ONE ride at Legoland is set to be knocked down to make way for something new.
The Viking River Splash ride in Land of the Vikings closed back in 2023 and was once a favourite amongst visitors.
The clearance of the site is to make way for a new attraction within the park.
The Viking River Splash, a water rapids ride, first opened in 2007.
After 16 years, Legoland announced news of the ride’s closure on Facebook. They wrote: “Calling all Vikings! It is time to lay down your oars and say a fond farewell to Viking River Splash.
“Join the LEGO® Viking fleet one last time and make your last voyage before Monday 25th September, after which the ride becomes part of Viking history.”
When the ride was first announced to close, lots of visitors were disappointed – but excited to see what came next.
One said: “Sad to see this ride go! However it needs it! Can’t wait to see what the park does with the space.”
Another added: “Surprising move. However I’m curious as to whether it will be re-themed or replaced.”
This isn’t the first application from Legoland this year.
It has also submitted another to build a new 390-capacity 4D cinema at its Imagination Theatre.
The Imagination Theatre is one of the oldest attractions at the theme park, which celebrates its 30th anniversary next month.
Both applications are waiting for approval from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM).
Last summer, Legoland Windsor revealed its brand new entryway.
Over the years, the main entrance had remained relatively unchanged until August 2025.
It now has two new huge 32 feet tall structures on either side of the Legoland sign.
These look like giant Lego bricks and on top of them are characters like knights and ninjas on the towers.
Other upgrades around the park will be a new Brick Street Cafe, upgraded bag search and ticket areas, and improved crossing.
The plans were given the go-ahead in November 2024.
The park’s Miniland revealed its £1.2million makeover in early 2025 too – the revamp of Miniland includes new buildings such as The Cheese Grater, The Gherkin and Canary Wharf buildings.
While there are 10 other Legoland theme parks around the world, Legoland Windsor is the biggest – it has 55 attractions to explore.
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