Merlin Entertainments plc has a strong pipeline of new attractions, with seven new Midway Attractions planned for 2015 and 2016 and an aspiration to increase this to eight per annum from 2017. In addition, there are three new LEGOLAND Parks scheduled to open in the next three years.

The company aslo announced John Jakobsen will take on the new role of Chief New Openings Officer and assume responsibility for the LEGOLAND Developments and Midway Developments teams, following eight years as Managing Director - LEGOLAND Parks. Hans Aksel Pedersen is being promoted from Senior Divisional Director - LEGOLAND Parks to take on the role of Managing Director - LEGOLAND Parks. Hans Aksel has been a key member of the LEGOLAND Parks senior leadership team since 2008. Nick Mackenzie will take on the role of Managing Director - Midway Attractions, following almost four years as Managing Director - Resort Theme Parks. Justin Platt is being promoted from Marketing Director - Resort Theme Parks to take on the role of Managing Director - Resort Theme Parks. Effective from 15 June 2015.