Remembering Natalie: The Schoppe Family's Day Out at LEGOLAND Billund
- Tuesday May 12th 2026
- LEGOLAND® Billund Resort, Enhanced Magical Day Out
(A gentle note that this story includes themes of loss).
Natalie, aged nine, had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and shared her wish to stay overnight at LEGOLAND Billund Resort. Planned for the end of March 2026, Natalie sadly passed away before her Magical Day Out could take place.
In honor of Natalie, her family travelled to LEGOLAND Billund Resort once her funeral had taken place, bringing along her favorite teddy in memory. The thoughtful team at LEGOLAND arranged special moments, including a family meal with Natalie’s beloved teddy sharing a seat at the table.
Natalie’s father shared: “We did a lot of the things that we think she would have loved and we enjoyed it too. Unfortunately, as my wife has cancer too, so she did not participate in the rollercoaster rides because of pain and fear of getting sick.
Choosing the most magical moment is hard to pick but I actually think it was in the restaurants where Pikachu (Natalie’s teddy) got a child seat so he could sit beside us like Natalie would. The staff were so sweet.”
Thank you to the Schoppe Family for sharing their story, and to the team at LEGOLAND Billund for helping us create such a special visit in honor of Natalie.
