No, Disney doesn’t own Lego. Lego is a part of The Lego Group, which is owned by Kirkbi – a holding company designed to be the parent company for The Lego Group which now owns multiple entities.
Does Disney Own Legoland?
No, despite both having theme parks in Orlando Disney doesn’t have any ownership in Legoland (it doesn’t own near by Universal Studios either).
Legoland actually has an interesting backstory. It was owned outright by Lego until 2004. In need of cash, Lego sold a majority stake in the parks to The Blackstone Group. They had a subsidiary called Merlin Entertainment which Legoland rolled into. As Lego gained in popularity and their financial situation changed, they eventually bought all of Merlin Entertainment to bring Legoland back into the fold with The Lego Group. Regardless: Disney never owned a stake in Lego or Legoland.
What is Lego Disney, Then?
While Disney doesn’t own Lego, they have partnered. Lego has a line of Disney characters featured in Lego toys and sets, including:
- Cinderella
- Sleeping Beauty
- The Little Mermaid
- Beauty and the Beast
- Aladdin
- Mulan
- The Princess and the Frog
- Tangled
- Brave
- Frozen
- Moana
- Raya and the Last Dragon
- Encanto
- Buzz Lightyear
- Lego Disney Parks (and the Lego Disney Castle)
- Lego Disney Mickey and Friends
Additionally, Lego and Disney have collaborated on Lego themed web shorts that feature Disney characters as Legos.
Frequently Asked Lego Disney Questions
Is LEGO owned by Disney?
Yes, LEGO is owned by Disney.
Is The Lego Movie on Disney+?
No, The LEGO Movie isn’t on Disney Plus. It is available to stream on a number of services for pay.
Is Lego Star Wars on Disney plus?
Yes – LEGO Star Wars all stars is streaming on Disney Plus (Disney, of course, doesn’t own LEGO but does own Lucas Films).
How many Lego Disney sets are there?
There are currently 128 LEGO Disney sets.
Is Lego Disney castle discontinued?
Almost! The classic LEGO Disney Castle is being retired at the end of 2022, but LEGO will have an alternative “mini” LEGO Disney castle still available (and of course you’ll still be able to get the original via resale).
How much does the Disney castle Lego set cost?
The Lego Disney Castle costs $349.99.