Legoland Discovery Center to open in Columbus

Jacob Kristensen loves his 1.5 million legos he has at home.

He loves them so much that when he first came to America 15 years ago from France, he packed them for the trip.

Fifteen years later, Kristensen said he is happy to bring his love for the toy to Central Ohio, as the Legoland Discovery Center general manager held a groundbreaking event for the new 36,000 square foot location Wednesday at Easton Town Center in Columbus.

"Columbus, Ohio, is the perfect location to open the next Legoland Discovery and we couldn't think of a better location to open than Easton Town Center," Kristensen said.

The facility is slated to open in the fall and will feature lego theme play areas, two interactive rides, party rooms and a 4-D cinema.

In addition, if you are looking for work, Kristensen has an offer for you.

He said the store will hold a competition this summer to find a Lego Master Model Builder, who will be hired full-time at the center and offer classes to attendees.

In addition, the center is looking for ideas for attractions around Columbus which can be built by legos in the center.