Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne
Are you thinking about visiting the Legoland Discovery Centre in Melbourne and want to know what to expect?
I visited the Legoland Discovery Centre with my 2 kids who are 8 and 9 years old. They both enjoy playing with Legos, though it is not something they do often.
We were looking for a kid-friendly activity to do on our last afternoon in Melbourne and decided on the Legoland Discovery Centre.
Keep reading to find out what to expect once you have entered the space.
Arriving at Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne
Legoland Discovery Centre is located in the suburb of Chadstone in the Chadstone-the Fashion Capital Shopping Centre.
Located on the 2nd floor of the shopping centre, Legoland Discovery Centre is near Target. The shopping centre is quite large, so if your only plan is to visit the Legoland Discovery Centre, try to park in Park B.
While you can purchase your tickets before you arrive, you can also buy them in the lobby. Tickets are for a specific time. You can not enter until the time on your ticket, but once you are inside Legoland Discovery Centre, you can stay until closing time.
I opted to use the ticket kiosk as the price to enter was the same as if I were using my phone. We did not know what time we would arrive, so I waited to purchase tickets.
The machine ended up not giving me all of the tickets I had ordered, and I needed to go into the line to speak to someone anyway.
As soon as you enter Legoland Discovery Centre, there is someone to take your photo against a green wall. There are props to use, and you will be given a ticket to view your photos later.
Factory Tour
The first room you will enter at Legoland Discovery Centre is dark and projects a movie of the Factory Tour.
There are buttons and gears that the kids can move.
We arrived late in the day and wanted to see as much of Legoland Discovery Centre as possible before we needed to get our rental car back, so we did not stay at the Factory Tour long.
I did not realize that this is where you can make your own minifigure and receive a free Duplo block. No one was there to tell us this information.
Kingdom Quest
Legoland Discovery Centre has 2 rides, and the first one you will see is Kingdom Quest. Look out for it, we almost walked right past it.
Kingdom Quest is a ride where you shoot trolls and skeletons and try to save the princess.
Up to 4 people can ride in a carriage. Kids are not allowed to ride without an adult. Height restrictions apply, but the ride is generally suitable for all.
We rode around on Kingdom Quest, and it shows the score of each player as you shoot the trolls.
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Miniland Melbourne
Near the Kingdom Quest ride is a room filled with Lego displays of buildings in Melbourne.
Some of the displays are interactive. Kids can try to shoot a goal, race horses, or literally step inside and be part of the exhibit at Miniland Melbourne.
Legoland Discovery Centre Cafe
Once you have walked through Miniland Melbourne, the space opens up, and you can see multiple exhibits.
The Legoland Discovery Centre Cafe is located in the centre, and there are lots of tables around the cafe.
The cafe does not have a large menu, mainly premade sandwiches, pies, snacks, and drinks. They do have a couple of hot items in addition to the pies, mainly nachos and hot dogs.
A wide variety of hot drinks and sodas are available.
The cafe offers a Kid’s Meal Deal that includes a main, snack, fruit, and a drink inside a lunch box.
Pre-purchase your tickets to Legoland Discovery Centre to ensure you get the time slot you prefer.
Merlin’s Apprentice Ride
Next to the cafe is Merlin’s Apprentice Ride.
You need to be at least 90 cm to ride, and kids between 90 cm and 120 cm must ride with an adult. Everyone must wear closed-toe shoes on Merlin’s Apprentice (though looking back on my photos, my youngest is definitely not wearing closed-toe shoes).
The ride goes up and down and in circles. You can pedal to make your seat go higher in the air. Luckily, my kids are taller than 120 cm and were able to ride on their own.
There was a small line, and they had to wait for a ride to go before it was their turn.
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LEGO Racers Build and Test
My kids immediately chose to go to the Lego Racers area, though at first, I did not realize that was where my son was.
In addition to the race tracks, there is a large pool of Lego pieces. He zoned in on those and immediately sat down and began to build.
My daughter took a car that was already made and raced it down the tracks.
If we had more time at Legoland Discovery Centre, I am sure my son would have been able to sit there for hours building cars to test the tracks. Unfortunately, we only had a few hours inside the Discovery Centre and did not get to play as long as he wanted.
While he was building, staff members sat and talked to him about his projects. I was sitting nearby where I could view both kids.
Creative Workshop
While the kids were building cars at the Racers Build and Test area, I noticed the Creative Workshop Room.
Tables and chairs are set up inside, and there was a sign-up sheet outside the door, but it was filled. I asked and found out that we had missed the last opportunity of the day for the kids to design their own mini-figures, but we were told we may get in if there were no shows.
There were no shows, but other kids got in first, so mine were not able to attend the workshop. My daughter and I had talked to one of the Master Model Builders earlier, and he said that if we did not get in to see him after the workshop.
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Ask a Master Model Builder
Next to the Creative Workshop is a window where you can talk to one of the Lego experts who builds the creations inside the Legoland Discovery Centre.
We spent a few minutes talking to a very nice staff member who answered my daughter’s questions before he had to go lead the workshop. Every single staff member that we spoke to inside the centre was helpful and kind.
After we did not get into the workshop, he told us to come back.
