The History of LEGOLAND Parks

Long before there were roller coasters, Miniland skylines, and yellow minifigures, there was a small woodworking shop in Billund, Denmark.In this episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, Kevin takes listeners on a comprehensive journey through the history of LEGOLAND—starting with Ole Kirk Christiansen’s early struggles, the invention of the LEGO brick, and the surprising path that led from factory tours to full-scale theme parks around the world.Along the way, we explore:How LEGO survived fires, financial collapse, and reinventionThe creation of Miniland and the first LEGOLAND park in BillundThe evolution of minifigures, themed lands, and licensed IPThe expansion of LEGOLAND parks across Europe, the U.S., Asia, and beyondHow ownership changes shaped the modern LEGOLAND experienceWhether you’re a lifelong LEGO fan, a theme park history buff, or someone who’s ever wandered through a LEGOLAND park wondering how it all came to be—this episode lays the foundation.🎧 Listen now and discover how a toy company built an entire world, brick by brick.👉Ready to discover your favorite theme park? Check out our games at WhereInThePark.com, and use code PODCAST10 at checkout to take 10% off your next adventure!👉Explore even more with a FREE Digital Game at Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, and more! Go to WhereInThePark.com, and use code WITPDIGITAL👉Become a WITP Explorer! Join the conversation on our Facebook Group here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whereinthepark👉Prefer to read along & see pictures instead of listening? Check out our Blog Page here: WhereInThePark.com/Podcast👉Follow us @WhereInThePark on your favorite social media platforms:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whereintheparkFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/whereintheparkTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whereintheparkYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@whereinthepark