Creators of the Legoland theme parks are constantly battling a tricky challenge. When the plastic bricks are left out in the sun too long the colours begin to fade. It is one reason why the resorts owned by the UK’s Merlin Entertainment have been criticised by some customers for looking tired and outdated. The world’s second biggest operator of theme parks hoped a £6bn deal to take it private, agreed on Friday, would give it breathing space to address such concerns.

Creators of the Legoland theme parks are constantly battling a tricky challenge. When the plastic bricks are left out in the sun too long the colours begin to fade. It is one reason why the resorts owned by the UK’s Merlin Entertainment have been criticised by some customers for looking tired and outdated. The world’s second biggest operator of theme parks hoped a £6bn deal to take it private, agreed on Friday, would give it breathing space to address such concerns.
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