Legoland expansion plans and attendance

from the San Diego Business Journal (1/10):

With $20M Expansion, Legoland Works to Beat 2007 Attendance
By - 1/10/2008
San Diego Business Journal Staff

"Legoland California Dec. 10 reported attendance of 1.6 million for 2007, which was flat with 2006, a record year." ...

"In March, the park expanded Miniland U.S.A. with the opening of Miniland Las Vegas and this year it is investing $20 million in two new areas. They include the Land of Adventure, which will feature a ride that simulates desert Jeeps trekking into “1920s Egypt,” he said.

Also new to the 128-acre park is the 36,000-square-foot Sea Life aquarium, which is scheduled open in the summer. It is under construction near the park’s main entrance and will have a separate admission.

Merlin Entertainments acquired all four of the world’s Legoland parks in 2005 and has since become the largest attractions operator in Europe and ranks second worldwide with 52 attractions."
— Connie Lewis

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