No, really it’s true. Australia’s first Legoland Discovery Centre opened last week in Melbourne, but has attracted outrage from a group of men – because the playground is restricted to kids aged three to 10 years.
The Centre – which bills itself as “the ultimate indoor Lego playground” – does not allow adults over the age of 17 unless they’re bringing a child. Unaccompanied adults can still go into its Lego shop.
Though this rule applies across all 17 of Legoland’s centres worldwide, some members of the Adult Fans of Lego community (AFOL) – yes, it’s a real thing – weren’t aware of the ban. They had already paid $77 on an annual pass, leading to a sea of complaints on social media.
One man even threatened to file a human rights complaint in the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal for age discrimination.
“Lego is something that is enjoyed across all the ages … and it’s clear that many adults without children will want to experience the attractions,” he wrote on their Facebook page.
You can check out the promotional video for the centre here – it’s clearly not for adults.
The Centre will be hosting special “adults-only nights” once a month.
But perhaps it’s time to grow up and just let the kids have the fun.
