LEGOLand Discovery Center
Legoland 2475 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108 816.471.4386 Hours of Operation: Sun.-Thu., 10:00-8:00 (last admission at 6:00); Fri.-Sat., 10:00-9:00 (last admission at 7:00) Admission: $19/adults ($16 online), $15/children ages 3-12 ($13 online), FREE/children 2 & under.
Hot Tips
- Free parking (with validation) is available in the Crown Center parking garages.
- All children must be accompanied (and supervised) by an adult at all times.
- Legoland is wheelchair and single-stroller friendly (double strollers are prohibited).
- Want a snapshot to document your visit? It’s as easy as saying cheese! Legoland offers commemorative photos of your group upon entrance.
- Join the Birthday Club, and your child will receive free admission on his or her birthday.
- Combo tickets for Sea Life & Legoland are available; for maximum savings, consider annual passes.
Before You Go
For more than 80 years, Lego has established itself as one of the most recognizable and popular toys around the world. The iconic plastic bricks, which get their name from a Danish phrase meaning “play well,” now take center stage at one of Kansas City’s greatest new attractions, Legoland. Located in the heart of Crown Center, this hands-on discovery center boasts hours of fun, thrills and adventure sure to please every member of the family. Tickets, meals and activity packs can be purchased in advance online (and at a discount!). Be sure to pack socks for the kiddos—the Lego City Play Zone requires them!
While You’re There
Learn how raw plastic is transformed into bricks at the Lego Factory and then hop aboard a chariot to rescue the princess in the thrilling laser game Kingdom Quest. Preschool Lego enthusiasts will delight in Duplo Village, while aspiring young divas can showcase their skills on the Friends’ karaoke stage. Put your brick creations to the test at the Build & Test site and earthquake tables, catch a 4D movie (complete with wind and snow!), beef up your building skills at the Master Builder Academy and marvel at Miniland, a complete Lego duplication highlighting some of Kansas City’s most amazing landscapes.
After You’ve Gone
Admission is good for a full day. If you need to leave early, make sure to keep your ticket with you and have your hand stamped at the admissions desk for later return. The Lego Ideas Book makes a great gift (and is available at the gift shop) for Lego enthusiasts hoping to grow their skills at home, or you can check your local library calendar to find the Lego club nearest you. Hungry to know more about Lego? Check out The Lego Story, an animated documentary Lego produced and posted on their YouTube site.
Lauren Greenlee’s boys are Lego aficionados, and she loves them, too… as long as her feet don’t find them first! She can be found building Lego structures with her kids—and writing—in Olathe.