Incidents at LEGOLAND parks

Last updated October 03, 2024

This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at various Legoland theme parks, amusement parks, or water parks. This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every such event, but only those that have a significant impact on the parks or park operations, or are otherwise significantly newsworthy.

Caused by negligence on the part of the guest. This can be refusal to follow specific ride safety instructions, or deliberate intent to violate park rules.
The result of a guest's known, or unknown, health issues.
Negligence on the part of the park, either by ride operator or maintenance.
Act of God or a generic accident (e.g. slipping and falling), that is not a direct result of an action on anybody's part.

Legoland, Billund, Denmark

The Xtreme Racer

On 29 April 2007, a 21-year-old park employee was killed by a ride vehicle as she climbed over a security fence to retrieve a guest's wallet.^[1]

Legoland Deutschland Resort, Günzburg, Germany

Feuerdrache

On August 11, 2022, 31 people were injured with one suffering serious injuries when two carriages collided. In 2023, it was found that the first carriage had become stationary on the track, and two technicians manually overrode a sensor warning that would have prevented the second train from advancing, causing the collision. Penalty orders and fees were issues against the two employees.^[2]

Legoland Windsor Resort, Berkshire, England

Fires

In 2006, a fire broke out in a storage barn onsite during the end of season fireworks on 28 October, with no injuries.^[3]
In October 2007, a fire broke out in a shed being used to store chemicals.^[4]

Ninjago: The Ride

In 2019, a five-year-old boy was involved in an accessibility dispute at Ninjago: the Ride. The boy, who uses a wheelchair and is unable to walk without help, was asked to "prove" he could walk by walking three paces repeatedly, causing humiliation and pain. At the time, certain rides within the park had a policy of requiring riders to be able to walk unaided.^[5] As a result of a settlement with the family, the policy was later removed from all but one of the park's rides.^[6]

Other Incidents

In September 2010, the park's large number of wasps during the season was discussed on Watchdog , with general manager Sue Kemp appearing with host Anne Robinson and confirming new signage, actions and details on the website.^[7]^[8]
In February 2014, the park cancelled a private event organised by Islamic cleric Haitham al-Haddad due to safety reasons following a backlash and threats by nationalist groups.^[9]
In August 2016, two six-year-old girls were sexually assaulted while at the resort, leading to a police investigation over the incident.^[10]

The Log Flume in Pirate Falls

In May 2009, a nine-year-old girl got her hand trapped in The Log Flume in Pirate Falls. The police, ambulance and fire brigade were all called. The ride remained closed the next day as health and safety checks were done and the ride has since been altered.^{[ citation needed ]}

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References

↑ "Legoland Employee Dies After Being Hit by Roller Coaster". Associated Press. 2007-04-30. Archived from the original on 2009-08-13. Retrieved 2008-09-08.
↑ "Penalty orders issued against Legoland employees in Germany following coaster accident | Planet Attractions". www.planetattractions.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
↑ "Fire at Legoland during Fireworks". News. BBC. 28 October 2006. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
↑ "Legoland evacuated during blaze". 2007-10-01. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
↑ "Legoland staff ask boy in wheelchair to walk". BBC News. 2019-10-01. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
↑ Fry, Chris (2020-12-23). "Sebby Brett .v. Merlin Entertainments Limited (Theme Park had a policy of requiring guests to prove they could walk before being allowed on rides )". Fry Law. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
↑ "Wasps create an unfriendly buzz at Legoland". BBC. September 2010. Archived from the original on 11 September 2010. Retrieved 29 September 2010.
↑ "Buzz Off Watchdog! Legoland's Wasp Problem Makes it to TV". Completely Legoland Windsor. September 2010. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2010.
↑ "Berkshire", News, England, UK: BBC, 26 February 2014, archived from the original on 9 March 2014, retrieved 5 March 2014
↑ "Sex assault on girls aged 6 at Legoland". BBC News. 12 August 2016. Archived from the original on 5 September 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.

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[1] "Legoland Employee Dies After Being Hit by Roller Coaster". Associated Press. 2007-04-30. Archived from the original on 2009-08-13. Retrieved 2008-09-08.

[2] "Penalty orders issued against Legoland employees in Germany following coaster accident | Planet Attractions". www.planetattractions.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.

[3] "Fire at Legoland during Fireworks". News. BBC. 28 October 2006. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2010.

[4] "Legoland evacuated during blaze". 2007-10-01. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-16.

[5] "Legoland staff ask boy in wheelchair to walk". BBC News. 2019-10-01. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-25.

[6] Fry, Chris (2020-12-23). "Sebby Brett .v. Merlin Entertainments Limited (Theme Park had a policy of requiring guests to prove they could walk before being allowed on rides )". Fry Law. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-25.

[7] "Wasps create an unfriendly buzz at Legoland". BBC. September 2010. Archived from the original on 11 September 2010. Retrieved 29 September 2010.

[8] "Buzz Off Watchdog! Legoland's Wasp Problem Makes it to TV". Completely Legoland Windsor. September 2010. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2010.

[9] "Berkshire", News, England, UK: BBC, 26 February 2014, archived from the original on 9 March 2014, retrieved 5 March 2014

[10] "Sex assault on girls aged 6 at Legoland". BBC News. 12 August 2016. Archived from the original on 5 September 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.

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