Take a virtual tour of New York’s brand new Legoland
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The first theme park to open in the Northeast United States in 40 years pays homage to a beloved toy.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Legoland New York opened its doors to the public last week, with seven different lands for kids and adults to explore.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The opening comes as a sign of relief for the state and industry that have both been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The pandemic took a devastating toll on New York, and as we make our comeback, the new Legoland New York Resort in Orange County is a testament to the resilience and ingenuity that this state has always been known for,” </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-full-opening-theme-park-legolandr-new-york-resort-orange-county" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Governor Andrew Cuomo said</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in a statement on Friday.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“This is historic,” Cuomo said. “This is the first new theme park in the Northeast United States in 40 years.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The theme park features 50 rides stretched out across 520 acres.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Built in Goshen, a village in Orange County, the theme park is roughly 95 kilometres from Manhattan.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reservations are required and the park uses a cashless system for tickets, games, food and other services.</span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: legoland.newyork / Instagram</span></em></p>
