, Stormtroopers and Princess Leia that started on the 1^st of May, will continue the subsequent weekends (20^th & 21^st May and 27^th & 28^th May) where guests can also have their photos taken.

For further information on promotions and activities, visit LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort’s official website www.legoland.com.my and stay connected with the resort via social handles (Facebook & Twitter) to find out more on online LEGO® Star Wars^TM Days activities and promotions.