Coronavirus: Legoland New York Opening Delayed

GOSHEN, NY — The opening of Legoland New York Resort will be delayed due to the new coronavirus outbreak. Merlin Entertainments said the resort will now open in 2021.

Originally, Legoland in the Hudson Valley was scheduled to open to the public July 4.

Officials said delaying the opening was consistent with the closure of venues and postponement of events worldwide.

Stephanie Johnson, Legoland New York Resort's divisional director, said nothing was more important to the company than the health, safety and security of its team, the partners they work with and the communities they serve.

"We are in an unprecedented situation that has affected businesses worldwide," she said "By opening Legoland New York Resort in 2021, we are building an attraction that not only meets our high standards, it also gives our guests the best possible experience."

All previously purchased annual passes or single-day tickets will be honored when the resort opens next year.

Those who have booked vacation packages through Legoland Vacations will be given the opportunity to be the first to book for the 2021 season.

Resort officials said they still plan to hire more than 1,000 employees to staff the theme park and hotel, and all hourly employees who received an offer to work for the 2020 season will be invited to join the team in 2021.

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