Chinese New Year at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort is designed to be loud, colourful and full of things for children to touch, build and run towards and for many families, that’s exactly the appeal. We’ll be sharing the official details of LEGOLAND’s Chinese New Year celebrations as announced during the media preview, for parents who are weighing up whether a visit during the festive period makes sense for their family. We’ll also be sharing a separate, experience-led review that looks at what it’s actually like navigating the park with young children — from crowds and pacing to whether the festivities enhance the experience or add to the overwhelm.
A Brick-Built Chinese New Year: The Garden of Prosperity
Running from 22 January to 22 February, LEGOLAND Malaysia’s Chinese New Year celebrations centre around a festive theme titled Garden of Prosperity. Across the park, families can expect traditional Lunar New Year visuals reimagined through LEGO — from red lanterns and cherry blossom displays to large-scale brick installations designed specifically as photo spots.
At the heart of the decorations is a 2.4-metre LEGO Horse centrepiece, which you’ll see right after you enter, inspired by the LEGO Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse set. Symbolising strength, renewal and good fortune, the installation anchors much of the festive activity and doubles as a focal point for family photos.
Hands-On Activities Designed for Young Builders
One of LEGOLAND’s strengths — especially for families with younger children — is its emphasis on interactive play rather than passive entertainment. During the Chinese New Year period, this is reflected in a series of themed activities that children can participate in throughout the park.
Build-A-Horse
This was a clear crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Children enjoyed the freedom of building their own LEGO horse in different colours and styles while parents were often just as engaged in the process. That said, it’s worth managing expectations — the builds are not take-home, so once the activity ends, the horses stay behind. It’s fun and engaging in the moment, but more about the experience than a keepsake.
LEGO Orange Tree Making
This activity stood out as one of the most satisfying for families. Not only is it hands-on and easy to participate in, but you also get to bring the completed orange tree home. For many parents, that small takeaway makes a big difference, especially for kids who like having something tangible to remember the experience by. Do note that because of the small parts, younger children may find it difficult to put it together and even us adults kept dropping the ‘leaves’ and ‘mandarin oranges’.
LEGO Chinese Calligraphy Mural
This activity blends cultural symbolism with LEGO creativity, allowing guests to contribute to a larger communal mural. However, it may feel less engaging for some families — particularly because, like the Build-A-Horse station, there’s nothing to take home. Without that sense of ownership or continuity, the activity can feel a little abstract, and younger children may struggle to understand its purpose beyond placing bricks onto a shared display.
Minifigure Trading
A long-time LEGOLAND favourite, minifigure trading can be fun for kids who already have LEGO minifigures at home. Parents should note, however, that you’ll need to bring your own minifigure to trade for one of the displayed figures. If you don’t have one on hand, you may end up purchasing a minifigure from the retail store just to participate — something worth knowing in advance to avoid surprise spending.
Festive Performances and Live Shows
From 17 to 22 February, the celebrations are elevated with the Spring Festival Spectacular — a programme of cultural performances that run throughout the day.
These include:
- Lion and dragon dance performances
- Acrobatic high-pole and stilt walker acts
- Live oriental music and drum shows
- Chinese face-changing performances
In addition, daily LEGO-themed stage shows such as Brick of Prosperity, Lunar Beats Spectacular and Finale of Fortune add to the festive atmosphere, offering short, high-energy bursts of entertainment that are easy to slot into a family’s park itinerary.
Retail Promotions and Festive Perks
Adding a gamified element to the celebrations, LEGOLAND Malaysia will also be running Fortune Fest from 17 to 22 February. Guests who spend RM188 or more in a single receipt at participating retail or food outlets stand a chance to win LEGO sets, with prizes valued at up to RM800.
For families already budgeting for meals or souvenirs, this offers an added incentive without requiring additional activities or sign-ups.
Ticket Offers for Singapore Families
To coincide with the festive season, LEGOLAND Malaysia is also introducing special Chinese New Year ticket offers targeted at Singapore-based families. These include promotional day tickets as well as a limited-time 6-Month Play Pass, which allows repeat access across the Theme Park, Water Park and SEA LIFE Malaysia.
For families considering multiple visits or a more flexible approach to planning, these passes may offer better overall value compared to single-day tickets.
So, Is Chinese New Year at LEGOLAND Worth It for Families?
In general, LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort remains a solid win for families with children — because at its core, LEGO is still universally appealing. The rides, the brick-filled environments, and the freedom for kids to touch, build and explore are what draw families back, festive season or not.
The Chinese New Year additions do add a nice layer of seasonal colour and variety, and it’s thoughtful to see limited-time activities created specifically for the occasion. However, from a child’s perspective, the festive theme itself doesn’t necessarily register as something “special”. Most kids are there for the rides, the LEGO builds and the sheer excitement of being in the park — not because it’s Lunar New Year.
Where the Lunar New Year experience felt slightly underwhelming was in the sense of reward and takeaway. While some activities were genuinely fun in the moment, very few offered something meaningful for children to bring home. After completing all the stations and filling in the activity card, the final reward was a simple badge with the words “Happy Lunar New Year!”. It felt oddly anticlimactic — especially after investing time and effort to complete the entire trail.
A small LEGO-themed keepsake, such as a mini horse keychain or a simple LEGO figure tied to the Year of the Horse, would have felt far more special and on-brand. Something tangible that children (or the big kids) could clip onto a bag or keep as a reminder of the experience would have elevated the festive activities from “nice add-on” to “memorable moment”.
Overall, the Chinese New Year celebrations don’t take away from what makes LEGOLAND enjoyable — but they also don’t dramatically enhance it for younger children. The park itself remains the main attraction, while the festive elements serve more as background texture than a defining highlight. For families already planning a visit, the seasonal activities are a pleasant bonus. But if you’re visiting specifically for Chinese New Year, it helps to manage expectations — the LEGO fun is still the star of the show.
Images: LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
Melissa Fann
