Legoland Shanghai Resort was recently awarded the 32nd Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Theme Park category, while setting a new global record as the fastest Legoland park to reach one million visitors.

The Themed Entertainment Association's Thea awards, widely regarded as the themed entertainment industry's Oscars, recognized the Shanghai resort as the sole Chinese recipient in the theme park category this year. The award acknowledges the park's excellence in creative design, immersive storytelling, and interactive visitor experiences.

"We are immensely proud that Legoland Shanghai Resort is receiving this honor," said Paul Moreton, chief development officer of Merlin Entertainments. "This award is a worthy recognition of the park's innovative design and immersive experiences."

"By blending the creative DNA of the Lego brand with distinctive Chinese cultural elements, we've created a flagship resort that sees the global appeal of Legoland resonate deeply with local audiences," he said.

The resort features eight themed lands, including the world's first Lego Monkie Kid land inspired by the Chinese classic Journey to the West. The park also houses more than 75 interactive rides, shows, and attractions, showcasing thousands of Lego models constructed from 85 million Lego bricks.