LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT REVEALS FIRST NEW COASTER IN OVER TWO DECADES
- Monday September 22nd 2025
CARLSBAD, CA (September 22, 2025) – All bricks in place…we have liftoff! LEGOLAND® California Resort announced today that its all-new space-themed indoor coaster will be named: Galacticoaster! Galacticoaster is officially blasting off in early 2026 and today the Resort shared, for the first time, the track being installed at the ride’s location in Fun Town.
Built inside a 30,000-square-foot building that stands over 30 feet high, this intergalactic adventure is not only the Resort’s first new coaster in more than 20 years, it has been under construction for more than a year with a global crew of 500+ builders. Stretching nearly 1,500 feet of track, Galacticoaster will have families strapping into their customized spacecraft, zipping through cosmic scenes, and experiencing a personalized journey through the LEGO galaxy.
“Galacticoaster is going to launch LEGOLAND California into a whole new galaxy of fun,” said Flora Liu, Senior Project Manager at Merlin Magic Making. “It’s our first coaster here in more than 20 years and part of Merlin’s largest-ever LEGOLAND investment – $90 million to bring Galacticoaster to both LEGOLAND California and LEGOLAND Florida. We’ve pulled inspiration from LEGO sets families have loved for decades, while layering in modern technology to create the most immersive and personalized coaster experience yet.”
Mission Stats:
- Building footprint = 10 basketball courts
- 12+ months of construction, 500+ crew members from around the world
- 400+ concrete trucks, 13-hour continuous pour
- 48 track sections + 120 columns
- Station conveyor belt: 18,000 pounds
- Track length: 450 meters (nearly 1,500 feet)
- Max height: 10 meters (over 30 feet)
And stay tuned – even more out-of-this-world news is set to land at the Resort soon.
LEGOLAND California’s 2026 operating calendar can be found here. For more information about LEGOLAND California, visit our website or follow us on Facebook. Guests can also purchase single-day tickets or annual passes with or without a hotel stay.
Media Contacts
| Julie Estrada North America Communications Director LEGOLAND® California Resort +1-760-846-0886 Julie.Estrada@MerlinEntertainments.biz |
| Sara Wacker, APR Communications / Public Relations LEGOLAND® California Resort +1-858-945-1104 Sara.Wacker@LEGOLAND.com |
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About LEGOLAND® California Resort
LEGOLAND® California Resort includes LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE® aquarium, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. All are geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. At LEGOLAND® California, you’ll find more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including our newest land, Dino Valley that features three rides, an interactive build and play area and new costume characters. The family theme park also includes LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race and The LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD based on the blockbuster films The LEGO ® Movie™ and The LEGO® Movie™ 2: The Second Part. Discover the world’s first LEGO version of San Diego in Miniland USA with a realistic 30-foot beach, streets lined with 120 palm trees, and 55 San Diego landmarks, including The Rady Shell, Petco Park and Coronado Bridge. LEGOLAND® Water Park features more than seven slides, sandy beaches and the unique Build-A-Raft River plus Pirate Reef and LEGO® Legends of CHIMA Water Park comprising 10 acres of water fun! The nation’s first LEGOLAND® Hotel features 250 rooms, all themed either as pirate, adventure, LEGO® DUPLO, LEGO® Friends and LEGO® NINJAGO™! North America’s first LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel features 250 rooms, fully themed as Knights and Dragons, Royal Princess and Magic Wizard. LEGOLAND California is a Certified Autism Center, credited by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. For more information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346).
About Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.
See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.