At the end of our visit to Legoland Discovery Centre, the kids and I went back to talk to the Master Model Builder, and he helped my kids make their own minifigures to take home.
Earthquake Tables
Located right by the Racers Build and Test are the Earthquake Tables.
Honestly, I had no idea that this was the Earthquake Tables until I looked it up when we got home. My son was too busy building with the standard Lego blocks, but my daughter wanted to try everything, so she spent a few minutes building with the Duplo blocks on the table.
The point of the Earthquake Tables is to build as high as you can and see if your building holds up when the table starts to shake.
Lego 4D Cinema
We stopped building in time to see the movie in the LEGO 4D Cinema.
My kids chose to sit in the last row, and my son insisted on bringing his Lego creation into the theatre. Even though he did not want to see the movie, he enjoyed it so much that he asked if we could see it again.
Don’t forget your 3D glasses on the way in!
I didn’t know at the time, but there are a variety of movies that play in the Lego 4D Cinema. All have a 3D movie aspect and include rain and wind to make them a 4D experience.
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Underwater Quest
In a separate darkened room is Underwater Quest.
We ended up going back as the exhibits were crowded earlier in the day.
Underwater Quest is set up to look like you are beneath the ocean and has 2 separate activities. Looking now, it appears some searches can be done in the Underwater Quest, and if the kids complete each activity, they can get a Junior Divers License. We did not see this.
Kids can build a sea creature step by step by following a screen.
Then, they can use what they created to make a Lego Movie.
A tablet is set up to take pictures as the kids move the pieces bit by bit. At the end, the photos are combined to make a movie.
Lego City Fire Academy Playground
Of course, we had to spend at least a few minutes on the playground.
The Lego City Fire Academy is for kids 4+, and they must wear socks.
There is a bench for parents to sit on, and the kids can climb, play, and slide their way through the playground.
Duplo Farm Adventure
For younger kids, there is a playground geared toward kids 2-5.
Duplo Farm Adventure is gated. Parents must remain in the area, and no food or drinks are allowed in. Kids must be wearing socks.
Farm animals are scattered throughout the play area, and kids can climb, swing, slide, and move around the playground.
Heartlake City
We didn’t get to Heartlake City because we ran out of time. While Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne was open late on the day we visited, due to it being a public holiday, we had to return our rental car.
We didn’t even see Heartlake City until we were on our way out.
Heartlake City is the home of 5 LEGO Friends: Stephanie, Olivia, Emma, Andrea, and Mia. Kids can play with models of their friends and create stories while building with them.
Legoland Discovery Centre Shop
On the way out, you pass through the Legoland Discovery Centre Shop. You do not need a ticket to Legoland Discovery Centre to access their shop.
It is filled with all kinds of Legos, including exclusive items. You can also purchase single Legos, design a minifigure, and get a Lego engraved at the shop.
If you are an annual pass member, you will receive a 10% discount in the store.
Sensory Sessions
Occasionally, sensory sessions are available in the morning.
They ensure quiet spaces, a reduction of sound and light, a reduced capacity, and specially trained staff.
Adult Night
You can hang out with your friends or have a date night at one of Legoland Discovery Centre’s Adult Nights.
Sometimes they have themed adult nights, and there are usually prizes to be won.
Birthday Parties
Two different birthday party packages are available at Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne. One allows groups of up to 20, while the other gives entry for groups up to 40.
Both party packages include:
- e-vites
- party host for 1 hour
- private room for 2 hours
- party games
- free time
- party food and drinks
- birthday cake
- gift for the birthday child
- Lego polybag and birthday hat for each child
You can add a Lego character meet-and-greet or activity bags to the package.
Legoland Discovery Centre Tips
- Wear closed-toe shoes for one of the rides
- Wear socks for the playground
- Your entry is timed, but you can stay as long as you want. Get there earlier if you want to guarantee that you will see and do everything you want.
- There are paid lockers where you can store your items, but they were out of order when we visited. Don’t bring in any unnecessary items.
- If you plan to visit more than once, it is probably best to purchase annual passes.
- At the beginning of your visit, check to see what workshops are running and sign up for a spot.
- Purchase your tickets before you go!
Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne Wrap-Up
We had Legoland Discovery Centre on our list the last time we visited Melbourne, but due to its location, we opted not to visit. Legoland Discovery Centre is about a 25-minute drive from Central Melbourne or a little less than an hour on public transportation.
On this trip, we had a rental car and opted to visit on our way back to Melbourne from a weekend in Inverloch. We wanted something easy and geared towards kids.
I went in with the kids, and we saved money by only paying for 1 adult to enter. Depending on your kid’s age and needs, it may not be necessary for multiple adults to be there.
At 8 and 9, my kids were the perfect ages to spend a few hours at Legoland Discovery Centre. We could have easily spent more time there.
It wasn’t extremely crowded when we got there, but it was almost empty by 4 pm, which made it so much easier to do everything without having to wait. From what I hear, it is the most crowded around mid-day, so either get there when they open or wait until later in the day.
The Legoland Discovery Centre website says tickets are valid for a 2-hour entry, but that does not appear to be true anymore. No one is checking your time once you are inside.
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