Legoland® Discovery Center Chicago Names New General Manager

October 30, 2010 No Comments

Merlin Entertainments Group, a leading name in location-based family entertainment, recently announced that Benjamin (Ben) Sweet has been named general manager of Legoland® Discovery Center Chicago.
Open since 2008, Legoland Discovery Center Chicago provides fun for LEGO® enthusiasts of all ages.
“It’s a great honor to join Legoland Discovery Center Chicago,” said Sweet. “I’m looking forward to several very exciting events in the coming months. …I am committed to building on Legoland Discovery Center’s status as one of Chicagoland’s premier family destinations.”

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Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

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Go-Karts

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Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

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Fog machines.

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Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

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