Can Legoland Shanghai live up to expectations amid a slowing economy?
Legoland Shanghai is set to officially open on Jul 5. With China under pressure to boost domestic consumption, the success of a theme park like this could serve as a very visible barometer of whether those measures are working. But in a city that already has a Disney resort on the other side of town, can Legoland Shanghai live up to the expectations? CNA's Tan Yew Guan takes a look.Â
Legoland Shanghai is set to officially open on Jul 5. With China under pressure to boost domestic consumption, the success of a theme park like this could serve as a very visible barometer of whether those measures are working. But in a city that already has a Disney resort on the other side of town, can Legoland Shanghai live up to the expectations? CNA's Tan Yew Guan takes a look.Â