MSLSM Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Legoland is looking to the Kansas City, Kansas area for a new park. The park will be part of a new resort area, and it will be built using STAR bonds. This will be the countrys second LL park, and hopefully it is unique instead of a clone of the one in CA. This should bring a lot of families into the area, and it should become a major force in the region. http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/new...e/14452357.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 This struck me as odd when it first hit the news a few days ago, but apparently it's the real deal. It is pretty close to finalized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I hope that it goes through. The proposed location is just 10 minutes away and the new Schliterban location is just 15 minutes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Wow, who would have thunk Kansas would be growing so much in terms of amusements!? Guess I'll have to look into getting there in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 It all falls under the Kansas City metro area. I know that other people I've talked to around the country think that we're out in the middle of a wheat field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Even if it was basically a "clone" of the CA park, would that be such a bad thing? How many people within the demographic that park would pull have probably been to the CA version of it? Keep in mind that most of the Legoland's are very similar. So don't expect a park vastly different from the CA one or you'll probably be dissapointed. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Legoland California is the only Legoland that I've been to, and, like Robb said, if the new one in Kansas is a clone, they're getting a very nice park. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Isn't the Legoland chain under new management? I thought the original owners sold it to another vendor. I think this area would/could be a good location for a park of this type (even a Sesame Place park as well). I couldn't open the link that was provided, so I'm not quite sure on the size of the park, but it sounds like it's close to being official. I wonder if they can have it open around the holiday-seasons as well? I bet the area gets alot of snow, but perhaps they can do something similar to DW or other parks that do 'holiday' openings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatOne Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Even if it was basically a "clone" of the CA park, would that be such a bad thing? How many people within the demographic that park would pull have probably been to the CA version of it? --Robb ...Let alone heard of it. Most people in Ohio haven't heard about it at all and are surprised when I talk about a "Lego theme park". I'd imagine most people outside of SoCal (and maybe parts of Arizona and Las Vegas) haven't either. -Bryan "I'm all for a Legoland not 2500 miles from me" Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Wow..WTF? I love Legoland California, but Kansas seems like an odd place to expand in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbesx2 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I don't think a topic has been created on this yet so... According to the Kansas City Star, Red Development is signing a contract or something for a Legoland, 600 square foot resort, an aquarium, and a boardwalk with some stores or something. If it happens, it will be built in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This is going to be amazing, as Kansas City will change dramatically. I heard about this last spring, but it wasn't passed because that one was to be built in Olathe, Kansas, and Kansas couldn't get it to work. This one actually has a good chance of happening though! There is a very high chance it will pass the vote, and it should be ready for 2009, apparently. I'm really excited, as I live in Kansas City. Full artice here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesissoocool Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 it is going to happen because my dad happens to work for Merlin Entertainments Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbesx2 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 ^Hey, thanks for the reasurance! Can you possibly get us some info on the rides or park or something? That would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesissoocool Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbesx2 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Thanks! I'll be sure to put it on the opening post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Wow, my father's friends wife's cousin can tell me for sure that this is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuggles Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Yes its happening.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP_RULES Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Well I hope it does happen. My grandparents live near Lees Summit, along with a good girl friend of mine. Also, its only about a 1 1/2 hour dive from where I live. Lets just hope they have some cool rides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzCatter Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Actually it is happening. My friend lives in Lee's Summit and we went to the open house for it before I left. I've seen the site they wanna build it on, and I've seen the plans. All they gotta do is vote on it, but it will most likely pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 All they gotta do is vote on it, but it will most likely pass. Besides having to vote on it and lining up financing it is a sure thing. I'll believe it when they break ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbesx2 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Well, this is good news! At first I didn't really believe jamesissocool (I have a habit of not trusting people) but now I guess I should! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 A similar plan has already failed in the Kansas City area and Lee's Summit is plan B. Even though it looks like a done deal a lot of stars still need to align prior to any dirt getting pushed around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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