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00:00China's first Legoland Resort packed on opening day, despite heatwave tourists and residents in Shanghai on Saturday, braved sweltering heat for the official opening of China's first Legoland Resort, featuring thousands of structures built with over 85 million Lego bricks.
00:16Entry tickets to the new resort, aimed mainly at families with children between the ages of 2 and 12, quickly sold out as thousands queued to try out more than 75 rides, performances, and attractions spanning more than 300,000 square meters.
00:30That was despite a heatwave strong enough to trigger an orange alert from Shanghai's Meteorological Observatory, the second highest in China's weather alert system.
00:38The enthusiasm of the staff here makes us feel like the heat is okay, and we really liked today's opening ceremony gift, said 40-year-old Shanghai resident Kathy Yin, of the wearable Lego mitt given out to those attending the event.
00:50We came especially for it. Lego enthusiasts from all over China traveled to Shanghai for the opening, leading to a surge in hotel bookings, local media said.
00:59Lego Group CEO Niels B. Christensen said the resort would be an integral part of Lego's presence in China, and would contribute to the economic vitality of Shanghai.
01:07The strong turnout highlights resilience and expending among Chinese consumers, even as the overall economy struggles with weak consumer demand.
01:15Multiple visitors interviewed by Reuters had purchased an annual pass, and had attended the soft opening on June 20.
01:21Early summer heatwave asterisk, even the extreme heat, 30-year-old visitor Dao Zhaoqing said.
01:27Didn't stop me from coming to the opening day Shanghai's Meteorological Observatory.
01:31Warned maximum temperatures in the city's central and western areas were expected to exceed 37 degrees Celsius, on Saturday, while other forecasters warned parts of China's eastern and central provinces are bracing.
01:43For temperatures above 40 C, it's really hot, but it's still a lot of fun here, said nine-year-old Rocky Su.
01:49While most visitors were upbeat, one complained to Reuters that the long queues outside to enter the venue were poorly organized.
01:55Staff handed out bottles of water to visitors, and one person received medical attention due to heat stroke.
02:01Even though the sun is strong, there are plenty of air-conditioned areas and water stations inside the park, so it's still quite comfortable.
02:07For a visit, said 28-year-old Shanghai resident Charlie Chen.
02:11Legoland Shanghai is operated by a joint venture between Merlin Entertainments, which runs Legoland Parks around the world, and the Shanghai Jinshin District local government.
02:25Legoland Shanghai is operated by a joint venture, and the Shanghai Jinshin District local government.
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