Legoland Unveils Galacticoaster: A New Era of Interactive Ride Experiences
Legoland parks are introducing the Galacticoaster, their first new rollercoaster in 20 years. This indoor, launch-style attraction is set to open at the Winter Haven, Florida, park on February 27, followed by the Carlsbad, California, location on March 6. The Galacticoaster will be a central feature of the new space-themed Galaxy Land area.
The Galacticoaster's primary feature is an interactive virtual system that allows groups of four riders to design their own spaceship.
Crafting Your Own Spaceship
The Galacticoaster offers a truly unique experience centered around its interactive virtual system. Guests are placed in groups of four, with solo riders thoughtfully paired with other parkgoers. At a touchscreen terminal, each group collaborates to select elements like the ship's nose and wings, all within 20-second intervals per section. This system provides over 625 unique spacecraft combinations for guests to explore.
Following the design process, two members of the group scan an RFID wristband. During the ride experience, the basic ride cart visually transforms to display the custom-designed ship. The on-screen design options are dynamic and may change over time, potentially including holiday themes or characters. Secret choices are also accessible without user input. Importantly, all virtual Lego pieces used in the designs correspond to publicly available physical parts.
The Mission Briefing
Before boarding the ride, guests enter an 80-person command center. Here, they are greeted by Biff Dipper, the park's first full-body animatronic Lego figure. Biff Dipper informs guests of their crucial mission to save the galaxy, setting the stage for their interstellar adventure.
Galaxy Land: Beyond the Coaster
Outside the Galacticoaster, the new Galaxy Land area also features the U.F.O. (Ultimate Food Outlet) eatery. This cashless area streamlines the ordering process, with orders placed and displayed on terminals for guest convenience.
The Galacticoaster integrates digital and physical creativity, offering a collaborative ride experience for guests.
The Galacticoaster marks a significant advancement for Legoland, blending digital innovation with physical creativity to deliver an immersive and collaborative ride experience.